There are various ways to personalise your product, we will always use the best choice applicable. Here is a brief guide to the most popular methods used.

Ideally we can use an EPS illustrator file (text converted to outlines) please contact us for further information.

Screen Printing
Used most widely on pens, pencils, flat plastic items and PU, as well as clothing, particularly T -Shirts. Ink is applied to the product through a stencil (screen) produced from your design.

Embroidery
This is a great way to achieve quality personalisation on most clothing and head wear. With modern machinery offering speed and multiple colour possibilities,

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Engraving
Used most commonly on crystal, glass and metal products to achieve a quality, lasting effect. Laser engraving is now widely regarded as the most accurate and economical way of reproducing fine design work.

Die Stamping
Normally used on metal products like stainless steel key rings or similar items. Like blocking, a metal die is pressure stamped onto your product leaving an impression of your design. This can be left plain or colour filled.

Tampo (or pad) Printing
An ink applying method again, but used to especially good effect on unusual or curved shapes. An increasingly popular method due to the flexibility and variety of products that can be marked. Ink is transferred onto the product by way of a rubber 'pad'.

Foil Blocking
Used to mark leather goods In particular. A metal block (die) is pressure stamped onto the product, usually with a gold or silver foil, to leave a lasting impression of your design. Alternatively, the process can be completed without foil, leaving your design in plain relief. This is known as Blind Embossing.