The following are short descriptions of some of the most common decoration processes available. Please note that due to the makeup of some promotional products, not all processes are available on every item.

DEBOSSING: a die is pressed into the surface of the material, resulting in a depressed imprint.

EMBOSSING: a die is pressed into the surface of the material, resulting in a raised imprint.

EMBROIDERY: a computerized embroidery machine stitches threads into the material. Thread colors can often be matched closely to PMS® Colors.

ETCHING: a photographic process prepares a film mask to etch into glass or crystal without breaking it.

FIRE BRANDING: a heated die is used to brand a product, in effect burning a logo onto a product.

HOT STAMPING: ink is applied with a heated die to the surface of the product. It is often referred to as "Pad Printing". PMS® Colors cannot be matched using this process.

LASER ENGRAVING: a laser is used to burn a logo into an item's surface. Because of the high tech nature of this process even small logos and tiny lettering can be reproduced flawlessly.

PHOTO TRANSFER: ink is printed on special transfer paper then applied to the surface of the material using heat and pressure.

SCREEN PRINTING: ink is pressed through a fine mesh screen leaving a color imprint on the surface of the material. This is the best method for matching PMS® colors.

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