Edward Branigan looks at the properties of metallic inks and explains their use in the printing process.
The trend in metallic inks as a decorative element for garment decorators seems set to continue.
As the ink manufacturing technology evolves, so the application possibilities grow to those who can use a little creativity and imagination.
What remains for designers and manufacturers to do is to educate themselves as to what types of products are available and optimise their positive characteristics for print applications.