Fluorescent flesh-tone microspheres were developed in cooperation with Old Dominion University to develop better tools for training and verification of cleanliness and hygiene protocols in a hospital setting.

These microspheres, which are smaller than what unaided human eye can discern, were specifically designed to mimic the color of the skin and blend into the surface of most skin tones, appearing invisible to the staff performing the cleaning procedures under daylight illumination. Cospheric microsphere powder can be placed in common areas or on top of mannequins and its spread later examined.

After cleaning procedures are completed, the microspheres can be subjected to the ultraviolet (UV) illumination to check whether the target areas are indeed clean and whether the microspheres have spread to any other areas.

Cospheric specializes in developing and manufacturing microspheres to customer's specific color requirements. We have in-house capabilities to develop and manufacture microspheres in custom color formulations for cosmetic, industrial or medical applications. Solid polyethylene microspheres can be developed to blend into background of any color. This functionality enables scientists and engineers to conduct controlled blind tests and experiments and make microspheres visible in any point in the process. Numerous applications in diagnostics, troubleshooting, process flow, medical research, biotechnology, quality control and other industries.

Color can be matched as a color of monolayer of spheres or bulk color. Desired custom color microspheres can be manufactured with UV fluorescing capability.

Please contact us if you are interested in custom-color fluorescent microspheres for your specific project.