OEM / ODM · Decoration
Trims do the work. Decoration does the talking.
Optional: click a placement to see which techniques suit it, and which don’t. Many orders need nothing more than a small logo, or no decoration at all. Skip this any time.
Choose a garment
Optional: skip and just ask for a quote →The lightest fabric (180–260 GSM): mostly print, light on attachments. Large embroidery pulls thin jersey, so embroidery is usually a small left-chest logo.
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The heaviest fabric (320–400 GSM (up to 480)) carries raised work best. 3D embroidery, chenille and silicone badges belong mainly on hoodies.
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Business casual: decoration must stay restrained: a small chest embroidery, tipping, a jacquard collar. A large print destroys what a polo is for.
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Athleisure: decoration should look good and do a job: contrast piping, side stripes, jacquard elastic and reflective tape are structure and style in one.
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Your decoration ·
Continue in the tech pack builder →Four ways to decorate
Almost every technique falls into one of four baskets, plus details knitted or sewn into the garment itself.
Embroider
Thread stitched into the fabric
Print
Ink pressed onto the fabric
Heat-apply
Pre-made transfer pressed on
Attach
Separate piece sewn or pressed on
Built in
Knitted or sewn into the garment
Not sure which one fits?
Send the garment and your artwork. We will say which of these it can carry, and which it cannot.
Ask for a recommendation
Which technique on which garment
Our quick reference across the four lines. Blank means we don’t usually recommend it.
| Technique | T-shirt | Hoodie | Polo | Set | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat embroidery | ✓ left chest | ✓ | ✓ main | ✓ | The most universal brand placement |
| 3D embroidery | — | ✓ main | ✓ limited | — | Needs thick fabric behind it |
| Chenille | — | ✓ | — | — | Varsity / retro styles |
| Screen print | ✓ main | ✓ | limited | ✓ | Lowest-cost bulk option |
| Puff print | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | Streetwear |
| Foil | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | Accents, not the main graphic |
| DTG / DTF | ✓ | ✓ | limited | ✓ | First choice for small runs |
| Sublimation | ✓ polyester | — | — | ✓ polyester | Polyester only |
| Appliqué | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | Large graphics |
| Silicone badge | — | ✓ | ✓ sport line | ✓ | Technical look |
| PVC / rubber patch | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | Needs a mould |
| Metal badge | — | ✓ | — | — | Premium but heavy |
| Woven badge | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Thinnest and finest |
| Tipping | ✓ neck | ✓ | ✓ main | ✓ | The signature polo detail |
| Jacquard | — | — | ✓ collar / cuffs | ✓ waistband | Knitted to order |
| Piping / binding | — | — | ✓ | ✓ main | Where the sporty look comes from |
| Reflective | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | Function plus looks |
| Rhinestones | ✓ | — | — | — | Womenswear / streetwear |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to choose decoration before asking for a quote?
No. Send the garment, quantity and your logo file and we will propose the decoration. Plain garments with no decoration are fine too.
Why is embroidery limited on T-shirts?
T-shirt jersey is light (180–260 GSM). Large embroidery pulls and puckers it, so we keep T-shirt embroidery to small logos, around 6 cm or less, usually on the left chest.
Which decoration is best for small quantities?
DTG and DTF have no screen cost, so they suit small runs and multi-colour artwork. Screen print becomes the lowest-cost option as quantities rise.
Can I put a large print on a polo?
You can, but it undoes the business-casual purpose of a polo. We usually suggest chest embroidery with tipping or a jacquard collar, or a T-shirt if a big graphic matters.
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