What is Thermochromic ink? Thermochromic ink is a type of dye that changes color when temperatures increase or decrease. Often used in the manufacture of many toys or product packaging. Thermochromic ink can also turn transparent when heat is applied; an example of this type of thermochromic ink is found on pizza boxes to show the temperature of the product.
Materials needed for Thermochromic printing Thermochromic Pigment, Fabric Paint, Screen Print Stencil, Squeegee, Fabric.
Thermochromic Printing Mixing 7 table spoon of thermochromic Pigment with 2 table spoon of Fabric Paint. Using screen printing method, replace the paint with thermochromic mixture to print on fabric.
Reflection Once I saw this amazing technique, I thought of using this in the SAF. where soldiers loss theirs lives due to heat stroke/injuries. If we design clothes or wearables using Thermochromic ink this could notify them that the heat might be too intense for training or even notify the leaders that someone is having a risk of heat injury. this could save lives.
