What are the differences between Silkscreen, Decal, DTG, and Embroidery?

A common question that MANY people ask. We have provided a short list of major characteristics for each decoration type so that it will be easier to understand. You can also check out the About Us page to find more information!

SILKSCREEN

• Uses plastisol and polyester sensitive inks
• Direct application of ink to fabrics
• Best used for logos with distinct colour blocks and no shading or blending of colours

DECAL

• A full-colour printing process using CMYK inks to create vibrant photographic images
• Images are first printed on premium heat-transfer vinyl, then heat-pressed onto the fabric
• Best used for logos that have a lot of details, shading of colours, and defined borders

DIGITAL-TO-GARMENT (DTG)

• A full-colour printing process using CMYK inks to create vibrant photographic images
• Direct application of ink to fabrics
• Best used for logos that have a lot of details, shading of colours, and irregular or undefined borders

EMBROIDERY

• Makes use of different colour threads to create a multi-coloured logo
• Direct application of thread to fabrics via stitching
• Best used for logos with distinct colour blocks and no shading or blending of colours
• Embroidery logos offer a more 3-dimensional look and feel