Special Effect inks

Special Effects inks, Colourful brilliant and opaque  2D/3D transfers for Footwears and an unlimited decoration  possibilities

Special Effects inks, Colourful brilliant and opaque 2D/3D transfers for Footwears and an unlimited decoration possibilities

Latent feelings also generate visual or haptic sensations. Such results are essential for sales promotion purposes and knowledge transfer and product protection(Safety) issues.

Spinks World's Footwear Screen and pad printing were predestined to realize these results because of their ability to give any substrate a brilliant effect of any shape.

Using our special effects inks for your Footwear, shoes, and flip-flops, and printing processes, You can develop an entirely new profit center for your business. The inks you need will cost you more and will take more time to print. We will guide you in every step of printing on Footwear.

A brief overview of some of the most common special inks and effects is given below. Other special effects inks are available. Consult with your local ink maker or supplier for more detail.

Photochromic inks or Color Changing inks in sun for shoess

PHOTOCHROMIC inks

Metallic inks for Printing on Shoes

METALLIC inks

3D Gel  inks

3D Gel inks

Glow in the Dark Inks for Party shoes

GLOW-IN-THE-DARK inks

Glitter inks for Ladies Heels

Glitter inks

Glitter inks for ladies sandals

Glitter inks for ladies sandals

Glitter inks on baby shoe

Glitter inks on baby shoe

Glitter inks on Heel Sandal

Glitter inks on Heel Sandal

Glow in the Dark Inks for Sports Shoes

GLOW-IN-THE-DARK inks

Glitter inks for party shoes

Glitter inks for party shoes

Pearlscent effect inks

PEARLESCENT effect inks

Pearlscent effect inks for Men & Women Footwear Printing

PEARLESCENT effect inks

3D Gel inks manufacturers in India

3D Gel inks

Glitter Inks for shoes

Glitter inks

Metallic gold inks

METALLIC gold inks

Glitter inks for Women Footwear

Glitter inks for Ladies

Metallic inks for Sports inks

Metallic inks for Sports inks

Fluorescent (NEON) Inks for Shoes

FLUORESCENT (NEON) inks

Silver Glitter inks for Ladies

Silver Glitter inks for Ladies

Fluorescent (NEON) Inks for Footwear

FLUORESCENT (NEON) inks

Glow-in-the-dark Special effect paints - Fluorescent inks and transfers for Decoration of fancy shoes - UV-active Photochrome effects, spray paints and inks with high opacity

  1. Phosphorescent:Glow in the Dark inks and Spray paints coatings, afterglow effect inks are available in multiple colors, and almost all the Pantone Shade.
  2. Thermochromic Inks:Inks can switch their color with the change of temperature in another word "Inks changes the ink colour under the influence of temperature"– Reversible Colors available in all Print Technology, i.e. (for screen printing, pad printing and Spray coatings)– Irreversible Colors, Restricted Temperatures Colors.
  3. Phosphorescent inks and pigment:Glow in the Dark inks and Spray paints coatings, afterglow effect inks are available in multiple colors, and almost all the Pantone Shade.A phosphorescent(lumious) powder achieves the phosphorescent impact. The potential to capture and retain light energy and then re-emit this energy over a while, including in the dark, characterizes photoluminescent pigments.
  4. The Visible Fluorescent Inks Visible fluorescent inks, coating, and spray paints are brighter, excellent vivid colorful inks. They are available for all printing applications like screen pad printing and to make heat transfers too and a broad palette of brilliant opaque colors. Invisible Fluorescent Inks/Varnishes glow when exposed to UV Black radiation Light – Available with spinks world in all the Shades' Printing applications.

Optical Variable Inks and paints for printing on Party footwear – Colour changing special effect inks and dyes – Sparkling, Metallics, Pearlescent inks for appealing dashing looks

Metallic inks: spray paints and coatings are available in silver, gold, and rose gold colors. Metallic inks and dyes are shiny, metallic, flashing clour and extraordinary wherever a glitzy, the printing with this metallic colors gives real gold or silver feeling. Instruction is a must; wash their shoes that are printed with metallic inks. This will help the print to hold up better as some metallic inks tend to "dull" from washing. Some of our metallic printing products are Bronze powders, pastes, and high gloss metallic pastes and paints.

MIRROR SILVER: Mirror Silver inks are called Mirror effect inks, special solvent-based screen printing inks for Decoration and creating a mirror-like effect or layers. Mirror effect inks Resemble like a chromium surface. The mirror effect creates an elegant impact on the substrate's top surface on the reverse side of the material; the mirror effect is applied.

Glitter effect inks: and paints are made with plastic flakes. These highly reflective plastic flakes are suspended in clear transparent plastisol. For the big flakes to move through, glitter inks have to be printed through a coarse mesh (around 30-45 mesh). For a more substantial "glitter" appearance, glitter flakes may also be sprayed on the wet ink, but this can be a time-consuming operation.

But this extra move will give more glitter to the client in the design.

These inks produce particles of glitter. Specular reflection of light from the platelets' many surfaces with parallel orientation at different depths within the coating film has an excellent and sparkling effect. The platelets are partially reflected by the light that hits and partly transmitted through the platelets. These sequins are more translucent than coated mica and have more chroma.

GEL INK: Gel inks deposition creates a 3D curve on the surface. The elevated raised effect is obtained when a" wet-look gel ink" is printed through a thick stencil.

Due to heavy ink deposits, extra curing is necessary for these inks.

PHOTOCHROMIC INK (color change ink): Photochromic ink is an exciting, almost invisibly translucent indoor special-effect ink. Bright and vivid colors emerge when exposed to sunlight outside. There are many photochromic ink colors available, including purple, red, yellow, blue & magenta.

Photochromic ink is the most popular inks in kids' footwear and transfers because of its fascinating novelty of the "appearing/disappearing" feature of this ink.

REFLECTIVE INK (Flash back ink): Reflective ink contains millions of reflective microsphere which reflect the bright light, shimmering image to the light source when exposed to a focused light beam, such as the automotive headlight or flashlight. Reflective ink is ideal for joggers, bicycle drivers, cops, contractors, and road workers, who work in the evening's traffic. Reflective tints are available in many colors, the most common being light gray. The brands of metallic ink are not formulated identically. The inks behave different on different substrate We encourage you to test a few brands before buying a huge quantity. These tinctures are pricey, so pick carefully.

PEARLESCENT EFFECTS: These inks contain nacreous or pearlescent crystals. They have mica plates filled with thin films of titanium dioxide (silver white) and/or oxides (metallic pearls and interference pearls). Specular reflection of light from the several platform surfaces of parallel orientation at different depths within the coated film creates the pearlescent effect.

Frequently asked questions

Footwear can be decorated using a wide range of specialized Spinks World’s screen and pad printing inks, including:

  • Photochromic Inks: Change color or reveal hidden designs when exposed to outdoor sunlight/UV light.
  • Glow-in-the-Dark (Phosphorescent) Inks: Store light energy and emit a long-lasting afterglow in low light or darkness.
  • 3D Gel Raised Inks: Create a high-build, glossy wet-look elevated texture on shoe surfaces.
  • Metallic Mirror Silver Inks: Provide a high-shine, reflective chrome, gold, or rose gold finish.
  • Thermochromic Inks: Change color dynamically in response to temperature fluctuations.
  • Reflective (Flashback) Inks: Reflect focused light beams back to the source for evening safety.
  • Glitter, Neon, Pearlescent Inks: Deliver high-chroma, sparkling, and fluorescent visual effects.

Photochromic inks are translucent indoors but change into vibrant, opaque colors (such as purple, red, yellow, blue, and magenta) when exposed to natural sunlight. Because of this interactive "appearing/disappearing" visual element, photochromic inks are widely popular in kids' footwear, beach flip-flops, and summer casual slides.

Metallic Inks: Formulated with metallic pastes or bronze powders to give a smooth, real gold, rose gold, or silver metallic sheen.

  • Mirror Silver Inks: Solvent-based inks designed to mimic a smooth, polished chromium/mirror-like surface.
  • Glitter Inks: Feature reflective plastic flakes suspended in clear bases, printed through coarse mesh counts to create a distinct, sparkling, multi-angle light reflection.

Spinks World’s 3D Gel inks for shoes are formulated with a heavy body and printed through thick stencils to deposit a high volume of wet ink onto the substrate. Once cured under controlled temperatures, the ink solidifies into a raised, glossy 3D curve that provides both a tactile and 3D visual effect.

Yes, when properly formulated and cured. Spinks World's footwear special effect inks are engineered to bond with challenging substrates like EVA, PU, PVC leather, and synthetic rubber, passing internal laboratory friction, adhesion, wash, and crocking tests to ensure long-lasting durability during daily wear.

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