SPECIALTY INKS & DECORATING

When it comes to decorating apparel, Safari Sun offers an assortment of specialty inks & techniques that can add excitement and value to your design.
We are a high volume decorator so whether it’s adding a little dazzle or creating a subdued vintage look, we’re here to help your apparel stand out!

foiled black shirt

FOIL EFFECTS

Super shiny metallic film that is heat applied to a design after printing. Gives a bright, highly reflective surface appearance.

glitter flake on pink shirt

JEWEL GLITTER

Large glitter flake particles that are integrated directly into the ink. Adds a high impact dazzle effect & sparkly appearance to designs.

sugar glitter cow character

SUGAR GLITTER

Fine clear glitter particles that are sprinkled on top of the print. Gives a very sparkly, sugar-dusted look to part of or the entire design.

crystalina t shirt effect

CRYSTALINA

A clear gel mixed in together with multi-color sparkle flake. Printed over parts of or the full design to create a subtle highlight or shimmer effect.

neon ink technique on rocker shirt

NEON INKS

Fluorescent inks that will react brightly underneath a blacklight. Adds a pop of intensity & fun to any design for both kids or adults.

Metalic ink close up

METALLIC INKS

Plastisol ink containing tiny metallic flakes. Creates an eye catching, shimmery finish when fully printed. Available in metallic gold’s & silver’s.

close up of glow in the dark ink on black

GLOW-IN-DARK

Creates an intense, phosphorescent, glow in the dark effect. After charging in light this ink will glow back a soft green color in the darkness.

Reflective ink close up

REFLECTIVE INKS

Heat transfer material that brightly reflects vehicle headlights. Ideal for emergency workers, crews or anyone looking for hi-visibility apparel.

Scented ink shirt close up on heart

SCENTED INKS

Scented additive that’s mixed directly into ink. Available in almost any scent from chocolate to bacon.

Close up of discharge ink

DISCHARGE INKS

Water based process that removes the dye of the shirt & replaces it with a color. Soft & good for printing over seams. Must be 100% cotton.

close up of our fashion soft specialty ink

FASHION SOFT

Ink thinning additive that creates a subdued, softer print on garments. Lightweight & great for vintage style prints or designs on heather apparel.

puff ink close up

PUFF INKS

An additive that causes ink to rise up. Gives a raised, foamy and puffy feel when heat cured. Fantastic way to produce eye-catching 3D texture.

simulated denim with embroidery

FAUX DENIM

Printing method that combines high density ink with additives to achieve the texture & illusion of simulated denim sewn onto a shirt.

coral felt applique close up

FELT APPLIQUE

Heat transferred applique that creates a fuzzy, soft and distressed texture to the surface area. Looks best when paired with embroidery.

Glitter Applique close up in teal

GLAM APPLIQUE

Heat applied applique that creates a unique sparkly look to the surface of apparel. Comes in a variety of colors and is best paired with embroidery.

rock effect ink on t shirt

ROCK PRINT

Printing method that combines high density ink with additives to create the unique texture & appearance of cracked stone onto garments.