Embroidery creates an impression of quality & style. Excellent for polos, jackets, caps, knitwear etc. Embroidery will normally outlast any garment onto which it is applied. Recent advances in embroidery software mean that design /set up costs can be low and the new generation of embroidery machines run quickly with any number of colours being applied in a single operation. However large designs can be time consuming to produce & so costs can increase significantly relative to the size.
PROS - long lasting, looks expensive, full colour at no extra cost
CONS - more expensive than printing, especially for large designs & not always suitable for very light materials.
When you place an order for embroidered clothing there are two charges:
The first is an embroidery setup charge which covers the cost of having the design digitised and a jacquard created. This is a one off charge as once we have done this your design is stored and hence if you place an order in the future there will be no need to pay another setup charge.
Embroidery setup is capped at £40 regardless of the amount of stitches.
The second embroidery charge is a 'per item' charge which applies to each item that is customised. This charge basically covers the cost of labour, materials and our other manufacturing overheads. The per item charge is directly based on the number of items to be embroidered with the same logo.
Embroidery per item is £3.50
The best way of printing onto clothing is screen printing. Screen printing is ideal for large designs onto T-shirts & sweatshirts.
When screen printing, one colour at a time is applied and therefore the cost will increase with each additional colour applied. Likewise a separate screen is required for each colour, and hence, screen charges may be uneconomical if only a small quantity of clothing is required.
Screen printed garments wash well, and should not be confused with heat transfer printing which does not look as good or last as long. Many t-shirt printing shops use this cheaper method rather than screen printing.
PROS - affordable, great for large designs
CONS - not economical for small orders requiring more than one colour design
When you place an order for screen printed clothing there are two charges:
The first is a setup charge which covers the cost of having the design made into a screen. This charge is 'one off' as the screen is stored for future use. Therefore, if you wanted to place another order in the future with the same design there would be no setup charge.
Screen print setup is charged at £15 per screen one colour or £25 for a two colour screen. One screen is required for each different design, and different screens are required for each colour printed, and each different location of printing. For example, a one colour front and back print requires two screens if the design on the front is different to the design on the back.
The second charge is a 'per screen' charge which applies to each item that is customised. This charge basically covers the cost of labour, materials and our other manufacturing overheads. The per screen charge is directly based on the number of items to be printed with the same design and applies to each screen: £2.00
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