Embroidery and Printing

At Southern Workwear, we’re here to help elevate your image! Our approachable team across all our stores is ready to chat about your garment decoration needs. Got an idea but not sure how to make it happen? No worries—we’re experts at turning concepts into reality with professional design advice and creative solutions.

Our high-quality embroidery and print services ensure your logo stands out with the highest quality craftsmanship. If you can’t find the right garment, no need to worry – we can source the perfect one for you. Plus, with our printing and embroidery services, we’ll customise it to perfectly align with your branding guidelines. We’ll collaborate with you to create a garment that perfectly represents your brand with precision and style.

Reach out today to discover how our friendly Southern Workwear team can assist you, we understand that your brand is essential to your business, and we’re eager to help you showcase it with style and professionalism!

EMBROIDERY

At Southern Workwear, we offer in-house embroidery services across Southland and New Zealand! This means we have full control over your order and personal support from our friendly Southern team.

No matter what you need, we’ll make sure your project gets the attention it deserves. Whether it's a logo on a polo, cap, blanket, or towel, we keep everything consistent—size, colour, and placement—to match your workgear, teamwear or uniform needs perfectly.

Embroidery is a timeless classic for branding your apparel. It’s a high-quality, durable method that stands the test of time and is built to last, even through frequent washes.

We’re here to help make your brand shine with custom embroidery that really makes an impression!

VINYL TRANSFERS

Vinyl transfer printing – where creativity meets durability. This technique lets you bring any design to life on your favourite gear, from tees to hats and everything in between.

Here's how it works:

1. Design Creation: First, a design is created and cut out of vinyl using a vinyl cutter or plotter.
2. Weeding: The excess vinyl around the design is removed (this is called "weeding").
3. Heat Transfer: The design is placed onto the garment or material, and a heat press is used to apply both heat and pressure to transfer the vinyl onto the surface.
4. Cooling: Once the design is applied, the material cools down and the vinyl adheres securely.

Vinyl transfer printing is perfect for creating bold, vibrant designs that won't fade, peel, or crack. It’s the go-to choice for custom workwear, teamwear, and merch that needs to stand the test of time. Ready to print your ideas? Let’s make it happen – contact us today 

SUPACOLOUR PRINTING

Smartcolour printing is a game-changer when it comes to custom apparel!  It’s a super high-quality, full-colour transfer print technique that gives your designs the wow factor! Here’s why it’s so amazing:

1. Vibrant: Smartcolour is able to print super vibrant, full-colour designs with fine detail. Whether it's a complex logo, photo, or a colourful graphic, everything pops!
2. Intricate Details: Unlike traditional printing methods, Smartcolour can handle intricate details, gradients, and even tiny text without any issues. You can go as bold or as detailed as you want!
3. Durable & Long-Lasting: Once applied, the design is incredibly durable, and won’t crack, peel, or fade easily—even after multiple washes! It’s made to last.

It’s perfect for everything from custom t-shirts to team wear, work uniforms, and even accessories. Whether you’re creating merch or branding, Supacolour gives you the vibrant, long-lasting designs that make a statement. Ready to Supacolour your garments? enquire with us  

DIGITAL PRINTING

Digital printing is a modern printing technique that uses digital files (like PDFs or graphics) to directly transfer ink onto the fabric without needing screens or plates, making it faster and more cost-effective.

Here’s why it’s awesome:

• Quick Turnaround: Since there’s no need for a lengthy setup process, digital printing can produce high-quality prints in a fraction of the time compared to traditional methods like screen printing.
• Full-Color Designs: It can print detailed, multi-colour designs, including complex graphics or photos, without the need for color separation.
• Customisable: Whether you need one print or thousands, digital printing gives you the flexibility to produce short runs or even single custom items.
• Cost-Effective: We can cater for your low or high-volume requirements, making it a great choice for small batches or one-off designs.

It’s perfect for personalised items, intricate designs, and low-quantity prints! contact us 

SCREEN PRINTING

IMAGE: Screenprinting

Screen printing is a traditional printing method where ink is pushed through a mesh screen (or stencil) onto a surface, such as fabric, paper, or plastic, to create a design. It’s one of the most popular and versatile ways to print large quantities of designs on various materials.

Here’s how it works:

1. Create the Stencil: A design is transferred onto a mesh screen, with areas where you don’t want ink being blocked off.
2. Prepare the Surface: The fabric or material is placed under the screen.
3. Apply Ink: Ink is poured onto the screen and then pushed through the mesh using a squeegee.
4. Drying: The print is then set aside and the process can be repeated for additional colours or layers.

Why it's awesome:

• Durable Prints: The ink used in screen printing is thick and durable, which makes it last a long time without fading, even after multiple washes.
• Great for Large Runs: It’s perfect for high-volume orders (think t-shirts, posters, and hoodies) because the more you print, the cheaper each unit becomes.
• Vibrant Colors: The ink sits on top of the material, giving it a rich, vibrant finish that really pops.
• Versatility: Works on a wide range of materials including textiles, wood, ceramics, and even metal.

Screen printing is ideal for bold, colorful designs, especially when you need to print large quantities!

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