Specialty Ink Printing in La Porte – Puff, Glow & Metallic Highlights
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Want to upgrade your t-shirt design beyond standard printing? Specialty inks like puff, metallic, and glow-in-the-dark offer texture, shine, and novelty that ordinary tees can’t match. They’re perfect for youth events, school spirit wear, church outreach, or limited-merch drops.
What Are Specialty Inks?
Special inks take visual appeal to the next level:
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🧱 Puff Ink – Raised ink for a 3D effect
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✨ Metallic Ink – Reflective shine in silver, gold, or rose gold
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🌙 Glow-in-the-Dark – Charges in light and glows in dark settings
These inks make your shirts memorable—and perfect for photos or giveaways.
Best Colors & Shirts for Specialty Ink
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Gildan 5000 tees handle puff and glow ink well
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Bella+Canvas 3001 offers a smoother surface for metallic finishes
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Youth sizes available for school and family events
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Long sleeves or hoodies suitable for cooler-season prints
We’ll recommend the best shirt model and base color for each ink type.
When to Use Each Ink
🧱 Puff Ink
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Excellent for bold fonts, mascots, or short text
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Great for youth events or streetwear styles
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Adds visual interest and feel
🌙 Glow-in-the-Dark Ink
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Ideal for evening events or youth lock-ins
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Charges in natural or artificial light, then glows
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Perfect for VBS, glow runs, and themed youth retreats
✨ Metallic Ink
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Adds a touch of premium polish to logo designs
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Works beautifully on dark fabrics like navy or black
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Great for sponsor shirts, merch drops, or recognition apparel
How Specialty Ink Pricing Works
Specialty inks cost a small premium—typically $0.50–$1.50 extra per shirt depending on effect and design size. Even with the add-on, prices stay reasonable under bulk tiers:
| Ink Type | Add-On Cost /shirt |
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| Puff | +$0.75–$1.00 |
| Glow | +$0.50–$0.85 |
| Metallic | +$0.65–$1.25 |
Mixing standard with specialty ink is also possible—even in the same design.
Bulk Orders That Pop
Specialty inks shine when:
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Orders are 48 pieces or more
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You’re printing for youth, events, or brand visuals
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You want shirts people want to wear again
Users in La Porte love how these shirts perform in group photos and on social media.
Why Clients in La Porte Choose Specialty Ink
✅ Greater visibility at community events
✅ Keepsake-quality appeal
✅ Instant wow factor without large budgets
✅ Printed locally—no outsourcing delays
They help your group stand out in style.
We Handle Everything In‑House
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We test your design and colors before full production
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All printing is done locally in Houston—no middlemen
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Rush orders available when needed
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Shirts delivered sorted by size and type
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Artwork and size files saved for easy reorders
Expect professional service and bold results every time.
🚀 Ready to Upgrade Your La Porte Shirts?
If you’re planning shirts for youth events, school functions, outreach, or launches—specialty inks can help you make a bold statement. We’ll guide the design, produce the prints, and deliver right to your La Porte address.
📧 Email: sales@houstonscreenprintingandembroidery.com
🌐 Website: www.houstonscreenprintingandembroidery.com