{"title":"3D, high density and gel prints with silicone","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.1em; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eWith 3D, high density and gel prints you build up a silicone print that stands clearly above the textile. Sharp edges, a rubbery or glassy gel effect and a print that stretches with the fabric and survives the washing machine. Ideal for logos, numbers on sportswear, labels and brand details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff3cd; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border: 2px solid #ffc107; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; color: #856404; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e⚠️ Temporarily an information page\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #856404;\"\u003eThe products on this page are not yet active in our webshop. They are available on request through Silicones and More. Send us your application, the textile and the quantity you need, and we will prepare a quote or arrange a sample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"background: #fff; padding: 25px; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #1d71b8; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eWhat is a 3D or high density print?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.05em; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eA standard silicone print is a thin, flat layer. For a 3D or high density print you use a paste with good flow and body and print through a thick stencil, often in several layers. After curing in the oven you get a raised, crisp print with straight edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.05em; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eA gel print is a variant using a transparent, high gloss paste. Printed over a colour or a sublimation print it creates a glassy, droplet like effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 15px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 25px; position: relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #41c0f0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh density:\u003c\/strong\u003e sharp, tall edges, often opaque white or coloured.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 25px; position: relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #41c0f0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGel:\u003c\/strong\u003e transparent and glossy, often as a top layer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 25px; position: relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #41c0f0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoft 3D:\u003c\/strong\u003e lower hardness for a soft, slightly tacky hand feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"background: #fff; padding: 25px; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #1d71b8; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eSuitable silicones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background: #1d71b8; color: #fff; padding: 10px 12px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background: #1d71b8; color: #fff; padding: 10px 12px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background: #1d71b8; color: #fff; padding: 10px 12px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eProperties according to manufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background: #1d71b8; color: #fff; padding: 10px 12px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eStatus\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eCHT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eALPATEC 3060 LSR A\/B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e50:50, for raised three dimensional prints, very good flow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn request\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eCHT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eALPATEC 30191 A\/B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e50:50, transparent and highly elastic, for 3D prints and coatings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn request\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eCHT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eALPATEC 30194 A\/B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e50:50, Shore A 40, high gloss gel effects\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn request\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eCHT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eALPATEC 30203 A\/B TZ 10H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e50:50, low hardness, slightly tacky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn request\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eCHT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eALPAPRINT OPAQUE NG + ALPAPRINT CAT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eOpaque paste, no shrinkage during fixation, suitable for 3D prints on dark textiles, with 1 to 3 % catalyst\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn request\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eNanotech\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eSILME 5700 BASE + SILME-6160 CATALYST\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eAddition cure print base, viscosity 65,000 to 85,000 mPa·s, elongation 400 to 600 %, 100:3. Suitable for building up in several layers, test the height in your own process\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn request\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eNanotech\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eSILME-4040 A\/B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e1:1, viscosity 90,000 to 110,000 mPa·s, elongation 400 to 500 %, developed for embossed prints. Interesting for very tall, moulded logos\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn request\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eNanotech\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eCSILMENT colour pastes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eColour pastes for SILME, colours 5 to 15 %, white approx. 10 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn request\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"background: #fff; padding: 25px; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #1d71b8; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eHow to make a 3D print\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 15px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 25px; position: relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #41c0f0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003eChoose a coarse mesh and a thick emulsion or capillary film so plenty of material reaches the textile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 25px; position: relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #41c0f0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003eOptionally print a thin adhesion layer first and flash briefly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 25px; position: relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #41c0f0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003eBuild up the 3D layer in one or more strokes and flash between layers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 25px; position: relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #41c0f0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003eFinish with a full cure in the oven or drying tunnel according to the TDS.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 25px; position: relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #41c0f0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003eFor a gel effect, print a transparent paste such as ALPATEC 30194 as the final layer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"background: #fff; padding: 25px; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #1d71b8; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eTips for the best results\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 15px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 25px; position: relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #41c0f0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eKeep layer thickness, squeegee pressure and oven temperature constant, otherwise the height varies from print to print.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 25px; position: relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #41c0f0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eColour the paste before adding the catalyst and only mix what you can print within the pot life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 25px; position: relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #41c0f0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eOn sublimated polyester, use a blocking underlayer against dye migration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 25px; position: relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #41c0f0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eKeep tin, sulphur and amines away, for example plastisol residues on screens or squeegees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 25px; position: relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #41c0f0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eJudge adhesion, stretch and wash resistance only after a full cure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"background: #fff; padding: 25px; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #1d71b8; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; gap: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f8f9fa; padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px; border-left: 3px solid #41c0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1d71b8; margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 1.05em;\"\u003eHow tall can a 3D silicone print be?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.95em; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eThat depends on the paste, the stencil thickness and the number of layers. With a thick stencil and a paste such as ALPATEC 3060 LSR you reach clearly tangible heights. For even taller, moulded logos, look at embossing or a logo from a mould.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f8f9fa; padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px; border-left: 3px solid #41c0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1d71b8; margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 1.05em;\"\u003eWhat is the difference between high density and puff?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.95em; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eHigh density stays solid and crisp with sharp edges. Puff expands through a foaming additive into a soft, rounded print with a less sharp edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f8f9fa; padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px; border-left: 3px solid #41c0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1d71b8; margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 1.05em;\"\u003eCan I print a gel print over a sublimation print?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.95em; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eYes, that is a popular combination. Use a transparent paste and test in advance that the disperse dye does not migrate through the silicone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"color: #1d71b8; margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003eRelated categories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/siliconen-voor-het-bedrukken-van-textiel\" style=\"color: #1d71b8;\"\u003eSilicones for printing on textiles\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/print-zeefdukken-op-textiel\" style=\"color: #1d71b8;\"\u003eSilicone screen printing ink for textiles\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zachte-schuimige-siliconen-opdruk-op-textiel\" style=\"color: #1d71b8;\"\u003eSoft puff print with silicone\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/textiel-embossing-met-siliconen\" style=\"color: #1d71b8;\"\u003eTextile embossing with silicone\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e7f3ff 0%, #cce7ff 100%); border: 2px solid #1d71b8; border-radius: 12px; padding: 25px; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1d71b8; margin: 0 0 15px 0; font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003eRequest 3D or gel silicones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #1d71b8; margin: 0; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eSend us a photo or design of the effect you want and tell us which textile you print on. Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@siliconesandmore.com\" style=\"color: #1d71b8;\"\u003einfo@siliconesandmore.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85em; color: #6c757d; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eProduct information is based on the manufacturers' technical data sheets, brochures and websites (as of September 2026). Values are typical values and not a specification. Always consult the current TDS and test on your own textile and process. ALPATEC, ALPAPRINT and ALPATRANS are trademarks of CHT, SILME and CSILMENT are trademarks of Nano Tech Chemical Brothers.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/siliconesandmore.com\/en\/collections\/3d-high-density-en-gel-prints-met-siliconen.oembed","provider":"siliconesandmore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}