Screen printing, also sometimes known as silkscreen printing, is the process of pressing ink through a stencilled mesh screen onto a substrate, usually t-shirts, to create a printed design. The thick ink lays on top of the shirt rather than soaking in and one colour is printed at a time, so several screens can be used to produce a multicoloured image or design.

Screen printing is commonly used on garments such as t-shirts and hoodies. It’s often the most cost-efficient decoration type, especially when printing larger quantities of designs consisting of only a few colours, typically under 6.

Embroidery is a method used to decorate garments using a needle and thread. It involves using a machine to stitch a simple design into the fabric.

Embroidery is commonly used on garments such as t-shirts, polos/golf shirts, hoodies, jackets, and hats. It’s highly durable and can support the use of multiple colours. Embroidery is the preferred decoration type when you’re creating a professional look.