To ensure your design has the desired
visual impact there is a number of print application
processes that can be used; in the following
section we have given a very brief overview
of the processes we use:
EMBROIDERY
Embroidering your logo is fast becoming the
most popular application process onto garments.
It enhances the style of the clothes and creates
a greater perceived value.
Whilst being a little bit more costly than
the printing process (in most cases), embroidery
can be applied to a greater range of garments,
including the popular fleeces.
The embroidery machines are controlled by
computer disk, specially written for each
design. This can then be kept for future use,
making subsequent orders free from set up
costs.
The big advantage with embroidery over printing,
is the number of colours in the design has
no influence over the cost, it is all done
based on the number of stitches in the design.
(a stitch count will need to be done by us
on sight of artwork to establish a cost.)
Our sales team will be happy to advise you
at any time.
DIGITAL TRANSFER PRINTING
Used mainly for smaller promotions. There
are a number of different processes.
Inkjet or Laser
The image is printed onto a carrier paper
and is then applied onto the garment using
a heat press. Any image, including photographs,
can be reproduced. A good original is necessary
preferably in a digital format, although images
can be scanned in.
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Sublimation
The image is printed onto a carrier paper
and can be applied to a whole host of specially
treated products including t-shirts, mugs,
coasters and mousemats. Any image, including
photographs, can be reproduced. A good original
is necessary preferably in a digital format,
although images can be scanned in.
ENGRAVING
Used mainly to decorate premium products.
There are two main processes.
Traditional
Traditional diamond tip engraving where computer
software drives a diamond cutter which in
turn engraves the surface of the product.
Laser Engraving
Similar image generation as above but surface
of product is etched using as combination
of a laser beam and gas. Items suitable for
engraving include glass, plastics and most
metals.
SCREENPRINTING
The most popular method of decoration which
can be applied to a whole range of products
from pens and t-shirts to glass and ceramics.
The price is dictated by the number of colours
in the design and by the quantity of prints.
In most cases the size of the print does not
affect the price, the only limitation being
the print area of the product being decorated.
PAD PRINTING
Originating from the watch making industry,
pad printing has become one of the major methods
of decorating mass produced promotional items.
It can be used to decorate irregular shapes.
It is generally used where only very small
print areas are available, as it is possible
to reproduce very fine detail
It is still used in the pottery industry to
decorate plates etc due to their irregular
shape.
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