Printing on socks

We use the following methods to create an image on our products:

1. Classic knitting
2. Embroidery
3. Sublimation
4. Thermal transfer

Classic knitting

The generally accepted and most widespread method of making printed hosiery using machine weaving of cotton threads

Pros:

• Relatively low price for small runs
• The image is made of the same threads as the rest of the product itself – Keeps its shape and elasticity after numerous washes
• Fast execution time
• The ability to provide a prototype

Cons:

• Design constraints
• The preparatory stage from 1 to 5 days, depending on the complexity of the product

Embroidery

A method of transferring an image to fabric with threads of different materials

Pros:

• Can be used on almost all fabrics
• The embroidery does not fade from washing and in the sun, and also allows heat treatment up to 90 degrees.
• The thread is resistant to bleaching
• Sustainable production of threads is a very important factor for children’s clothing
• Can be used on fleece fabrics with which other methods are unsuitable
• Brightness of color and a large palette allows to meet the technical specifications accurately
• the ability to use special types of embroidery (applique or volumetric embroidery)
• up to 15 colors per item

Cons:

• High cost for small runs
• Limitations in the size of lines in the mockup (thickness not less than 1 mm and height not less than 4 mm)
• Impossibility to perform photographic quality
• Preparatory production (production of a technical model and a test sample)

Sublimation

If you want to add a full-color image to your sock, our sublimation service can help you with that.

The image is printed using the sublimated transfer method. This way you can transfer the full-color pattern to the entire surface of the sock.

Pros:

• Ability to apply a full-color image of photographic quality – Unlimited color palette
• Small runs

Cons:

• Exclusively light synthetic fabric can be used
• There will be a seam at the beginning and end of the image due to the circular application – High price

Thermal transfer

A technology in which the image is applied by the screen printing method to special paper, and after drying it is covered with an adhesive layer and transferred to the fabric.

Pros:

• Allows you to get a full-color picture
• Good adhesion to the application base
• Colorfastness to sunlight
• The possibility of obtaining a textured image

Cons:

• Limited service life
• The contours of the application are visible on the fabric
• Only gentle washing mode (no more than 40 degrees), without machine drying and ironing