Gradient-colored phone case
Brand :ODM&OEM
Product origin :Guangzhou, China
Delivery time :10-20 days
Supply capacity :100,000 per month
MOQ :30-50PCS
This gradient-colored phone case features the Magshafi craftsmanship with peacock tail patterns. It is mainly produced through processes such as spraying, vacuum coating (PVD/NCVM), IMD/IML, heat transfer printing/silk printing, etc. The differences in texture, durability, and cost among these processes are significant. It is visually appealing and comfortable for the phone.
Comparison of major manufacturing techniques for this gradient-colored phone cover.
Vacuum coating (PVD/NCVM) - Mainstream premium
- In essence: Bombarding the shell under a vacuum, depositing metal/metal oxides atomically on the surface to create an ultra-thin-gradient film layer.
- Features:
- Effect: Delicate shine, rich metallic sensation, natural gradation, clear and sophisticated
- Durability: Resistant to wearing, scratching and fingerprints, fading is hardly visible (very high color fastness)
- Cost: Fairly high, entails installation, operation of large machines, and a dust-free environment
- Typical: Prestige TPU/PC cases, aurora/mirror gradient versions
2. Gradient Painting (with UV) - The Most Widespread Type
- Main idea: Coating spraying with a gun or robot arm, creating a gradation effect by varying the thickness of the coat.
- Features:
- Effect: Lemma colores, matte, gloss, and frosted finish are possible, gradation naturalness is poor.
- Durability: Normal, prone to scratches, paint can peel off and yellowing can occur after time.
- Cost: Low to medium, well-established process.
- Typical: Price-conscious soft cases, hard cases, most e-commerce products.
3. IMD/IML Interior Decoration - Scratch-resistant Ceiling
- Principle: Printing & injection molding combined: the gradual pattern is printed on the film and then in the mold during injection molding.
- Features:
- Effect: Sharp pattern, full colors, steady gradation
- Durability: Very high scratch resistance, non-fading, oil-resistant (pattern is on the inside)
- Cost: Quite expensive to make the molds, suitable for large-scale production
- Typical: PC hard cases with a luxurious finish, brand-customized models
4. Heat Transfer Printing / Screen Printing - Entry-level and Affordable
- Principle:
- Screen printing: Pastes the colours layer after layer with a mesh plate, with the gradient effected by the overlapping of dots.
- Heat transfer printing: Prints the pattern first on transfer paper, and then presses it onto the shell at high temperature.
- Features:
- Effect: Quite harsh, unnatural transition, the textured effect is visible.
- Durability: Poor, can be easily removed, fades, and edges crack.
- Cost: Very low.
- Typical: Cheap soft shells, orders by small workshops.
5. Two-color /Multi-color Injection Molding - Transparent Appearance
- Principle: Two plastic materials with different colors are injection moulded together.
- Features:
- Effect: Perfectly clear, very 3D, under the light it shows a lot of depth.
- Durability: Great. The color is part of the material and so cannot fade.
- Cost: Medium-high. The mold is complex.
- Typical: Semi-transparent/jelly-like gradient, color-matched patchwork style.
How to choose (based on requirements)?
- Pursue texture and durability: Choose PVD vacuum coating or IMD
- Affordable and practical for daily use: Choose gradient spraying (make sure it is UV hardening)
- Cheap and for short-term use: Choose heat transfer printing/silk screen printing
- Transparent without yellowing: Choose two-color injection molding
TAK HING INDUSTRIAL LIMITED is a foreign trade company that produces mobile phone accessories and phone cases. It is an integrated trading and manufacturing enterprise, with over 15 years of industry experience. Its main products are protective and various leather-type phone cases.
Factory production:
Daily output: Daily production ≥ 60,000 pieces, Monthly production ≥ 600,000 pieces
Equipment: Our factory has more than 50 injection molding machines to ensure stable production and scalability.
Workforce: There are over 120 employees here, including quality inspectors and technicians.
Research and development capabilities: The company has its own R&D team, which releases the latest products and design plans every month. There are over 10 product protection design plans every month, enabling us to maintain competitiveness in the rapidly changing market among our customer base.
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FAQ：
1. Could you give me some tips on how to avoid getting into trouble when choosing this gradient-colored peacock tail pattern Margosa color-changing phone case?
Have a look at the texture: Top-quality workmanship produces a smooth and delicate surface, with no particles or odor.
More importantly, examine the edges: The color of the gradient should be consistent, without any cracks or areas of white.
2. What should we pay attention to when using this gradient-colored peacock tail pattern Margosas color-changing phone case?
Precautions: While using, please gently scrape with very long nails. It is neither to fade nor to mark to ensure lasting usage.
Daily yellowing prevention: Buy TPU with anti-yellowing or other types of imported materials. As for the transparent ones, PC is the most suitable.
