Printing vs Embroidery – What’s Actually Included

When you pick a branding option on your workwear, here’s exactly what you get in the price - no sneaky extras, no surprises.

Standard Print (Digital & Sublimation)

On product pages you’ll see the option “Print.”
Behind the scenes, that means we’ll use Digital or Sublimation printing - depending on the fabric and colour of your garment.

Both methods work by dyeing the fibres of the shirt itself rather than sitting on top like vinyl. That means:

• The fabric stays just as breathable as a shirt without print

• Colours fuse with the garment - your logo blends with the shirt colour (e.g. blue on yellow may appear green). In these cases, We recommend going with all-black for your logo instead and you’ll get a bold, sharp finish.

• Lightweight comfort that lasts

Perfect for crews working long days under the sun, where comfort matters just as much as looking sharp.

Polos in sublimation for all-day breathability, hoodies in vinyl print for bold, full-colour impact.
LBM logo above (orange polo) is printed in full colour sublimation,
Adelaide logo above (yellow polo) is printed in an all black version for bold contrast.

Digital Print

• Works on 100% cotton garments

• Soft, natural feel since the ink becomes part of the fabric

• Great for detailed logos and colourful designs

• Best on lighter-coloured shirts (dark shirts can’t be digitally printed)

👉 Included: One front OR back print, up to A4 size.

Sublimation Print

• Works on 100% polyester garments (like hi vis polos)

• The print literally becomes the shirt - zero impact on breathability

• Perfect for hot worksites or long shifts in the sun

• Crisp, lightweight finish that lasts as long as the garment

• Best for bold, clean logos (black is especially popular)

👉 Included: One front OR back print, up to A4 size.

DTF PRINTING

• Vibrant Full-Colour Finish: Insane detail and bright colours that pop beautifully on any garment colour.
• Featherlight & Flexible: Thin, soft feel that stretches naturally with your clothes instead of feeling like stiff plastic.
• Maximum Impact: Perfect for big, eye-catching logos, ultra-sharp text, and complex artwork.
• Hats, Shirts & More: Now available for hats, caps, jumpers, and shirts for a fully cohesive team look!

 

Embroidery

• Classic stitched finish - sharp, textured, and long-lasting

• Looks premium on polos, jackets, aprons, and caps

• Best for front chest logos or headwear

👉 Included: Up to 6,000 stitches.

Need more? +$1.10 per extra 1,000 stitches.

⚠️ Note: Embroidery is done in groups of 4 garments (same logo, same colours). Smaller runs incur a fee.

  

Multiple Logos & Setups

Your first logo setup (embroidery OR print) is free.
If you want:

• A different logo on the back than the front

• Additional logos (both sides of the front, sleeves, multiple back prints etc)

• Or a mix of embroidery + print

👉 One setup is free, extra setups are $45 each.

 Additional Logos

Want more than the standard front embroidery/print and back print? No worries - we’ve got you. Sleeves, extra front logos, multiple back prints - we can sort it all on request.

👉 The deal: your first logo setup is free, but any additional logos will need a setup fee. Once that’s sorted, the print/embroidery prices are the same as usual for each additional print/embroidery.

Just let us know what you need before placing your order and we’ll make it happen.

 Logo Sizes & Placement

• Front = left chest by default

• Back = shoulder blade level (or lower if hooded)

• Small logo = 8–11cm wide/high

• Large logo = 25–30cm wide/high

• Caps & Beanies = 4.5 - 5cm high

👉 Bigger than that? Just ask us for a custom quote.

Bottom Line - What’s in the Price?

• Print (Digital or Sublimation): 1x front OR back logo, up to A4

• DTF Print: 1x front OR back logo, up to A4

• Embroidery: 6,000 stitches included

Add-ons (extra stitches, or placements) cost a little more - but we’ll always tell you upfront or recommend alterations we can make without the add-ons.