Ink Printing
Pad Printing
A spot-color printed logo, including on compact items. Appearance depends on the surface material and shape.
Decoration Methods
Explore the methods, compare results and browse examples to choose the right decoration for your products.
21 methods and options
Ink Printing
Screen Printing
Solid color areas and defined edges. Coverage and contrast depend on the item and selected inks.
Ink Printing
Full Color Digital Print
Multiple shades within one design. The product color, texture and finish influence the final appearance.
Transfers and Sublimation
Heat Transfer
A printed design on the surface. The full-color version can reproduce gradients and detail.
Engraving and Surface Effects
Laser Engraving
A mark without added colored ink. Examples include metal, coated finishes and wood.
Debossing, Raised Effects and Finishes
Deboss
A subtle, often tone-on-tone decoration that can be felt. Contrast varies with the material.
Debossing, Raised Effects and Finishes
Hot Stamping
A design combining a foil finish and, depending on the surface, an impression in the material.
Textiles and Patches
Embroidery
Visible texture and dimension. The design is made of thread, unlike artwork printed onto a patch.
Transfers and Sublimation
Dye Sublimation
Full-color artwork with gradients while retaining the feel of the compatible textile.
Textiles and Patches
Knitted Design
A design integrated into the textile structure. It is neither printing applied onto the fabric nor an added patch.
Textiles and Patches
Custom Patches
A piece defined by its shape, texture and border. Its logo may be debossed, engraved or printed, depending on the patch.
Debossing, Raised Effects and Finishes
Raised Full Color Print
A colored logo with gloss and perceptible dimension. The result depends on the surface and offered process.
Individual Personalization
Individual Personalization
Coordinated items identified individually. The appearance depends on the decoration process.
Debossing, Raised Effects and Finishes
Doming
The printed artwork remains visible beneath the clear layer. In the example shown, the decoration is positioned in the center of the lid.
Debossing, Raised Effects and Finishes
Digital Foil
The intended effect is a smooth surface that catches the light. This process is different from hot stamping, which uses a die pressed into the material.
Engraving and Surface Effects
Laser Touch
This finish draws attention to the logo’s outlines and the surface’s tonal differences. Its appearance varies with the selected material, so the example for the particular product is the best guide to the level of contrast.
Presentation and Packaging
Full Color Belly Band
On a journal, the band fits around the cover. It personalizes the presentation and can be removed when the product is used, making it different from a permanent decoration on the cover.
Presentation and Packaging
Custom Printed Liner Pages
This decoration is revealed when the product is opened. It complements exterior branding by giving your content additional space inside the product.
Transfers and Sublimation
UV Film Transfer
Full-color artwork applied onto the surface. The finish depends on the film, inks and surface.
Presentation and Packaging
Printed Label
Artwork carried by a physical label. Shape and coverage depend on the model.
Undecorated Product
Blank Product
The base appearance of the product, including its usual manufactured details.