Printing Techniques
Eight customization methods to create unique lanyards with your brand.
Sublimation Printing
Sublimation printing is a modern, environmentally safe technique without harmful substances. It uses CMYK four-color printing with special inks applied to transfer paper.
The design is transferred onto the ribbon using high pressure (5000 Pa) and temperature (195°C) for approximately 40 seconds, with polyester varnish coating. Allows unlimited photographic color prints.
Screen Printing
Screen printing is one of the oldest and most reliable printing techniques. A densely-woven mesh screen is positioned over the ribbon with masked non-printable areas.
Ink is pressed through the mesh directly onto the ribbon surface, followed by heat treatment to set the colors. Some specialty inks require an undercoat for optimal results.
Flock Printing
Flock printing creates a velvety tactile sensation. The logo or text sits approximately 0.5 mm above the surface with an impressive aesthetic effect. Available in 24 colors.
Fibers are electrostatically applied to adhesive-coated surfaces. Materials include polyamide, rayon, viscose or cotton. Excellent wash resistance, especially with colored variants.
Reflective Printing
Uses the same screen printing technique but with special reflective ink. Ideal for lanyards destined for night events or low-light environments.
Requires a two-pass printing approach for the optical reflective effect. The ink must dry correctly between applications. Always tested with pre-production samples.
Fluorescent Printing
A technique similar to screen printing that creates a glow-in-the-dark effect. Available in seven colors: blue, green, yellow, orange, red (two shades) and violet.
The ink contains coarse pigments that accumulate light during the day and release it in darkness. Generally requires double printing. Can be combined with traditional colors.
Jacquard Embroidery
The logo is created directly in textile looms using programmable machines that lift each thread independently, allowing unlimited graphic variety.
Allows 3-4 Pantone colors woven into the fabric. Possible materials: double-face satin, organza, polyester, rayon. Named after J.M. Jacquard, French inventor of the 18th-19th century.
Laser Engraving
The laser beam penetrates the surface and removes material, creating a permanent depression. Works on metals, ceramics, glass, plexiglass, silicone, leather, rubber and wood.
Achieves very high definition levels, enabling faithful reproduction of small images and text. Creates an elegant effect, particularly recommended for metal items.
Foam Printing
Similar to screen printing but produces a double-thickness, foamy effect. Suitable for simple logos and text on any material.
Enables particularly special and fashionable finishes: gold, silver, neon, flocked, glitter and raised/puffed textures. Also applied to personalized apparel.