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In April and May there were several some states who decided to cut or make a slash from the education budget. Though the federal government has increased its contribution around the country, it is not enough to get the states out of its financial problems. In concession to this budget cuts, some schools were forced to make school district reforms which may or may not be good for the school. Experts are divided in this where some say it will be good for the education system which has become bloated and inefficient due to the availability of financial support. While some say it would be detrimental to the education and devastate schools, making do with larger classes and programs in the arts and physical education might be the first to be shelved as well as advanced classes.

These budget cut will not be felt outright but the bigger effect would be felt more a year or 2 from now. For those schools with standing physical education and sports programs, the best thing to do would be to make do with what you currently have. If the option to continue with the program comes with a no-buy conditions then simply recycle old sportswear uniforms. At this point what is important is that the school sports program can continue. But this would also need the support of the different sports teams, the students and the parents.

If there is a need to buy some teamwear, go to online stores that gives discounts on bulk orders as well as provides other deals and discounts. One of the things to look for would be the inexpensive screen printing and embroidery service. This is critical as the new sportswear uniform needs to be embroidered or printed on with the school logo and the number. There are online stores which offer embroidery with no logo set-up fees. This would be a great way to save because digitizing or the set-up fee is the most expensive expense in embroidery, especially if the design or team logo is a bit complex and has several colors.

Uniform Point is one online store which provides different sportswear uniforms at discount prices as well as offers low-cost and professional screen printing and embroidery services. All you need to do is upload your team logo for a no-obligation set-up quote. If you are happy with the quote and you have chosen the item for embroidery, then Uniform Point can process your order. You get more discount as they can give you the bulk pricing for wholesale and bulk orders. Free shipping is also available for order $35 and more. Why not check out the various uniforms we offer and all the discounts and deals you can avail.

As Christmas is fast approaching, there is a great need to think of what one can give for a family member, friend, or a colleague. If you know the person pretty well then it’s easy to come up with the best gift, especially if you know what they collect or if you know their wish list. But it’s not only individuals who need to think of gifts, even corporations or organizations have to come up with what they can give their clients or the sponsors, whichever the case may be.

Uniform Point has an extensive collection of the best corporate gifts that any company can possibly give. Added to that is the fact that these gifts can also serve as promotional materials for your business, company or practice.

Embroidered Polo Shirts
Polo shirts have become one of the best-loved casual apparel for both men and women. A lot of brands or major clothiers have made a version or variation for their own line. In a working environment where T-shirts are not acceptable but formal attire is not required then polo shirts are worn by the employees. It has become what we now call business casual or informal business attire. These polo shirts have even been used in schools that require students to wear school uniforms. It is very versatile that it can be worn with both jeans and slacks.

The polo shirts have become favored giveaways in corporate events and sponsorships of charity events with the company name and logo embroidered on it. If you have a practice and you want to give your clients something for Christmas, then a polo shirt embroidered with your practice on it, the logo or the name of your practice or company. The recipients will of course appreciate the free polo shirt and won’t mind wearing it and thus you get free human billboard. People on the other hand will see and ask where the person got the beautifully made polo shirt and word of mouth will create a free promotion for you. Once the recipient is finished with the polo shirt, it will go to a used clothing shop or donate it to the church and will find a new order. The embroidery will still be there and more people will see it and the name of your business.

Choose from 100% organic cotton polo shirts, bamboo pique sport shirts, cotton poly blend in an extensive range of colors and sizes.

Screen Printed T shirts
Though originally intended as undershirt, the t-shirts have become the frequently worn top by people today. It has become a medium of self-expression, advertisement, even political expression. More popularly it has become a marketing tool for major consumer products and companies and t-shirts with prominent designer names, brands and company logos have become very popular especially with the teenagers and young adult.

With technology, designing custom t-shirts online have become very popular. Design centers allow you to upload pictures or create your own design which can be digitally printed for individual purchase or screen printed for large orders. This will give you the ability to screen print your company or business name and logo and create screen printed t shirts as giveaway or corporate gifts. On the other hand, you can also create a more personal corporate gift and decorate it with picture or pictures of the whole staff or the specific group or department.

We have different imprintable t-shirts for you to choose from ranging from XS – 6XL in a wide array of vibrant colors whether 100% cotton, cotton poly blend, or cotton spandex blend. Simply choose from the different styles: ringer t-shirt, raglan-shirt, Henley tee, long sleeve or short sleeve t-shirts, we’ve got it all.

Personalized Aprons
Aside from the polo shirts which can be embroidered and the screen printed t shirts, UniformPoint.com also has several aprons that one can give as gifts. There are different branded aprons such as bib aprons, bistro aprons, cobbler aprons, waist aprons and many others which can be personalized with funny quotes about the recipient or a cherished picture which can be decorated on it.

Personalized Jackets, Towels, Bags, Caps and Accessories
Jackets, towels, stadium blankets, robes and caps and even bags - all can be personalized either by embroidery or screen printing. Here at UniformPoint.com, these are available for you to choose from.

Simply look for the one that is well suited for the recipient or the event and UniformPoint.com will take care of it for you, our best Christmas gift for you.

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.