T-shirts printing

Embroidery or Screen Printing? Which option is the best choice for your situation?

We are confronted with this question just about everyday in our business and the answers can become clear by asking yourself a few simple questions.

How large will your order be?

Often the numbers will dictate the most economical route to take as screen printing can get substantially less expensive than embroidery with larger quantities.

Will your shirts be used as promotional giveaways, or for employees to improve morale and professional appearance?

It is quite common to use screen printed T shirts as promotional giveaways as they can be quite economical, particularily in larger quantities, but they may not be suitable to portray a professional image if used for employee attire. In this situation you may opt for an embroiderd polo or button down shirt.

Is there a lot of fine detail in your logo?

If your logo contains a lot of fine detail screen printing may be a more feasible option. While embroidery is a step above screen printing it is also somewhat dictated by the physical characteristics of thread. It may become necessary to simplify or drop some detail from your logo to make it workable for embroidery.

Often by asking yourself a few simple questions, the choice becomes clear based on your needs and intended use of the product.