subject: Embroidered Polo Shirts: Better Than Printed Ones [print this page] Embroidered Polo Shirts: Better Than Printed Ones
There is a debate about which one should be chosen: a printed polo shirt or an embroidered polo shirt? Both have their merits. But if one is to judge based on the frequency of use in promotions, it seems that Embroidered Polo Shirts have the upper hand.
Settling the Debate
So to settle the debate, promotional experts often compare the two ways to print promotional gifts based on the following criteria:
Longevity of the mark. Here, it seems that embroidery has the upper hand. Because the mark is made by patterns of threads sewn into the shirt, the print lasts longer. The only way for an embroidered mark to disappear is when the threads become untangled. However, printing is giving embroidery a run for its money with the introduction of newer technologies such as paints with resin-like substances that allow them to stick strongly to the shirt as well as oven technique that partially "cooks" the paint to make it even stick fast to the cloth.
Speed. In Embroidered Polo Shirts, it used to be that the process was very slow and often involves a lot of trial and error. This was back to the days when embroidery was still done by machines that depend so much on human hands for operation and accuracy. However, today more modern embroidery machines are operated using a computer to make them easy to use and also eliminate the frequent errors. Yet none of this can match the speed of printing. With more modern machines coming out, the process has become even faster.
Ease of production. The ease of production is in favour of Embroidered Polo Shirts over printed ones. This is true in the case of embroidery using the assistance of computers. The thread pattern is dictated by a computer and the only human intervention needed is to feed the right colour of thread into the machine. When printing them with the use of paint, the process can sometimes be messy especially if there is spilt ink and sometimes ink varies in consistency, which can make the printing process ugly.
Availability. Here, printing branded products has the advantage. This is because there are many established printing companies in many cities and simpler methods are often done at home. However, this is not to say that embroidery is out of the picture because more and more businesses are establishing their mark on the field. This is best illustrated by companies selling ready-made patch to costumers.
