Technologies • Comparison • Guide
What is Sublimation, DTF, and Embroidery
Printing technology guide — which method suits your item.
5 main branding technologies: Sublimation — heat transfer on polyester, photo quality; DTF — universal color printing on any surface; UV — direct printing on hard surfaces; Embroidery — thread on textiles, premium effect; Laser engraving — metal, leather, wood. Craftarea uses all technologies.
Why Craftarea?
🌈
Sublimation
Heat transfer on polyester. Photo quality, durable colors. Mugs, t-shirts.
🖨️
DTF (Direct to Film)
Print on film + transfer. Any color, any surface. From 1 piece.
🔆
UV Printing
Ultraviolet curing. Hard surfaces — mug, box, plastic.
🧵
Embroidery
Thread on textiles. Premium effect, durable. Polo, cap, bag.
⚡
Laser Engraving
Laser surface processing. Metal, leather, wood. Premium.
🔵
Pad Printing
Silicone pad. Pens, magnets, keychains. 1-2 colors.
How It Works
- 1
Choose Item
What material — textile, metal, ceramic, plastic?
- 2
Define Design
Color logo? Single color? Photo quality?
- 3
Craftarea Recommends
Optimal technology per item and budget.
- 4
Production
With chosen technology — 2-7 business days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Difference between DTF and sublimation?+
DTF — any surface, from 1 piece. Sublimation — polyester only, but photo quality.
Embroidery or DTF — which is better?+
Embroidery — premium, durable. DTF — colorful, cheaper, from 1 piece. Depends on goal.
Which method for metal items?+
Laser engraving — premium. UV — colorful. Pad — economical.
What's DTF's advantage?+
Versatility — textile, ceramic, wood, plastic. From 1 piece, full color.
Cost of each method?+
Pad: 1-5 ₾. DTF: 3-15 ₾. UV: 5-20 ₾. Embroidery: 5-25 ₾. Engraving: 7-30 ₾.
Timeline?+
DTF/UV: 1-3 days. Embroidery: 3-5 days. Engraving: 2-5 days.
Which Technology Is Best? — Ask Us
Send us item type and logo — we'll recommend the optimal method.
Order / Contact