Personalizing clothes is a new normal and most of people across the globe enjoy wearing something unique that’s why When Personalizing your T-shirt you must think of different things like the design, and material.
DESIGN: Designs may vary due to what you want to see in the end, however when you have a design there is always the best way(s) to print it depending on the fabric and color of your clothing.
common fabrics are.
MATERIAL:
Polyester
Polyester fabric is a common T.shirt that most people usually wear. It’s quick drying and very strong and stretchy yet lightweight. Most people prefer it.
Polyester is one of The very soft fabrics, that are a little more stretchy and often have a shiny look. They also feel like plastic. Most of the soccer jerseys are made from it. Polyester t-shirts are best suited to sublimation printing AKA heat pressing. And depending on the color of the T.shirt there is dark and light paper to be printed out before the heating process.
Cotton
Cotton is also a common fabric that normally people buy to design their clothes, mostly people have Shirts made from it. There as are a few cotton types depending on their made (texture and thickness) This one gives the best print when the fabric is thicker. Fabric like this one can be heat pressed or embroidered.
You might be wondering why all this information, We thought it might be better for you to have an informed decision. in connection to your T-shirt customization. but worry not because we can get you your special custom t’s at Ncnet through our website, WhatApp or call and we will coureer it wherever you are across South Africa.
We offer: Heat press transfer printing, embroidery and screen Printing
Screen Printing
What is Screen Printing?
Screen printing typically uses a fabric stretched tightly over a frame. Images are created by blocking parts of the screen using various techniques. Ink is forced through the open areas of the screen onto the surface of the object. A separate screen must be created for each colour to be printed and colours must be applied in passes allowing drying time between each. This is commonly used method of printing on promotional items and apparel such as T-shirts.
Why Screen Printing?
Screen printing is more cost-efficient compared to digital printing because it can create large quantities of the design that you want at a faster turnaround. Higher volumes of identical graphics can also be mass produced using the screen printing process. This is what makes this the best printing option to use for larger orders.
Preparing of ArtWork
Preparing the artwork in order for it to be used for screen prinitng:
Advantages
Can brand up to A3 (420 mm x 297 mm) on certain items Turn-around time is good Shows small words and fine detail better than embroidery Half-tone – there are some limitationsLimitations
Maximum of 3 colours available (8 colours are possible under certain conditions) Some items can’t be screen printed Some products are limited to 1 colour only Texture of item will affect branding Cannot brand on seams & zips Minimum height for text in lowercase is 2mm
Sublimation
What is Sublimation?
Dye Sublimation is a digital print process whereby artwork is printed on coated paper and then heat transferred onto specialized substrates or directly sublimated onto specialized substrates.
The most exciting part is that you get to design your branding from beginning to end, in the apparel world, sublimation is a game-changer. Customize any garment for almost any event – whether it be for outdoor or indoor activities. Sublimation is commonly used on field garments such as golfers, soccer jerseys, basketball tops, netball uniforms, and even rugby socks!
Preparing of ArtWork
Preparing the artwork in order for it to be used for sublimation:
Advantages
Longevity Customization of numbers, letters and graphics No limitation in colour Build your design from end to endLimitations
Variable turn-around time – dependent on the volume
Embroidery
What is Embroidery?
A design stitched onto a material using a high-speed, computer-controlled sewing machine. Artwork must first be “digitized”, which is the specialized process of converting two-dimensional artwork into stitches or thread. The digitizer must re-create the artwork using stitches then it programs the sewing machine to sew a specific type of design, in a specific colour, with a specific type of stitch. This process is known as digitizing. Embroidery is commonly used on logo patches, apparel, caps or hats.
Preparing of ArtWork
Preparing the artwork in order for it to be used for embroidery:
Advantages
- Adds a more prestigious look to the garment
- Small quantities are often more cost-effective than Screen Printing
- The embroidery will not fade or wash away
- Certain items must be embroidered – some items cannot be screen printed (E.g. fleece, certain moisture management garments and synthetic garments)
Limitations
- Biggest embroidery 350 x 350 mm
- Size of the main embroidery
- Minimum height for text is 5mm
- Framing the embroidery (pockets on shirts)
- Embroidered above pocket (approx. 20/30mm from the pocket depending on the product)
- (Remove pocket, embroider pocket, then resew pocket)
- Long turn-around time for large orders
- Fine detail will not brand correctly
- Limited Thread colours
- Quality of embroidery will vary based on the material of the product
- Drimac / 600D / Poly Cotton smallest – 4 mm
- Any stretch material no smaller than 7 / 8 mm
- Have a look out for logos that are the same colour as the garment (it will not be visible unless requested)
- No embroidery with padding or insulation
- No embroidery over zips (inside / outside) or framing
Alternative options
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Screen printing
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The badge will be heat-sealed to the bag but not permanent
Personalized Naming
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Individual names per item will lead to longer turn-around times
Heat Press
What is a Heat Press?
A heat press is a machine engineered to imprint a design or graphic on a substrate, such as a t-shirt, with the application of heat and pressure for a set period of time. A heat press is used to permanently apply a heat transfer to a surface. Garments such as t-shirts that have been printed through heat transfer methods are of high quality and are long-lasting.
Preparing of ArtWork
Preparing the artwork in order for it to be used for sublimation:
Advantages
- Can brand up to A3 (420 mm x 297 mm) on certain items
- Turn-around time is good
- Shows small words and fine detail better than embroidery
- Can have shading to a degree – there are some limitation
Limitations
- Some items can’t be screen printed
- Some products are limited to 1 colour only
- Rough surfaces will not print correctly
- Cannot brand on seams & zips
