It’s common that colored silicone neon signs fade quickly. It is a significant risk that every manufacturer and trader must understand. This occurs due to a specific physical property of the material.
- Direct Damage to Pigments in Silicon: UV light passes directly through the transparent silicone sleeve and attacks the internal pigments. In high-sunlight areas like storefront windows, sensitive colors (such as red, pink, or purple) can show visible fading in as little as one week.
- The PVC “Sunscreen” Effect: In contrast, PVC has a unique advantage. As it ages slightly, it forms an extremely thin, microscopic surface layer that acts as a natural “sunscreen.” This layer blocks a significant portion of UV radiation from reaching the internal pigments, effectively protecting the color vibrancy for much longer.
- OneZero Professional Tip: For retail window displays where visual impact is everything, our OneZero FR PVC Neon is engineered to keep your brand colors vivid and punchy, even under the midday sun.
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