Puff Screen Printing: Custom 3D Prints You Can Feel

Raised, dimensional puff ink on custom t-shirts and hoodies, printed in-house in South Florida. From $9 per shirt at 24 shirts, tee included.

What Is Puff Screen Printing?

Puff ink is a plastisol screen printing ink mixed with a heat-activated additive. When your garment runs through the dryer, the ink expands and rises off the fabric, leaving an embossed, 3D print with real texture. Puff an entire design for a bold look, or raise just one element, like a logo or a word, so it pops against the flat ink around it.

Raised 3D texture you can see and feel
Durable: holds its puff through regular wear and washing
A streetwear favorite for premium logo treatments

How Does Puff Screen Printing Work?

Puff designs are printed with the same process as standard plastisol. The difference is the additive and the cure. Here is what to plan for when you design for puff:

Color matching The additive shifts colors slightly, so exact Pantone matches are harder. Lighter colors are easier to match than darker ones.
Fabric weight The raised effect reads stronger on thinner fabrics and softer on heavyweight fleece.
Mix puff with flat inks Combine puff and standard ink in one design for a layered, dimensional look.

What Can You Puff Print On?

T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, and sweaters, on cotton, polyester, blends, fleece, denim, and spandex. Puff is an especially popular upgrade for puff print hoodies, where raised ink pairs well with heavyweight fleece. Want raised stitching instead of ink? Check out 3D puff embroidery.

How Much Does Puff Printing Cost?

From $9 per shirt at 24 shirts

That includes a 1-color puff print and the t-shirt itself. Final pricing depends on quantity, garment, and design, and our pricing is very competitive.

See Puff Printing in Action

How to Care for Puff Print Shirts

Wash puff printed garments inside out following the manufacturer’s instructions, and dry them flat to help prevent cracking. Every order is cured through a high-quality conveyor dryer for maximum durability. For the full rundown, read our guide on how to care for your puff print t-shirt.

Puff Printing FAQ

Still have questions? Give us a call and we will talk through your project.

Can you puff print on hoodies and other materials?

Yes. We puff print hoodies, t-shirts, and sweaters, on fleece, denim, cotton, polyester, spandex, and blends.

How much does puff printing cost?

Puff printing starts at $9 each at 24 shirts, including a 1-color puff print and the t-shirt. Contact us for an exact quote on your quantity and garment.

How should I wash puff printed garments?

Wash them inside out following the manufacturer’s instructions and dry flat to protect the raised ink and prevent cracking.

Can puff ink match Pantone colors?

Approximately. The puff additive shifts hues, so exact Pantone matching is harder than with standard plastisol. Lighter colors match more easily than darker ones.

What is the difference between puff printing and regular screen printing?

The process is the same, but puff ink contains a heat-activated additive that expands in the dryer, so the finished print is raised and dimensional instead of flat.

Get a Free Puff Printing Quote

Tell us about your project and we will get back to you fast. Or call (954) 997-2268 or email Sales@deerfieldcustomprints.com.

Puff Screen Printing: Custom 3D Prints You Can Feel

What Is Puff Screen Printing?

How Does Puff Screen Printing Work?

What Can You Puff Print On?

How Much Does Puff Printing Cost?

From $9 per shirt at 24 shirts

See Puff Printing in Action

How to Care for Puff Print Shirts

Puff Printing FAQ

Get a Free Puff Printing Quote

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