Men’s HiVis Lightweight Short Sleeve Cotton Shirt with Hoop Pattern 3M 8906 Reflective Tape – 155gsm, Two-Tone, Vented

What is SupaColour: SupaColour is a relatively new and effective way of decorating promotional products and apparel based on the traditional process of a heat applied transfer. By combining the quality of traditional silkscreen techniques with the flexibility and convenience of digital printing this innovative technology allows for a streamlined process of creative customization of textiles with premium-quality printing and unrivalled durability.

Advantages:

• Can be applied to a wide range of fabrics.
• Ideal for producing full colour, complex images as well as approximate spot colour branding.
• High definition, vibrant matt finish artwork that is suitable on a range of garment fabrics.
• SupaColour is eco-friendly, created from water-based inks without harsh or toxic chemicals.
• Durable, flexible branding for apparel that is machine washable with a soft-touch matt finish.
• Only one set up charge is required regardless of the number of print colours.

Limitations:

• Neon/fluorescent colours cannot be reproduced.
• Does not transfer well to garments with waterproof coatings.

Summary: Vibrant Colours, versatility to transfer to almost any material, allow for fine details with no weeding, low cost for high-quality vivid colour printing, resolution no other process can match.

What is Embroidery: With embroidery, the logo is reproduced by stitching threads directly into fabric. In this digital age, this is fully automatic and is done using advanced software and high-tech machinery. The pricing depends on the number of stitches in your logo.

Advantages:

• Embroidery is a classic and classy way to customize your workwear, corporate apparel, and other promotional items. The result is a clean look that makes your logo tangible.
• Unlike paint or ink, embroidery doesn’t fade.
• If you’re washing it repeatedly, it is likely to hold up better than a screen-printed piece of clothing.
• Only one setup charge applies per position for up to 12 thread colours.

Limitations:

• Only approximate PMS colour matches are possible – the threads to be used are chosen from those available to give the closest possible match.
• Metallic embroidery colours may cost extra.

Summary: Embroidery can be applied to most garments, from polos and caps to corporate shirts and suits. In general, embroidery is cheaper for pocket-size logos, particularly for smaller quantities (less than 100 garments). It’s a great, long-lasting option for small areas of decoration on apparel.