Which printing method is right for me?
1. Screen Printing (Direct Printing) Overview:
Screen printing is a traditional method where each color is applied directly onto the goblet using individual screens.
Key Features:
- Highly durable and long-lasting print
- Crisp, solid colors and strong opacity
- Best for logos, text, and simple graphics
- Each color requires a separate screen
Ideal For:
- Simple designs
- Medium to large production runs
- Quantities starting from 200 units
2. DTF-UV Printing (Direct-to-Film UV Transfer) Overview:
DTF-UV uses a printed UV-cured transfer that is applied directly onto the goblet. It allows detailed and multicolor graphics without needing separate screens.
Key Features:
- High-resolution and full-color capability
- Ideal for gradients, illustrations, and small details
- Great flexibility for short runs
- Slightly raised and glossy finish
Ideal For:
- Complex or multicolor designs
- Small to medium quantities (starting from 50 units)
- Fast turnaround projects
3. Full-Wrap Labeling Overview:
Labeling uses a pre-printed wrap applied 360° around the goblet, covering the entire surface.
Key Features:
- Full-coverage design across the whole cup
- Unlimited colors, photos, gradients, and textures
- Perfect precision and consistency
- Best unit cost at high volume
Ideal For:
- Large production volumes (minimum 5,000 units)
- Marketing campaigns requiring full-wrap artwork
- Highly detailed, full-surface graphics
What Is a Vector File and Why Is It Required for Printing on Our Cups?
A vector file is a graphic created using paths instead of pixels. This means it can be scaled to any size without losing quality. For cup printing, this is essential to ensure sharp, clean lines and accurate colors during production.
When a logo or design is not provided in vector format (for example, if it is a small, pixelated image), it cannot be used directly for printing. In such cases, our designer must recreate or convert the artwork into vector format.
This redesign has a cost, which depends on the amount of work required. The exact price will be communicated once the file has been assessed.
Below is a visual example showing two pixelated versions of a logo compared with a clean, vectorized version.
