Marking techniques: which one to choose?
Ten techniques mastered in our Brussels workshop, on textile and on objects. Find the right one according to your design, quantity and substrate — or let us advise you.
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- A premium logo on polos, sweatshirts or jacketsEmbroidery
- A multicolour design or a photo, from 1 pieceDTF printing
- Names and numbers on jerseysFlex
- One hundred t-shirts with the same designScreen printing
- A fine logo on jackets and technical fabricsScreen-print transfer 1 colour
- A multicolour logo across a whole collectionMulticolour transfer
- Personalise existing garments or uniformsPatches
- A logo on pens or small itemsPad printing
- A logo on bottles, bags or umbrellasObject screen printing
- A photo or a colour design on an objectDigital printing
Textile marking
T-shirts, polos, sweatshirts, jackets, caps, bags and workwear.
| Technique | Quantity | Colours | Finish | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Embroidery | From 1 piece | Multiple thread colours | Raised, premium | Polo shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, caps |
| DTF printing | From 1 piece | Unlimited, gradients and photos | Soft, vivid colours | T-shirts, sweatshirts, bags, jackets |
| Flex | From 1 piece | 1 to 2 colours | Smooth, opaque, effects | Jerseys, t-shirts, jackets |
| Screen printing | Medium to large runs | 1 to 4 solid colours | Soft, very durable | T-shirts, sweatshirts, tote bags |
| Transfer 1 colour | Small to medium runs | 1 colour | Fine, mat, flexible | Jackets, softshells, bags |
| Multicolour transfer | Medium to large runs | 2 to 4 colours | Sharp, faithful | Polos, jackets, sweatshirts |
| Patches | Small to large runs | Multiple thread colours | Raised, patch effect | Uniforms, jackets, bags |
Object marking
Bottles, mugs, pens, bags, umbrellas, tech items and corporate gifts.
| Technique | Quantity | Colours | Finish | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pad printing | Runs/series | 1 in a few colours | Clean, precise | Pens, USB sticks, small items |
| Object screen printing | Runs/series | 1 to 3 colours | Opaque, solid | Bottles, mugs, bags, umbrellas |
| Digital printing | Small quantities | Unlimited, photos | True-to-colour | Mugs, bottles, notebooks, gifts |
| Laser engraving | From the first item | Tone-on-tone | Very durable | Pens, stainless steel, wood, bamboo |
| Doming | Small and medium runs | Four-colour printing | Glossy relief | Keyrings, badges |
| Embossing | Medium runs | Tone-on-tone | Elegant, pleasant to the touch | Notebooks, faux leather |
| Sublimation | Small and medium runs | Unlimited, photos | Smooth, integrated | Mugs, light polyester |
Four questions to choose the right technique
- What does your design look like? One colour, several solid areas, or gradients and photos?
- How many pieces? A single item, a small run or several hundreds?
- On which substrate? Cotton, polyester, a lined jacket, a pen?
- For what use? A one-day event or workwear washed every week?
With these four answers, we choose the best technique. To go further, read our comparison embroidery, DTF, flex or screen printing, the guide preparing a perfect print file and what makes the price vary.
Frequently asked questions
Embroidery: the design becomes part of the fabric and withstands frequent washing.
It depends on the quantity: for a few pieces, DTF or flex; for a large run with the same design, screen printing.
DTF printing: it reproduces photos and gradients, on light or dark textiles.
Yes, for example a premium embroidered logo on the front and a large DTF print on the back.
No. Send us your logo, the garment and the quantity: we will propose the best technique in the quote.
Not sure about the technique?
Send us your logo and your project: we’ll choose for you and you’ll receive a quote in 24 h.
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