Digital Transfer
The artwork is printed directly from a printer onto paper, which is then applied using pressure and heat. Full colour printing is possible.
Extremely detailed output
Plasticky feel
Recommended materials
Cork
PU
Imitation leather
Recycled leather
Paper
Fabric
Firing
The artwork is placed on the product through the transfer technique using special inks. The product is then placed in an oven (firing) to be baked at low temperature (personalisation up to 10 colours) or at high temperature (personalisation in black and/or white).
Durable glass and ceramic printing
Limited colours when firing in high temperature
Recommended materials
Glass
Ceramics; Porcelain
Laser
Use of a high precision laser beam, allowing for an engraving in bas-relief. This laser can be fibre optic, suitable for metals, or CO2, suitable for wood or cork.
Logo accuracy and high durability
Engraving on muted or silver colours will be barely visible
Recommended materials
Cork
Metal
Wood
Circular Laser
Use of a high precision laser beam optimised for application on curved surfaces.
Large print area possible
Not suitable for intricate artworks
Recommended materials
Cork
Metal
Wood
Screen Printing
Printing a logo on a photolitho, which is passed onto a wired screen using ultraviolet light. The ink is applied using a squeegee and must be dried.
Print in Specific Pantones
Does not allow printing on the edges of textiles or objects
Recommended materials
Cork
Paper
Glass
Recycled leather
Imitation leather
Silicone
Metal
Wood
PP; ABS; PVC; Acrylic
Circular Screen Printing
Process identical to screen printing but orientated for printing on circular products, such as ball pens.
Large print area
Up to 1 colour printing
Recommended materials
Cork
Paper
Glass
Recycled leather
Imitation leather
Silicone
Metal
Wood
PP; ABS; PVC; Acrylic
Sticker
This technique is often used on items where no other printing technique can be applied. A full colour sticker is printed and is then cut with a plotter. It is then peeled off and applied onto the items.
Faster and cheaper alternative to other branding technologies
Shorter service life (can be easily removed)
Recommended materials
Glass
Paper
Metal
PP; ABS; PVC; Acrylic
Sandblasting
Printing of the logo through sandblast against a surface at high speed.
Long durability of branding
No possibility of theme colour
Recommended materials
Glass
Metal
Ceramics; Porcelain
Hot Stamping
Reproduction of logos through a hot press on leather products or imitation leather. A metallic colour (gold or silver) can also be applied on the mould.
Luxurious 3D look and feel
Small letters might lose their definition
Recommended materials
Leather
Imitation leather
Doming
Application of a layer of resin (epoxy) on printed paper. The product must be dried at high temperature to form a protective and resistant layer giving it a 3D effect.
Unconventional branding that captivates the attention
It can be easily removed from the product
Recommended materials
Glass
Paper
Metal
PP; ABS; PVC; Acrylic
Textile Printing
Process identical to screen printing but orientated for printing on large format textile products.
Print in specific Pantones
Limited to spot colours
Recommended materials
Cork
PU
Imitation leather
Paper
Recycled leather
Fabric
Digital UV
Printing of an artwork in a machine similar to a cartridge printer on flat or slightly curved materials. The drying is done through ultraviolet light.
Unlimited colour printing possibilities
Might wear off over time
Recommended materials
Glass
Paper
Metal
Silicone
PU
Wood
PP; ABS; PVC; Acrylic