The most common option is pad printing: it is available on 42 percent of our priced models. Second is laser engraving (35%). Both suit a small logo on a hard surface. For larger areas and several colours there is screen, transfer and digital printing.
Share of 14,023 priced models. One product often offers several techniques.
Techniques side by side
Prices are indicative medians from our catalogue: 100 pieces, one colour or full colour, excluding VAT. Each product page shows the exact price once you choose technique and quantity.
| Technique | Works well for | Colours | Typical print area | Print, 100 pcs | Set-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pad printing | Plastic and curved surfaces: pens, lighters, small gadgets | 1 colour per pass | ~ 30 × 25 mm | €0.54 | €27.00 |
| Laser engraving | Metal, wood, bamboo, leather. Never wears off | Tone of the material | ~ 30 × 25 mm | €0.75 | €17.00 |
| Screen printing | Bags, umbrellas, large flat areas, bottles as rotary print | 1 colour per pass | ~ 110 × 100 mm | €0.78 | €37.00 |
| Transfer printing | Textiles and bags, colourful logos in small runs | 1 colour or full colour | ~ 90 × 80 mm | €1.67 | €17.00 |
| Digital printing | Photos and gradients: notebooks, covers, flat areas | Full colour | ~ 80 × 80 mm | €0.90 | €43.00 |
| Doming | Domed epoxy sticker: keyrings, badges | Full colour | ~ 35 × 35 mm | €1.26 | €40.00 |
| Embossing | Leather and faux leather, covers. Relief without ink | No ink | ~ 70 × 70 mm | €1.19 | €70.00 |
| Sublimation | White polyester and coated mugs, image over the whole area | Full colour | ~ 130 × 120 mm | €1.46 | €27.00 |
| Ceramic printing | Mugs, fired in and dishwasher proof | 1 colour or full colour | ~ 50 × 50 mm | €2.40 | €37.00 |
Print area is the median for the technique across all supplier data. The exact size for a product is shown with its print options.
How to choose
If a product has several print positions, each has its own price and set-up. Two logo positions mean two set-ups. Why small runs cost more per piece is explained in logo cost and quantity.
What to check on the product page
Every product page lists its print options: technique, position and the maximum print area in millimetres. Choose a technique and quantity and the price is calculated immediately, including set-up. If no technique fits or the logo is special, ask for a quote and we will find a solution.
Products with several print options
Rossy pen set
Bottle made of recycled steel IBIZA MoLu 500 ml
Recycled cotton bag with long handles 140 g/m² CHELMSFORD
Tullik 4-piece coloured pencil setNot sure which technique suits your logo? Send us the logo and the product and we will advise.
Ask for adviceFrequently asked questions
Which print lasts longest?
On metal and wood, laser engraving, because it changes the surface of the material and cannot wear off. On mugs, ceramic printing, which is fired in.
Is a multi-colour logo always more expensive?
With pad and screen printing, yes, because each colour is printed separately. With digital and transfer printing full colour costs the same.
How large can the logo be?
The product page shows the maximum size for each print position. A typical pad print area is about 30 × 25 mm, a screen print area about 110 × 100 mm.
Figures: Kaubad.ee catalogue, prices excluding VAT and indicative.