Apparel Decoration Innovation
DECORATION
METHOD
THE LOOK
IDEAL FABRIC
KEY FEATURES
HOW IS IT ACHEIVED
AVOID
DEBOSS
■ Tone-on-tone
■ High-end, 3D
appearance
■ Polyester
fabrics only
■ Ideal for
waterproof
fabrics
■ Eco-friendly
technique
■
Enables precision
for detailed logos
■ Works on all colors
■ Unlimited washability
Artwork stamped into surface using heated custom metal dye
■Cannot apply over zippers
DIGITAL TRANSFER
■ Vibrant colors
■ Clear, precise
detailed look
■ Offered on most
fabric types
■ Good alternative
to embroidery
for thin
garments
■ Unlimited #
of vibrant colors
■ Reproduces text
down to 8-pt font
■ Superior clarity
& precision
Artwork digitally printed to film; transferred to the fabric
■ Cannot apply
over zippers
■ Not offered
on some poly/
spandex or
waterproof
fabrics
Embroidery
■ Class, professional, sophisticated
■ Available on full PCNA apparel line
■ Durable, withstands
many washes
■ 300+ Isacord thread
colors available
Artwork stitched directly into the fabric
■ Cannot apply
over zippers
■ Maximum
thread color
count of 15
HXD
■ Unique 3D
appearance
■ Bold, high-
impact look
■ Offered on most items
■ Multiple finishes
available
■ Added dimension
to artwork
■ Can be applied over
seams (on hats only)
3D emblem applied directly onto fabric
■ Restricted
Imprint size
(12” squared)
■ Cannot apply
over zippers
■ No seams
(except hats)
MIXED MEDIA
(2 METHODS)
■ 2 deco
methods
layered into 1
■ Bold impact
■ Polyester fabrics only
■ Layered, intricate design
Laser (always)
Overlayed with
either
1. transfer
or
2. embroidery
■ Same as laser & either embroidery or transfer
LASER
■ Tone-on-tone,
elevated look
■ Smooth,
glossy finish
■ Polyester fabrics only
■ Can decorate over
zippers and pockets
■ Detailed and precise
■ Unlimited
washability
Artwork laser etched, burning pattern into the fabric
■ Not offered on
white fabric
■ Not ideal
for extremely
detailed logos,
heathered
fabrics or
dark fabrics
SUBLIMATION
(INFUSION)
■ Full-color
vibrant designs
on white
■ Muted, tonal
look on color
■ CMYK deco method ■ Polyester/ cotton blend fabrics
■ Creates a breathable
& comfortable piece
■ Artwork can be
distressed to give it
a retro feel
■ Unlimited # of colors
Logo infused into fabric and becomes a part of it
■ Cannot use
white ink
■ Cannot print
any lighter than
the base color
of the fabric
