Reflective Screen Printing Inks
A reflective “fashion ink” that is designed to reflect light back towards its orignal source. *Please note this ink is not safety rated*
Grey by Day
In regular lighting, reflective ink appears as a soft grey print that seamlessly blends into your design. It offers a clean, understated look, functioning just like standard ink when not exposed to direct light.
Reflective by Light
When light hits it—whether from headlights, a camera flash, or a phone—it lights up and reflects back toward the source. This creates a high-visibility, eye-catching effect, perfect for safety, nighttime visibility, or adding a fun visual pop.
Low Minimum Order
Experience the magic of reflective ink without a big commitment—our low 6-piece minimum makes it easy to try!
Reflective Screen Printing: Design & Printing Limitations
Printing Other Ink Colors Limits Fabrics Choices
If your design uses only reflective ink, we can print it on nearly any fabric. However, if your design combines reflective ink with other inks, the garments must be at least 80% cotton to prevent the fabric color from mixing with the ink color.
Reflctive Ink is a Non Solid, Semi-Transparent Ink
Reflective ink is less opaque and solid than our other ink colors, which means the shirt may show through, resulting in a slightly grainy or textured look. Opting for a light-colored shirt can help minimize this effect.
Designs Must Contain No Halftones or Small Details
Reflective ink is printed using a special mesh with larger holes. This means tiny details or designs with small dots, like halftones, can’t be printed. But don’t worry—our team will adjust your artwork to ensure it works perfectly with this ink!
From Subtle to Eye-Catching: Reflective Ink in Action
- While metallic inks provide a shiny finish, reflective ink is specifically designed to enhance visibility in low-light environments.
- Reflective ink shows up best on darker garments, where the contrast makes the reflective effect more noticeable. Black, navy, charcoal, and deep colors tend to produce the strongest visual impact.
- Reflective ink is a great fit for: Safety and workwear, Nighttime events, runs, and festivals, School clubs, teams, and spirit wear.
- To maintain the reflective quality of your design, wash garments inside-out in cold water and avoid high-heat drying.
- Reflective ink works best with simple, bold designs that allow the reflective particles to do their job. Larger shapes and clean lines produce the strongest reflective effect.
- Reflective ink is considered a specialty print process, so additional costs will apply.
- Free Shipping on ALL orders.
Frequently Asked Questions About Reflective Screen Printing
Yes! When properly printed, reflective prints are designed to be long lasting. To keep them looking their best and performing well, we recommend washing them inside-out in cold water and steering clear of high heat when drying..
We only offer 1 color of reflective ink, which is a mid-tone grey color. Check out our design samples to see the grey on different product colors.
Yes! Reflective ink can be combined with other inks or printing techniques to elevate your design. However, keep in mind that adding additional ink colors requires fabrics with at least 80% cotton content. If you need a garment with less than 80% cotton, like a performance piece, we can still make it work—but only on lighter-colored garments than your ink colors (e.g., black and reflective ink on safety green).
No, reflective screen printing ink is meant to be a fun way to enhance your design and is not safety-certified. If you require official ANSI-certified safety products, we recommend using reflective ink on an ANSI-certified garment instead.
f you’re looking for a design that stands out in low light or adds a unique, high-visibility effect, reflective ink is a great choice. Our team is happy to guide you through the process and ensure it’s the perfect fit.
Absolutely! We can print your logo or design in reflective ink on almost any safety item, including t-shirts, sweatshirts, coats, and even garments with reflective tape.
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