The present invention provides a highly reflective fluorescent polymer
composition comprising a benzoxzolyl naphthalene optical brightener and a
polymeric substrate support material formed into three dimensional
articles or fibers. The enhanced light reflectivity of the instant
compositions occurs over a wavelength range of from about 400 to 700
nanometers. The fiber embodiment comprises a body or support portion made
of a flexible and durable thermoplastic material which is at least
partially translucent and bis(benzoxazolyl)napthalenes optical brightener
molecularly dispersed throughout the polymeric body potion of the fiber.
The fibers are fluorescent to a UV source and can be effectively utilized
for artificial hair for toy dolls as well as for various other textile
applications.