Customization Methods for your Custom Apparel

Screen Printing, Embroidery, DTG & DTF – What’s Right for Your Order?

At Hardboiled Inc., we offer a full range of apparel decoration methods to help you bring your designs to life. Whether you're creating custom t-shirts for an event, embroidered workwear for your business, or vibrant merch for your band, we’ve got you covered with expert-level screen printing, embroidery, DTG (Direct-to-Garment), and DTF (Direct-to-Film) printing.

This guide will help you compare each decoration option so you can choose the best fit for your project, timeline, and budget.

Decoration Methods We Offer

Screen Printing

Screen printing is ideal for bulk orders and bold designs. It's cost-effective for high quantities and offers long-lasting, vibrant prints.
Best For: Teamwear, promotional t-shirts, event shirts, work uniforms

Learn more about our screen printing services >>
sample of a screen printed t-shirt
3D embroidered hat

Embroidery

Embroidery gives a professional and high-end look with detailed stitching. Great for garments that need durability and polish.
Best For: Hats, polos, jackets, uniforms

Learn more about our embroidery services >>

DTG (Direct-to-Garment)

DTG is perfect for small batches and designs with many colors or gradients. It prints directly onto the fabric like an inkjet printer.
Best For: Short runs, full-color art, photographic prints

Learn more about DTG printing >>
Sample of DTG printing
Sample of DTF printing

DTF (Direct-to-Film)

DTF offers flexibility on fabric types and a soft hand feel. It works well for smaller runs and detailed artwork.
Best For: Cotton, blends, performance fabrics, detailed logos

Learn more about DTF printing >>

Compare Our Printing Methods

Decoration Method

Best For

MOQ

Setup Fee

Pros

Cons

Screen Printing

Bulk t-shirt, promo apparel

12pcs

$40 per screen

Cost-effective in large volumes, vibrant and durable

Not ideal for low quantities or multicolor art

Embroidery

Hat's, polos, workwear

12pcs

$60 digitizing fee

Professional finish, long-lasting

Not suited for intricate shading or tiny details

DTG

Short run t-shirts, detailed artwork

6pcs

None

Great for full-color and small orders

Best on 100% cotton; not great for all fabrics

DTF

Other than cotton apparel, high detail or full colour art

6pcs

None

Works on many fabrics, excellent detail

Slightly different texture than traditional prints

Need it Fast?

We offer rush services for all decoration methods. If you’re on a tight timeline, let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Need Help with Design?

Our team can help clean up your artwork or create something from scratch. We also have design templates to make things easy.

Get Started Today

Browse our apparel catalogue to choose the perfect garment for your project, or contact us to request a quote and get expert help choosing the right decoration method.

We proudly serve Toronto, Ontario, and ship Canada-wide!


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