Print, laser, UV or embroidery: which method for your product?
Match the method to your material and the finish you want. Fabric wants embroidery or heat-transfer; wood and acrylic want laser or UV; rigid flat surfaces want flat-bed UV; paper and film want print plus die-cut. Here is how to choose, in plain terms.
UV flat-bed printing
Full-colour ink cured directly onto hard, flat surfaces, phone cases, wooden boards, acrylic, metal plates, tiles. Best when you need photographic colour on a rigid item. Not for stretchy fabric.
Laser cutting & engraving
Precise cutting and etching on wood, bamboo, acrylic, leather and paper. Best for custom shapes and a premium, tactile engraved logo. It is single-tone (an etch or burn), not full colour.
Embroidery
Stitched thread on caps, tees, bags and patches. The most durable and premium way to put a logo on fabric. Fine detail, small text and photographic gradients are its limits.
Heat-transfer & apparel printing
Full-colour artwork pressed onto fabric, the right choice for colourful designs on tees and hoodies, and for very small runs. The trade-off versus embroidery is feel and long-term durability.
Stickers, die-cut & lamination
Printed film or paper cut to any shape, then laminated for scratch and water resistance. Best for labels, decals and packaging finishes where shape and durability matter.
Quick chooser, by material
Fabric → embroidery for durability, heat-transfer for full colour. Wood, acrylic or leather → laser for shape and engraving, UV for full colour. Metal, tile or other rigid flat items → flat-bed UV. Paper or vinyl → print, then die-cut and laminate.
Not sure? Tell us the item and the look you want, and we will recommend the method, and because our minimum is one piece, you can start with a single prototype.
Common questions
What is cheapest for a small run?
For fabric, heat-transfer beats embroidery at low volume. For hard goods, both UV printing and laser handle single pieces well. Our minimum order is one, so small runs are no problem.
Best way to put a logo on wood?
Laser engraving gives a clean, premium etched look in a single tone. If you need full colour, use UV printing. Many products combine both, an engraved base with a UV-printed accent.
Can I get full colour on a T-shirt?
Yes, heat-transfer handles full-colour artwork on fabric. Embroidery is better for a durable, textured logo, but not for photographic detail.
What is the minimum order quantity?
One. We make single pieces, so you can prototype or personalise without committing to a bulk order.
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