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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nScreen Print<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Screen printing is one of the top decoration methods because of its versatility. It\u2019s most commonly used to add flair to apparel (t-shirts, activewear, sweatshirts), drinkware, notebooks and more. Since screen printing is done by hand, it\u2019s often used to apply designs to uneven surfaces. Your design is applied directly onto the product\u2019s surface by pushing ink through a fine mesh screen. Each design requires a custom-made stencil or screen created by our printers, with a separate layer for each color. The layers are applied one at a time to create the final look. This is a great method to ensure your logo looks extra crisp, and for designs with vibrant colors. When selecting screen print customization at Swag.com, you will receive a digital mockup with the option to receive a physical sample of your item with your design. Note that screen printed items should not be placed in the dishwasher or microwave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Embroidery<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Embroidered swag takes the look and feel of your logo to the next level. Customers love applying embroidery to branded hats, blankets, polos and jackets for a classic professional look. Your design is sewn directly into the item using multicolored thread. To keep your swag looking pristine for years to come, each embroidered logo is sewn through a backing that keeps it intact. The backing is a small piece of fabric that holds the stitches together, and is only visible on the inside of the item. For embroidered items, you will receive a digital mockup and\/or a sewout \u2014 a physical sample of the logo embroidered on a small piece of fabric. Because your design is physically embroidered and has to be mailed to you, it may take a bit longer than a digital mockup (usually about a week). Don\u2019t panic if the fabric your sewout is embroidered on doesn\u2019t match your specifications! We try to repurpose leftover fabrics for samples, with sustainability in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Laser Engrave<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sophisticated details can elevate your swag from an everyday item to a luxury gift. Laser engraving is great for decorating luxe items, including water bottles and tumblers, pens, various tech items and sometimes even blankets! Your design is laser engraved by removing material from the surface of the item via laser technology. This exposes the underlayer of the item, which is typically stainless steel or leather, depending on the product you choose. Most products available to laser engrave at Swag.com contain a note about the underlayer color or material in the product specifications. Since laser engraving simply removes the outer layer of material to create your design, it does not allow for color print \u2014 meaning your Pantone color will not be used. This decoration method creates a subtle, tone-on-tone shadowy effect that\u2019s sure to impress. Laser engraved designs are durable and cannot fade or rub off with excessive use. This method is microwave and dishwasher safe, if you select drinkware items with those capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Digital Print<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Digital printing is ideal for highly detailed designs, including gradients and photos. It can be used on a variety of hard goods, including stickers, notebooks, tech items, office supplies and even the custom tape that is used to pack your swag box. Your design is printed directly onto the item using the 4-Color Process (4CP), composed of cyan, magenta, yellow and black (CMYK). This is the printing process used on most standard desktop inkjet printers. CMYK printing does not allow for exact Pantone color matching, but because these four colors can be combined in endless amounts, we will create the closest available color match for you. You won\u2019t be able to tell the difference! Because of the detailed process of perfectly mixing and matching colors, there is an 8 color maximum for logos. We\u2019ll never print a product unless we know it will turn out perfectly, so you can feel confident we\u2019ll get the details just right. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Foil Print<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Foil printing is a specialty decoration method that gives products a high class, unique look. It\u2019s often used to embellish notebooks and drinkware for more formal gifts and VIP swag. With a foil printed logo, your swag is sure to stand out from the crowd! Your design is applied using heat and pressure to add a metallic or pigmented foil to the surface. When customizing the foil print, you may have an option to choose between a gold, silver or white reflective finish. Items with foil printed designs are not suitable for microwave or dishwasher use. Although the foil printing process might require slightly longer production times, the results of the finished product are stunning and impactful. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Deboss<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Debossing is more of a subtle decoration method that makes everyday swag items memorable. It\u2019s a great way to draw attention to your brand without overdoing it – your logo stands out, but the item feels more luxurious. The most commonly debossed items are notebooks, coasters and wine holders. Your design is \u201cstamped\u201d or indented into the surface of the product, using a specially cut metal die. Pressing the die into the surface causes depressions in the material, leaving a minimalistic imprint of your logo behind. Customers love giving high end gifts with debossed logos for a premium appearance that will impress! Debossing does not allow for color print, as it does not involve ink. The color of the item you choose will be the same color that your logo is indented in. Please note that debossing is not the same as embossing, which is where your design is raised above the surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pad Print<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Pad printing is a versatile printing technique, similar to screen printing, except that it transfers the design to your item in a slightly different way. We recommend pad printing for hard goods that may be difficult to screen print, usually because they have a curved or uneven surface. This includes drinkware and tech items. Your design is laser engraved into a printing plate (also called a clich\u00e9), and a silicon pad transfers the image in 2D from the clich\u00e9 onto your item with ink. Depending on the intricacy of your design and the colors required, pad printing may be a great fit to customize your swag. It\u2019s important to note that although pad printing is commonly used to decorate drinkware, pad printed items should not be placed in the dishwasher or microwave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Heat Transfer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Heat transfer, sometimes called digital transfer, is a newer method of adding your design to custom promotional products and gifts. Although it\u2019s not as common as some of our other decoration methods, it is mainly used on outerware and bags. Your design or logo is printed onto transfer paper, and the ink from the paper is thermally transferred onto the fabric of your item using heat and pressure. Designs applied this way are relatively durable and there are no gradient limitations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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