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13 January, 2023

Promotional Polo Shirt Embroidery vs Screen Printing. Which is Better?

Screen printing and embroidery can both be used to create custom polo shirts. But they have different benefits and drawbacks that should be considered before making your final decision.

As with most other things in life, there are advantages and disadvantages to screen printing or embroidery when it comes to polo shirts, so your final decision will come down to what’s most important to you.  Let’s look at each option in more detail.

The History of Garment Decoration
Decorating garments dates back to the earliest days of human civilisation. Body painting, dyeing, and needlework were all used to adorn clothing and express individual identity.

Historically, stencilling, applique, and block printing have been popular garment decoration methods.

Today, embroidery and screen printing are two of the most popular garment decoration methods.

What is Polo Shirt Embroidery?
Polo shirt embroidery is the process of stitching a design onto a polo shirt using thread and a needle. This method has been used for centuries to decorate clothing and other textile items.

The sewing machine replaced hand sewing in the 19th century, but this form of embroidery remains popular among both amateurs and professionals alike.

Different techniques are available for polo shirt embroidery; one is transferring an image from paper or a computer screen onto fabric before stitching it on with yarns or thread (also known as digitising). A good example would be that golfers might wear their country's flag on their clothes, or soccer players might sport a logo of their team's sponsor on their shirts during tournaments. It's also popular with companies that have sports teams that they sponsor, like Nike, Adidas, or Under Armour.

What is Polo Shirt Screen Printing?
Polo shirt screen printing is a printing technique that uses a mesh screen to transfer ink onto a garment. This printing method is often used for polo shirts because it allows for intricate designs and detailed images to be printed on the shirt.

This type of decoration is often seen as more sophisticated and of higher quality than screen printing. However, in some cases, embroidery can cost more than screen printing does. It also takes longer to produce an embroidered design compared to a screened design.

Which Option is Best?
The best way to decide between these two options is by comparing their pros and cons based on what you want your final product to look like and how much time you are willing to invest in the project.

If you want a simple design that will take less time, go with screen printing. If you want more intricate details, then embroidery may be better for you.

That being said, other factors must be considered before deciding on one. For example, which option would allow you to use up all of your current fabric supplies? Or which option would give you better results for custom-designed promotional polo shirts?

Both methods have different sets of benefits and drawbacks, so before making a final decision about which one is right for you, think about what your goals are and see if either of these techniques meets those needs.

The Promotional Products Team