How can the visual appearance of plastics be enhanced during production?

Enhancing the visual appearance of plastics during production can be significantly achieved by adding colored pigments before the moulding process. This method allows for the integration of color directly into the plastic material, leading to a uniform appearance throughout the final product. This is often more effective than surface treatments because it ensures that the color is not just a coating that can wear off but rather an integral part of the material itself. Additionally, incorporating pigments during the manufacturing phase can result in more vibrant, durable, and consistent colors.

Incorporating stabilizers, while beneficial for improving the longevity and performance of plastics under UV light or heat, does not significantly affect the visual aspect since stabilizers are primarily used to enhance the functional characteristics rather than aesthetics. Applying textures to the mould surface can influence the tactile feel and look of the surface finish, but it doesn’t change the inherent color of the plastic. Adding screen prints post-moulding offers an option for decoration but, like textures, it is not a method of altering the plastic's visual appearance during the initial production phase.