The three questions to ask yourself
- What does your design look like? A one‑colour logo, a multicolour logo with gradients, names and numbers?
- How many pieces? A single item, a small run or several hundreds?
- What finish do you want? Premium and raised, flat and colourful, or sporty?
Embroidery: durable premium quality
The logo is reproduced with thread, stitch by stitch. The result is raised, elegant and extremely wash‑resistant.
- Ideal for: polos, sweatshirts, softshell jackets, fleeces, caps, company logos.
- Limits: gradients and very fine details need to be simplified.
Learn more: our embroidery service and our page embroidered sweatshirt.
DTF printing: all colours, from 1 piece
The design is printed onto a film then heat‑transferred onto the fabric. This modern technique reproduces gradients and small details, with good elasticity that prevents cracking in the wash.
- Ideal for: complex logos, photos, small runs and one‑offs, on cotton as well as polyester.
- Limits: flat finish, without the raised effect of embroidery.
Learn more: DTF printing.
Flex (vinyl) printing: names, numbers and simple logos
The design is cut from a sheet of vinyl, then heat-pressed. It's the go-to solution for sports jerseys with names and numbers.
- Ideal for : individual personalisation, text, logos in 1 or 2 colours.
- Limits : no gradients, fine details are difficult.
Learn more: flex (vinyl) printing and our comparison flex (vinyl) printing or screen-print transfer.
Screen-print transfer: finesse for short runs
The artwork is printed with screen-print ink onto a carrier, then pressed onto the garment. The result is fine, matte and flexible, with faithful colours. Available in single colour or multicolour (MSO).
- Ideal for : precise logos, small to medium runs, technical textiles.
Learn more: 1-colour screen-print transfer and multicolour transfer.
Screen printing: best price in volume
Ink is applied directly onto the textile through a screen, colour by colour. Colours are intense and the price per item becomes very attractive as quantities increase.
- Ideal for : large runs of t-shirts, sweatshirts or tote bags with the same design.
- Limits : less suited to very small quantities.
Learn more: textile screen printing.
Summary table
| Your need | Recommended technique |
|---|---|
| Company logo on polo, sweatshirt or jacket | Embroidery |
| Coloured design, gradient or photo, few items | DTF |
| Names and numbers on jerseys | Flex |
| Precise logo in small or medium run | Screen-print transfer |
| Large run with the same design | Screen printing |
| High-visibility garment | High-durability transfer |
Still unsure? That's normal: the best technique often depends on a combination of criteria. Send us your logo and quantities, we’ll advise you for free and you’ll receive your quote in 24 h.
