|
Type |
Description |
Advantages |
Disadvantages |
Thermal
Imprinted |
Text
and/or graphics are transferred to fabric with
heat applied materials. |
The
fastest and leastexpensive way
to create
a single custom flag.
1 week turnaround. |
Size of
imprint is
limited to size of
heat press. Imprint
is applied to one side
only and has limited durability. |
|
Screen Printed |
Each
color is printed
separately. Image is
correct on one side,
mirror-reverse on the
other. |
Best for
multiple runs -the more you buy, the
cheaper the price of
each flag. Suitable for
complex designs and
half-tones. |
Not cost
effective for
short runs or multiple
colors - each additional
color adds to the price.
3-5 wk turnaround. |
|
Appliqued |
Pieces
of fabric are
sewn onto both sides
of background to
create design. Detail
may be added with
embroidery. Image
is correct on one side,
mirror-reverse on the
other. |
Best for
short runs and
simple designs. |
Half-tones and gradients
not possible. Price
increases with
complexity. 3-5 wk.
turnaround. |
|
Four-Color Process |
Image is
printed digitally
onto front side of flag
only. (Two prints may
be sewn back to back.) |
Ideal
for short-runs,
multi-color jobs. Unlimited number of imprint
and background colors.
|
State of
the art
technology makes
this the most expensive
technique. 3-5 wk
turnaround. |
