Colour Masterbatch
Concentrated colour in a carrier resin, for PE, PP, PET, Nylon and 10+ more polymers. We match any shade to your sample, product, photo or Pantone / RAL code, and keep it the same batch after batch.
Get a quote or sampleWhy our colour masterbatch
Colour is the first thing your customer sees. These are the four things we make sure of in every bag we ship.
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Matched to your reference
Send us a masterbatch sample, a moulded part, a photo of your product or a Pantone / RAL code. Our lab develops the shade on your polymer and for your process, so what you approve on the trial is what you get on the line. Trial samples are usually ready in 2 days.
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Even dispersion
Pigments are fully wetted and spread evenly through the carrier, so the colour mixes cleanly into your resin. No streaks, specks or gels in film and fibre, no filter clogging on the line, and the same depth of colour across every moulded part.
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Same shade, every batch
Every batch is checked in our lab against your approved standard before it ships. Your next order matches your first, so you don't have to re-adjust dosage or reject parts each time a new lot arrives.
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Heat and light stable
We make indoor and outdoor grades, with pigments chosen for your processing temperature and end use. Shades hold through high-temperature processing such as PET and Nylon, and outdoor grades resist fading in sunlight for shade nets, agri film and outdoor products.
How colour matching works
From your reference to full production in four steps.
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Send your reference
A masterbatch sample, a moulded part, a photo of your product or a Pantone / RAL code.
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We match it in our lab
On your polymer and for your process. A trial sample is usually ready in 2 days.
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You approve the trial
Run it on your own machine. We fine-tune the shade or dosage if needed.
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We produce, batch after batch
Every batch is checked against your approved standard before it ships.
Compatible polymers
Made on 14 carrier resins, so it mixes cleanly into yours.
- PEPolyethylene
- PPPolypropylene
- EVAEthylene vinyl acetate
- PETPolyester
- ABSAcrylonitrile butadiene styrene
- PCPolycarbonate
- PANylon
- GPPSGeneral-purpose polystyrene
- HIPSHigh-impact polystyrene
- PBTPolybutylene terephthalate
- PMMAAcrylic
- POMAcetal
- PLAPolylactic acid
- PBATCompostable polyester
Processes
Runs cleanly on the line you already have.
- Injection moulding
- Blow moulding
- Blown & cast film
- Fibre & nonwoven
- Extrusion
- Sheet & thermoforming
- Rotomoulding
Applications
From nonwovens and shade nets to PET bottles, toys and car parts: 30+ applications across six industries.
Browse standard shades in the 3D Catalog
Turn our standard Nylon and PET shades in 3D, pick one, and request a sample. Don't see yours? We'll match it.
Open the 3D CatalogSignal Red · Nylon 6
Frequently asked questions
Can you match my existing supplier's shade?
Yes. Send us a masterbatch sample, a moulded part, a photo of your product or a Pantone / RAL code, and our lab matches it on your polymer and process.
What dosage should I use?
Typically 0.5% to 2% for injection moulding, and up to 8% for some film applications. It depends on the shade, the polymer and the part thickness, so we confirm the exact dosage with your trial sample.
Is your colour masterbatch food-contact compliant?
We offer FDA food-contact compliant grades for selected products, and REACH and RoHS compliant grades for the applications that need them. Tell us your end use and we'll recommend the right grade.
What is the minimum order?
There is no minimum order for standard shades. Custom colour-matched shades start at 50 kg.
How long does a colour match take?
Usually 2 days. Shades from the 3D Catalog are faster still, as they are already developed.
Which polymers can you colour?
PE, PP, EVA, PET, ABS, PC, Nylon (PA), GPPS, HIPS, PBT, PMMA, POM, PLA and PBAT.
Related products
All products
Special effects masterbatch
Metallic, pearl, marble, fluorescent, colour-shift, frosted and glow-in-the-dark finishes.
Single pigment concentrates
One pigment per grade at high loading, for processors who match shades in-house.
White masterbatch
High-opacity, clean whites for film, injection and blow moulding.
Black masterbatch
High jetness, with UV-stable grades for pipe, film and agri.
Additive masterbatch
UV, flame retardant, antistatic, antifog, slip and more.