DECORATION METHODS

How we put your logo on everything

Embroidery, screen printing, patches, engraving and more. The right method depends on the product, the design and your budget. Here’s how each one works and what it’s best for. Not sure? We’ll recommend one with your quote.

Decorating apparel in the EESG shop

Our decoration methods

Embroidery

Your design is stitched into the garment with thread. It looks premium, lasts wash after wash and works especially well on heavier items like fleece and jackets.

Best for: polos, jackets, quarter-zips, hats

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Screen Printing

Ink is pushed through a stencil onto the garment. It’s the most economical choice for larger quantities of cotton and cotton-blend apparel.

Best for: tees, hoodies, team and event orders

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Heat Transfer

Heat and pressure apply simple logos, names and numbers. A great option for athletic uniforms and reflective printing for emergency responders.

Best for: names and numbers, reflective prints

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DTF Printing

Direct-to-film: full-color designs printed on film and heat-pressed onto cotton, polyester, blends, hats and bags.

Best for: full-color logos, short runs, dark garments

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Sublimation

Heat-sensitive inks create full-color, photo-quality designs that become part of the fabric.

Best for: 100% polyester performance wear

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Emblems & Patches

Embroidered, woven, leather, PVC and chenille patches and emblems, plus twill lettering, for a high-end, custom look.

Best for: hats, beanies, jackets, uniforms

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Engraving

Laser, diamond-drag and rotary engraving on wood, metal, plastic, leather, cork, glass and more.

Best for: awards, drinkware, cutting boards

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Digital Printing

A digital image printed directly onto promotional products, signs and awards. Well suited to fast-turnaround projects.

Best for: signs, promo, awards

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We recommend the methodTell us the product and look you want and we’ll suggest the best fit.
Art prep includedOur art team gets your logo ready for stitching or printing.
Proof before productionYou approve a mockup before anything is made.
Mix methodsEmbroider the polos, print the tees, engrave the awards.

Design it yourself

Not sure which method fits?

Send us your logo and what you’re ordering and we’ll recommend the right decoration. Prefer to talk? Call 631-298-4552.