Printing
Bold, bright printing
Printing puts your design onto the garment in ink. It handles big areas, full colour and fine detail that thread simply can't.
What it is
Your design is printed straight onto the fabric. We pick the right printing method for your design, garment and quantity.
It's ideal when you want something big and eye-catching, like your company name across the back.
Choose it for
- Large back prints, slogans and phone numbers
- T-shirts, hoodies and hi-vis vests
- Full colour logos and fine detail
- Events, merch and bigger quantities
Less suited to
- Fleeces (the fluffy surface doesn't take ink well)
- Caps (embroidery looks better)
- Some waterproof fabrics (we'll check first)
The printing methods we use
DTF (direct to film) prints your design onto a film that is heat-pressed onto the garment. It handles full colour on almost any fabric and is the usual choice for small team orders. Screen printing pushes ink through a mesh, one screen per colour, and is the cheapest option for larger runs of a simple design. Vinyl is cut from coloured sheet and suits names, numbers and one-colour text. We pick the right one for your design, garment and quantity, so you don't have to.
Printed hi-vis and work clothes
Printing is the standard for hi-vis vests, because it is light and can be read from a distance across the back. We keep logos clear of the reflective tape so the garment still meets its safety rating. For t-shirts and hoodies, a large print on the back with a small logo on the front is the most popular layout.
Getting your design ready
A vector file (AI, EPS, PDF or SVG) or a high-resolution PNG gives the sharpest print. Low-resolution images from a website can look blurry when enlarged, so send the best file you have and we'll tell you if it needs work. You'll see your free digital proof before anything is printed.
Common questions
- Will the print crack or peel?
- A good modern print stays flexible and lasts for many washes. Wash inside out at 30 to 40 degrees, avoid high heat in the dryer and never iron over the print.
- Can you print full colour logos and photos?
- Yes. DTF printing handles full colour, gradients and fine detail that thread can't.
- Is printing cheaper than embroidery?
- For large designs, almost always. For a small chest logo the two are often close, and embroidery lasts longer.
- Can you print on hi-vis?
- Yes, on the fluorescent fabric, never over the reflective strips.
Still deciding? Read embroidery vs printing.
The proof
See it before it's made
Send your logo
Upload it in the kit builder or reply to our email with it.
We prepare it
We check the size, colours and detail and set it up for stitching or printing, then send you a digital proof.
You approve
Check the position, size and colours. Ask for changes until it's right. Nothing is made until you say yes.
Which logo file?
A vector file (AI, EPS, PDF or SVG) is ideal. A good quality PNG or JPG is fine too. Only have a photo of your van or a business card? Send it anyway and we'll tell you what's possible.
