Another popular personalization option is embroidery, which is a fantastic choice for customizing your products and reassuring yourself that you've developed a product that will be tried and true and long-lasting. Embroidery involves using a needle and thread to create a raised design on apparel. Embroidery isn't just for sweatshirts or hats, either! Here at Footprint, there are plenty of different items that can be personalized to your liking. 

Heat Transfer is a great alternative to screen printing for smaller orders and large designs. There are different heat transfer processes based on fabric, the number of colors in your design, and the use of the garment. At Footprint, we can help you through the process of choosing which process would work best for your design.

Heat Transfer can be used on a wide range of garments and materials, please be aware that fleece and wool fabrics do not work with this transfer process. 

Dye Sublimation is one of the latest decorating methods. It applies ink to white or light-colored polyester fabrics resulting in excellent color reproduction with a soft-to-the-hand touch. 

Digital Printing is the newest technology using high-end water-based pigmented inks. This eco-friendly ink permanently adheres to the fibers of the fabric and produces a bright, vibrant, soft-to-the-touch print. This method is great for highly detailed or vibrant designs, small orders, or individual customization. To obtain the highest quality we recommend using any solid-colored garments with 100% cotton, fabrics as low as a 50/50 blend can be used but the colors do appear faded and dull. 

Reverse Applique is a unique decoration technique which allows for a piece of fabric to be placed on the inside of a garment, rather than on top like Traditional Applique. After the outlines and precise details of the fabric are sewn on, a laser cuts the garment to reveal the fabric underneath. Reverse Applique is often used with the following fabric types:

The Distressed Applique decoration technique showcases a "worn" look on your garments of choice. This form of applique was made popular by brands such as Hollister and Abercrombie & Fitch. Our Distressed Applique items are designed in such a way as to look distressed immediately and will continue to hold the distressed appearance over time and after countless washings. 

This specialized technique occurs when a design is etched into leather via a laser and is then cut out of the material in the desired shape. This technique can greatly enhance your hats, bags, jackets, and more! As with genuine leather products, shades of leather can vary based on preference. 

If a patch is desired, note that the product is applied with heat, meaning that some materials may be sensitive to heat (i.e. wool, fleece, nylon, some plastics). 

The Traditional Applique technique occurs when straight-cut fabrics are sewn together to create a seamless, clean design. This technique allows for the use of multiple fabrics and mediums to make a vibrant statement. 

This Applique technique allows for exceptional detail and accuracy, as well as intricate layered designs. Not only does this decoration technique have unlimited design potential, but it is also fashion-forward in the modern age! 

Some popular fabrics that Traditional Applique can be found on are listed below: