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Techniques & Finishes

Decoration and finishing, matched to the material and the artwork.

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Embroidery

Stitched logos and artwork — from flat to raised and looped.

Flat Embroidery

Flat Embroidery

Visual effect
Clean, flat stitched logos and text
Best materials
Nylon (stabilized), twill, denim, wool, fleece
Best jacket types
Bomber, denim, wool, varsity
Artwork requirement
Vector or high-res file; small text simplified
Placement examples
Chest, sleeve, back, collar
3D Embroidery

3D Embroidery

Visual effect
Raised, puffed logos
Best materials
Twill, denim, wool
Best jacket types
Varsity, denim, bomber
Artwork requirement
Bold shapes; fine lines not suitable
Placement examples
Chest, back
Chenille

Chenille

Visual effect
Looped, textured letters and crests
Best materials
Wool, felt base
Best jacket types
Varsity
Artwork requirement
Bold letters, numbers and crests
Placement examples
Chest, back, sleeve
Appliqué

Appliqué

Visual effect
Fabric shapes with stitched edges
Best materials
Wool, twill, denim, PU
Best jacket types
Varsity, denim, bomber
Artwork requirement
Clear outlines for cutting
Placement examples
Back, chest

Printing

Prints on shells, linings and panels.

Screen Print

Screen Print

Effect
Solid, durable color
Fabric fit
Cotton, twill, polyester, nylon
Artwork requirement
Separated colors, vector preferred
Color count / area impact
Each color adds a screen; large areas affect hand feel
DTG

DTG

Effect
Full-color, detailed prints
Fabric fit
Cotton-rich fabrics
Artwork requirement
High-resolution file
Color count / area impact
Unlimited colors; suits smaller areas and quantities
Heat Transfer

Heat Transfer

Effect
Sharp detail on synthetics
Fabric fit
Polyester, nylon, technical shells
Artwork requirement
Vector or high-res file
Color count / area impact
Area affects hand feel and breathability
Reflective

Reflective

Effect
Reflects light at night
Fabric fit
Shells and twill
Artwork requirement
Vector file
Color count / area impact
Usually one color; small to medium areas
High Frequency

High Frequency

Effect
Embossed, raised surface logos
Fabric fit
Synthetics, PU
Artwork requirement
Vector file; a mold per design
Color count / area impact
Mold cost per design

Patches

Patches made from your artwork and attached to the jacket.

Chenille Patch

Chenille Patch

Material
Chenille yarn on felt
Edge
Felt border or satin stitch
Backing / attachment
Sewn on
Minimum detail
Bold shapes; no fine lines
Placement
Chest, back, sleeve
Embroidered Patch

Embroidered Patch

Material
Thread on twill base
Edge
Merrowed or laser-cut
Backing / attachment
Sewn or heat-applied
Minimum detail
Small text simplified
Placement
Chest, sleeve
Woven Patch

Woven Patch

Material
Woven polyester yarn
Edge
Cut, folded or merrowed
Backing / attachment
Sewn or heat-applied
Minimum detail
Very fine detail possible
Placement
Chest, sleeve, inner
PVC Patch

PVC Patch

Material
Molded PVC / rubber
Edge
Molded
Backing / attachment
Sewn on
Minimum detail
Molded detail; a mold per design
Placement
Sleeve, chest

Washing & Distressing

Washes and distressing as available — always developed and approved on a sample.

Vintage Wash

Vintage Wash

Effect
Worn-in, softened look
Suitable fabrics
Denim, twill, canvas
Shade variation
Moderate
Bulk consistency
Controlled against the approved sample
Sample confirmation
Required
Stone Wash

Stone Wash

Effect
Even fade, softer hand
Suitable fabrics
Denim, canvas
Shade variation
Moderate
Bulk consistency
Controlled against the approved sample
Sample confirmation
Required
Acid Wash

Acid Wash

Effect
High-contrast marbled fade
Suitable fabrics
Denim
Shade variation
Higher — each piece unique
Bulk consistency
Agreed shade range
Sample confirmation
Required
Sun Fade

Sun Fade

Effect
Faded highlights
Suitable fabrics
Denim, twill
Shade variation
Moderate
Bulk consistency
Controlled against the approved sample
Sample confirmation
Required
Enzyme

Enzyme

Effect
Softer, cleaner fade
Suitable fabrics
Denim, cotton
Shade variation
Lower
Bulk consistency
Controlled against the approved sample
Sample confirmation
Required
Grinding

Grinding

Effect
Abraded edges
Suitable fabrics
Denim, canvas
Shade variation
Hand-made variation
Bulk consistency
Positioned to reference
Sample confirmation
Required
Distressing

Distressing

Effect
Rips and abrasion
Suitable fabrics
Denim, canvas
Shade variation
Hand-made variation
Bulk consistency
Position and intensity follow the sample
Sample confirmation
Required

Decorative Details

Hardware and embellishments added to the jacket.

Rhinestones

Rhinestones

Material
Glass or resin stones
Surface color
Clear or colored
Attachment
Heat-set or sewn
Placement
Logos and graphics
Quantity
By design
Price impact
Count and stone size
Studs

Studs

Material
Metal studs
Surface color
Silver, gold, black
Attachment
Clinched
Placement
Collar, yoke, back
Quantity
By design
Price impact
Count and size
Metal Hardware

Metal Hardware

Material
Snaps, buttons, rivets, buckles
Surface color
Plated finishes
Attachment
Set or sewn
Placement
Front, pockets, cuffs
Quantity
Per garment
Price impact
Custom molds add cost
Custom Pullers

Custom Pullers

Material
Metal or rubber
Surface color
Plated or colored
Attachment
Fitted to the zipper
Placement
Main and pocket zippers
Quantity
Per zipper
Price impact
Mold per design

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