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Make Your T-Shirts Shine With Specialty Inks
Take your custom t-shirts from ordinary to extraordinary with specialty ink. Add eye-catching sparkle, create fun surprise elements, build tactile 3D, or ensure visibility in low-light conditions.
Take your custom t-shirts from ordinary to extraordinary with specialty ink. Add eye-catching sparkle, create fun surprise elements, build tactile 3D, or ensure visibility in low-light conditions.
Specialty Inks for Every Occasion
From dance team sparkle to nighttime safety gear, our specialty inks transform custom t-shirts into showstoppers. Explore the options that bring your vision to life.
From dance team sparkle to nighttime safety gear, our specialty inks transform custom t-shirts into showstoppers. Explore the options that bring your vision to life.
Add Sparkle to Dance Teams & Celebrations
Glitter ink adds eye-catching sparkle to any design. A clear, hyper-glittered top coat prints over your design colors, making it versatile for dance recitals, cheer squads, birthday parties, and any event that needs extra shine.
Create Fun Surprises for Events & Parties
Glow-in-the-dark ink creates a fun surprise element that lights up lime green when the lights go out. Perfect for haunted houses, glow parties, night runs, concerts, and camping trips.
Build Tactile 3D Dimension for Premium Apparel
Puff ink creates a raised, 3D texture that you can feel. The heat-reactive ink expands during printing to create smooth, uniform lift for bold graphics. Ideal for vintage-style designs and retro lettering.
Ensure Safety & Visibility for Active Groups
Reflective ink transforms into a highly visible surface when light hits it. Perfect for running clubs, construction crews, cycling teams, crossing guards, and safety-focused organizations.
Add Elegant Shine for Brands & Special Events
Metallic gold and silver inks create a shiny, sophisticated finish without glitter particles. The result is an elegant metallic look that works for company logos, awards ceremonies, and milestone celebrations.
Make Bold Statements With Vibrant Colors
Neon inks are super-bright fluorescent colors that pop with intensity. Available in blue, green, yellow, orange, red, pink, magenta, and purple. Perfect for fitness events, concerts, and attention-grabbing designs.
Popular T-Shirts for Specialty Inks
These versatile styles work beautifully with our specialty ink options. From lightweight basics to premium blends, find the perfect canvas for your eye-catching design.
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Why Choose Custom Ink for Specialty Ink T-Shirts?
Why Choose Custom Ink for Specialty Ink T-Shirts?
When your design needs that extra something—a touch of sparkle, a surprise glow, tactile dimension, or life-saving visibility—our specialty inks transform ordinary t-shirts into memorable keepsakes your group will treasure.
With Custom Ink, you'll get:
• Expert guidance from design specialists who understand specialty ink requirements and constraints
• Free artwork review to ensure your design prints beautifully with your chosen specialty ink
• High-quality, durable prints that maintain sparkle, glow, texture, and reflectivity wash after wash
• Multiple specialty ink options including glitter, glow-in-the-dark, puff, reflective, metallic, and neon
• All-inclusive pricing with no hidden fees—setup, artwork review, and standard shipping included
• Guaranteed on-time delivery so your specialty ink t-shirts arrive when you need them
What Our Customers Say About Custom Ink
Amazing event yesterday. We did look good in our Custom Ink t shirts. They were great. I would recommend the ones I got—brand and fit to any team—women or men. They fit as expected, were so soft...
Why Order Specialty Ink T-Shirts from Custom Ink
Expert Design Consultation
Our specialists help you choose the right specialty ink for your design. Call 1-800-293-4232 for a consultation.
Guaranteed Quality
Every order is reviewed by our artists before printing, and we stand behind every product with our satisfaction guarantee.
Fast, Free Shipping
Orders arrive at your door within 2 weeks with free standard shipping. Rush options available for an additional charge.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Specialty inks are unique printing options that go beyond standard colors to create eye-catching effects on custom t-shirts. Options include glitter ink (sparkle), glow-in-the-dark ink (luminescent), puff ink (raised 3D texture), reflective ink (high-visibility), metallic inks (gold/silver shine), and neon inks (super-bright fluorescent colors). Each specialty ink requires a minimum order of six items and may have special pricing.
Specialty ink orders require a consultation with our design team. Call 1-800-293-4232 to discuss your project, design requirements, and get a custom quote. Our specialists will help you choose the right specialty ink for your vision and ensure your design is optimized for the best results.
Specialty ink options are available for orders of six or more items. This minimum applies to glitter, glow-in-the-dark, puff, reflective, metallic, and neon ink printing. Standard t-shirt printing has lower minimums, with many styles available at no minimum.
Specialty ink orders typically arrive within 2 weeks with free standard shipping. Because specialty inks require additional processing, delivery times may vary based on your specific project. Rush options may be available—ask our team when placing your order.
Glitter ink is the most popular choice for dance teams, cheer squads, and performance groups. The sparkle catches stage lights beautifully and adds excitement to any design. For recitals or performances in darker venues, glow-in-the-dark ink can create dramatic effects during blacklight numbers.
Reflective ink is ideal for safety-focused applications. It appears as a specialty grey color normally but transforms into a highly reflective surface when light (like headlights) hits it. Perfect for running clubs, construction crews, cycling teams, crossing guards, and night-shift workers.
Yes, specialty inks have some design considerations. They work best with larger, bolder design elements rather than fine details or small text. Each ink type has specific constraints—for example, reflective ink performs best on larger print areas with simple designs. Our design specialists will review your artwork and recommend any adjustments needed for optimal results.
Yes, our specialty inks are designed for durability. However, we recommend washing specialty ink t-shirts inside out in cold water and drying on low heat to extend the life of the print. Glitter ink is permanently embedded, so it won't flake off. Proper care helps maintain the sparkle, glow, texture, and reflectivity wash after wash.
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