Guide to personalisation techniques

Clothing & Bags

Single-colour print

Technique: Screen printing

Ink is pushed through a woven screen onto the fabric, creating a durable design with a ''painted on'' feel.
Colours look vibrant even on dark fabrics.

· Slightly raised 'painted-on' feel
· Durable and works on any kind of fabric

Setup fee and minimum order quantity applies.

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Suitable for	Not suitable for	Care instructions
One-colour logos and text Intensive-use products like sportswear or uniforms Large customisation areas Large orders – it’s our most cost-effective customisation method	Photos Complex designs with multiple colours, fine details or gradients	Wash inside out in cold water Do not tumble dry or dry clean Do not iron decorated areas

Full-colour print

Technique: Direct-to-garment printing (DTG)

Dyes and pigments are sprayed and absorbed into the fabric, creating a very soft hand feel.
The process is similar to printing a document from a computer.

No setup fee. Available from quantity 1.

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Suitable for	Not suitable for	Care instructions
Any design, including photos, multicolour graphics, fine details and gradients Large customisation areas	Intensive-use products like sportswear or uniforms – print vibrancy may fade over time and with frequent washing	Wash inside out in cold water Do not tumble dry or dry clean Do not iron decorated areas

Full-colour transfer

Technique: Heat transfer

Your design is printed onto special paper and then transferred onto the fabric using heat and pressure.

· Photo-realistic print
· Decal-like feel

No setup fee. Available from quantity 1.

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Suitable for	Not suitable for	Care instructions
Multicolour designs, fine details and gradients	Photos or large, solid images – the print will have limited breathability and flexibility	Wash inside out in cold water Do not tumble dry or dry clean Do not iron decorated areas

Embroidery

Your design is digitised and then stitched onto the fabric for lasting colour and texture.

· Professional, high-quality look and feel
· Highly durable

No setup fee. Available from quantity 1.

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Suitable for	Not suitable for	Care instructions
Designs with up to 12 colours Intensive-use products like sportswear or uniforms	Photos Designs with small lettering, fine details or gradients	Wash inside out in cold water Do not tumble dry or dry clean

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Hard Goods

Single-colour print

Technique: Pad printing, screen printing

Ink is stamped onto the product using a silicone pad or pushed through a woven screen onto the fabric. The ink is applied thicker than digital printing, making the colours look vibrant even on darker fabrics.

· Smooth, 'painted-on' feel
· Durable

Setup fee and minimum order quantity applies.

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Suitable for	Not suitable for
One-colour logos and text Large orders – it’s our most cost-effective customisation method	Photos Complex designs with multiple colours, fine details or gradients

Full-colour print

Technique: Digital inkjet printing

Full-colour print uses digital printing (inkjet), similar to printing a document from a computer.

· Unlimited colours and designs
· Print colour may look different on dark surfaces

No setup fee. Available from quantity 1.

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Suitable for
Photos, multicolour graphics, fine details and gradients Large decoration areas

Full-colour print

Technique: Dye sublimation

Dye sublimation printing uses heat and pressure to transfer coloured dyes directly onto the product’s surface (usually, on a white surface).

· Photo-realistic print
· Soft hand feel without dye build-up
· Vibrant and durable – no cracks, fading or peeling

No setup fee. Available from quantity 1.

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Suitable for
Any design, including photos, multicolour graphics, fine details and gradients Edge-to-edge customisation – print your design all the way to the edges

Laser engraving

Your design is etched onto the product. The colour of the engraving depends on the material underneath.

· Sharp, durable and permanent
· Elegant look – ideal for premium gifts

No setup fee. Available from quantity 1.

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Suitable for	Not suitable for
One-colour logos, graphics and text Products with a small printing area	Photos Graphics with multiple colours, fine details or gradients