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Sublimation vs Embroidery: Which Is Better for Uniforms?

Both sublimation and embroidery are premium uniform branding methods - but they are used for different purposes.

The best option depends on:
✅ garment type
✅ logo style
✅ desired look and finish
✅ durability needs
✅ customer budget
✅ turnaround time

✅ What Sublimation Is Best For

Sublimation is best for:
✅ polyester sportswear
✅ sponsor uniforms and jerseys
✅ full-colour designs
✅ large prints (front/back)
✅ designs with gradients or photos

Because sublimation infuses ink into fabric:
✅ no cracking
✅ no peeling
✅ lightweight feel
✅ highly breathable

Minimum:
✅ 12 units
Turnaround:
✅ 6 - 7 weeks

✅ What Embroidery Is Best For

Embroidery is best for:
✅ polos
✅ jackets
✅ hoodies
✅ caps & hats
✅ corporate uniforms
✅ logos that need a premium stitched look

Embroidery is ideal when:
✅ you want a professional raised stitched finish
✅ your logo is simple and clean
✅ you want long-term branding for staff uniforms

Pricing depends on:
✅ stitch count
✅ logo size in cm
✅ placements
✅ garment type
✅ digitising (one-time setup)

✅ Sublimation vs Embroidery Table

Feature Sublimation Embroidery
Best garment polyester sportswear polos, jackets, hoodies
Best for sponsor uniforms, full colour            premium corporate logos
Design style full colour + gradients clean logos + text
Look and feel                lightweight, infused stitched, textured
Durability very high very high
Minimum qty 12 units any qty but best at 10+
Turnaround 6–7 weeks approx. 2 weeks (varies)          

✅ Which Option Is More Professional?

For corporate uniforms:
✅ embroidery is usually perceived as more premium and professional.

For sportswear uniforms:
✅ sublimation is the preferred method because it supports full colour and large sponsor designs.

✅ What If You Need Fast Full Colour on Polos?

If you need full colour on polos but faster than sublimation:
👉 DTF printing is recommended.

✅ Summary: Choose This If...

Choose Sublimation if:

✅ polyester sportswear
✅ sponsor logos
✅ full colour designs
✅ you want lightweight performance prints

Choose Embroidery if:

✅ corporate polos/jackets
✅ premium stitched branding
✅ long-term uniform programs
✅ you want a professional raised finish

Quick Links

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  • sublimation-for-sports-teams.md
  • corporate-uniform-embroidery-australia.md
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