UniformPoint.com offers both embroidery and screen printing services. Embroidery is most commonly used for corporate uniforms, medical uniforms, lab coats and other workwear and industrial uniforms for a more professional look. Screen printing on the other hand gives a more casual result. It is more often used for promotional materials, like for caps, mugs and the like which features the company name and logo being advertised or promoted.

T-shirts have long been used as human billboard, a way to advertise a brand a company and even a protest. It is also used as a souvenir worn and given to those who attend a certain celebration of even. For schools they can also be used as a team uniform which could be screen printed with the name of the school or the team in the front portion of the t-shirt and the last name of the player and even the number.  Looking for the right screen printed t shirts for some occasions and events can be difficult, especially if you do not have the actual number of participants or the size and shapes of those coming to attend. For that one has to understand that in these cases it would be best to get quite a number of t-shirts available in different colors, sizes and of course the fabric best suited for the occasion.

At UniformPoint.com, one can choose between the different brands of imprintable shirts we have. Each one has their differences as well as similarities and one only has to choose which is better suited to their needs. In fact, these t-shirts are all made high-quality by manufacturers that have stringent standards for their products. And it’s no wonder that customers have continuously supported then by getting their product for whatever occasions they have, even for the simple everyday t-shirt. But for the big-number occasions such as family or school reunions, company-sponsored events, team wear and other school activities, customers know that aside from the quality t shirts, the cost and quality of the screen printing also matters. And for that, they know UniformPoint.com will give them the value for their money.

Here is the comparison of 2 bestselling brands we offer at UniformPoint.com:

PC-PC61 - Port & Company® - Essential T-Shirt
SIZES:
S – 6XL

MATERIAL:
6.1-ounce, 100% cotton

MINIMUM QUANTITY:
1

DECORATION:
Screen printing
High-quality digital printing

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Taped shoulder-to-shoulder. Coverseamed neck. Double-needle sleeve and hem. Heather colors;Ash and Athletic Heather are poly/cotton blend.
Ash is 99/1 cotton/poly.
Athletic Heather is 90/10 cotton/poly.
Dark Heather Grey is 60/40 cotton/poly.

COMMENTS:
One of our bestselling t-shirt and voted “most popular” by groups, teams, clubs and schools across America, PC-PC61 is available in 52 colors and adult sizes S-6XL so it can go from very small to very big. This essential t-shirt is also available in Tall sizes and for the youth so it really encompasses all sizes. Now on sale at $3.45 per piece. Buy it in bulk and get it only for $2.45 per piece.

PC-PC61 in colors: Candy Pink, Carolina Blue, Lime, Orange Sherbet, Violet, and Yellow

HA-5250 - Hanes® - Tagless® 100% Cotton T-Shirt
SIZES:
S – 3XL, 4XL - 6XL available in select colors

MATERIAL:
6.1-ounce, 100% ComfortSoft® cotton (preshrunk)

MINIMUM QUANTITY:
1

DECORATION:
Screen printing
High-quality digital printing

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Tagless. Double-needle coverseamed neck. Taped shoulder-to-shoulder. Preshrunk to minimize shrinkage. Hanes EasyColor program, haneseasycolor.com.
Ash is 99/1 cotton/poly.
Charcoal heather is 60/40 cotton/poly.
Light steel is 90/10 cotton/poly.
Oxford grey is 60/40 cotton/poly.

COMMENTS:
Generous fit and available in 40 vibrant colors. The TAGLESS design for extra comfort is a must have for those easily irritated by a tag on their nape. Now on sale at $2.45 per piece. Buy it in bulk and get it only for $1.45 per piece. Also available in youth sizes.

HA-5250 in colors: Pink, Carolina Blue, Lime, Athletic Orange, and Lavender

[PA-L496] - Port Authority Ladies 100% Organic Cotton Sport Shirt

[DT-DT104ORG] - District Threads 100% Organic Cotton Perfect Weight Tee

[DT-DT200ORG] - District Threads Junior Ladies 100% Organic Cotton Perfect Weight Tee

[PA-K497] - Port Authority Men Bamboo Blend Pique Sport Shirt

[PA-L497] - Port Authority Ladies Bamboo Blend Pique Sport Shirt

These are but some of the apparel we have at UniformPoint.com that are ecologically friendly. You get to wear cool, comfortable and oh so trendy corporate polo shirts as part of your corporate uniforms or in this case business casuals while at the same time helping our environment with our choices, Pretty cool, isnt it?

Uniform Point offers both embroidery and screen printing services. You may wonder what the difference is in the manner, process and budget of the 2 most popular methods of customizing apparel, corporate uniforms and promotional materials. Or which one of the 2 is better. First of all let us differentiate the two.

Embroidery
Embroidery is the art or process of decorating materials or a fabric with designs that are stitched with thread, by hand or machine. With technology, the old handicraft of embroidery has become computerized with machines able to read designs that have been digitized. Embroidery digitizing is the process of converting the artwork or design into stitches which can then be read by the embroidery machine. Embroidery is often used for company logos or designs for corporate uniforms, business shirts, corporate  polo shirts, lab coats, medical uniforms, jackets, promotional materials such as caps, towels, bags and much, much more.

Pricing for the embroidery is usually based on the stitch count. Pricing based on stitch count is usually broken down into per thousand stitches and priced accordingly. The first step would be to upload your design or logo so that a quote will be given to you. Usually you have to pay for the logo set up fee which is better known as the logo digitizing. This is where the design or logo is converted into stitches and put in a file which can then be used for the embroidery machine. The file will be read by the embroidery machine and sewn out on the material chosen. Digitizing is a very crucial process because if the design or logo is not digitized properly and inaccurately then you might get a logo of different color or it might not be 100% exact to your design. Different companies have different pricing options.

In the case of Uniform Point, we do not have a logo set-up fee and embroidery pricing would depend on the intricacy of designs and colors to be used on the logo but the expert digitizers will certainly make sure that the exact image you envision will be 100% transferred to your uniforms or apparel.

Advantages of Embroidery:
•    Classic, formal and more professional looking especially when embroidered on business and polo shirts.
•    Embroidery lasts longer than screen printing even with repeated washing. Does not crack or peel off.
•    Even casual apparel that's custom-embroidered with your logo builds identity and becomes more professional looking.
•    Embroidery sets you apart from your rival companies while at the same time establishing the image of your company and gets your business noticed.
•    It enhances your garments.
•    Embroidery is affordable as compared to other means of having your logo in your corporate uniforms.

Disadvantages of Embroidery:
•    Sometimes a problem on the color of logo is encountered because the exact color of the thread is not available.
•    Small intricate details and texts are difficult to read and embroider.
•    More expensive than screen printing but can be remedied by simplifying your logo.

Screen Printing
Screen printing is the process of transferring a design to a material with the use of a woven mesh and stencil and by forcing the ink thru the mesh onto the printing surface. Screen printing is most commonly used on imprintable shirts, t-shirts, promotional items such as mugs, bags, clocks, decals and many more.

The pricing for the screen printing is usually based on the numbers and amounts of colors used in the design. Each screen that is used will have its particular charge as well as a charge for ink per screen. Dark colored items would need a white underbase and thus would have an additional charge for that.

In the case of Uniform Point, though we do not have a minimum purchase, customers would get huge savings on bulk orders. As the number of items ordered increases, the price per piece significantly lowers.

Advantages of Screen Printing:
•    Screen printing is less expensive than embroidery especially for wholesale and bulk orders.
•    The size of the designs does not affect the screen printing charge.
•    Bigger designs can be done by screen printing.
•    Screen printing can recreate very detailed logos and designs which are not possible for embroidery where small details are difficult to read.
•    With shading and gradients, high end products can be created.

Disadvantages of Screen Printing:
•    Screen printed logo could eventually crack or peel off, especially with repeated washing.
•    There are some materials not suited for screen printing and discoloration may occur.
•    Fading may occur after repeated washings.
•    Some companies require a minimum order.

Both embroidery and screen printing processes each have their own unique look, applications, advantages and disadvantages as well as pricing options. Choosing the process that you want would also depend greatly on your budget and it is important that you and your team talk it out before you choose. It is also important that you talkwith the one offering the customizing services to ensure you get the full benefit of both processes before you choose. If you want to know more about the embroidery and screen printing services of Uniform Point, all you have to do is give us a call or chat with our customer care support as they will be able to help you out. We could identify which method is better for what occasion or the material you want.