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Decoration can happen at two different points: on flat, cut panels before sewing (common for placement prints on a t-shirt front), or on the finished, assembled garment (common for embroidery on a shirt pocket, or all-over prints). Which point makes sense depends on the design, the technique, and how much the fabric will move through the rest of sewing.
Ink is pushed through a mesh screen stencil. The industry standard for large, bulk orders — durable and cost-effective at volume.
An inkjet-style printer sprays ink straight onto the fabric. Great for detailed, full-colour designs on small runs.
Design is printed on film, coated with adhesive powder, then heat-pressed onto the garment. Durable and works across many fabric types.
Heat turns dye into a gas that bonds into polyester fibres. Produces vivid, all-over prints, but only works on polyester fabric.
A design pre-printed on paper or film is pressed onto the garment with heat. Simple and fast, but less durable than screen printing.
A design is stitched directly into the fabric with thread, using a digitised pattern file. Textured, premium feel, but slower and pricier per unit.