UV Fluorescence
Invisible or color-shifting marks appear under ultraviolet light for fast covert authentication.
Anti-counterfeit technologies selected for practical verification
Security is strongest when features are chosen around who will verify, what tools they have and how the product moves through the supply chain.
Technology matrix
Layer security without overcomplicating verification
Combine complementary features instead of relying on one mark. YIKO can help balance risk, unit cost, aesthetics and speed of verification.
Security Watermark
Pulp-density patterns embedded in paper become visible against light and cannot be removed like surface printing.
Security Fibers
Randomly distributed visible, fluorescent, segmented or custom-shaped fibers create a material-level check.
Serial & Variable Data
Unique codes enable record matching, traceability and product-level digital identity.
Holographic Effects
Light-dependent imagery, relief, drift, cat's-eye and custom optical patterns support immediate visual checking.
Precision Print & Materials
Guilloche, microtext, anti-copy patterns, security thread, embossing and laser drilling raise the replication barrier.
Selection principle
Match features to the verifier
A consumer may need a hologram or QR code. A distributor may need overt and covert serial data. An inspector may use UV, magnification or database checks. Design the hierarchy before selecting the process.
| Public / consumer | Hologram, color shift, QR, visible serial |
|---|---|
| Channel / distributor | Barcode, overt/covert codes, tamper evidence |
| Inspector / institution | UV, microtext, watermark, security thread |
| Laboratory / forensic | Material and custom covert characteristics |
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