Printing or embroidery?
Printing or embroidery?
Printing or embroidery?
The right choice starts with the artwork and garment. Printing and embroidery create different finishes, so compare how the design should look and where it will be worn before choosing a method.
The right choice starts with the artwork and garment. Printing and embroidery create different finishes, so compare how the design should look and where it will be worn before choosing a method.
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An apparel guide by Divine Customs
Two finishes. Different strengths.
Two finishes. Different strengths.
Two finishes. Different strengths.
Printed artwork
Printing places the design onto the garment’s surface. It is worth discussing for illustration-led shirts and larger graphics. The exact print approach depends on the design and garment reviewed for your order.
Printing places the design onto the garment’s surface. It is worth discussing for illustration-led shirts and larger graphics. The exact print approach depends on the design and garment reviewed for your order.
Stitched artwork
Embroidery builds a design with thread, giving it a raised, textured finish. Small lettering, fine lines, and shading need particular attention because a stitched design does not reproduce every detail like an image on screen.
Embroidery builds a design with thread, giving it a raised, textured finish. Small lettering, fine lines, and shading need particular attention because a stitched design does not reproduce every detail like an image on screen.
The garment matters
Construction and placement affect both options. Consider the fabric, seams, pockets, and the size of the intended design. Choosing the method before choosing a garment can leave important constraints unresolved.
Construction and placement affect both options. Consider the fabric, seams, pockets, and the size of the intended design. Choosing the method before choosing a garment can leave important constraints unresolved.
Compare the actual project.
Compare the actual project.
Compare the actual project.
Start by identifying the main purpose of the apparel. Is it a graphic tee for an event, a small company logo, or a piece of brand merchandise? Then send the artwork and approximate placement size. An embroidery detail may need simplification, while a printed graphic may require a better source image before it can be enlarged.
Start by identifying the main purpose of the apparel. Is it a graphic tee for an event, a small company logo, or a piece of brand merchandise? Then send the artwork and approximate placement size. An embroidery detail may need simplification, while a printed graphic may require a better source image before it can be enlarged.
There is no universal cheaper or better option for every project. We need the garment, quantity, artwork, and placements to discuss a suitable approach and prepare a quote. Our gallery includes printed event shirts and embroidered logo work so you can compare real examples. Divine offers both services with no minimum order quantity.
There is no universal cheaper or better option for every project. We need the garment, quantity, artwork, and placements to discuss a suitable approach and prepare a quote. Our gallery includes printed event shirts and embroidered logo work so you can compare real examples. Divine offers both services with no minimum order quantity.
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