Personalizable Logo Type | Example | Setup Mould Cost | Cost / Piece | Lead Time | Applicable to |
1. Silk Screen Imprint Typically uses a fabric stretched tightly over a frame. Images are created by blocking parts of the screen using various techniques. Ink is forced through the open areas of the screen onto the surface of the object. A separate screen must be created for each color to be printed and colors must be applied in passes allowing drying time between each. This is the most common method of imprinting on promotional items. It can further classified into Block Imprint and Monogrammed Imprint | Block Imprint | US$30 for Basic 1 Color, and US$10.00 Per color later on | US$0.10 per color (subject to the printing size not exceeding 5*5 cm) | 3 working days | Almost all fabrics, Sound printing effect for smooth surface fabrics. |
Monogrammed Imprint | US$50 | subject to size of actual printing area, color quantity | 4-5 working days | Ditto |
2. Four-Color Process Printing(CMYK) Four-color process printing is a process in which we start with finished full-color artwork and separate out the three subtractive primary colors of yellow, cyan, magenta, plus black. A program creates separate films that are then printed with special process inks and the resulting print appears just like the original artwork. | CMYK Printing | US$150 | Ditto | 4-5 working days | Ditto |
3. Thermal Transfer a technology that uses heat to deposit dye or resin onto a finished product. It works by using heat and pressure to transfer the ink off the ribbon and onto the substrate that it is in contact with. | Thermal Transfer | US$150 | subject to size of actual printing area | 4-5 working days | Ditto |
4.Sublimation A printing method in which the color (toner or ink) is thermally converted to a gas that hardens on the special substrate used by the printer. When printers use this process, the output appears in the form of soft-edged dye spots that produce smooth, continuous tones. A newer process used on a wide variety of materials. | Sublimation | US$150 | subject to size of actual printing area | 4-5 working days | Ditto |
5.Embroidery A design stitched onto a material through the use of high speed, computer controlled sewing machines. Artwork must first be "digitized," which is the specialized process of converting two-dimensional artwork into stitches or thread. The digitizer must actually recreate the artwork using stitches. Then it programs the sewing machine to sew a specific design, in a specific color, with a specific type of stitch. This is the process known as digitizing. Embroidery is also commonly used. | Embroidery | US$30 | subject to size of embroidery area, starting from US$0.20 per piece | 4-5 working days | All Fabrics, leather, NOT for Clear PVC |
6.Metal Engraving/Embossed/Debossed The logo is formed by injecting boiling metal liquid into presetup logo Mould. After cooling down and further several processing like polishing, stenciling, etc. This is commonly applied to metal logo/badge, metal zip puller. | Metal Logo1
Metal Logo2
Metal Logo3
Zip Puller1
Zip Puller2 | US$200 | approx. US$0.1-0.2/pc | 15 days | Metal Logos, Zip Puller |
7. Lasering Logo The general term for incising lines directly into a metal plate or, in the case of wood engraving, an end grain block of hard wood. Laser engraving uses a laser to vaporize a preprogrammed pattern into the surface of the material. |
Metal Logo1
Zip Puller1
Zip Puller2 | US$30 | approx. US$0.1-0.2/pc | 7 days | Metal Plate, Zip Puller |
8.Rubberized Logo a logo made from rubber-like materials, such as PVC or silicone. They are durable, have vivid colors, and a unique texture. The process of creating a rubberized logo involves pouring the material from a mold in your exact brand colors. They are resistant to extreme temperatures and harsh conditions, making them an excellent choice for exterior branding.
| Rubberized Badge
Rubberized Zip Puller1
Rubberized Zip Puller2 | US$30 | approx. US$0.1-0.3/pc | 4-5 working days | Badge, Zip Pull, Decorative Accessories |
9.Emboss / Deboss Embossing impresses an image into the surface in relief creating a raised image. Debossing is just the opposite and creates an image pressed into the surface of an object. | Emboss | US$30 | approx. US$0.1/pc | 4-5 working days | Leather, PVC leather and NOT oxford nylon fabirc |
10.Jacquard a logo that’s woven directly into the fabric itself, not just printed or stitched on top. It’s made using a special machine called a Jacquard loom. This makes the logo part of the fabric and it’s more durable and less likely to fade over time.
| Jacquard | US$150 | Subject to actual jacquard size used | 15-20 working days | Main Body Fabrics; Lining |
11.Woven Label are made by weaving threads together on a special machine to create designs or words. They’re often used for brand names or logos on fashion accessories like bags and clothes. The cool thing about woven labels is that they’re part of the fabric itself, that makes them more durable and gives a high-quality feel.
| Woven Label | US$30 | Subject to actual size used (approx. 0.02-0.08/pc) | 3 working days | Main Body Fabrics; Lining |
12.Crystal or Rhinestone a logo made from these materials. The logo would be designed using these shiny, reflective stones, which can be arranged in various patterns or shapes to form the desired logo. This type of logo is often used in fashion accessories due to its sparkling and eye-catching appearance. | Crystal / Rhinestone | US$50 | Subject to actual size used (approx. 0.15-0.25/pc) | 5 working days | Main Body Fabrics |