Lanyard print types explained.

And lanyard printing jargon deciphered.

Many people still query the differences between various print types that we offer. So today I will explain these types and include a short summary of each prints benefits and negatives.

Dye sublimation.

Dye sub is actually photographic printing. The lanyards print design is dyed into the lanyards using a special film which is hot pressed onto the lanyard using special rolling machinery.

Key benefits of this print method include:

1. Full Photographic Print.
2. Complete freedom in terms of design style and customisation.
3. Print Right to the edge of the lanyard material.
4. 1 million colour print process.

Screen printing.

Screening is a simple method of filling a specially made screen with ink and then pressing it to a polyester or nylon material.
Printing with simple ink has been around for decades, and it still endures as a primary customisation method of many products.

Key benefits of this print method include:

1. Very economic to personalise.
2. Print in up to 4 colours.
3. Pantone matching available allowing choice of 800+ print colours.
4. Clean, crisp and clear every time.

Heat transfer.

Heat transfer is like a cross between dye sublimation and screen printing. Ink is printed onto a transfer sheet and then hot pressed onto either polyester or nylon material base. The result is an extremely crisp and clear logo which allows for slight gradients to be displayed.

Key benefits of this print method include:

1. Highly detailed print in up to 4 colours.
2. Slight gradients available.
3. Available on nylon and polyester.
4. Excellent alternative to CMYK printing

Printing your lanyards is an important part of branding. And choosing the right print methods is essential for premium logo re-production.

Talk to our team about choosing the right print, even send us your logo and we will offer as much advice as possible.