Custom Screen Printing

At Specialty-T-Shirts.com we offer a variety of custom screen printing and custom embroidery services to meet your promotional messaging needs. So how do you decide which service is right for you? Here's a breakdown of the pros and cons of each method of embellishment.

Custom screen printing is a process where inks are applied to a fabric or other surface. It's a great option for casual clothing and generally goes down in price when you purchase items in bulk. Screen printing offers many design options that embroidery does not because of ink gradients and shading. Shading is very difficult to recreate using threads, since a thread's color is uniform throughout the entire spool. Screen printing is also great for larger designs because the size of the design doesn't affect the cost. Embroidery is generally priced by the number of stitches, so when it comes to price, size does matter. Custom screen printing can also utilize many different effects that embroidery can't, such as reproducing fine details and the "distressed" look that's popular in many of today's fashions.

Custom embroidery is a process where a machine stitches thread into a product to create a design. Embroidery is very professional-looking and is generally more durable than screen printing, holding up well under extreme temperature changes and repeated washings. Embroidery also allows for the application of any color of thread to any color of fabric, while custom screen printing sometimes requires the application of a white base coat to make certain colors appear true. The obvious benefits of using thread as a medium have their down side as well, however. Embroidering sometimes makes it necessary to alter logos because of the difficulty of reproducing small text and shading.

So which method is right for you? If you're looking for a professional looking, durable design that will last through extreme temperatures and repeated washings then embroidery is probably your best option. If design details and shading are important to you, if you're looking to purchase items in bulk, or if you're looking for a larger less expensive design, then screen printing could be the method of embellishment you need.

Here at Specialty-T-Shirts.com we strive for excellence and 100% customer satisfaction no matter what product or design method you choose. We offer a wide array of shirts, hats, outerwear, pants, shorts, blankets, and many other items for both screen printing and embroidery. Price quotes are available through our website or via our 800 number, where you can speak to a live representative twenty-four hours a day. Whether you choose custom embroidering or custom screen printing, our great customer service, fast delivery, and outstanding quality will make your promotional messaging experience an excellent one.