Decorating techniques
Embroidery- Professional and clean look
- Hundreds of thread colors - Specialty threads available such as Metallic, Neon, Super Twist, Fire Fighter (flame resistant)... - Minimum order, 1 piece |
Silk Screen- Cost Effective
- Spot, PMS or CMYK Imprint - Light colored inks printing on dark garments would need a White under base - Different types of ink to add uniqueness are Water-Based inks, Metallic inks, Discharge inks, Suede (Puffy) inks... - Minimum order, 12 pieces |
Dye Sublimation- Great for full color and lots of detail (photos)
- 100% Polyester only - Light Colored Garments (White, if White is in the imprint) - Often used for cycling and running shirts because you cannot feel the imprint on the garment. - The imprint/image is printed on a transfer sheet and applied to the garment with heat and pressure, which turns the transfer inks to a dye which is absorbed by the fabric. - Minimum order, 1 peice |
Digital direct- Great for full color designs in small quantities
- Must be on 100% Cotton Garments - This is a good alternative to low quantity silk screen with many colors or a full color design. - Unlike other decorators, we can incorporate White into your design. - Minimum order, 1 piece Laser Etch- An interesting look on 100% Synthetic Garments
- The laser melts the lop layer of fabric, darkening the synthetic fibers generating a subtle effect. - Dark colored fabrics should be avoided. - Polyester Fleece gives a nice 3-D outcome when the top surface fibers are melted away to create a multi layered design. - Minimum order, |
applique- Take your traditional embroidery and add a layer of fabric
- Great with larger imprint areas and traditional embroidery would be cost prohibitive - Creates a look for high perceived value - Layer of additional fabric can be on top of the surface of the garment or below the garment with a cut away from the surface fabric. - Generally a higher price point decorating technique - Minimum order, 12 pieces STAIN DYE PRINTING- Must be 100% cotton
- We dye your image over an entire garment (including seams) or just 1 smaller location - This is a water based dye so it has an extrememely soft feel and look - More environmentally friendly than other oil based inks typically used in silk screening - Can make a great corporate look or even a trendy shirt for university campuses - Minimum order, 72 pieces |
Heat transfer- Heat transfer is the process of applying heat-applied materials with a heat press.
- Heat-applied materials contain a heat-sensitive adhesive on one side so when heat is applied, it adheres - Great for full color images and lower quantity orders - We offer 8-10" #'s for uniforms and stock 2" letters in a variety of colors - Can be applied on most any fabric - Minimum order, 1 piece |
