High build screen print

The use of multiple layers of thick ink during screen printing creates a pronounced, textured finish using this method. In this video, with the Gildan GD067 Softstyle™ midweight fleece adult hoodie in the colour Paragon, you can see how the use of a capillary film and thick stencil helps to create sharp, clean edges, showcasing how this method can be ideal for block designs, as well as those with more flow to them.

Appliqué

This is a great method for elevating the feel of a hoodie or sweatshirt into something more premium. The appliqué process, which involves sewing shapes into a garment to achieve depth and texture, is evolving. In this video, we demonstrate the process using the Gildan GD066 Softstyle™️ midweight fleece adult crew neck in Royal. The fleece is laser cut, to outline the shape, then filled in with thread to create a stunning, textured finish.

Screen print

This method sees ink pushed through a mesh stencil directly onto the fabric, producing strong, vibrant and durable prints that are perfect for high-volume printing on hoodies and sweats. Consider the use of metallic colours, as seen in this video with the Gildan GD067 Softstyle™ midweight fleece adult hoodie in the colour Navy, to really help finer details stand out.

Puff print

This technique has come back into fashion in recent years – and for good reason! Instantly elevating a hoodie or sweatshirt, puff print brings dimension and texture to the design using a puff additive, then a drying process – which is where the magic puff happens. Learn more about the technique in this video with the Gildan GD066 Softstyle™ midweight fleece adult crew neck in the colour Red.

Large embroidery

Building on the principles of a traditional technique, large embroidery supersizes the process to cover a much larger surface area of the garment. Like traditional embroidery, a range of colours can be used to create striking and durable designs. Particularly suited to hoodies and sweats, as well as outerwear, you can see large embroidery in action in this video with the Gildan GD067 Softstyle™ midweight fleece adult hoodie in the colour Off White. Note how the process includes a final steam of the finished garment to ensure it’s instantly wearable when it reaches the customer.