When it comes to adding logos to clothing and apparel, there are two methods you can consider, including embroidery and screen printing. The following guide will break down the differences and provide you with the right information to help with your decision so that you can select the method that best suits your needs.
If you choose to go with embroidery, your logo will be reproduced by stitching the threads directly into the fabric. The stitching process itself is fully automatic and completed by computerized embroidery machines. Your logo can generally use up to 15 thread colours and the first step is digitizing, which is the creation of a program for your logo. Once your program file is complete, it can then be uploaded to the embroidery machine, which will instruct what to stitch.
If you choose to go with screen printing, your logo will be reproduced by squeezing inks directly onto your garments through mesh screens. Designs with a lot of colour will cost more because a separate mesh screen is required for each colour in your logo. Similar to embroidery, the screen printing process is partly automated; however, the garments are individually loaded and unloaded by an operator, and once the print is complete, each garment will then travel through a tunnel dryer to cure or set the print.
There are two main factors that will affect your decision; the first is the cost, while the second is which method will look better. The price will depend on the complexity of your logo as well as the quantity of garments you require and generally, embroidery is cheaper for smaller sized logos and smaller quantities as well as for logos that have multiple colours. Screen printing is often the cheaper option when it comes to large designs and logos, so it really depends on your design, the number of colours you want and the quantity of garments you require, as these factors will determine how expensive or cost-effective each method will be.
Your decision will also have to be based on which method will give you the best results and this will depend on the garments being decorated. Screen printing is better suited for t-shirts and lightweight garments as embroidery can be heavy for garments of this nature, which will cause your logo to fold because the stitching may create too much tension. Screen printing is generally better for larger logos and designs and is ideal for t-shirts because they have a large decorating surface on both the front and back.
Artee Screen Printing can help with your decision because we offer both methods and high-quality prints. Come and visit us today and we will make sure you love the final results!

Designing a team shirt is not as difficult as it may sound. Below, we give a step-by-step guide on how you can design the best team shirt.
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1. Define Your Budget
The first thing you should establish before moving on to the design process is your budget and quantity. How much you are willing to spend and how many t-shirts you need to be printed will impact your design. Your budget will determine how many colours you can use for your design. Depending on the printing method that you decide on, more colours may have additional costs. This is an important factor to keep in mind, especially if you are working with a tight budget.

2. Know Your Printing Options
Each printing method will have its own cost, appearance and production time. Knowing and understanding the methods available to you will enable you to make the most informed decision.

Screen Printing: Screen printing is the most common t-shirt printing method. A primer makes original screens of your design and enables you to print in multiple colours and in bulk.

Pros of Screen Printing: It is a reliable method for t-shirt printing, and will deliver high-quality products.

Cons of Screen Printing: You will need a new screen for every new colour design or revision, which can get very expensive.

Vinyl Graphics: Vinyl printing is a method of heated transfer and will offer you more durability.
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Pros of Vinyl Graphics: You will get durability and high-quality products.

Cons of Vinyl Graphics: If you’d like additional colours, or have a complex design, the cost will significantly increase.

Print on Demand: This is a new method of t-shirt printing that uses inkjet printing, but allows you to print directly onto your fabric of choice.

Pros of Print on Demand: It is very customizable, with a number of colour choices.

Cons of Print on Demand: It is not ideal for dark coloured garments.

3. Designing the Shirt
When you are coming up with the graphics that will be put on the shirt, you should start with the colour of the shirt. Determining the colour of the shirt is important, because it will remove the likelihood of your designs getting lost in the colour. You’ll want to make sure that your design and your shirt complement each other. Make sure that your graphics are large and clear, and can easily be seen by all members of the team and your opponents.

For all of your printing needs, look no further than Artee Screen Printing. Let’s work together to bring your designs to life. Contact us today to get started.