Speciality Inks
Puff Ink
Use Case: Subtle tonal branding, retro-style prints, or to create visual depth in designs.
Effect: Raised, 3D texture that expands when cured.
Look/Feel: Soft, spongy surface with height — tactile and dimensional.
How it works: A blowing agent in the ink expands under heat, creating a foamed appearance.
Metallic Ink
Use Case: Premium branding, fashion garments, or festival/event merch needing a luxe finish.
Effect: Shiny, reflective finish that mimics metals like silver, gold, or copper.
Look/Feel: Smooth and lustrous surface with a metallic sheen.
How it works: Contains finely milled metallic flakes suspended in the ink.
Florescent Ink
Use Case: Streetwear, safety gear, music merch, or anything needing high-impact colour.
Effect: Ultra-bright, high-visibility colours under daylight; glows intensely under UV light.
Look/Feel: Smooth print with vivid pop colours (e.g. neon pink, green, orange).
How it works: Uses fluorescent pigments that reflect more light than conventional inks.
Glow in the dark Ink
Use Case: Halloween drops, kidswear, night-time events, or novelty merch.
Effect: Charges under light, then emits a soft greenish glow in darkness.
Look/Feel: Matte or slightly chalky under regular light; glows visibly when lights go out.
How it works: Phosphorescent pigments absorb light and release it slowly over time.
Glitter ink (Bling)
Use Case: Statement branding, performance merch, or playful/festival wear.
Effect: Sparkly, reflective finish with a noticeable shimmer.
Look/Feel: Textured surface from embedded glitter particles.
How it works: Clear or pigmented ink base holds glitter flakes in place on the garment.
Colourshift Inks
Use Case: Tech-inspired designs, high-end streetwear, or eye-catching prints with a futuristic edge.
Effect: Changes colour when viewed from different angles or lighting.
Look/Feel: Smooth, often glossy finish with iridescent or chameleon-like properties.
How it works: Contains interference pigments that reflect different wavelengths of light.
Cracking Inks
Use Case: Grunge or retro aesthetics, band merch, or worn-in fashion styles.
Effect: Intentionally aged, cracked texture that mimics vintage or worn-out prints.
Look/Feel: Rough, distressed surface with deliberate breaks or fissures in the print.
How it works: Ink is formulated to crack as it cures and after washing.
High-Density Inks
Use Case: Streetwear, logos you want to pop, bold text, or simple shapes with texture.
Effect: Raised, three-dimensional print that sits high off the fabric surface..
Look/Feel: Crisp, rubbery finish with sharp edges and a sculpted look.
How it works: A thick ink layer is built up using a special high mesh stencil. The ink cures into a solid, elevated shape that’s both durable and tactile.
Foiling
Use Case: Fashion-forward merch, premium brand accents, metallic logos, or statement details.
Effect: Shiny, reflective metallic finish that catches the light and adds instant wow-factor.
Look/Feel: Smooth, foil-like surface with a luxe shimmer; available in gold, silver, copper, and more.
How it works: A clear adhesive is screen printed onto the garment, then a metallic foil sheet is heat-pressed on top. The foil bonds only where the adhesive was printed, leaving a crisp, shiny design.
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