When ordering branded clothing, one of the first questions people ask is whether they should choose embroidery or printing. The answer depends on what you’re ordering, how the clothing will be used and the look you’re trying to achieve.
At Silver Ocean Printing, we offer both services and are always happy to recommend the best option for your project.
Embroidery involves stitching your logo directly into the garment using coloured thread. It creates a professional, high-quality finish that is extremely durable.
Embroidery is ideal for:
✔ Professional appearance
✔ Long-lasting finish
✔ Won’t peel or crack
✔ Ideal for everyday workwear
If your staff wear their clothing every day, embroidery is often the best choice because it stands up exceptionally well to regular washing and heavy use.
Printing applies your logo or design directly onto the garment using specialist printing techniques.
Printing works particularly well for:
✔ Perfect for colourful logos
✔ Great for large designs
✔ Excellent for photographs and gradients
✔ Cost-effective for many orders
If your design contains lots of colours, fine detail or covers a large area of the garment, printing is usually the better option.
As a simple guide:
Choose embroidery if you want:
Choose printing if you want:
Every order is different, and sometimes the best option depends on your logo, garment choice and budget.
Simply send us your artwork and tell us what you’re looking for. We’ll recommend the most suitable solution and provide a no-obligation quote.
Whether it’s embroidered workwear for your team or printed hoodies for an event, we’ll help you achieve the best possible result.
Need some advice? Contact Silver Ocean Printing today and we’ll be happy to point you in the right direction.
