ZN Apparel Manufacturers offers in-house puff print and high-density screen printing on t-shirts, hoodies and sweatshirts. Heat-activated puff additives create a raised, three-dimensional effect from a standard screen printing process — adding texture and depth to logos, text and graphic elements without the cost of embroidery.
Puff print and high-density print are specialty screen printing techniques that require precise ink mixing, controlled print pressure and accurate cure temperature. ZN Apparel Manufacturers' in-house screen printing team has extensive experience with both techniques and produces consistent results across bulk orders.
| Effect | Raised, three-dimensional ink |
| Fabric | Cotton and cotton-blend garments |
| MOQ | 100 units per design |
| Colours | All standard Pantone ink colours |
A heat-activated foaming agent is mixed into standard plastisol ink. During the curing process, the additive activates and the ink expands to create a raised, soft three-dimensional effect. Best results on bold, simple shapes and text. Fine detail is not recommended for puff print.
Multiple thick layers of plastisol ink are deposited to build a raised, firm surface. The result is a stiffer, more structured raised effect compared to standard puff print. Popular for streetwear logos and graphic elements where a premium tactile finish is desired.
A glossy, firm gel-like surface applied in multiple passes. Creates a reflective, premium raised effect popular for fashion and premium streetwear applications.
Puff print consistency across a bulk order requires precise temperature control during curing — too hot and the puff collapses, too cool and it doesn't activate fully. ZN Apparel Manufacturers uses calibrated conveyor driers and tests cure temperature on the first units of every puff print run before bulk production continues.
Consistent puff and high-density results depend on precise cure temperature — our in-house team tests every run before bulk production continues.
Yes. Puff print elements can be combined with standard plastisol screen printing in the same design. For example, a garment can have a standard multi-colour back graphic and a puff print front logo. Both are applied in the same production run.
Puff print is a screen printing technique — the raised effect comes from ink. 3D puff embroidery uses thread stitched over a foam base. Puff print is generally lower cost per unit. 3D embroidery produces a more premium, durable raised effect. Both are available at ZN Apparel Manufacturers.