| I will firstly describe the following techniques to | | | | of embroidery is not dependent on the number of |
| enable you to decide how best to apply your logo or | | | | colours used, but the number of stitches in the |
| writing to university hoodies, t-shirts and team kit. | | | | design, it is therefore used mostly on smaller designs |
| Screen Printing | | | | like those on the breast pocket. |
| Best for low costs and larger quantities | | | | Before embroidery can be started a sample is |
| Screen printing can be applied to most garments. It is | | | | produced for the customer to sign off. There is |
| frequently used on T shirts, for larger volume runs. | | | | usually a once off set up charge of around |
| Multiple colours can be applied to achieve your design, | | | | £30 (+vat) but once this has been signed off |
| which can be any size on the garment. A new screen | | | | there are no further set up charges, and small |
| is used for each colour, set up costs are based on | | | | quantities are welcome. |
| each colour used. Costs vary, but are typically | | | | Sublimation Printing |
| £20 per screen. | | | | Best for full colour images, excellent launderability |
| Heat Application Printing | | | | Small or large quantities |
| Best for low costs, fast turn around and excellent | | | | Sublimation printing starts off with your image, which |
| launderability | | | | could be a picture or photograph, and this is printed |
| This printing technique takes your name, message or | | | | onto a special T shirt or polo shirt designed to accept |
| logo, and applies it to the garment using heat | | | | the sublimation ink. When it has been applied the |
| application. More than one colour can be applied, but | | | | image will stay there, it becomes part of the shirt, |
| each application is a separate task. The finished | | | | you can iron it and launder it just as you would the |
| garment can be washed, tumble dried and ironed | | | | shirt. |
| (within the garment tolerances). For simple designs, | | | | This technique can be used for a one off, or many |
| and all text designs there is no set up charge. Turn | | | | hundreds. There are no set up charges. The main |
| around times are very fast, and the choice of | | | | limitation is that it can only be applied to clothing |
| garments is huge. More complex designs can usually | | | | which has been treated to accept it, white t shirts |
| be produced but there may be a set up charge for | | | | and white polo shirts. |
| originating the design in the correct format. | | | | What Will Suite Your Needs |
| Embroidery | | | | For large numbers I recommend screen printing this is |
| Best for hard wearing, professional image, and smaller | | | | most suited on t-shirts and can produce large |
| designs | | | | numbers at low prices, but for smaller numbers heat |
| Small or large quantities | | | | printing is more preferred. Embroidery provides a |
| Embroidery can be applied to all garments. The cost | | | | quality finish and is preferred for logos. |