It seems like you can’t leave any event these days without snagging a tote bag on the way out. However, as we all know, when it comes to promotional products, there’s a fine line between one-and-done items and staple pieces that people will want to hold onto.
So, we gathered some advice from industry experts for the best methods and practices for printing on tote bags to ensure your tote bag is one people will be proud to have on their arm.
Selecting the Right Decoration Method
Mike Davis, product manager at Roland DGA, explains that there are various printing methods for tote bags, but it’s on you as the printer to determine the right one.
“The most common methods used for tote bag decoration are direct-to-film (DTF) printing, screen printing, and heat transfer vinyl (HTV). Each of these methods provides excellent graphic decoration — and the results will be relatively indistinguishable to the average consumer,” Davis says. “However, each method has its own requirements and workflow. You can also incorporate premium decoration techniques such as embroidery.”
So, how can you determine which is best? Well, it’s a multilayered answer.
This article was originally written for Promo Impressions. Read this full article on Apparelist, a publication of PRINTING United alliance, ASI’s strategic partner.
