Are long-sleeved polos your style? Here are some tips for artist-proof customization!
Affordable custom polo shirts are one of the most popular items these days. Ideal for sports or to wear with a denim skirt, for example, women's long-sleeved polo shirts have countless uses.
It is possible, however, that those who wish to personalize their polo shirt are not sure how to do so properly.
Which colors should I choose for printing or embroidery ? And which font is legible yet pleasing to the eye?
Today we'll give you important tips on how to best create custom polo shirts, so they catch the attention of passersby or customers (if they're work uniforms).
Let's get started right away!
Choosing the right colors for your custom long sleeve polo shirts is crucial.
The choice of color to use for prints or embroidery on polo shirts can be very important for the overall final result.
Sometimes it can be difficult to choose the color combination of your ink (or threads) and your polo shirt, especially if you do it online.
Not with us at burger-print.nl ! On our website, you can get a true-to-life preview and see the final result of your affordable custom polo shirts online.
You can then preview color combinations before sending them to print or giving the OK for embroidery.
Of course, it's important not to make the biggest mistake when choosing the print/embroidery color: choosing the same color as the polo shirt.
If a polo shirt is yellow, we strongly advise against choosing an ochre or gold color for the print, unless the design features outlines that contrast strongly with the background!
Some colors can be combined with each other very easily and will give a special and unique look to your personalized garment.
So… How can you be 100% sure you're making the right color choice? First, you need to consider the printing or embroidery technique.
Read also: " Customizing a denim jacket could be a bad idea, here's why. "
How screen printing, direct digital printing, and embroidery affect color choices.
Before explaining how to find the perfect color to customize your polo shirt, we want to tell you that you have three customization options:
- Screen printing
- Direct digital printing
- Embroidery
With direct digital printing , you can create complex (and low-cost) prints. You don't have to worry about colors: this technique allows you to print multicolored designs on your polo shirts, and on any cotton-containing fabric in general.
And the long-sleeved polo shirts available on burger-print.nl are 100% cotton or cotton blend!
Screen printing, on the other hand, allows you to print just one color at a time on fabrics. This makes it perfect for simple designs, especially those with just a few colors, as working with many shades would be too expensive.
What about embroidery ? Polo shirts shirts are the most suitable garments for this customization technique, especially if the design includes a simple logo, a number, or a name.
Thanks to our professional embroidery machines, you can create small embroidery designs in one, two, or three colors. As you might imagine, gradients or complex designs (unlike screen printing) are not possible.
Not sure which technique to choose? Trust our customer service representatives and take advantage of our 24/7 chat service!
Based on the information we've provided, you now know that you can choose simple, few-color designs for screen printing and embroidery, while you can choose more complex, colorful designs (even photos) for direct digital printing.
Now let's talk about color combinations!
How to choose the perfect colors to customize your polo shirt.
Choosing print or embroidery colors is easier than it might seem.
First of all, it is important to focus on one important objective: creating a strong contrast between the color of the polo shirt and the colors of the writing or design .
For this purpose, you can use the color wheel : the colors that go perfectly together without confusing the eye are the opposite ones on the wheel.
For example, green goes well with magenta, pink and various shades, yellow with indigo, purple but also blue, and so on.
If you want to use more than one color for your print, you can combine contrasting colors with complementary colors (which are found side by side on the wheel).
Naturally, the contrasting color must act as an "intermediary" between the background and the complementary color.
The last piece of advice we have left to give you concerns the choice of the perfect font, or typeface.
Read also: " Customized yellow women's polo shirt: tips and advice for choosing fonts and colors! "
Long-sleeved polo shirt and choice of font for printing or embroidery.
To help you choose the perfect typefaces for your project, here are details on the main font categories:
- Serif fonts : Serif fonts are classics in the world of typography. These typefaces have small "feet" at the ends of the letters, making them perfect for classic, prestigious brands and academic communication. They're therefore ideal if you work in a classic setting and would be completely out of place in a modern office environment (or if you want to wear a long-sleeved polo shirt as an everyday item).
- Sans Serif Fonts : Elegant and streamlined, without embellishments, these fonts have become increasingly popular with the advent of digital technology. They feature clean lines without the extra "feet" that serif fonts have. Sans serifs are clean and extremely easy to read.
- Script Fonts : Characterized by flowing, interconnected letters, these are calligraphic fonts that give the impression of handwritten text. These fonts are very versatile and, depending on the chosen style, can appear casual or formal. They also add personality to a design. However, it's important to note that scripts don't work well with all types of text. Long, small sections of text tend to be difficult to read and appear squashed when using a script font. Furthermore, you should never use a script for text written entirely in uppercase letters.
Readability is key when it comes to embroidery or printing cheap custom polo shirts , but don’t panic: just follow our tips and you’ll see that everything will go smoothly!
