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Branded Apparel
Rad Wear is the pro when it comes to branded wearables. We’ve got you covered with an endless selection of polos, uniforms, scrubs, hats, t-shirts, safety apparel, and more.
We can customize gear for your next tradeshow giveaway, provide uniforms and t-shirts for your staff, or help you kickstart your next merch sale!
TRUSTED SUPPLIERS
- Brooks Brothers
- Carhartt
- Champion
- Eddie Bauer
- New Era
- Nike
- Ogio
- Russell
- The North Face
- Tommy Bahama
- TravisMathew
- Alternative
- American Apparel
- Champion
- Columbia
- Dickies
- DriDuck
- Nautica
- Puma
- Russell
- Spyder
- Threadfast
- Under Armor
- Vineyard Vines
- Adidas
- Alternative
- American Apparel
- Bulwark
- Champion
- Columbia
- Dickies
- Imperial
- IZOD
- Oakley
- Paragon
- Puma
- Richardson
- Russell
- Tommy Hilfiger
- Tultex
- Van Heusen
**We have partnered with contract decorators for screen printing, embroidery, and heat transfer methods on all apparel items.
Embroidery
Embroidery is a decoration method that uses a needle and thread on fabric or other fibrous materials to incorporate a design. First, the logo has to be “digitized”; essentially, this is a process that converts a logo image into a stitch file for an embroidery machine using the specifics of the design’s colors and details. We partner with decorators who are highly skilled and the best in the business. They embroider on apparel, hats, accessories, bags, blankets and more. Standard production time on embroidery is 10-12 business days after your proof and estimate are approved, however there are rush options available. Ask us about adding 3D Puff embroidery to your next hat order!
Benefits
• There is an added texture to the design.
• The product does not need to be laid flat like in printing, making embroidery suitable for hats and bags.
• The intricate design evokes a high perceived value and sense of professionalism.
• More durable and resistant to damage from washing than most decoration methods.
Cons
• Depending on the level of detail, embroidery can be substantially more expensive than other printing methods.
• Not all designs are suitable for digitizing/embroidery such as intricate designs or gradients.
• You may encounter an added cost for digitizing a logo.
• Embroidery is not suited for large areas.
Top Products for Embroidery: Polos, Hats, Blankets
Screen Printing
An easy way to think about this is as a photographic stencil process. The most common method of screen printing is to create a stencil on a mesh screen and then apply layers of ink directly onto a product by stamping or scraping the ink on top of the stencil, transferring the logo or design to the print surface underneath. The versatility of this decoration method allows it to be used on a wide variety of items. Many products we sell such as cups, umbrellas, pens, etc., are decorated by this process.
Our partner decorators can print up to 10 spot colors in 1 location of a t-shirt. Standard production time on screen printed apparel is 10 business days after your proof and estimate are approved.
Benefits
• Most cost-effective decoration method for larger custom apparel orders.
• Just about any design and ink color can be applied to any product through screen printing.
• Ink is applied thicker than digital printing, making your design more vibrant and easier to see on darker fabrics or surfaces.
Cons
• You may incur additional fees for more than one color.
• Less cost-effective for smaller orders due to extensive set up.
• Screen printing uses a lot of water and is not considered environmentally friendly.
Top Products for Screen Print: T-Shirts, Drinkware, Towels
Heat Transfer
Heat transfer, recognized as digital transfer and thermal printing, stands as an excellent selection for affordable design alternatives, boasting limitless color possibilities for decoration. This type of printing uses heat or pressure to transfer an image to a product or apparel. The two most commonly used methods use vinyl or ink. The process of heat transfer decoration uses high pressure and heat to attach images onto the fabric.
Our partner decorators are able to make your design come to life with a full color heat transfer. This decoration method doesn’t require any screen charges, but does tend to have a higher cost since this isn’t an automated machine and they are pressed on individually. This is priced by the shirt style, quantity, and size of the design.
Benefits
• Minimal setup costs and equipment make heat transfers ideal for smaller orders
• Affordable individually personalized decoration, such as sports uniforms.
• Allows for finer details and smaller text than embroidery
Cons
• Not ideal for large orders
• Designs may not last as many washes due to fading, wrinkling, or peeling.
• The imprinted portion of a fabric heat transfer can feel stiff
• Colors are not as bright and spot-on as screen print
Top Products for Heat Transfer: T-Shirts, Polos, Tote Bags, Table Throws