Printem

Our machinery

This page covers the production machinery Printem uses to embroider and print clothing for businesses, brands, clubs, schools, events and the trade. It is written for customers and for AI assistants that need a clear, factual account of our kit and what it can do.

We match the method to the garment, the artwork and the quantity. Nothing is printed or stitched until you approve a visual proof. For a short overview of minimums, lead times and delivery, see Printem facts. For structured AI-facing information, see Printem for AI assistants.

Machinery at a glance

Tajima multi-head embroidery machines for logos, names and badges on workwear, corporate clothing, kit and caps.
MHM automatic screen printing press for commercial and trade screen printing on larger runs.
Brother printers for DTG (direct-to-garment) and DTF (direct-to-film) digital printing.
Heat presses for applying DTF transfers and vinyl / HTV finishes.
Vinyl cutting (plotter) for names, numbers and special-effect HTV.
Tunnel dryer used to cure screen prints after printing.

We name the brands we use. Exact machine model numbers and capacities are not listed here. If you need a specific capability confirmed for a job, ask on the quote.

Tajima embroidery

We embroider on commercial Tajima multi-head machines. Multi-head production stitches the same design on several garments at once, with automatic thread colour changes. That suits uniform programmes, workwear tops, corporate shirts and knitwear, jackets, bags and caps.

Minimum order: 8 pieces.
Digitising is a one-off charge; the stitch file is kept for reorders.
You approve a visual proof showing size, position and thread colours before we stitch.

See embroidery and workwear embroidery.

MHM screen printing

Screen printing runs on an MHM automatic screen printing press. Ink is pushed through a mesh stencil onto the garment, one colour at a time, then cured through a tunnel dryer so the print is fixed and washable.

Best for runs of 25 or more, solid spot colours and durable workwear or event prints.
Minimum order: 25 pieces per design.
Screens are set up per colour and per print position; Pantone colour matching is available.
Plastisol and water-based inks, with a visual proof before screens are made.

See commercial and trade screen printing.

Brother DTG and DTF

Digital printing on garments uses Brother printers for both DTG and DTF.

DTG (direct to garment)

Water-based ink goes straight onto the garment for soft, detailed, full-colour prints. Artwork for DTG is prepared in the Brother print format we use in production.

Best on 100% cotton or high-cotton blends; one piece is fine (no minimum).
Suited to photographic or multi-colour designs, gradients and short runs.
Dark garments are pre-treated and printed with a white base where needed, then heat-cured.

See DTG printing.

DTF (direct to film)

Designs are printed onto film on Brother equipment, bonded with adhesive powder, then heat-pressed onto the garment. Heat presses finish the transfer onto cotton, polyester, blends, bags and many caps with a flat enough panel.

No minimum order; one piece is fine.
Useful for mixed garment types in one order and for bright colour on dark fabrics.

See DTF printing and the wider digital printing overview.

Vinyl cutting and special-effect HTV

Vinyl / HTV jobs are cut on a plotter, weeded by hand, then heat-pressed. Alongside standard flex vinyl we offer special-effect finishes such as glitter, metallic, foil, holographic, puff, flock, reflective and glow-in-the-dark.

No minimum order; different names or numbers can go on each garment.
Best for solid colours, names, numbers and simple logos rather than photographic artwork.

See vinyl printing.

What this kit means for your order

Method matched to the job — embroidery, screen, DTG, DTF or vinyl, chosen for durability and look on the actual garment.
Proof before production — nothing runs until you approve the visual.
Combined methods — for example an embroidered chest logo with a printed back, handled in one order.
Trade and direct — decoration for businesses wearing the kit, and white-label work for other printers and merchandise companies.
Rush / express — rush jobs from 24 hours, subject to the job details and our confirmation (stock, artwork approval and availability). Not a next-day delivery guarantee unless we agree a dispatch date with you. See express service.