Decoration & Branding Decision Guide
The decoration method should match the product, artwork, quantity, desired appearance, and budget.
Common Decoration Methods
Screen Printing
- Common for apparel and bags
- Good for simple artwork
- Often suitable for larger quantities
Embroidery
- Common for polos, jackets, hats, and uniforms
- Creates a stitched appearance
- Artwork may need to be digitized
Laser Engraving
- Common for metal, wood, and some drinkware
- Creates a permanent engraved appearance
- Often useful for premium products
Sublimation
- Common for polyester apparel and certain hard goods
- Suitable for detailed/full-color designs
Digital Printing
- Suitable for detailed or full-color artwork
- Used across various product types
Heat Transfer
Common for apparel
- Useful for certain detailed or full-color designs
When selecting decoration, ask:
- What material is the product?
- What does the artwork look like?
- How many colors are required?
- Where will the artwork be placed?
- How many pieces are being produced?
- What does the supplier offer for that product?
- What is the decoration cost?
- Does the decoration affect production time?