Embroidery
Our most popular option for a professional finish on polo shirts, business shirts, hi vis shirts, jackets, caps and scrubs.
- Minimum order
- None, brand a single garment
- Good to know
- Solid colours work best
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Uniform Embroidery, Printing & Sublimation Options
Choosing how to brand your uniforms? Flash Uniforms offers four in-house options at our Wangara workshop in Perth. Compare them below, then browse our custom workwear to pick the garments.
- Branding since 1985
- No setup fees with a vector logo
- $14.95 flat shipping
Four ways to brand your uniforms
We are experts in every uniform customisation technique, all done under one roof in Wangara.
Screen printing
Very durable prints for t-shirts, hoodies and hi vis vests in larger runs.
- Minimum order
- 11 garments, same colours and position
- Good to know
- Suits tough-use hi vis workwear
Digital DTF printing
Full-colour and detailed logos, including small runs and single garments. No logo is too complicated.
- Minimum order
- None, print a single garment
- Good to know
- Handles gradients and complex artwork
Dye sublimation
Custom sublimated sportswear and all-over designs dyed into the fabric, so they never peel or crack.
- Minimum order
- 15 garments per style
- Good to know
- About 1 week for artwork, then 3 to 4 weeks production
Which branding option is right for you?
Match the option to your garment, logo and order size.
| Option | Best for | Minimum order | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embroidery | Polo shirts, business shirts, hi vis shirts, jackets, caps and scrubs. Our most popular option for a professional finish. | None. Brand a single garment or a whole team. | No setup fees with a vector file. Solid colours work best, so gradients are dropped. |
| Screen printing | T-shirts, hoodies and hi vis vests in larger runs. | 11 garments, all with the same print colours and position. | Very durable, so it suits tough-use hi vis workwear. Not suited to gradients. |
| Digital DTF printing | Full-colour and detailed logos, including small runs and single garments. | None. Print a single garment. | Handles gradients and complex artwork that embroidery and screen printing cannot. |
| Dye sublimation | Custom sublimated sportswear and all-over designs. | 15 garments per style. | The design is dyed into the fabric, so it will not peel or crack. Allow about a week for artwork, then 3 to 4 weeks for production. |
Starting your custom uniforms journey can be daunting
Here are the factors to consider when choosing what customisation works best for your uniforms:
- Number of garments determines which option is most cost effective
- Number of positions of print or embroidery, as branding is charged per position
- Colours in the logo, as some options are limited in how many colours can be used
- Any gradient fill in the logo? If so, embroidery and screen printing are generally not applicable
- Repeat orders and quantities, as some options have minimum quantities due to high setup costs
Not sure which option suits your logo?
Send us your logo or drop into our store at 1/62 Destiny Way, Wangara. Uniforms are all we know, and we are happy to help.
Uniform branding FAQs
What is the best way to put a logo on a polo shirt?
Most companies choose left chest embroidery on work polo shirts, sometimes with a large back screen print, depending on their branding guidelines.
Should I print or embroider a hi vis vest?
We recommend printing on hi vis vests, as the material is smooth and a print gives a better finish. We cannot print on the reflective tape, so logos are sized to fit between the tapes. Embroidery suits hi vis shirts and polos.
What file do I need for my logo?
Send a vector file of your logo. To be eligible for free setup, we need a vector file, as we cannot work with low-resolution images.
Is there a minimum order for branding?
It depends on the method. Embroidery and DTF printing have no minimum, so you can brand a single garment. Screen printing starts at 11 garments with the same print colours and position, and dye sublimation starts at 15 garments per style.
How long does custom branding take?
Turnaround for embroidery and printing is generally two to three weeks, depending on the logo and the brand of garment. If the garments are in stock in our Perth warehouse it is shorter, at about a week from artwork approval. Dye sublimation takes longer: about a week for artwork approval, then three to four weeks of production.