Specialty Ink T-Shirt Printing in Baytown – Puff, Metallic & Glow Effects
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Looking to stand out at your next Baytown event or merch drop? Whether you’re planning a youth conference, a community fundraiser, or launching a creative apparel line, specialty inks make your shirts pop—literally.
At Houston Screen Printing and Embroidery, we offer bold specialty screen printing options for Baytown clients—including puff ink, metallic finishes, and glow-in-the-dark ink for shirts that demand attention.
1. Puff Ink – Add Texture & Style
Puff ink expands when cured, giving designs a raised, 3D feel.
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Ideal for bold outlines, logos, or statement text
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Adds a layered look that works great with streetwear
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Feels modern and tactile—perfect for youth merch or church giveaways
Great for:
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🎉 Youth ministry tees
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🎁 Church store merch
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🏃 Event logos
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🧥 Cold-weather apparel with bold accents
2. Metallic Ink – Let It Shine
Metallic inks include real reflective particles that catch light.
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Popular in gold, silver, chrome, and copper
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Great for highlighting logos, text, or award tees
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Adds a premium look without a high cost
Use metallics in Baytown for:
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🏆 Church or student recognition shirts
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🛍️ Limited-edition merch
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📸 Photo booth apparel
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🧢 Sponsor logos or VIP donor shirts
It’s a subtle upgrade with strong visual impact—especially in sunlight or flash photography.
3. Glow-in-the-Dark Ink – Perfect for Night Events
Glow ink absorbs light and emits a green glow in darkness.
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Charges in daylight or indoor lighting
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Works best on dark cotton shirts
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Creates a cool, visible effect at night
Great for:
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🌙 Lock-ins or overnight youth events
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🎃 Fall fests and Halloween outreach
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🏃 5Ks and glow runs
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📸 Instagram moments at night events
Glow printing always gets attention—and is especially fun for youth and outreach groups.
How to Use Specialty Ink Smartly
We help you:
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🎨 Use puff or metallics to highlight only key design areas
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💰 Combine regular + specialty ink to control cost
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🎯 Match shirt color and fabric for best visibility
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📦 Package by event, age group, or team
We’ll mock up your design with specialty ink before you approve the final layout.
Apparel We Recommend
Best shirts for specialty ink:
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👕 Gildan 5000 or 2000 – Thick, reliable cotton
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🎽 Comfort Colors 1717 – Ideal for puff & pigment designs
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🧥 Bella+Canvas – Soft with high contrast for glow or foil
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👶 Youth sizes available for all types
We’ll guide you on choosing colors and brands that maximize each ink effect.
Pricing for Specialty Inks
Specialty inks cost a bit more—but make a big impact:
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🧱 Puff Ink: +$1–$2 per print location
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✨ Metallic Ink: +$0.75–$1.50 depending on size
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🌙 Glow Ink: +$1–$2 per area
We offer bulk discounts and suggest using these inks strategically—so you get the wow factor without blowing the budget.
Ideal for Baytown Events & Merch
We’ve printed specialty designs for:
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🏫 School fun runs and pep rallies
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🙏 Church glow parties and youth outreach
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🧥 Brand launches and streetwear drops
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🏠 Realtor swag and client gifts
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🎉 Local market pop-ups and vendor booths
Stand out in the Baytown crowd—whether it’s for fundraising, faith, or fashion.
🚀 Let’s Print Something Unique for Your Baytown Group
Want to make your shirts bold, textured, or glowing? We’ll help you design and print custom apparel that wows from start to finish—delivered on time and always in budget.
📧 Email: sales@houstonscreenprintingandembroidery.com
🌐 Website: www.houstonscreenprintingandembroidery.com