One great way to allow your company’s name noticed is to create custom clothing! From Polo shirts and t-shirts, to sweatshirts and jackets, there are numerous designs to pick from. When you design custom clothing, one of the biggest choices you’ll face is what imprint method to employ. Gifts for your team There are a variety of imprinting methods that can make your business’ logo stand out and look distinctive. If you’re unsure which imprint method is most effective or what the differences between the two most well-known imprinting techniques are, you’ve arrived at the right spot. The two most used imprinting techniques are screen printing and embroidery. Each technique is unique in its own unique way and can create your brand (or design) stand out!
Screen Printing
Screen-printing also referred as silkscreen, is the method where your logo is printed on a computer screen. The ink is spread on top on the screen. This leaves your design onto the shirt.
If you are thinking of purchasing an order in bulk and you’re on a tight budget, screen printing might be the best method for imprinting! Screen printing is the cheapest method to imprint your company’s logo on t-shirts as well as other promotional items.
The cost is typically determined by the amount of colors utilized and the number of locations for imprints and the quantity of items you are hoping to get imprinted. The breakdown of price is according to:
- The more colors you use the more expensive the cost per unit will be.
- The presence of more than one imprint location will increase the price per unit
- The more shirts are printed are printed, the less costly the price per shirt will be.
Although it could appear that this is the right method to use, screen printing technique has some negatives. Printing on polyester could cause issues. Printing on polyester is not without risk, but often the ink won’t dry and cause discoloration as a result of mixing of the colors of one print with the next. This is why printers typically have the cost of polyester, which can occasionally be as high as an additional 25% to the printing cost.
Embroidery
The embroidery process is a fantastic method to help an impression, and appear professional and polished (compared with screen printing). This method will ensure that your image will appear professional but also last for an extended period.
When you are using embroidery, it’s a fairly simple and quick process. The embroidery will be first digitalized the file before being input into their machines for embroidery. Most embroidery orders take around 5 days to complete, however the process can be completed in a matter of 1-2 days. The only issue for embroidery is it could be very expensive, when compared to screen printing, but remember that you’re buying an extremely durable, high-quality product. The most common fees include:
- Fees for digitizing (can occasionally be waived if your logo already has been digitally recorded)
- The greater the number of stitches you have, the more costly it will cost.
- The more you buy the lower your cost per unit
- The kind of item that is being made embroidered and the location If you’re considering getting hats made certain companies might charge an extra cost per item
In conclusion, both methods come with each their own pros and cons. Screen-printing is an excellent economical option for ordering in huge quantities. The embroidery process is ideal for those who want to have their logo appear polished and would like their logo to appear elegant on their clothing for a long period.
If you decide to use screen printing or embroidery to create your personalized garment, I’m confident that your brand or design will be noticed!