Printing with puff ink is a very popular type of special effect done on t-shirts and sweatshirts. Puff ink, like it’s name implies, raises or “puffs up” when the ink is cured (dried) in the printing process. It adds a three dimensional look to your design and if done properly can be used as a low cost substitute for the look of embroidery. Not all artwork and typefaces will produce good results with puff ink. Avoid using type that has thick lines or have characters that are very close together. Thin lines in a design and “light” fonts with thin lines produce the best results with puff ink. If puff ink is used on a design that will require a heavy ink deposit, puff ink has a tendency to crack after the first few washings. If this is a drawback you're not willing to accept, you shouldn't consider Puff ink for your design.

Shimmers combine the best features of glitters and metallics. They have a finish similar to metallics, but with a much greater sparkle, and the color range of glitters. Shimmer inks are non-tarnishing and high-opacity, with excellent elasticity and washability. We offer several different colors, so please ask us about them.