Screen Imprint
A Screen imprint is the most popular and economical decoration method for artwork that contains one to four spot colors with no gradients or shading. Screen printing is the process of transferring a stenciled design onto a flat surface using a mesh screen, ink and a squeegee. Fabric and paper are the most commonly screen-printed surfaces, but with specialized inks it’s also possible to print onto wood, metal, plastic, and even glass. The basic method involves creating a stencil on a fine mesh screen, and then pushing ink (or paint, in the case of artwork and posters) through to create an imprint of your design on the surface beneath. The process is sometimes called 'silk screening' or 'silk screen printing' and while the actual printing process is always similar, the way the stencil is created can vary, depending on the materials used. Different stenciling techniques include:
- Using masking tape or vinyl to cover the desired areas of the screen.
- Painting the stencil onto the mesh using 'screen blockers' such as glue or lacquer.
- Using a light-sensitive emulsion to create a stencil, which is then developed in a similar way to a photograph.
Designs made using the screen-printing technique may use just one shade of ink, or several. In the case of multicolored items, the colors must be applied in individual layers, using separate stencils for each ink. This process uses a screen to transfer one color at a time to your promotional items. If your artwork contains multiple colors, our art department can usually convert your logo to one or two colors to help meet your budget.
Blank- No Imprint
Most of our items can be ordered without an imprint and with no set-up fee. Blank orders typically ship out within 72 hours! Please review the website content under each item or email our customer care team at hello@innovativemarketinganddesign.com to place an order.
Full-Color Photo Imprint
A Full-Color Photo Imprint offers high-quality, full-color, digital printing. This process is ideal for colorful logos with gradient scales or designs that are photographic in nature.
Embroidery
The art of working raised and ornamental designs in thread of silk, cotton, rayon and other materials into fabric or cloth. With embroidery, your logo is stitched using a commercial stitching machine onto the promotional item of your choice. For most items, the price includes up to 7,500 stitches and 6 thread colors in 1 location.
Every logo has a defined number of stitches based on the size you would like the logo sewn at.
Standard Sizing By Location For Shirts & Hats:
- Shirt_Left Chest; 2.75” circular
- Shirt_Left Chest; 3” wide and let the height scale
- Shirt_Back Yoke; 3” wide and let the height scale
- Shirt_Sleeve Upper; 2” circular
- Shirt_Cuff; 1” circular
- Shirt_Cuff; 2” wide
- Shirt_Hem Line; 3.5” wide and let the height scale
- Hat_Front; 2.5” circular
- Hat_Back; 2.5” wide and let the height scale
- Hat Side; Depends on material; 1” wide and let the height scale
- Visor_Front; 1” tall and 3” wide
Each item you would like to embroider must be tested and reviewed. Not all logos will work on every item. Please review each item page for details or email our customer care team at hello@innovativemarketinganddesign.com
Laser Engraving
Laser engraving is the practice of using lasers to engrave an object. Laser marking, on the other hand, is a broader category of methods to leave marks on an object, which also includes color change due to chemical/molecular alteration, charring, foaming, melting, ablation, and more. The technique does not involve the use of inks, nor does it involve tool bits which contact the engraving surface and wear out, giving it an advantage over alternative engraving or marking technologies where inks or bit heads have to be replaced regularly.
The impact of laser marking has been more pronounced for specially designed "laserable" materials and also for some paints. These include laser-sensitive polymers and novel metal alloys.
The term laser marking is also used as a generic term covering a broad spectrum of surfacing techniques including printing, hot-branding and laser bonding. The machines for laser engraving and laser marking are the same, so that the two terms are sometimes confused by those without knowledge or experience in the practice.
Deboss
Debossing is when an image (logo, text, etc.) is imprinted into your print piece, creating a depressed effect. Just like embossing, you can choose to leave the debossed area untouched or fill it in with ink or foil stamping.
Other Decoration Methods
Other decoration methods may be available upon request. If you do not see information for your preferred decoration method, please review each item page for details or email our customer care team at hello@innovativemarketinganddesign.com
