Specialty Inks and Treatments

Metallic Ink

Metallic inks are used to give the print a metal appearance. They are often shiny and brilliant when first printed. Gold, silver, and copper are the most common, but metallic ink comes in a variety of colors.

Glitter Ink

Glitter inks are made with a metal flake called crystalline. This is a small flake of reflective foil or plastic suspended in a plastisol base. The base may be clear or tinted. Common colors include gold, silver, red, blue, and other colors.

Color Changing Ink

Heat Activated - Color-Changing Ink: In this ink, there is a heat-sensitive color-changing pigment that performs a semi-permanent color change. The color disappears and is locked in at or above a threshold temperature. The original color will not return until the temperature is lowered.

Light Activated - Color-Changing Ink: Step out into the sun! This ink, in the presence of sunlight or ultraviolet light, changes to a new color. This illuminating and reversible process is available in Blue, Yellow, or Purple.

Glow In The Dark Ink

Glow in the dark ink is achieved by using a non-radioactive, non-toxic zinc sulfide pigment that absorbs daylight or artificial light. This glowing ink creates a glowing effect in the dark when charged by light.

Puff Ink

Puff ink is an additive mixed in with the ink that, once cured, gives the ink a raised, puff effect. This makes the design expand out from the fabrics surface. Puff ink can be used on its own or mixed in with parts of a multi-color print. This illuminating additive can be used with any color of ink.

Puff Embroidery

Puff embroidery is when a foam material is placed under the embroidery to create a raised, puff effect. This makes the design expand out from the fabrics surface. The level of puff can be made more prominent with thicker foam. While stitching over the foam, the embroidery machine’s needle also cuts the material, making it easy to peel the excess foam. This technique works best for bold letters and simple shapes, as fine, intricate details can be lost in the raised texture

Tackle Twill Embroidery

These inks are made with a metal flake called crystalina. This is a small flake of reflective foil or plastic suspended in a plastisol base. The base may be clear or tinted. Common colors include gold, silver, red, blue, and other various colors.