Print, Heat Transfer & Embroidery
We work with a network of different suppliers offering a large selection of printing, heat transfer and embroidery techniques.
Digital Print
Digital Print is an inkjet-based method of printing directly onto the fabric.
The good thing about Digital Print is that it can print almost any design on most type of fabrics.
Digital Print can print artworks in high resolution, details and unlimited colours, which makes it cost-effective for printing.
We use Digital Printing as the default printing method for artworks that have more than 4 colours.
What Is This Type of Print Suitable For?
Can be printed on both natural and synthetic fabrics
Suitable for All-Over print
Dye Sublimation
Dye Sublimation is a process where dyes pigment are printed onto a transfer medium and then applied to the fabric or garment using heat and pressure.
This process allows the inks to fully penetrate the fabric to create a permanent and full colour image that has no hand feel.
Dye Sublimation print can produce artworks in full colour, high quality photographic print results and are resistant to scratching or cracking.
We use Dye Sublimation printing as the default printing method for printing on polyester fabrics.
What Is This Type of Print Suitable For?
Can be printed on polyester or other synthetic fabrics ONLY
Suitable for All-Over print
Screen Print
Screen Print, as the name implies, use screens as stencils for applying layers of inks onto the print surface.
It is the most cost-effective method for having artwork printed on garments in bulk with high quality results.
Screen Prints are very durable and last for a long time even after multiple washes.
Each screen can only be used for 1 colour at a time and for artworks with more than 4 colours, screen-printing will not be cost efficient due to the high set-up costs of having screens made.
At Bryden, we offer several types of screen printing; Water-Based Ink & Plastisol-Based Ink Screen Print. Scroll further for more info.
What Is This Type of Print Suitable For?
Can be printed on both natural and synthetic fabrics
Up to 4 colours ONLY
Water-Based Ink Screen Print
Water-Based Inks Screen Printing is our default screen printing method for printing on light coloured fabrics.
These inks have pigment embedded in a water-based solvent, making it an eco-friendly printing method.
Water-Based Ink Screen Prints offer an ultra soft hand feel, as the inks are actually absorbed into the fabrics.
What Is This Type of Print Suitable For?
Can be printed on both natural and synthetic light-coloured fabrics
Up to 4 colours ONLY
Plastisol-Based Ink Screen Print
Plastisol-Based Inks Screen Printing is our default screen printing method for printing on dark coloured fabrics.
Plastisol-Based Inks are a PVC based type of ink that is cured by high temperature for it to set.
They offer long lasting and the best colour results and can be easily matched with Pantone or PMS colours.
Plastisol inks will leave a thin film over the fabric, which can be felt by hand and have a thicker feel as compared to water-based ink screen print.
What Is This Type of Print Suitable For?
Can be printed on both natural and synthetic dark-coloured fabrics
Up to 4 colours ONLY
Metallic Ink Screen Print
Metallic Inks are used to provide a metallic appearance on the garment.
It is similar to metallic foil print but without the shiny appearance.
What Is This Type of Print Suitable For?
Can be printed on cotton or other natural fabrics ONLY
NOT suitable for printing fine details or halftone images
Metallic Foil Screen Print
Metallic Foil Screen Printing is similar to metallic inks but with a shiny appearance.
It can only be printed on natural fabrics and have a limitation of 1 colour per artwork.
Foil print will fade over time with multiple washes as they are applied using adhesives and foil.
All foil printed designs should be washed inside out to the prolong the longevity of the print.
What Is This Type of Print Suitable For?
Can be printed on cotton or other natural fabrics ONLY
NOT suitable for printing fine details or halftone images
Heat Transfer Print
Heat Transfer Prints are basically plastisol inks that are printed onto transfer paper or vinyl and applied to a garment using heat and pressure.
As heat transfer uses plastisol inks, there will be a thin layer than can be felt by hand.
What Is This Type of Print Suitable For?
Can be printed on both natural and synthetic fabrics
Suitable for sportswear fabrics, photographic print and prints that has more than 4 colours
Embroidery - Direct On Garment
Embroidery - Patch
Embroidery is the art of using thread or yarn to stitch patterns on fabrics.
They are long lasting and offer a classy appearance when applied on garments.
We offer machine embroidery using polyester threads.
For small designs below 5 cm, embroidery is also not recommended as it will not be eligible.
What Is This Type of Print Suitable For?
Can be embroidered on both natural and synthetic fabrics
NOT recommended for lightweight fabrics
NOT suitable for really complex and big designs, and for artworks where a tonal or gradient colour effect is needed.