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Printing and branding methods

The branding method determines how your logo looks and how long it lasts on the product. Not every method suits every job: it depends on the material, the number of colours, the size of the print area and the quantity. At Greenly we advise you free of charge and send you a free digital mockup before production, so you can approve the exact result.

Not sure which to choose? No need to worry — it is our job. Tell us about the product and what your logo looks like, and we will recommend the method that gives you the best result and price — with a free digital mockup before production.
The most versatile

Screen printing

Ink is applied through a mesh, one colour per pass. It is the classic method for textiles, cotton bags and flat surfaces. Solid, vivid and very hard-wearing colours. Cost-effective from medium-to-high quantities, as each colour needs its own screen.

Best for: T-shirts, tote bags, aprons, hoodies
  • Flat, intense colours
  • Very resistant to washing
  • Ideal for 1-4 colours
All around the product

Screen printing 360°

A screen-printing variant that prints right around cylindrical items across their full circumference. It allows a wrap-around print with no visible seams.

Best for: Bottles, canisters, tumblers, flasks
  • Wrap-around branding
  • Not limited to a single side
  • Professional finish
Precision on small areas

Pad printing

A silicone pad picks up ink from a plate and deposits it onto the product, adapting to curved and irregular surfaces. Perfect for small logos and fine detail on rigid objects.

Best for: Pens, keyrings, USB sticks, plastic items
  • Great detail definition
  • Adapts to curved surfaces
  • Ideal for small areas
Elegant and permanent

Laser engraving

A laser beam marks the material without inks, revealing a natural tone through contrast. The finish is understated, premium and practically indelible. The best choice for metal, wood, cork and bamboo.

Best for: Steel flasks, metal pens, bamboo sets, cork
  • Permanent, does not rub off
  • No ink, premium finish
  • Tone varies with the material
Wrap-around engraving

Laser engraving 360°

Laser engraving that rotates the item to mark its entire surface. It combines the durability of laser with continuous branding right around the item.

Best for: Metal bottles and flasks, pens
  • Permanent and wrap-around
  • Understated finish
  • No ink consumables
Full colour in short runs

Digital transfer

The design is printed digitally and transferred to the product with heat. It supports photographs, gradients and every colour with no per-colour charge. Cost-effective even in small quantities.

Best for: Textiles, bags, full-colour logos
  • Unlimited colours and gradients
  • Good for short runs
  • Photographic detail
Transferred screen printing

Screen-printed transfer

It combines the quality of screen printing with the flexibility of a transfer: the design is screen-printed onto a carrier and applied with heat. Solid colours on fabrics that are hard to print directly.

Best for: Technical garments, seamed textiles, rucksacks
  • Solid colours
  • Works on tricky fabrics
  • Good durability
The colour goes into the fabric

Sublimation

The ink turns into a gas and integrates into the fibres of the material. The result cannot be felt to the touch and does not crack. It requires light-coloured, polyester-based materials.

Best for: Sportswear, mugs, lanyards, polyester products
  • No raised feel, fully integrated
  • Full, long-lasting colours
  • Ideal for large designs
Full colour with no high minimums

DTF (Direct to Film)

The design is printed onto a film and applied with heat to almost any fabric, with or without a base colour. Every colour, good stretch and detail, ideal for complex designs in small quantities.

Best for: T-shirts, hoodies, caps, rucksacks
  • Unlimited colours
  • Works on any fabric colour
  • Cost-effective for short runs
The most premium finish

Embroidery

The logo is stitched with thread onto the product, adding relief, texture and a sense of high quality. It is the most elegant and hard-wearing option for garments and accessories.

Best for: Polo shirts, caps, jackets, rucksacks, towels
  • Premium relief and texture
  • Maximum durability
  • High perceived value
Raised, three-dimensional relief

Doming

A clear resin is applied over the branding to create a domed, glossy 3D effect with texture and depth. Very eye-catching for logos and labels.

Best for: Keyrings, USB sticks, badges, promotional items
  • Glossy 3D effect
  • Makes the logo stand out
  • Protected finish
Heat-embossed relief

Heat embossing

Heat leaves the logo embossed in relief directly on the material, without inks. A discreet, elegant finish, widely used on synthetic leather, cork and neoprene.

Best for: Wash bags, cases, cork or faux-leather items
  • No ink
  • Understated relief
  • Long-lasting
Photographic and direct

Digital printing

Direct full-colour printing onto the product, with high definition and no per-colour charge. Perfect for detailed designs and gradients on flat surfaces.

Best for: Notebooks, boxes, rigid flat surfaces
  • Full colour and gradients
  • High definition
  • No per-colour charge
Full-colour wrap-around

Digital printing 360°

Digital printing that wraps cylindrical items with full-colour designs across the whole surface. It combines the colour freedom of digital with wrap-around branding.

Best for: Bottles, tumblers, flasks
  • Full colour and wrap-around
  • Photographic detail
  • No visible seams

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Frequently asked questions

Which branding method is best for my logo?

It depends on the product material, the number of colours in the logo and the quantity. For textiles we usually recommend screen printing, transfer or DTF; for metal, wood and cork, laser engraving; for pens and small items, pad printing. We advise you free of charge and send you a mockup before production.

Can I have my logo in full colour?

Yes. Methods such as digital transfer, digital printing, sublimation or DTF allow every colour, gradients and even photographs, with no per-colour charge.

Which method is the most durable?

Laser engraving and embroidery are the most hard-wearing: laser is practically permanent and embroidery withstands intensive washing. Screen printing and sublimation also offer very good durability.

Will I receive a proof before production?

Yes. Before we start production we send you a free digital mockup with your logo on the product for your approval. We do not produce anything without your go-ahead.

How many positions can I brand on a product?

Many products allow several branding positions (front, back, side, handle…). Each additional position has its own cost. We let you know which are available when you request a quote.

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