Buyer's Guide
How sublimation, screen printing, tackle twill and embroidery differ — and which one fits your program.
Choosing the right decoration method is one of the first decisions in a custom uniform order. As a custom sportswear manufacturer, Belix Sports works with four main decoration methods. Here is how they compare, so you can brief your manufacturer clearly and avoid surprises at the sample stage.
The four methods
Each method puts your artwork onto the garment a different way — and that difference decides what your design can look like.
Sublimation dyes full-color artwork into suitable fabric. Because the design becomes part of the fabric rather than sitting on top of it, the artwork cannot crack, peel or fade the way surface prints can. It suits bold, all-over designs — gradients, photographic elements, intricate patterns — on garments built for it. Explore custom sublimated teamwear in our products.
Screen printing applies ink to the garment surface. It is a strong choice for bold logos and text with flat colors on cotton and cotton-blend garments such as custom t-shirts. The best method for your order depends on the product and the artwork — share your design with us and we will confirm the right route.
Tackle twill creates layered, stitched names and numbers — the classic raised look seen on American football jerseys. The letters and numbers are cut from twill fabric, layered, and stitched onto the garment for a durable, premium finish. Construction details are confirmed with your artwork. View custom American football uniforms.
Embroidery stitches your team branding directly into the garment. It is commonly used on warm-up jackets, polo shirts and headwear, where a clean, professional look matters more than large-scale graphics.
How to choose
Fabric selection follows the garment, the fit, the performance needs and the decoration method — tell us the intended use and we will review suitable options with you. Your club colors are matched during mockup approval, so you see the result before production.
Ordering
Minimum order quantity is 1 piece, and samples are available before bulk production. Bulk pricing depends on the product, fabric, decoration, quantity and size range, and is confirmed with your quote. Request a Quote to get exact pricing for your brief.
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