Printed vs embroidered vs laser
Printed: cheap, fast, less durable. Embroidered: premium feel, MOQ-sensitive. Laser: best on metal/wood/leather, no colour.
Printed
Direct-to-garment, screen-print or DTF transfer. Best for textiles. Cheapest method per unit, lowest MOQ. Photo-realistic colour possible. Durability 30–60 industrial washes. Lead time 5–10 working days.
Embroidered / Laser
Embroidery for textiles, leather, caps. Laser for metal bottles, wood notebooks, leather goods. Premium feel and 5+ year durability. Higher MOQ (100+ for embroidery), colour constraints (laser is mono-tone). Lead time 12–18 working days.
Pricing — Italy
EUR pricing excluding IVA 22%. E-invoices via SdI (Sistema di Interscambio). SEPA or card via Stripe. MOQ depends on item tier. Standard lead 5–8 working days, rush production +35% delivers in 3–5 days. Milano production hub serves the whole country.
FAQ
Which one is the default?
Printed for new buyers and pilot programs; Embroidered / Laser for established programs or commodity repeat buys.
Can we switch later?
Yes — typical pattern is Printed for cycle 1, then Embroidered / Laser for cycle 2+ once spec is locked.
Does IVA 22% change?
No — IVA 22% via SdI (Sistema di Interscambio) is identical in both paths for B2B clients with valid VAT ID.
Lead time difference?
Typically 30–60% — exact gap depends on decoration method and MOQ.
Payment methods?
SEPA, wire (IBAN), credit card via Stripe (IVA 22% invoice via SdI (Sistema di Interscambio)).