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.

Digital print, or print and cut, is the process of printing an image, photo, or design with multiple colours onto a vinyl substrate which is then contour-cut and pressed onto the garment.

Digital print is best used for multiple colour designs, when screen printing is not an option. Digital print is the preferred method when printing digital photos/images on garments.

Vinyl print is a decoration method in which custom-cut vinyl is applied to a garment using a heat press.

Vinyl print is best used for small quantity orders with non-complex designs consisting of a single colour.

Sublimation is a decoration method for light coloured, polyester garments where prints are heat pressed under high temperature. Ink is absorbed directly into the fabric, making it breathable.

Used on white and light coloured polyester fabrics to achieve a textureless, highly durable finish.