Before choosing a promotional product, there are are a few questions you should ask yourself, which, will make the task easier; how will the product be used e.g. in a mailer, handed out? What theme or message does the product need to convey? Approximate budget What decoration method is required? Quantity required? Leadtime?
Pad Printing is commonly used on plastics, paper, ceramics, glassware, pens, leather and vinyl. I like to think of pad printing as a very sophisticated version of potato printing. There are a couple of steps involved in the pad printing process; A recessed surface is covered with ink. The plate is wiped clean, yet the [...]
 Also known as silk screening, screen printing is a method where ink is pressed through a fine mesh screen, leaving a colour imprint on the materials surface. Also known as silk screening, screen printing is a method where ink is pressed through a fine mesh screen, leaving a colour imprint on the materials surface.Ideal for [...]
Foiling, also known as hot stamping, can be used to decorate fabric, leather, paper, wood, hard rubber, coated metal and all types of plastic. Foiling, also known as hot stamping, can be used to decorate fabric, leather, paper, wood, hard rubber, coated metal and all types of plastic.Foil print is applied by impressing a relief die with heat and [...]
A great way to decorate metals such as trophies, pens, keyrings and nameplates. Designs are cut or etched into metal, wood, glass or other materials usings a laser. Engraving offers a permanent imprint that will not wear off because it is cut into the metal base. A great way to decorate metals such as trophies, pens, keyrings and nameplates. [...]
Also known as debossing. This is a process where an image is depressed into a material such as paper, leather or suede, so the image sits below the product surface. Ink may or may not accompany the stamp (colour stamping). Looks great on leather compendiums, bags and satchels.
Decal transfers are the method commonly used to decorate porcelain, ceramic and glass products. Their are a few steps invloved in decorating with a decal transfer; The water-soluble decal is printed using an offset or letterset press, The decal is applied, by submerging it in water and sliding it onto the product to be imprinted. The decal is [...]
By definition promotional products are “Useful items that can be imprinted with the name of a company or individual and given free to the end user without obligation or advertising incentives”. We prefer to think of promotional products as any piece of merchandise that promotes a company’s brand. Popular uses for promotional merchandise are; Tradeshow [...]
Embroidery is basically the stitching of an image or wording onto material. In terms of promotional products decoration the design is stitched onto a material through the use of high speed, computer controlled sewing machines. The design is reproduced with tightly-stitched thread. Embroidery is most commonly used on apparel, caps, towels and some bags. It gives your item [...]
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