In Detail: 3D Puff Print (with Pics)

3D Puff is a retro fun printing technique and it's now available on the NeatoPOD!

This heat transfer vinyl (HTV) based printing technique lets you create one-color, simple text and graphic art that expands or "puffs up" into a raised or three-dimensional effect on the tee. It is compatible with a wide range of garments.

3D Puff Colors

3D Puff prints are available in the following colors:

• White
  

• Black
  

• Metallic Silver
  

• Metallic Gold
  

3D Puff is currently available for a limited selection of garments, including the standard midweight T-shirt (Port & Company PC54), lightweight premium ringspun T-shirt (Port & Company PC450), and heavyweight T-shirt (Port & Company PC61).

We'll be adding more 3D Puff colors soon! Please check back for more exciting colors. If you have a request for a specific garment and/or 3D Puff color, please let us know - we'll do our best to add it.

3D Puff Graphic Requirements - IMPORTANT

Like any printing technique 3D Puff has its requirements. When designing for this printing method, please keep the following requirements in mind:

• One color design
  All of the design will be printed with a single color of your choice. The color you use in the design doesn't really matter (you can use black) as it will be replaced with the 3D Puff color. We do not have multiple colors for 3D Puff.
  

• Simple text with thick and rounded font
  Please limit the text to just one to a few words when designing for 3D Puff. The words should be large in size and uses thick/fat/bold and rounded fonts.
  

• Simple graphic without intricate details or sharp corners
  When puffed, intricate details will not show up so avoid them in the design process. Sharp corners do not last as long in the wash, so avoid these as well. Do not design the graphics with a lot of voids/small holes or fine lines. 3D Puff cannot print semi-transparencies such as fades, drop shadows or glows.
  

• Avoid extremely large graphic elements
  A single large field of puff often doesn't "puff up" properly, so avoid extremely large graphic elements.
  

• Save in vector (.svg) format
  The text/graphic for 3D Puff has to be created and saved in vector format (.svg).
  

  This is important: we cannot print bitmap art (such as photographs or cliparts), even if you save them in .svg format. The art has to be natively created as vector art. You can use Adobe Illustrator or Canva to create vector art.
  

  See also: Creating Artwork with Canva for 3D Puff
  

Washing Requirement for 3D Puff

3D Puff print is a bit delicate, so garments should be hand washed with mild detergent only (such as Woolite), then hung to dry. Do not use washing machine or dryer, as both can damage the print.