Your design. The right technique.
A colourful print, an elegant stitched logo or lettering with a raised texture? Explore the differences and find the right technique for your product.
DTF designs on transfer film ⌕For illustrations, photos, color transitions and design with lots of details. Good choice also for one personalized shirt.
How is it made? We print the design onto a special film and transfer it onto the fabric using a heat press.
T-shirts: from 1 item. Caps: from 6 of the same model. Larger solid designs have a more noticeable feel.
screen printing on your shirt ⌕For teams, events and larger series of the same clothes, especially meaningful for motifs with a smaller number of full colors.
Why more pieces? We prepare screens for the colours. With larger quantities, the setup cost is spread across more products.
At least 24 pieces of the same model and color with the same design. Sizes can be combined. T-shirts and other suitable textiles.
A logo embroidered in thread ⌕For logos and lettering on caps, polo shirts, zip-up sweatshirts, jackets and towels. The thread adds texture and a neat appearance.
How is it made? We digitise the design into a stitch programme, then the machine embroiders it in the chosen thread colours.
A minimum of 12 items of the same product with the same design. Colours and sizes can be combined. We adapt fine details where necessary.
Raised 3D puff embroidery ⌕For bold lettering, initials and simple logos, mainly on caps. The design is raised and visible from the side.
What creates the raised effect? Special foam beneath the stitches. The thread covers it, and we remove the excess foam after embroidering.
At least 12 pieces of the same article. It works best in wide letters and simple forms. The appropriateness of the design is checked before making.Three answers, easier choice
Choose a product, design and number of pieces. We will show you where it makes sense to start.
Suitable for colourful design and order one T-shirt.
Choose a product ↗This helps you choose a technique; it does not confirm production suitability. We also consider the material, size and design position. A larger quantity alone does not mean that screen printing is the best option.| What are we comparing? | DTF | Screen printing | Embroidery | 3D Puff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| design | Lots of colors, photos, transitions | Same design for the series; often less colors | Logos and enough big captions | Wide letters and simple forms |
| Feel | Thin print layer | Depending on the colour and application | Thread texture | Pronounced raised effect |
| Preparation | Print File | Screen preparation for the design | Machine embroidery programme | Special programme for foam embroidery |
| What should you consider? | Quality of the file and large full surface | Quantity, number of colours and suitable material | Small letters, details and density design | Narrow lines and small details are not appropriate |
How does 3D puff work?
We place foam at the design position. The machine stitches over it using a specially prepared programme. The stitches cover the foam and retain its volume; we remove the excess foam.
Large, wide letters are therefore a good choice. Photographs, thin lettering and fine details do not work well with this effect.
See the raised effect up close ⌕Genuine ML Design processes and products.
Not always. The selection is influenced by the number of colors, the size of the design, the location of the print and the material. In a larger series of the same simple design the screen printing is often meaningful; in a demanding multicolor illustration, DTF can be a better choice.
Not every design is suitable for embroidery. Photographs, very small lettering, thin outlines and many fine details may need simplifying. We also check uploaded PNG files and confirm suitability after receiving your quote request, before production.
The machine needs information on stitches, stitch direction, density and colour order. An image alone does not contain this information. We prepare a programme for a new design; additional decoration positions are charged separately.
Follow the product label and the instructions provided with your order. Wash garments inside out, do not iron directly over the design and avoid heavy rubbing. Caps with 3D puff embroidery are generally cleaned gently by spot cleaning, in accordance with the product instructions.
Yes. In supported products, select the technique and click “Start to design”. Add design or text, adjust the layout and view the preview. Available techniques depend on the product; preview is help in designing.
Select a textile or cap and start designing. If you need help, send us a “request” and together we will find a suitable performance.
OUR COMPLETED PROJECTS
Examples of completed projects: embroidery on a cap, embroidery on clothing and colour printing on T-shirts.
