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Screen Print (SP) |
Transfer Print (SP) |
The direct screen printing process
involves placing the material under a mesh screen. By applying even pressure
with a squeegee on the screen, your logo is imprinted onto the material
surface. The screen printing process ensures your imprint looks its best on
a wide variety of fabrics. This is the most common method of decoration. |
A transfer is created in a
very similar method to screen printing, however, the ink is applied to a
sheet of transfer paper instead of directly onto the material. The transfer
is then pressed onto the product using a combination of heat and pressure.
This method allows for unlimited colour separations that always require an
underlay. Many products utilize this process as it assists in decorating
products with foam insulation or hard to screen print locations. |
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Pad Printing (PAD) |
Debossing (DEB) |
| Pad Printing is extremely effective on
rounded, uneven, or slanted product shapes. It is also perfect for small and
intricate logos. A silicone pad is used to transfer the ink onto the
product. The pad can hit various levels on a product at one time. Ink colour
availability is restricted due to the limited ability to mix inks utilized
in this process. Pad printing is utilized on products such as: plastics,
pens, aluminum, tins, rubber, cardboard gift boxes, metal, vinyl, leather
and paper pad banners. |
The process of debossing is
offered on most of our leather, koskin, textura, EVA, and simulated leather
lines only. A die is created of your logo and then pressed into the material
creating an ‘impression’ of the logo. Debossing provides a subtle, yet
higher perceived value on many products. |
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PERFECT PRINT (PP) |
Laser Engraving (LAS) |
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Perfect Print allows a full colour computer generated logo to be printed
onto heat transfer material and pressed onto a variety of fabrics. This
process is produced at a lower cost than multi colour screen prints and is
perfect for halftones and gradients. A full white underlay must always be
present. Maximum size of 40 square inches, optional die cut available. |
Your logo attains a refined and elegant look with engraving. The logo is
carved directly into the surface using a laser. The even and clean lines
create a novel and detailed logo. Laser Engraving is most common on wood
products and metal products, such as carabiners. |
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Etch Engraving (ETCH) |
Decals (DEC) |
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This ‘cutting edge’ technology is very similar to laser engraving, but
instead of a laser aimed at the product, the actual item is etched with a
diamond tip. This creates an extremely crisp finish. Computerized engraving
is used on our pens, aluminum, wine opener levers, and plates. |
To add value to some selected upper end products, a logo is transferred
from a sophisticated computer generated program onto a durable adhesive
backed vinyl substrate. Four colour process decals look stunning and are a
great alternate decorating option. Decals are limited to our BBQ sets, car
wash kits, and tool kits. |
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Embroidery (EMB) |
Perma Print (PE) |
| The logo is stitched onto the material using threads in designated
embroidery friendly areas creating your design. Embroidery is an elegant and
stylish way to portray a wide range of logo types. Embroidery is the perfect
decorating method to add value to your purchase. |
Add brilliant, edge-to-edge, full colour logos to poker sets, BBQ sets, wine sets, coffee vaults, etc. A four colour process image is fused to a clear coating and then pressed at a high temperature onto the decorative plate. The end result is brilliant and can never be removed or scratched off. Artwork needs to be provided as a high resolution file (300 dpi or over) in either bitmap or vector format. |
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NATURAL COTTON HEAT TRANSFERS |
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| Similar to Perfect Print, a heat transfer allows a full colour computer generated logo to be printed onto clear heat transfer material and pressed onto natural coloured cotton. This process allows for a beautiful, detailed logo and is perfect for halftones and gradients. The fabric must always be light coloured to allow for the logo to be seen on the product. Commonly sized at 8” x 10” for cotton tote bags, but other sizes are available. |
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