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Decoration Guide

A working knowledge of decoration.

Notes, recommendations, and standards from our decoration team — written for brand owners, decorators, and program managers alike.

Embroidery detail
  • 01

    Choosing fabrics

    How weight, knit, and finish affect print clarity, embroidery puckering, and overall hand-feel.

  • 02

    Embroidery recommendations

    Stitch counts, density, backing selection, and placement standards for clean execution.

  • 03

    Screen printing

    Mesh counts, ink systems, and how to choose between plastisol, waterbase, and discharge.

  • 04

    DTF guidelines

    When DTF outperforms screen printing, and how to prep artwork for the cleanest result.

  • 05

    Artwork guidelines

    Vector vs raster, minimum line weights, color separations, and file naming conventions.

  • 06

    Placement guides

    Standard placements for left-chest, center-chest, full-front, sleeve, and hem.