Screen printing and embroidery are two fundamental ways to put a design on a garment in 2023. Measured by revenue, the market size of the commercial embroidery industry is $1.2 billion, according to IBISWorld. There are varying benefits to both of these methods. Let's discuss each one and a few of the key differences.

What's Screen Printing?

Screen printing is a method of printing an image on cloth that uses screens and brushed dyes. Because screen printing is a four-color printing process, the screens can create intricate designs but have certain limitations that have to be respected to build great designs. It's become popular in recent years.

What's Embroidery?

Embroidery is using thread and needle, either manually or using a machine, to create a design on fabric. A custom embroidery service can put nearly any design onto fabric. Because custom embroidery can use a full rainbow of thread, it's a full-color option with closer control over what comes out of the sewing machine.

What Are the Benefits of Screen Printing?

Screen printing is a popular way of mass-producing of inexpensive garments, and there's a reason for this. Screen-printed garments can be quickly and easily produced, with many garments on the same machine. This process lets people make new clothing very quickly, and that makes it an excellent cost-effective option for creating clothing.

What Are the Advantages of Embroidery?

Embroidery, because it uses an embroidering machine, can put designs more easily on thicker fabric. A screen-printed design should ideally be on a thin cloth garment like a t-shirt. A custom embroidery service is a great option for decorating a polo shirt or other thicker garment. The embroidery will flex more freely with the thicker material and avoid potentially flaking off over time, unlike the screen-printed garment. You can be sure that your embroidery will last longer than a screen-printed garment.

Screen-printed shirts are more cost-effective. Once again, a thicker shirt or another garment will be better served with an embroidered design, because it will probably last longer. Ultimately, your choice of whether you use a screen printing service or a custom embroidery service is up to your specific intentions, but both are great options. If you need a reputable screen printing and embroidery service, contact Advantaprint.