Why Tattoo Artists Choose TEX Cartridges
If you've spent any time comparing tattoo cartridges, you've probably noticed how much variation exists between brands — in build quality, consistency, and how they actually perform mid-session. TEX Cartridges have earned a reputation among professional artists for solving exactly that problem.
Built by an artist, for artists
TEX Cartridges are designed by James Tex, built specifically around the demands of real studio work — long sessions, repeated use, and the need for total consistency from the first cartridge in the box to the last.
316H Surgical Steel
Every TEX cartridge is made from 316H steel, a grade specifically chosen for situations where extended use and heat resistance matter. Unlike lower-grade steel that can degrade in performance over a long session, 316H holds its integrity and precision throughout, which means the needle you start with performs the same as the needle you finish with.
Safety Membrane, Every Cartridge
Every TEX cartridge includes a built-in safety membrane that blocks back-flow of fluids — a critical feature for hygiene and cross-contamination prevention, and a standard that professional studios should never compromise on.
A Configuration for Every Technique
TEX Cartridges come in the full range of configurations professional artists rely on:
- Regular Liners — clean, consistent linework
- Round Shaders / Loose Liners — soft shading and detail blending
- Hollow Liners — smooth ink delivery for fine line precision
- Magnums (Medium Taper) — efficient shading and colour packing
- Curved Magnums (Medium & Long Taper) — even coverage over larger and curved areas
- Bugpin Liners — ultra-fine detail work
Not sure which configuration is right for your style? Our cartridge needle buying guide breaks down every grouping in detail.
Trusted Across Canada
TEX is our best-selling cartridge line, and for good reason — Canadian artists keep coming back to it for the same combination of reliability, precision, and consistency session after session.
Ready to try them for yourself? Shop the full TEX Cartridges collection.
