What is the best method of printing for sportswear

What is the best method of printing for sportswear

The inquiry 'What is the optimal printing method for sportswear?' is frequently posed, but the answer is highly subjective. It will depend on the design, fabric, and intended use. The crucial matter here is to avoid compromising quality in order to cut costs. Fabric is not the sole cost-cutting factor in all sportswear, including t-shirts, hoodies, leggings, and sports bras. In reality, the most significant cost is expertise. It is important not to overlook the potential material and moral losses that may result from clothing produced by inexperienced manufacturers.

The vital pressure issue that leaves no room for error but unfortunately is almost always overlooked (or especially overlooked?).

Printing technology should be chosen correctly according to the type of fabric used in sportswear designs, its subtype, weight of the fabric, thickness of the fabric, elastane ratio in the fabric content and the purpose of use of the clothing.

It depends on the type of fabric used in sportswear designs (Cotton, Polyester, Polyamide, Viscose, Tencel, Bamboo, etc.), its subtype (Knitted, Woven, Double-sided, etc.), the weight of the fabric, the thickness of the fabric, the ratio of spandex (elastane) in the fabric and the purpose of use of the clothing. Printing technology must be chosen correctly (gym, outdoor environment, cold climate, hot climate, whether there is constant friction, etc.) and applied with the same accuracy.

How to make high quality manufacturing with screen printing and Embroidery in sportswear

How to Avoid the Low Price Trap in Fitness Clothing.

As a designer of sportswear, it is not only what you do, but how you do it that is important.

An example of our gold glitter embroidery hoodie production

Conbello Textile ensures the highest quality in all stages and components of your fitness clothing designs. With over 40 years of experience, we offer solutions to help grow your clothing brand and answer any questions you may have.

Conbello Textile offers end-to-end manufacturing services for a variety of clothing designs, including T-Shirts, Hoodies, Leggings, Sports Bras, Tank Tops, Tracksuits, Joggers, and Coats. Our team handles all processes, from design to final production and delivery, ensuring a seamless experience for our clients.

To summarise this complex issue, let's begin with an example of a T-shirt made from cotton fabric.  Careful consideration should be given to the weight of the fabric, as applying  a brand logo to a thin fabric may result in poor quality. This issue can cause serious problems in wholesale production if not addressed.  Additionally, inexperienced embroidery processes on correctly selected fabrics can cause thread deterioration and leave gaps. Therefore, it is important to apply the embroidery system that will provide the highest quality result to the appropriate fabric.

When it comes to sportswear such as T-shirts, tank tops, leggings, and sports bras, printing systems should be used.

For instance, when it comes to t-shirts, a 160 g cotton fabric can be used with almost any printing and embroidery system.

The answer is both yes and no.

Is it true that Spandex blend in cotton fabric can cause problems when applying embroidery? If there is too much Spandex blend and the embroidery application is not done carefully, the embroidery threads may shrink on the fabric, causing the product to go to waste.  Fortunately, we provide warnings for potential issues and offer solutions, such as recommending the most suitable fabric for your sportswear and printing system.

Regarding screen printing, it is a complex topic that will be covered in detail in separate chapters. 

One type of screen printing to note is puff printing, which creates a swelling effect.

This printing system can create a 3D effect, but caution must be taken when preparing the mixture for the paint to swell on different fabrics and colors. The paint may look great when applied, but it may not withstand washing or prolonged use, resulting in it crumbling and falling off.

Assuming a standard Screen Printing system will be used, let's take a look at its simplest implementation.

Embroidered hoodie manufacturer

For a cotton white fabric T-shirt, this print can be applied easily.  When using any colour, such as black or red, consider the following: 

Firstly, determine the spandex ratio in the fabric mixture. If the fabric is high in spandex, use a dye with a high-quality stretch ratio.  However, some individuals or organisations may opt not to use high-stretch, quality paint due to either a lack of knowledge or the expense. It is easy to predict the disastrous outcome of the repression.

An example of our hoodie production where embossed embroidery and screen printing are applied equally

During screen printing, it is crucial to adjust the angle and pressure of the squeegee precisely. Factors such as fabric weight, Cotton/Spandex ratio, and fabric color must be taken into account. Additionally, the number of times the squeegee applies paint to ensure the dye penetrates the fabric and becomes permanent is also important. Additionally, the number of times the squeegee applies paint to ensure the dye penetrates the fabric and becomes permanent is also important.  Additionally, the number of times the squeegee applies paint to ensure the dye penetrates the fabric and becomes permanent is also important.

The use of cheap and poor quality paint is a common mistake made in an attempt to reduce costs. 

Please review our related pages below for more information.

Support for startup Fitness clothing brands