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Promotional Products can be customized in several ways depending on the product itself, the logo size and number of colors of the brand.

Here's a quick guide to the main methods available:

(a) Printing

Screen Printing is by far the most popular customization. In essence, a screen is a gallery that carries your logo or design, ink is then transferred through the model and its product. Each color in your logo needs a different screen so that is why we often see multiple charges for logos screen with different colors. For Some products can match the print color Pantone reference, allowing you to accurately reproduce your corporate palette. This is known as in situ or online color printing.

4 Processing of color is a more sophisticated feel. It can be used to recreate a photographic image and results from the combination of the 4 basic colors (CMYK) in varying amounts. At smaller volumes, printing Digital is often used instead of 4 color processing, because it is cheaper to produce.

Pad printing is a method increasingly most popular customization. Flexibility means that it can be used in a variety of products, although this is usually reserved with unusual shapes or curves. Here, the ink is applied and transferred to the product by a rubber pad '.
Other varieties of pad Pad printing, hand printing, and dwarf the print.

For more complicated designs or logos detailed "transfer printing is often used. With this method designs are printed on special paper, then heat and pressure is applied on the document on the product. Ink on paper transfers to a logo on the product.

(b) Recorded

The engraving is reserved for the customization of metal products and glass. There are several types of methods available, including diamond engraving, laser engraving, sand and inkjet prints.
Laser engraving is the most widely recognized the reproduction of works of art, while fine sanding and etching are used to produce glass etching effect.

(c) Stamping / Blocking

With this method a metal matrix is the pressure indicated on their product, leaving a Lasting Impression of your design. This can be left clear or colored foil / fill, depending on your needs.

(d) Embroidery

The embroidery is a great way to achieve personalization quality on most clothing and hats. To embroider your logo must be configured with a disk embroidery or jacquard ribbon - usually on the base of about 5000 to 10,000 points. This method of customization is more expensive than screen printing, but it is better adapted to the tissue more difficult, as a sweatshirt.

Whatever type of customization that you have chosen is best to discuss your specific requirements with your supplier of promotional products first. They will be able to advise on the best method available footprint and ensure that your product is personalized exactly as planned.

Nicola Tibbs is the Web Marketing Manager for 4imprint, the UK's leading promotional merchandise supplier. With a background in ecommerce and extensive knowledge of the business gift market she has helped to put 4imprint at the forefront of the promotional products industry.