What we wear says a lot about who we are, and custom clothing takes that one step further. Whether it’s a group of school leavers in matching hoodies, a sports team proudly wearing their colours, or someone bringing their own design to life, personalised apparel brings people together and gives identity a voice.
This guide covers the key steps for how to personalise clothes, giving you the know-how to turn blank garments into something that speaks for you, your team, or your brand.
How to Personalise Clothes: A Guide to Professional Decoration Methods
There are a variety of methods available for personalising clothing. The best option for your apparel project will depend on the item you’re working on and the desired effect.
Screen Printing
This popular method sees ink forced through a mesh screen onto a clothing surface to imprint a design. To do this, you will need fabric or paper to act as the screen and push ink/paint to create the design. Using masking tape to cover the desired areas of the mesh screen, the ink is applied before the screen is pressed against the clothing, using a rubber-bladed squeegee to transfer the design.
Perfect for school leavers’ hoodies or event merchandise, screen printing is a cost-effective personalisation technique, ideal for transferring vibrant, long-lasting colours and patterns.
Embroidery
For a sophisticated finish, embroidery involves creating patterns or images using a needle and thread. The needle punctures the material, pulling the thread with it to gradually form a design. It can be done by hand or using a machine.
Embroidery is a permanent and high-quality method of personalisation that embeds your design into the clothing piece so that it appears as though it has always been there. This effect is ideal for school crests or company logos across t-shirts, polos and hoodies, and the textured feel also provides a nice tactile quality.
Direct-to-Garment (DTG) Printing
With a design that’s particularly intricate or includes a number of different colours, direct-to-garment (DTG) printing can provide the desired finish without compromising your vision.
Much like a paper printer, a DTG digital printer applies detailed images directly onto the outfit piece. The image is uploaded digitally, and the garment is treated for easy application before being placed onto a flat platen and run through the printer.
Perfect for applying colourful and detailed logos onto graphic t-shirts, this method also involves a process of ink curing to ensure the design remains over time.
Why AWDis is the Ultimate Canvas for Any Project
Creating personalised clothing is a form of artistic expression, and at AWDis we provide the ultimate canvases. From hoodies and t-shirts to shorts and track pants, we’ve got every piece you need to bring your personalisation project to life.
Engineered for Flawless Decoration
For a superior customised outfit piece, you need a canvas that is made with quality. Transferring a design onto a t-shirt, for example, requires that t-shirt to be made with the best materials possible for the image or lettering to pop in the way you imagined.
At AWDis, our range of garments is purpose-built for professional printing and embroidery. From the 100% cotton-faced fabric of our College Hoodie to the recycled polyester of our Recycled Cool T, every outfit piece is designed with smooth fabric surfaces to ensure a premium finish for every kind of logo, crest, or design.
Unmatched Quality and Durability
There’s something special about putting on a piece of clothing you’ve customised yourself, and with AWDis, it’s made to last. Our garments are built to keep your designs looking sharp, wash after wash
Whether it’s school uniforms for playground fun, or workwear that sees its fair share of dirt and dust, our garments are constructed with robust fabrics to handle the wear and tear of day-to-day life, all while ensuring your designs stay looking good.
The Perfect Fit for Teams, Schools and Groups
Personalised clothing can bring people together, whether that’s capturing school spirit, sports team camaraderie, or a club’s sense of adventure. AWDis garments are the perfect choice for bringing this identity to life, with a range of spectacular colours to give your designs the perfect platform.
Whether you need something as bold as your design or a more muted background to help it stand out, our range of 100 colours for our hoodie range makes it easy to find the perfect shade to match any school, club or brand identity. With an inclusive range of sizes, too, everyone can find their perfect fit.
Your Blueprint for Custom Apparel
Looking to design the perfect clothing for your team, club or brand? Here are our tips and tricks for personalising your own custom apparel!
For Entrepreneurs Launching a Small Brand
- Find your niche: Think about who your ideal customer is and what matters to them. This will shape the look, feel, and message of your brand, helping you create designs that truly connect.
- Select your hero products: Make the right first impression with the perfect product selection to kick off your brand. The AWDis Just Hoods range offers the ultimate starting point for your new brand, providing the best small business hoodies with high-quality materials and a wide range of available colours.
- Partner with a decorator: Choose a print partner who not only delivers great results but also gets your brand and what you’re aiming to create. The right partner will bring your vision to life, not just your design.
- Launch your vision: Once your apparel is ready, it’s time to get it in front of the right people. Focus on the themes and ideas your audience connects with, and make sure you’re showing up on the platforms they already use to shop and get inspired.
For Teams, Schools, and Groups
- Choose your colours and finalise your design: Find the right blend of colours and images that align with your team or school crest. AWDis’s extensive palette of available colours makes this really easy, with so many shades to help you find the perfect match.
- Gather your orders: Get your numbers sorted early by confirming how many garments you need and what sizes. A simple printed sign-up sheet works well – just ask each member to tick their preferred size and colour.
- Select the right garments for your needs: Choosing the right product starts with knowing how it’ll be worn. Is it for staying active and on the move, or for keeping things casual and comfortable? Once you’ve nailed down the purpose, it’s easier to pick the perfect garment from the range.
Conclusion
Whether you’re launching a brand or bringing your club together under one look, personalised clothing gives you the perfect mix of customisation and quality to kickstart your apparel project.
At AWDis, our range of garments lets you customise the perfect pieces for your brand. Check out our ranges and find the perfect customisable clothes for you. Got questions? Reach out – our team is always here to help!
