Canadian General Tower recently introduced a new ink into its
vinyl material for pool liners that has the
ability to “color shift,” so the color of the
vinyl pool liner changes with the light
and angles of the pool.
The pool liner design that uses this
new ink is called Surf Antigua and has a
color-changing sparkle that caught the
attention of Dan Vaduva, a homeowner
in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, who
was looking for a unique pool liner for
his family’s outdoor living space. “The
unique design was so captivating that
we immediately knew we wanted its
iridescent sparkle quality and colorchanging
ability in our pool.”
The development of these colorshifting
inks required a lengthy process
to ensure its quality and durability. “The
first step was finding a source and
supplier to help create and manufacture
the ink to meet the required
specifications,” explains David Sones,
designer at CGT. “It took over a year and
a half to test and develop the ink at our
in-house color lab.”
The resulting design is a highdefinition
electric (HDE) pattern that
has intertwined waves of color which
change from blue to teal to magenta
with hints of gold and silver that reflect
in the water. Depending on the angle
and the light conditions, it amplifies the
reflection of the water and sunlight for a
gradual effect along the pool.
“The vinyl used in this pool liner
transitions in color from shimmering
silver-teal to dramatic violet-blue across
the curves and angles of the pool,” says
Vaduva, noting the border also has a
wave-like design that accentuates the
shifting colors. “It’s like a wave of water
and movement. It’s truly unique and
every person that steps into our backyard
immediately notices the pool interior. It’s
very unexpected and a real conversation
piece.”
