Bludog’s 2025 Guide to Custom Clothing & Printing Techniques
Custom printed clothing is no longer just a promotional item — in 2025 it’s a strategic branding tool. Whether you’re ordering staff uniforms, event merchandise, sportswear or a one-off artist collection, understanding current printing techniques and trends will help you make smarter choices. At Bludog, we combine experience, technology and in-house production to deliver high-quality garments with fast turnaround times — all while maintaining our commitment to sustainability and reliability.
Why Sustainability Matters
Sustainability has become a core expectation for both consumers and businesses. From organic cotton garments to recycled polyester and water-based inks, Bludog’s approach ensures your branded clothing supports your environmental goals. We continually review our supply chain to minimise waste and carbon impact.
When choosing your garments, consider asking:
- Do you offer organic or recycled fabric options?
- What inks and curing methods do you use?
- Do you provide recycled or minimal packaging options?
DTF, DTG, Screen Printing & Embroidery — Which Method is Right for You?
Bludog offers a complete range of printing and embroidery services from our Coventry-based production facility. Each process has unique strengths depending on your design, quantity and garment type.
Direct-to-Film (DTF) Printing
DTF printing is one of Bludog’s fastest-growing production methods, offering excellent colour vibrancy, durability and versatility. It’s ideal for both cotton and polyester garments and produces consistent results across light and dark fabrics. DTF is perfect for medium-volume runs and is our go-to method for custom apparel that needs strong, flexible prints.
- Best for: vibrant designs, multi-colour prints, durable workwear and fashion garments.
- Pros: vivid colours, long-lasting prints, works on most fabrics, no pre-treatment required.
- Cons: not suited to textured fabrics or very small fine details.
Direct-to-Garment (DTG)
DTG printing is ideal for small runs and full-colour artwork. It allows photographic detail and a soft finish on cotton garments. It’s best suited for limited edition or short-run designs that require intricate detail without large set-up costs.
- Best for: short runs, photo-realistic prints, fast turnaround jobs.
- Pros: no minimum order, high detail quality..
- Cons: less durable than DTF for heavy-wash or industrial use.
Screen Printing
Screen printing remains the most cost-effective option for large-volume orders, especially for bold, single or two-colour designs. It offers unbeatable colour opacity and long-lasting results, making it ideal for branded uniforms, events and promotional campaigns.
Embroidery
Bludog’s in-house embroidery department produces professional, long-lasting finishes that elevate any garment. It’s the preferred choice for polos, jackets and premium workwear where quality and durability are key.
Personalisation & Design Tools
Modern customers expect more than just a logo. Bludog offers personalisation options using advanced software to handle individual names, numbers and unique designs. We also utilise AI-assisted design tools to help clients visualise artwork and create distinctive, on-brand merchandise quickly.
Speed, Reliability & UK Fulfilment
We understand deadlines. UK-based fulfilment ensures fast delivery and minimal disruption. All production, from artwork to dispatch, is completed under one roof to guarantee quality and accountability.
Balancing Cost, Quality & Sustainability
Our team will guide you through the best method for your budget, artwork and timeline. Whether you’re ordering 10 shirts or 10,000, we’ll match the right technique — DTF, DTG, screen print or embroidery — to ensure the best value without compromising on quality.
Final Thoughts
At Bludog, we’re proud to be one of the UK’s most reliable and forward-thinking garment printing specialists. We combine advanced production technology, sustainable materials and responsive customer service to deliver quality you can see and feel.
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