Uniform Embroidery, Printing & Sublimation
Choosing how to brand your uniforms? Flash Uniforms offers four in-house options at our Wangara workshop in Perth: embroidery, screen printing, digital DTF printing and dye sublimation. Use the table below to match the right option to your garment, logo and order size, then browse our custom workwear to pick the garments. We ship Australia-wide for a flat $14.95 to metro areas.
Which branding option is right for you?
| 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. |
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.
WEAR YOUR BRAND!!
We understand uniforms and workwear. So, what branding option do we offer? You have come to the right place!! We are experts in uniforms branding and
embellishments since 1985. Choose Flash Uniforms for your next creative merch venture and you will not be disappointed.
What makes us stand out? Well, if we were not confident of our service, we would not have been around since 1985. Our in-house expertise and investment in the latest technology makes us a smart choice for most companies in Perth.
Not sure what option is suitable? That's not a problem, either drop us an email or drop into our store at 1/62 Destiny Way, Wangara, WA 6065 and we will be more than happy to help out. After all uniforms is all we know!!
So, what are my options for embellishments?
We will keep it simple! Embroidery, screen printing, digital garment Printing & dye sublimation. We are experts in all uniform's customization techniques and don't hold back on quality and expertise.
We Understand Starting Your Custom Uniforms Journey Can Be Daunting!
Below are some of the factors to consider what customization works best for your uniforms:
- Number of garments determine what option is most cost effective
- Number of positions of print or embroidery as the branding will be charged per position
- Colours in the logo as some embellishment options are limited on how many colours can be utilized
- Are there any gradient fill in the logo? If this is the case, then embroidery and screen printing are generally not applicable
- Are there going to be repeat orders and if so, how many garments as with some branding options there are minimum quantities required due to high setup costs