At Hot Cotton we can apply your logo, message and branding through both embroidery, screen printing and many other decoration processes. Please see below to get an idea of the different application methods available. Our trained sales staff will be able to advise the best option for you. Simple email through your logo to osbornepark@hotcotton.com.au or kewdale@hotcotton.com.au along with your contact details and a brief description of what items you are looking to logo, and one of our trained staff will be able to contact you.

EMBROIDERY

Embroidered logos create a statement like no other. A traditional method of decorating products, embroidery stands the test of time due to its' effectiveness in enhancing logos.

Embroidery adds value to any product or promotion. Products include: Clothing, Hats, Bags, Scarves, etc

The cost of embroidery is based on the size of the logo and the number of items to be embroidered.  There is a once off artwork charge to format your logo for embroidery.  The set up charge applies to your first order only.  All subsequent applications do not attract an artwork charge. As an approximate guide - budget $6 + GST for a standard pocket size logo. Discounts available on larger quantities.

SCREEN PRINT

This process is best used for a Single or 2 colour logo onto a minimum of 25 garments per order. It is most economical for larger prints and can be used in conjuction with embroidery. It is quite popular to place embroidery on the front left chest of a polo or t-shirt, and a large screen print on the back.

This process of decorating is direct to garment. It is achieved by pressing special fabric ink through a fine mesh screen, leaving a colour imprint on the fabric's surface. High visibility at a low cost on large quantities! Screen printing is used on: Clothing, Stubbie Holders, Bags, etc

DYE-SUBLIMATION

Dye-Sublimation uses a full colour (or 4-colour process) print and allows you to print photos onto polyester surfaces.

It involves transferring an image onto a white surface. The special dye-sublimation inks penetrate into the polyester surface. Dye-Sublimation is used on: extremely popular with small and large runs of Stubbie Holders, specially coated ceramic Mugs and large volume runs of clothing and hats.

PLASTISOL TRANSFERS (Screen Print transfers)

Multi-colour logos are applied to products through the use of transfers. Logos are first reverse-screened onto a paper like material. The complete logo is then applied to the fabric's surface with high heat and pressure.

The use of the application will depend on a number of factors including: number of logo colour, complexity of logo, size of logo, type of item to be printed onto, type of fabric to be printed onto and, lastly, the time frame required for completion of order. Products include: Clothing, Bags, Hats, etc 

DIGITAL TRANSFERS

Usually used on larger runs of items, the new technology of digitial transfers allows for the production of more detailed logos, or the production of photo quality finishes. The images are printed directly onto the transfer paper, then applied to the fabric with high heat and pressure. Used for more complex logos and may result is a fine line around the outside of the image. Products include: Clothing, Bags, Hats, etc

C-FLEX PRINT

For small quantity runs and fast turn-arounds, we can provide a similar product to digital transfers, known as 'C-flex' print. Used for photo quality printing, these images must have a simple outline area. Text will need to be incorporated into the image. If the logo does not have a background to the logo or print, then we may need to create a background for you. Products include: Clthing, Bags, Hats, etc. Visit our showroom to view a sample of a c-flex print, and to speak to our qualified sales staff.

V-FLEX PRINT

For single colour, small quantity runs and fast turn-arounds, we can provide a product called 'V-flex' print. Used for large and simple 'text' and 'cut out' designs. A set number of colour options are available to choose from in our showroom. Great for small run orders, and large front and back designs. This method involves a machine cutting out your text or image from a special clothing vinyl, then applied to your garment using high pressure and heat. Products includes Clothing, Bags, Hats, etc. Visit our showroom to view a sample of a c-flex print, and to speak to our qualified sales staff.

METAL BADGING

Custom badging is a fantastic decoration method to create a premium promotional product. You can customise the bagde with your logo and choose from a variety of styles to suit. Bagdes can be created to almost any shape, can be antiqued or black highlighted and even come in colour. Used on hats, or plain metal pins, buckles, etc. This is a specialised field and enquiries for this form of decoration should be directed to joel@hotcotton.com.au