The customization of workwear can be made with different printing technologies. Usually, screen printing or embroidery are used to personalize work apparel, but in this article the focus will be on thermo-adhesive labels made with a printing plotter or a print and cut plotter with solvent or eco-solvent inks. We will show you the 6 reasons why, among all the printing technologies, it is best to choose digitally printed thermo-adhesive labels.
In order to make the best choice in customizing workwear there are various aspects to consider: the type of fabric (thickness), the work sector (a hotel is different from a mechanical workshop), the type of customization required (simple or complex), the number of colors of the logo (single-colour or multi-colour printing), the quantity of pieces to be printed (small numbers or large productions), and last but not least the frequency of washing and the resistance to high temperatures.
It is therefore not easy to make the right decision and above all to do it quickly and it is precisely in this scenario that digital printing with thermo-adhesive labels becomes the ideal solution for customizing workwear with logos thanks to its flexibility and versatility. Let’s take a deeper look at the 6 distinctive features that make thermo-adhesive labels different and preferable.
1 – SUITABLE FOR ALL TYPES OF WORK OUTFITS
From t-shirts to uniforms, from polo shirts to work overalls, from cotton to polyester, from thinner fabrics to those with heavier weights, there is no type of workwear that cannot be customized with
thermo-adhesive labels made with a printing or a print and cutt plotter with solvent or eco-solvent inks. They can be used in every product sector, be it restaurants, wellness centres, shops, mechanical workshops or laboratories. Everyone may need customized workwear. And having a personalization solution as versatile as thermo-adhesive labels at home would mean that every digital printer could truly satisfy any request.
2 – MULTICOLORED LOGOS
Simple or complex logos, single color or multicolored, with bright and lively colors can be created with digital thermo-adhesive labels in just a few steps. Even if placed in compicated or particular positions. With thermo-adhesive labels there are no limits in colors and shapes. Any brand will be perfectly recognizable and faithfully represented on its outfit.
3 – HIGH PRECISION
Thermo-adhesive labels for personalized t-shirts or other work outfits are a simple and affordable solution, which, at the same time, allow you to obtain high-quality and highly detailed logos and
designs on any type of fabric. With thermo-adhesive labels even the smallest details and the thinnest lines will be the feature on every work garment, thus giving value and prestige to every business.
4 – SOFT AND STRETCHY
The result on workwear is thin and soft to the touch and gives each work garment, from the apron to the trousers, from the polo Tshirt to the shirt, an extremely pleasant look and high resistance to any stress on the fabric. The thermo-adhesive labels printed with a solvent or eco-solvent plotter accompany every worker in their everyday movements without risk of cracking, providing comfort and a pleasant feel on the skin.
5 – SMALL AND BIG RUNS
Digital thermo-adhesive labels are the best solution for personalizing workwear, whether small or large numbers. Their small format makes it possible to customize work clothes in large quantities, also making them among the most profitable printing solutions. Digital thermo-adhesive labels are also ideal when it is necessary to create multiple series with small or large variations.
6 – EXTREMELY RESISTANT
When speaking of workwear, it is quite normal for these clothes to be machine washed several times a week. Digital thermo-adhesive printed labels resist to very high temperatures, and is therefore highly advisable when you need to personalize garments with these needs. All you need to do is protect them!
For this purpose, there are various protective liquid solutions with which the thermo-adhesive printed labels resist temperatures up to 90°C. They don’t fear abrasion or rubbing, even with oils and other solvents, making them suitable for all work sectors, from the least to the most dirty ones.
But what equipment is needed to create thermo-adhesive labels for personalizing workwear?
Your eco-solvent or print and cut plotter!
Shock Line produces transfers and thermo-adhesive films for laser printers and solvent plotters, ideal for customizing workwear. Top of the range is the print and cut Printcut thermo-adhesive film which, when combined to Proprint liquid protection, allows you to create digital printed labels resistant to 90°C washing.
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