Screen Printing & Logo Embroidery

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With so many options available, choosing the right printing option for your order can be a tricky proposition. However, the team at PB is always on hand to provide a little informed advice and often find that the 2 most common branding options are embroidery and screen printing.

What Is The Difference?

Embroidery involves the stitching thread into your chosen garment. Often used to add a logo onto clothing, it is commonly seen on items including sports kits, corporate wear, school wear, uniforms etc.

Screen printing is a printing technique whereby a mesh is used to transfer ink onto a substrate, except in areas made impermeable to the ink by a blocking stencil. A blade or squeegee is moved across the screen to fill the open mesh apertures with ink, and a reverse stroke then causes the screen to touch the substrate momentarily along a line of contact. This causes the ink to wet the substrate and be pulled out of the mesh apertures as the screen springs back after the blade has passed.

To help provide a little further background information, we have drawn up a short list of pros and cons relating to both methods.

Embroidery

Pros:

Embroidery is offers a very high quality finish and is therefore ideal for uniforms and corporate wear.
Embroidered finishes are extremely durable and tend to last longer than screen printed finishes.
Recent development in embroidery machinery has resulted in significantly increased production speed.

Cons:

Even with the use of advanced technology, it can be one of the more expensive options.
Complex images and very small text may be quite as well represented as when using other methods.

Screen Printing

Pros:

Screen printing offers the ideal method for large orders because printing can be completed in bulk very quickly.
Complex imagery can comfortably be represented by Printing can create high end products, such as photographs and complex designs, that involve shading and gradients.
It can also offer the most cost effective solution for many orders

Cons:

Even though screen printing offers a high quality finish, it is not quite on the same level as embroidery which makes it unsuitable for certain projects.
The more colours you intend to use, the more expensive it will be.

For more information on printing methods and all the options that are available, please don’t hesitate to contact us on 020 8330 3040.

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Screen printing has such a good reputation because it is a technique offering high durability, quality, and versatility when branding t-shirts.

Getting Your Brand Out There!

Promotional t-shirts offer the perfect way of getting your brand out there or using as an alternative business card!

Your company name and logo is an integral part of your corporate image. With your branded work wear everyone that you and your staff meet in the course of the day will know you represent a professional company that takes its business seriously.

Creating the 'Right' Impression

By creating something distinctive and memorable you can achieve an edge over your competitors. It is a highly cost effective method of advertising because there are no recurring costs.

Advertising on a promotional t-shirt is a sure fire way of projecting your message and you can get imaginative with a host of ways to brand a t-shirt.

If you are looking for inspiration, we have a host of different designs and ideas available to view on our website. We also love hearing from you and will be more than happy to run through any ideas with you to flesh out the pros and cons to help you make the most informed decision possible.

To view our online gallery, please click here.

Contact Us

If you would like any further information, please contact us via e-mail: enquiries@pbleisurewear.com or via Tel. No. +44 (0) 20 8330 3040 and we will be happy to help in any way that we can.

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There can be little doubt that a company logo offers one of the most visible methods of expressing your company’s identity. That is one reason that the embroidered logo services available from PB Leisurewear are so important for creating a lasting impression for your business.

Our embroidered logo services offer one of the most popular methods of effectively branding garments. We specialise in producing the highest possible quality embroidery. Our logo embroidery is priced according to the number of stitches in the design - the more stitches, the greater the cost.

All Embroidery is done right here by our own experienced team operating the latest and best machines for the perfect embroidery service.

We can meet very tight deadlines.
Offer the best service.
Excellent stitch quality.
Very competitive rates and huge capacity for orders from 20 to 20,000+

We have our own in-house design department, logo embroidery machines, print department, heatpresses, cadcut machines and our own experienced team for the very best personalised clothing service available.

Logo Embroidery and Print Services

Logo embroidery and print is our speciality and with our online quotations and ordering service, it enables you to select the product of your choice. With numerous years of expertise in this field, we will ensure that you receive your garment the way you want it, at a price you can afford. Our in house design and production staff will ensure that your order is completed to the highest quality.

To ensure the highest quality of logo embroidery we create a computerised jacquard, which is a a computer program which controls the embroidery machine detailing where to stitch and what thread to use.

We can digitise most image formats to create a jacquard. Once the jacquard has been created we are able to download your image on to our state of the art machinery and the logo embroidery can then take place on the garments of your choice.

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Our services can be tailored to incorporate a variety of techniques to provide the highest quality solutions relating to garments including polo shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, leisure/sportswear, hi vis workwear, work wear and of course t-shirts.

All our clothing can be custom printed or embroidered with almost any text, logo or graphics. You can create and provide us with your own designs or let us create the artwork for you.

Whether you need a one off or a run of 1000's, we can cater for all needs as we have no minimum order quantity.

T-Shirt Screen Printing Applications

T-Shirt screen printing can be used for a variety of applications including:

Company t-shirts
Charity event t-shirts
Sports t-shirts
Promotional or marketing events
Company or corporate t-shirts
Music events or band t-shirts

Alterntatives To Screenprinting

For smaller order quantities, we offer an alternative print application this process uses a computer generated transfer print which is then applied to the garment using a heat press.

We are able to apply most bespoke images to your chosen garment including photographs, names, numbers and individual letters. When using this application there are no set-up charges to apply, which makes it an ideal solution for team or tour shirts requiring names or numbers or maybe even one off small events.

What Actually Is Screen Printing?

Screen printing is only suitable if you have a relatively large number of items need to be branded with the same design. Our highly experienced & skilled design team can separate your image and create positives ready to make screens. A screen will then be created for each colour & then applied consecutively on to your chosen garment for a stunning result.

All our clothing can be custom printed or embroidered with almost any text, logo or graphics.

You can create and provide us with your own designs or let us create the artwork for you.

Whether you need a one off or a run of 1000's, we can cater for all needs as we have no minimum order quantity.

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Screen printing is absolutely perfect to provide the high quality, durable finish that many of our customers desire. Did you know though that this process is far from new? In fact, screen printing was first documented as being used in China during the period AD!!

It is truly amazing to see how the process has evolved over time to be able to produce the stunning results now possible but we thought that it might be interesting to take a look at at how things have moved on.

Screen Printing Buckinghamshire

Early Introduction

Screen printing was largely introduced to Western Europe from Asia sometime in the late 18th century, but did not gain large acceptance or use in Europe until silk mesh was more available for trade from the east and a profitable outlet for the medium discovered.

Early in the 1910s, several printers experimenting with photo-reactive chemicals used the well-known actinic light–activated cross linking or hardening traits of potassium, sodium or ammonium chromate and dichromate chemicals with glues and gelatin compounds.

Roy Beck, Charles Peter and Edward Owens studied and experimented with chromic acid salt sensitized emulsions for photo-reactive stencils. This trio of developers would prove to revolutionize the commercial screen printing industry by introducing photo-imaged stencils to the industry, though the acceptance of this method would take many years.

1960s to Present Day

Moving things to modern day, credit is generally given to the artist Andy Warhol for popularising screen printing as an artistic technique, identified as serigraphy, in the United States. Warhol was supported in his production by master Screen Printer Michel Caza, a founding member of Fespa, and is particularly identified with his 1962 depiction of actress Marilyn Monroe, screen printed in garish colours.

Screen printing lends itself well to printing on canvas. Andy Warhol, Arthur Okamura, Robert Rauschenberg, Roy Lichtenstein, Harry Gottlieb and many other artists have used screen printing as an expression of creativity and artistic vision.

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Key Screen Printing Materials

To achieve the best possible results, screen printing materials have also grown and evolved and some of the key screen printing material currently available include:

Caviar beads
Cracking ink
Discharge inks
Expanding ink
Flocking
Foil
Glitter/Shimmer
Gloss
Metallic
Mirrored silver
Nylobond
Plastisol
PVC and Phthalate Free
Suede Ink
Water-Based inks
High Build

For more information about our screen printing services, please visit the dedicated area of our website by clicking here. Alternatively we will be happy to answer any of your questions, simply contact us via e-mail - enquiries@pbleisurewear.com or via Tel. No. 020 8330 3040.

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We're absolutely delighted to announce that our new online brochure is now live!!

This means that shopping with PB Leisurewear is easier than ever before via our brand new 'flickable' brochure.

Available on our website, all of the items contained within this brochure are available with personalised quotes to ensure that we can offer the best individual deal for all of our clients.

This page has the full brochure, and 'other' brochures (the main brochure broken down into smaller categories)

Please click here to visit the brochure.

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Direct on garment printing has quickly established itself as one of the most popular of our services thanks in no small part to its high quality results and quick turnaround.

Working in a very similar fashion to many of the standard desktop inkjet printers found in homes and offices throughout the world, direct on garment printing machines are bigger but work in a similar way. However, instead of printing on pieces of paper, they instead print the chosen design directly onto the garment itself.

For more information regarding which of these options will provide the best results for your order, please get in touch and we will be happy to provide informed advice once we know your requirements and expectations.

Offering Outstanding Results

Because the ink which is used has an inbuilt fusing agent, it is able to bond directly with the fabric to provide a long lasting finish which will stand the test of time. The result is consistently Staying In Safe Hands exceptionally high quality printing and visually stunning artwork that won’t fade easily in the wash.

Because of the rapidly advancing technology involved in direct on garment t shirt printing, the price has begun to come down accordingly and because of this now offers tremendous value for money.

Options Available

The 2 most popular methods of printing onto clothing includes direct on garment printing and screen printing which are both widely contrasting methods of printing with the common result of offering excellent results.

Due to the very high costs associated with many conventional printing methods, many manufacturers and printers were unable to take on low-volume orders due to the costs which were involved. With direct to garment printing, production runs of just one item are possible, enabling customers to digitally print a single t-shirt for a birthday or graduation, or a business to print a small run of t-shirts for a promotion.

Who Are PB Leisurewear?

We are very passionate about the clothing and print/embroidery quality, happy customers and meeting deadlines. We are delighted to have a large number of cherished customers who recommend us with every opportunity and have been able to grow very organically as a result.

We have built an extensive stock clothing range from the best plain clothing brands in the world and are proud to offer our customers the largest range of clothing in the industry.

We stock brands for every event and requirement with promotional clothing all the way up though Nike ™ to this year’s new additions of The North Face ™, Jack Wolfskin, amongst other top brands.

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Is it time for a change of direction in regards to your company's uniform? If so, there are a few things to factor into your decision making progress before you will be ready to move forward.

To help speed things along we have drawn up a list of 3 of the most important factors.

1. What Are Your Aims For Your New Uniform?

This may sound quite basic but you need to have a firm grasp on what you are actually looking for from your new uniform. Is advertising/marketing important to you? Is the comfort of your 3 Tips To Help Choose Your New Clothing Range employees top of your list? Are you looking for a complete change from your current uniform?

You also need to determine who you are designing for. What’s the age range? Male, female or both?

Top Tip - Always think with a long term view in mind if possible, you don't want to be re-visiting this too soon.

2. Choose the Right Items of Clothing

With so many different items of clothing which can branded up with your design, it is important to decide just which items may be useful. Would a range of polo shirts be enough or do you need to go a little further? T-Shirts, Hoodies, Tops, Trousers etc can all be branded with your logo, designs and strapline if required.

3. Create Mockups and Ask For Feedback

Whilst your new design is very likely to be something you will be very proud of, it's always important to check with the people who will actually be wearing it! As such, just because you think something looks great, does not guarantee that everyone will feel the same.

E-mailing trusted friends, your staff etc and asking for feedback (and then listening to it!) is a great way to ensure that you choose a design that is well liked by the people that matter.

Top Tip - Honest feedback is essential! If you are canvasing the opinions of your staff your staff, be prepared to hear things that you may not like! Don't penalise your staff for speaking there mind when that is exactly what you have asked them to do!!

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To ensure the highest quality of logo embroidery we create a computerised jacquard, which is a computer program which controls the embroidery machine detailing where to stitch and what thread to use.

Digitising Image Formats

Our logo embroidery is priced according to the number of stitches in the design - the more stitches, the greater the cost.

Creating The Right Impression

Embroidery creates an impression of quality and style. Excellent for polos, jackets, caps, knitwear etc. Embroidery will normally outlast any garment onto which it is applied.

Recent advances in embroidery software mean that design /set up costs can be low and the new generation of embroidery machines run quickly with any number of colours being applied in a single operation. However large designs can be time consuming to produce and so costs can increase significantly relative to the size.

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Advertising on a promotional t-shirt is a sure fire way of projecting your message and you can get imaginative with a host of ways to brand a t- shirt. Take a look around you and you will see people quite happily promoting a brand or product on their clothes without realising that they are an advertising vehicle for the promoter!!

Embroidered & Printed Promotional T-Shirts

We offer embroidered & printed promotional t-shirts, & ensure that everything that you purchase from us are all produced in-house to that we can ensure that we have full control over your order and can sustain high quality production at all times.

We feel proud to say that our customers are satisfied with our quality products and you can choose from a variety of methods of printing.

In-House Production Team

With the excellent support of our in house production team, we are always ready to touch new horizons in the promotional t-shirts business. By allowing your employees to wear promotional t-shirts, you can easily raise the standard & profile of your company by using the easy & cost effective method of advertising.

By utilising PB Leisurewear's services you can easily customise your clothing or even can give a designer embroidery and screen printing look with our in house experts. PB Leisurewear's in house designing department also deals in customising logo names or themes according to your wish. Our promotional t-shirts experts apply their unique imaginations to help provide exclusive ideas that help your company to keep up with today's competitive world.

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