Embroidery
Embroidery is the process where you logo is stitched onto the garment using different coloured threads. Embroidery pricing is determined by the size and the number of stitches that the logo requires.
Advantages
- Professional finish, most common form of corporate branding
- Hard wearing and longer lasting
- Colourfast and can be washed repeatedly without degradation of the image
- Digitisation (setup cost) is a one off cost
Disadvantages
- Precise colour match to PMS is not always achievable, it depends on the thread colours available
- Colour gradients are impossible with thread
- Detailed logos may need to be simplified and small details adjusted
- Expensive for very large logos
Screen Printing
Screen Printing process is the application of different coloured ink onto the garment, using a silk screen. Each colour within the logo requires a separate screen and the ink must be given time to dry between each application of ink. The price of screen printing is determined by the size of the logo and the number of colours required.
Advantages
- Perfect for large designs
- Ideal for limited colour logo’s
- Great for high impact promotion or events
- Cost effective for larger quantities
- Precise colour match to your corporate image
Disadvantages
- Ink will crack with wear and repeated washing
- Special care should be taken when washing
- Repeat setup fees apply for each print run
- Expensive for small print runs
- Not environmentally friendly
Digital Transfer
Digital Transfer is a two-step printing process where your logo is transferred onto the garment using heat and pressure. Digital transfer price is determined, by the size of the logo and the quantity required.
Advantages
- High quality digital reproduction of your logo
- Great for logo’s with high detail and multiple colours
- No limit to the number of colour
- Good for shadows and graduating colours
Disadvantages
- Ink will crack with wear and repeated washing
- Expensive for smaller quantities
- Transfer film can be visible around the edges
- The transfer image will have a plastic like shiny appearance
- Care is required when washing the garment
Supacolour
Is the new revolutionary process that produces a higher quality finish than the traditional digital transfers. Price is determined by the size of the logo, however this can be more cost effective than traditional digital transfers.
Advantages over traditional Digital Transfers
- Brighter and more vibrant colours
- Smoother gradient
- Pixelsharp photographic images
- Finer detail and weeding
- Latest technology and developed to be more eco-friendly
Dye Sublimation
Dye Sublimation is the new eco-friendly technology of applying ink to white fabric that allows for coverage of the entire garment. Once printed, the garments are cut and sewn together. Dye-Sublimation can be a lower cost garment, depending on the number of units required.
Advantages
- Cost effective
- Process is environmentally friendly
- High impact, as you can decorate the entire garment (front, back, sleeves, collar)
- Permanent full colour digital design
- No special washing instructions
- Easy care, ironing not required
- Fade resistant
Disadvantages
- Garments are 100% polyester
- Is a custom make and cannot be applied to ready-made garments
- Higher minimum quantities
- Longer lead times
- Prices are higher than digital transfers
As you can see there are many ways to create a corporate uniform that delivers a strong branding message to your customers. The Toowoomba team at Welborne Corporate Image understands that sometimes this is a daunting process and we are here to help guide you through the uniform process to ensure your new corporate uniform is not only functional but also looks the part.
If you are looking for a new uniform, or just looking to refresh your image, contact the team today to help guide you through the process.
Areas We Serve
Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Logan
