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Screen Printing vs Embroidery

Screen Printing vs Embroidery — Which is Best for Your Team?

Understanding the Basics

When it comes to custom apparel, two of the most popular options are screen printing and embroidery. Each method has unique advantages depending on your needs. At Mosaic Threads in Billings, MT, we help businesses, schools, and sports teams choose the right approach for their custom apparel.

Screen Printing: Vibrant and Cost-Effective

Screen printing involves applying ink directly to the fabric using a mesh screen. It’s perfect for:

  • Bulk orders of t-shirts or hoodies
  • Designs with multiple colors
  • Quick turnaround for events or team uniforms
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Embroidery: Professional and Durable

Embroidery uses threads stitched directly into the fabric, giving a premium and long-lasting look. It’s ideal for:

  • Polo shirts and work uniforms
  • Jackets, hats, and bags
  • Logos that need a professional, tactile feel
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Choosing the Right Option for Your Team

Consider these factors:

  • Budget: Screen printing is often cheaper for large runs.
  • Design: Embroidery works best for simple logos and text.
  • Durability: Embroidery lasts longer through washes.
  • Garment Type: Hoodies, t-shirts, and jerseys are often screen printed; polos and jackets are embroidered.

At Mosaic Threads, we help Billings businesses and teams decide which method fits their project.

Ready to Create Custom Apparel?

Whether you choose screen printing or embroidery, Mosaic Threads can bring your team’s vision to life. Request a free mockup today and see how your logo looks on custom apparel.

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Buy local keeps the money local

KEEP IT LOCAL

Keeping your business local keeps the money local. The revenue generated from local sales is utilized to support various organizations, including many different non-profit groups, educational institutions, youth leagues, churches, veterans’ organizations, and numerous others.

There are other benefits to buying local as well. Small, locally-based businesses make vital contributions to communities and neighborhoods; they account for the largest share of net new jobs generated each year, and provide some of the most stable employment opportunities in a community. “Buying local” also preserves the local economy.

ONLINE STORES

CREATE ONLINE STORES, FUNDRAISER FOR YOUR SCHOOL, TEAMS, AND CLUBS

Mosaic provides free online stores to help support and fund schools, sports teams or any other organization looking for an easy and free webstore or a fundraising opportunity! We can sell anything you want on the store.

Our free online stores with fundraising options provide schools, churches, teams, non-profits and sports leagues with online fundraising opportunity. Our online stores offer thousands of products to pick from that can be customized with your designs/logos. Once your online store is closed we produce and ship directly to your customers or you can pick up at our store. We also offer an on demand store that you can keep open year around.

You receive a generous commission from the proceeds of every sale from your store. We do all the work and mail you a check!

You can offer a wide range of products. You can do stickers, signs, apparel, custom sublimated apparel and so much more.

Mosaic uses the latest printing and embroidery technologies to produce your orders. We try to make it as easy as possible for you to sell swag and make money doing it.

Contact Us at 406-647-3435

Email Us at info@mosaicthreads.com

Embroidery – A great way to market

Embroidery – A great way to market your company, team or event! You can have your logo embroidered on hats, coats and many other items. It is a great and inexpensive way to show others what you are up to. Check out our site and see some of the items we have done.
Email us at info@mosaicthreads.com or call us at 406-647-3435.