Print Methods

Digital Direct

In computer-controlled production, the colors are sprayed onto the item. Digital Direct is Spreadshop’s new standard print method, as it’s the most favored choice. More about Digital Direct

• Available for all file formats
• Brilliant print results
• Smooth surface thanks to dyed-in-fabric prints

Thermo Sublimation

The design is initially printed on a transfer foil and then put onto the product by means of thermal evaporation.

• Used to print on accessories like mugs and phone cases
• Available for all file formats
• Minimum resolution for pixel graphics: 400dpi
• The product’s surface will be colorized

Digital Transfer/
Laser Transfer

The design is initially printed on a transfer foil and then printed on the product by applying heat. White products receive a transparent foil, color products a white transfer foil.

• Used to print on accessories like bags and caps
• Available for all file formats
• A matte foil creates a design that can be easily sprayed on the product

Flex Printing (smooth)

The design is printed on matte foil and then heat-pressed onto the product.

• Suitable for text and smaller designs (e.g. logos)
• The template needs to be a vector graphics file.
• Max. 3 colours per design

Flock Printing (velvety)

The design is cut out of a velvety foil and then heat-pressed onto the product.

• The template needs to be a vector graphics file.
• Max. 3 colours per design
• The design sticks out slightly but visibly, and it feels velvety-smooth.

Special (flex printing)

This special kind of flex printing is done by using special effect foils, e.g. glitter or glow-in-the-dark.

• The template needs to be a vector graphics file.
• Suitable for text and simple designs
• Only one color per design possible