{"id":4075,"date":"2024-03-06T14:03:19","date_gmt":"2024-03-06T14:03:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/?p=4075"},"modified":"2024-09-10T08:02:54","modified_gmt":"2024-09-10T08:02:54","slug":"top-4-printing-techniques","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/top-4-printing-techniques\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 4 Types Of Printing Revealed: Print Perfection Each Time"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4075\" class=\"elementor elementor-4075\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-726200b4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"726200b4\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-33297f86\" data-id=\"33297f86\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-753dfac2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"753dfac2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With so many types of printing available at your fingertips, it can be difficult to decide which is the best choice for you. To help you narrow down your selection, we\u2019re going to discuss the 4 best printing techniques on the market! In this post, we\u2019ll explore Screen Printing, Direct-To-Garment, Laser and Embroidery, and dive into the pros, cons and the most suitable fabrics for each type of print.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thinking of starting your own t-shirt printing business?<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or are you looking to carry out a personal <\/span>customization project?<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read on to discover which products are commonly used for each method and decide for yourself!<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Screen Printing<\/span><\/h2><h2><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4123\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screen-Printing-Graphic.png\" alt=\"The simple screen printing process at Wordans\" width=\"1160\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screen-Printing-Graphic.png 1160w, https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screen-Printing-Graphic-300x98.png 300w, https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screen-Printing-Graphic-1024x335.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screen-Printing-Graphic-768x251.png 768w, https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screen-Printing-Graphic-600x196.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\" \/><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For any surface you wish to add your images to, screen printing has you covered!<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Screen printing (also known as Silkscreen printing) has become one of the most sought-after types of printing as it can reproduce a high volume of high-quality designs. This process requires one or more mesh screens, a stencil and a straight blade (or even a squeegee).\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The mesh screens are first prepared with a layer of photosensitive emulsion.\u00a0 Next, once exposed to bright light, it will develop and harden. A clear impression of the design is laid out once any unhardened emulsion is taken away.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Almost there! With this method, one color is printed at a time so several mesh screens are required to recreate a multi-colored logo or design. Once printing is complete, the item just needs to dry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pros:<\/span><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great for bulk personalization orders\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extremely versatile and can be used with a broad range of fabrics<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cons:<\/span><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited color range\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not the most eco-conscious method of printing\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4124\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screen-Printing-1.jpg\" alt=\"How the screen printing process works\" width=\"1160\" height=\"653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screen-Printing-1.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screen-Printing-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screen-Printing-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screen-Printing-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screen-Printing-1-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\" \/><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which Products Are Best for Scre<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">en Printing?<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The beauty of screen printing is that it can be used with a variety of fabrics! Create a branded <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blank-apparel-accessories-c37029\/tote-bag-s22171\">tote bag<\/a> for employee onboarding Swag along with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blank-apparel-accessories-c37029\/t-shirts-s2729\">t-shirts<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blank-apparel-accessories-c37029\/backpack-s21845\">backpacks<\/a> and notebooks.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which Materials Are Best?<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to choice of material, screen printing is extremely versatile! It can be used with plastic, PVC, metal, glass, ceramic wood and fabrics such as polyester, nylon and cotton.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DTG<\/span><\/h2><h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DTG-Graphic.png\" alt=\"Direct to garment printing graphic\" width=\"1160\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DTG-Graphic.png 1160w, https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DTG-Graphic-300x98.png 300w, https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DTG-Graphic-1024x335.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DTG-Graphic-768x251.png 768w, https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DTG-Graphic-600x196.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\" \/><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wave goodbye to dreaded hours of preparation and waiting! With a DTG printer, a design is replicated on the chosen fabric within a matter of minutes. The machine jets water-based pigment ink onto the t-shirt, hoodie, etc. to recreate the digital file. If you\u2019re planning on printing on a darker fabric, pre- and post-treatments are required to ensure that the design keeps its original colors.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pros<\/span><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-quality results\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No limitations for colors<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perfect for small businesses<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cons:<\/span><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not ideal for mass production<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Requires pre- and post-treatments<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4129\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DTG.jpg\" alt=\"Showing how the DTG process works\" width=\"1160\" height=\"653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DTG.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DTG-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DTG-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DTG-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DTG-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\" \/><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which Products Are Best for DTG?<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DTG is typically used for t-shirts, hoodies and sweatshirts to produce high-quality and detailed designs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which Materials Are Best?\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Direct-To-Garment printing process produces the best results when used with natural fabrics such as cotton (50% &#8211; 100%), cotton-poly blends with a higher cotton count or linen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laser<\/span><\/h2><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4130\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Laser-Graphic.png\" alt=\"The laser printing process\" width=\"1160\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Laser-Graphic.png 1160w, https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Laser-Graphic-300x98.png 300w, https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Laser-Graphic-1024x335.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Laser-Graphic-768x251.png 768w, https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Laser-Graphic-600x196.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\" \/><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re looking to help your business stand out or create a long-lasting gift, laser engraving is a customization method that produces high-quality results. After the logo or desired design is digitally sent to the laser printer, there are two options to choose from: Fibre Laser and CO2 laser.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking to customize hard or rigid material such as metal, choose Fibre Laser. And if you\u2019re planning on engraving a design onto an organic marerial, opt for CO2 laser engraving.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have chosen the correct method for your material, the top layer will be \u201cburned\u201d away to reveal a clean and precise design.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pros:<\/span><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allows for extremely detailed designs\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A durable, permanent print solution\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cons:<\/span><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laser etching can be slower than printing as it involves the removal of some of the material<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited color options<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4131\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Laser.jpg\" alt=\"Girl wearing a laser printed t-shirt\" width=\"1160\" height=\"653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Laser.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Laser-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Laser-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Laser-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Laser-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\" \/><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which Products Are Best for Laser Engraving?<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking to permanently personalize gadgets and promo products, look no further than laser. Ensure that your brand will be seen forever on pens, keychains, customized <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/promo-products-c43968\/mugs-s44356\">mugs<\/a>, or thermos. This form of customization is extremely popular within the medical field to etch and identify instruments and devices such as stethoscopes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which Materials Are Best?<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laser engraving is popular due to its versatility and it\u2019s the optimum choice for engraving hard materials! Choose from metal, wood, aluminum, glass, fleece, felt, leather, paper and polyurethane (PU).<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Embroidery<\/span><\/h2><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4132\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Embroidery-Graphic.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1160\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Embroidery-Graphic.png 1160w, https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Embroidery-Graphic-300x98.png 300w, https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Embroidery-Graphic-1024x335.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Embroidery-Graphic-768x251.png 768w, https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Embroidery-Graphic-600x196.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\" \/><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike the other methods that we\u2019ve discussed, embroidery involves sewing a design onto a garment. Done by hand or machine, the design is recreated by stitching threads directly into the fabric. In the case of machine embroidery, the design is first uploaded digitally and is then carried out automatically.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pros:<\/span><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provides long-lasting results<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Polished and professional finish<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cons:<\/span><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is not an ideal choice for intricate and details designs<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strict design requirements<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4133\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Embroidery-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"The embroidery process in action\" width=\"1160\" height=\"653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Embroidery-1-1.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Embroidery-1-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Embroidery-1-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Embroidery-1-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Embroidery-1-1-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\" \/><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which Products Are Best for Embroidery?<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Custom embroidery provides\/entails a sense of professionalism and high-quality. And if you\u2019re looking to make sophisticated products that represent your business, choose this method when creating promotional backpacks, tough outdoor wear, hats, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blank-apparel-accessories-c37029\/polo-s22095\">polo shirts<\/a>, t-shirts and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blank-apparel-accessories-c37029\/hoodies-s21819\">hoodies<\/a> and even laptop bags, for that extra touch.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which Materials Are Best?<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For best results, we recommend using materials such as nylon, fleece, polyester and cotton.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose the Best Type of Printing for You!<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best type of printing for you will take into consideration your goals : one-off prints, bulk-printing, intricacy of designs, desired fabric and time-frame.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And while we\u2019ve whittled it down to the top 4, there are many different types of printing out there! Whether you\u2019re looking for the best t-shirt printing method or which will make your employee\u2019s uniforms look crisp, you\u2019re simply spoiled for choice!<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customize your world with Wordans!<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><i>Feeling inspired? Good, that was our intention! Now, why not take that inspiration over to our new <a href=\"http:\/\/wordans.com\/customization\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Custom Lab<\/a> and bring your ideas to life?<\/i><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With so many types of printing available at your fingertips, it can be difficult to decide which is the best choice for you. To help you narrow down your selection, we\u2019re going to discuss the 4 best printing techniques on the market! In this post, we\u2019ll explore Screen Printing, Direct-To-Garment, Laser and Embroidery, and dive [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5337,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[644],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4075","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-customization"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4075","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4075"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4075\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5614,"href":"https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4075\/revisions\/5614"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5337"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4075"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4075"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4075"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}