Looking for a print technique that’s a little bit different and stands out from the crowd? With special effect printing and embroidery, there is a whole range of ways where you can think outside of the box with your garments. Try a puff print if you’re looking to add some texture, or a colour change print if you are looking for with that ‘wow’ factor.
Texturised Effects
High Build Prints
High build printing is a structured 3D print effect that makes an image or part of an image really stand out. High build can be used to create multiple layer 3D effects. Think building bricks and you get the idea.
Puff Prints
Puff printing is a raised print technique that creates a 3D textured effect. This effective technique can bring an otherwise flat image to life. In the monkey example above, the monkey’s face and hands have texture to enhance the image with realistic qualities and makes it ‘touchy feely’ too.
Distressed Prints
Distressed printing techniques combine vintage styling with durable and long-lasting print. This is a perfect print solution for anniversary celebrations or to mirror distressed style branding like JD.
3D Embroidery
Puff embroidery is a 3D embroidery technique. If you’re looking for a multi-colour 3D effect to bring a design to life this is a great alternative to printing. The balloon example here was created for the release of the movie “Up.”
Suede Prints
Suede ink adds texture to a design to create a soft suede-like texture with a matt finish. The finish itself can add interest to a design or can be used to look like an appliquéd technique; no sewing just printing – clever eh?
Reactive Effects
Glow in the Dark
It’s the phosphorescent ink that makes this print glow in the dark. This technique takes a great design from day right through to night. Great for a festival. This technique isn’t just exclusive to print, it can also be embroidered. Threads are treated with phosphor to create a glow in the dark embroidered effect too.
Flash Back Prints
When printed on to dark fabrics this transparent ink reacts to flash lighting, such as photography. ‘Now you see it now you don’t’ this attention-grabbing technique generates lots of interest and can reveal ‘hidden’ messages or parts of a design that are not immediately visible. Look for the shrouded printed details in David Bowie’s hair.
UV Glow Prints
Glows under UV (ultraviolet) light, think white tee shirt and nightclub. This print finish is available in multiple colours making it a super effective technique for complex designs ... and throwing some great shapes.
Colour Change Prints
When exposed to sunlight, temperature or when wet a subtle version of a design changes to a full colour and vibrant version of the design. Very eyecatching and memorable.
Reflective Prints
Reflective ink bounces light back in the dark or in dull conditions. Great for high-viz safety clothing or when a message needs to be seen once the sun goes down.
Scratch and Sniff
Does what it says on the tin; scratch, sniff, delight, repeat. What’s more to say, other than from zingy to umami it’s the perfect print application for food and drink product launches.
Metallic Effects
Glitter & Sparkle Prints
Full on glittery or a little bit of sparkle, these print effects will give every bit of bling to your designs that you need.
Foil Prints
Full coverage metallic or a couple of spots here and there, this high lustre foil printing comes in a variety of colours for the most striking effect.
Flat Metallic
Flat metallic printing gives a less mirrored finish than foil and is cost-effective too. Metallic embroidery, as featured here, uses fine strands of metal woven into threads in a range of colours for beautiful embroidered designs.
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