Personalize your Scrubs, Lab Coats, and Patient Gowns

Today, healthcare organizations, including hospitals, labs, spas, and clinics, have spent extra focus on customization marketing to brand themselves and create positive impressions among the public, customers, and employees. One of the most effective strategies of customization marketing is creating custom clothing and garments. Several techniques are available on the market that can produce eye-catching, high-quality results at low costs. 

Embroidery 

Embroidery may sound old-fashioned; however, it remains the most popular and efficient method, especially for small to medium-sized companies.

Embroidery is a cost-effective option that can add a subtle, sleek touch to the garment.

Nowadays, designs are stored digitally, which saves a great deal of time for embroidery services.

The primary limitation of this method is that embroidery is not suitable for all types of garments and is restricted by size. 

Laser Etching 

Laser etching is currently one of the newest trends in customizing apparel. This method is known for its accuracy and precision in production.

It is a process in which a laser is used to burn a portion of the fabric and engrave marks on it.

What’s excellent about laser etching is that it can create a subtle, detailed design on various types of fabric. Moreover, this method can work well on almost any shape and size as required.

One drawback of this option is that it may not work well with specific colors. 

Debossing/ Embossing 

Want to create an impressive and premium-looking garment? The debossing and embossing methods are the best options to create a high-class feel for the garment.

The process of debossing works in a simple way. It starts with pushing a metal die plate of the artwork into the fabric. Then, the metal die plate is pressed with pressure and heat, resulting in a mark left on the fabric with exceptional detail.

This technique creates an impressive 3D appearance for the garment. Moreover, it can work well on various types of fabric and all colors.

The cons of these methods are that they cannot be applied over seams and zippers. 

Heat Printing 

Heat printing, also known as heat transfer printing, is the process of applying heat-applied carrier paper to the fabric using a heat press. The heat-applied materials contain the heat-sensitive adhesive on one side. When heat is applied to the material, the artwork is left on the garment.

This method is easy, clean, and cost-effective for customizing garments. It creates a detailed, vivid appearance for the garment without compromising its performance and durability.

Heat printing can work smoothly on a wide range of fabrics, regardless of shape, size, or design.

The shortcoming of this method is that if produced with low-quality transfer paper and poor techniques, the transfers may crack and peel off after a few washes and wears. 

Woven Label 

This technique offers a distinctive alternative to traditional decorative options. From simple to complex logos, all of them can be made into woven labels, which are easily applied to any outerwear, apparel, and headwear.

The most significant pro of woven labels is that they take a long time to fade compared to printed labels. 

Other Techniques 

Other techniques are also cost-effective and time-saving, depending on particular needs. To name a few more popular techniques on the market, there are screen printing, fabric appliqué, reverse fabric appliqué, pewter, liquid metal appliqué, and multi-decoration, each with its pros and cons.