Normally, there are three different situations we need to print the pattern on our insole products. Firstly, it is a logo, which is the most important part that almost every brand would request us to print their logo on the products. A logo is the foundation of the brand customer, is memorable, separates our customers from their competition, and fosters brand loyalty. Secondly, it is about the top cover pattern. A pattern on the top cover is the most direct way to tell the consumers the story you want to tell them, so it is a trend that many of our customers are requesting to add their design pattern. Lastly, it is the size lines. Some insoles are designed for comfort. Most of them come in a way- one size fits all. Then it will require us to print the size line, so the consumers can trim as they need.
So, what are the three main ways to print the pattern? They are: hot transfer printing, sublimation print and Screen printing:
Hot-transfer printing
-Application: suitable for a logo or a small area printing
-File needed： PDF file with specific size and colour code
-Sample time: 3 working days. If the graphic is in gradient colours, then it takes about 4-5 working days
- Cost: plate needed, about 15-25 dollars/ plate
Sublimation printing
-Application: large area printing
-File needed： PDF file. After receiving the file, our technician needs to adjust this file to fit in our mould shape file.
-Sample time: 1-2 working days. Colour will not influence the sample time.
- Cost: less cost once the manufacturer has an in-house machine
Screen printing
-Application: flat top cover print or size line printing
-File needed： PDF file with specific size and shape
-Sample time: 5 working days.
- Cost: plate needed, about 15-25 dollars/ plate
To conclude, the choice of printing depends on the application area and the time requested. On 2020, we successfully bought our in-house sublimation printing machine. By using these machines, we can shorten the sample delivery time.
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Post time: Aug-25-2022