{"id":101803,"date":"2026-07-21T07:25:44","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T07:25:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visualprint.nl\/techniques\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T07:25:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T07:25:44","slug":"techniques","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/visualprint.nl\/en\/techniques\/","title":{"rendered":"Print techniques \u2014 which one fits your project?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Printing techniques \u2014 which suits your project?<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Screen printing, DTF, embroidery, sublimation or a specialty? Every project deserves the technique that truly fits, not the one we happen to run. We do them all in-house, so our advice is honest.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Quick pick: which technique for which project?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Do you want to…<\/th>Best choice<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
25+ pieces with the same print, sharp and durable<\/td>Screen printing →<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Small quantity or full-colour design<\/td>DTF transfer →<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Premium look on workwear or polos<\/td>Embroidery →<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Photos or all-over print on polyester<\/td>Sublimation →<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Something special: glitter, puff, glow-in-the-dark<\/td>Specialty inks →<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Posters, gig posters or art prints on paper<\/td>Graphic screen printing →<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t\t\t
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The techniques at a glance<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Screen printing<\/h3>\n

The classic for textile printing. Unbeatable on runs from 25 pieces. Plastisol, water-based or discharge, depending on the textile and the feel you want.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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DTF transfers<\/h3>\n

The flexible technique for smaller runs and full-colour designs. Works on almost any fabric, including tricky materials such as nylon and polyester.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Embroidery<\/h3>\n

The premium choice for corporate clothing, polos and workwear. Durable, professional look, stays looking good for a long time.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Sublimation<\/h3>\n

For full-colour designs on polyester. The ink becomes part of the fabric \u2014 no perceptible layer, excellent wash resistance. Ideal for sports shirts and all-over prints.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Specialty inks<\/h3>\n

Reflective, glitter, puff, hi-density, discharge \u2014 for when \"ordinary\" printing isn't enough. This is where our R&D work lives; ask about our retroreflective transfers with glass beads.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Graphic screen printing<\/h3>\n

Screen printing on paper \u2014 posters, art prints and collectibles up to 70\u00d7100 cm. Unlimited number of Pantone colours by arrangement, optionally with foil printing and debossing. For galleries, theatres, businesses, bands and events.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t\t\t

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How do we choose the right technique together?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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We look at: We often combine techniques within a single project, for example embroidery on the chest and screen printing on the back. We advise what works best for each element.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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<\/i>From 10 pieces per design.<\/span><\/div>
<\/i>The design \u2014 flat colours, photography, or fine line work?<\/span><\/div>
<\/i>The textile \u2014 cotton, polyester, blends, nylon, hi-vis?<\/span><\/div>
<\/i>The use \u2014 daily workwear, a one-off event, or fashion?<\/span><\/div>
<\/i>The budget \u2014 which technique fits your expected unit price?<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t\t\t
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Why everything under one roof?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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At Visualprint we run every technique in our own print shop in Leidschendam. That means:<\/p>