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Pigment inks are water-based inks made from finely ground particles of pigment (from synthetic materials) suspended in water. Because they are actually solid rather than liquid, they are not water-soluble, and the tiny pigment ink particles rest on top of the paper, unlike dye inks, which soak into the paper.

Pigment inks are acid-free and non-toxic, with high fade-resistance, water-resistance, and durability. They do not bleed or run and will last many decades with minimal fading. On a printed tee shirt, they are more breathable than plastisol inks. They may be used for printing photos, tee shirt transfers, and regular documents. Pigment dyes, rather than inks, are used for textile dyeing.

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