Some of our most frequently asked questions are: Do you think print or embroidery will look best for my logo? OR I’d like to get some T-Shirts embroidered with my logo, can I do that?
1) Consider the products you wish to decorate There are a few simple things to consider when deciding the best decoration techniques for the garments. It’s important to think about: Type of Material (Cotton, Polyester, Elastane etc) For instance a softshell jacket, most softshell materials are treated with a coating, if this material is then printed on then the colour tends to bleed through onto the logo itself. Although there are now Printable Softshell jackets on the market, we would always recommend embroidery to ensure longevity of your logo. Elastane for example, is a delicate material and needs to be handled with care. The heat press used for the printing of your Logo can damage the fabric by leaving a slight impression of where the press has been used. For Elastane, we will always look to encourage embroidery for a more professional and clean decoration. Weight/Thickness of Garment The thickness of the material is a huge factor to take into consideration. For example lightweight T-shirts are not best suited to larger embroidery’s as the stitch count can be found to be too heavy for the material causing it to lean forward, print would work best for this scenario. 2) Complexity of your Logo What are you using the decorated clothing for? Some quick and easy tips we always give our customers is to always think like the consumer as well as being financially sensible with your decision. Some questions to think about are:
3) The position and size of your Logo makes a difference! The cost of embroidery and printing for simple chest sized logos up to 120mm are competitive. However, the larger the logo the more costly they become, with embroidery dependant on density and complexity. Another influential factor for decoration, is the position in which you’d like your logo. We often get requests for large back embroidery on clothing used as their only layer, which we advise highly against due to the irritation that the underside of the embroidery can cause. Are you looking to decorate sleeves? If you’re looking to have text running down the full length of a sleeve, then printing is your only option for this. However, if you have a small logo you wish to have at the top of a short-sleeved garment, then embroidery or print would be possible depending on factors outlined in Step 1. 4) Complexity of logo A breakdown of things to consider:
5) What industry are the garments for? Depending on the industry you work in, you might need to wash your uniforms on a high temperature, which can be damaging to decorated workwear. If the garment will need washing at a high temperature then we suggest embroidery for this particular scenario so we can remain confident in the longevity of the product. Back by popular demand our personalised school leaver web shops. We realise under the current circumstances things are so uncertain, so let us take a little of the strain by creating your very own 2021 Leavers web shop.
Allowing parents and students to place their order directly with us, just like we have for many schools up and down the country. Making the order process quicker & easier, saving the school or parents the inconvenience of collating orders & collecting money. We offer a wide range of garments including hoodies, sweatshirts, t-shirts all of which can be personalised to your specification. Simply contact us today if you would like further information on our services or would like to obtain a quote for your school. It's been a busy period for us here as our wonderful customers made sure they were all ready for the festivities. We've embroidered those all-important Christmas gifts and we're more than ready for a break over the festive season to recharge our batteries!
We are closed from: THUR 23RD DECEMBER - FRI 7TH JANUARY Everyone at SewPro would like to take this opportunity during the Festive Season to express our sincere thanks for your support during this past year. We wish you a safe, joyous and peaceful festive break. Stay tuned to our social media as we keep you updated on what we are up to in 2022. |