TRU RED™ Permanent Markers

Write bold, long-lasting messages with the wide variety of TRU RED™ permanent markers available at Staples®. With an assortment of colors, styles, and package sizes, there’s an option to suit any need. Use them around the office, home, or classroom for various administrative projects, or arts and crafts.

Specially Designed TRU RED Permanent Marker Tips
Tip types range from ultra-fine to chisel tips to meet the requirements of any style. Ultra-fine markers feature thin, metal-enclosed tips that offer the precision of pens and pencils for small text and detailed characters or symbols. Fine tips write slightly stronger lines ideal for labels, small posters, or envelopes. Chisel tips offer the most versatility with the option to write both thin and thick lines. Use the pointed tip to draw fine lines and add delicate details or switch to the angled edge to create a visible, bold text that stands out.

Fade-resistant TRU RED Permanent Marker Ink
The medium and exposure to the elements impacts how long TRU RED permanent markers last. On nonporous surfaces, such as glass, varnished wood, or plastics, with exposure to outdoor elements, inks typically last a few weeks to a few months. On porous surfaces like paper and cardboard, and on indoor surfaces, inks last several months to several years.

What Features Should You Consider With TRU RED Permanent Markers?
Low-odor formulas minimize the scent and are ideal for small meeting rooms, offices, and classrooms, or for those with odor sensitivities. Water-resistant inks protect notations from moisture to keep messages crisp and clear when exposed to spills or rainy weather. The squircle shape optimizes comfort while preventing the pens from rolling off tables and desktops. Opt for models with pocket clips to attach to clothing, notebooks, and documents for convenient access on busy days. Smooth, clipless caps slide into pencils cases, purses, and pockets without getting stuck. Look for markers with up to 500 meters of writing life to last through many meetings, classes, and projects.

What Colors of TRU RED Permanent Markers Are Available?
With a wide variety of colors, there’s an option to suit any application. Choose standard black and blue for deep contrast and highly visible text on both white and colored paper and board. Use bright colors like red and green to add noticeable accents. Metallic silver and gold add eye-catching shimmer to posters or artwork. Multipacks offer even more variety with several shades of pink, purple, plum, light blue, orange, green, forest green, and gray. Opt for single color bundles of 5, 12, or 36 to stock up, or select multicolor packs of 5 or 12 to add variety.

What Are the Benefits of AP-certified TRU RED Permanent Markers?
The Art and Creative Materials Institute (ACMI), an association of approximately 200 craft and creative materials manufacturers, offers a voluntary product certification program to ensure the safety of a variety of art materials. A team of expert toxicologists assesses every submitted product for both acute and chronic health hazards. The Approved Product (AP) nontoxic seal shows that products are safe for use by children and adults and do not contain harmful compounds in quantities significant enough to cause damage. Toxicologists rely on the latest scientific and regulatory information to label products according to both federal and state laws.