When looking to get artwork done on baseball or basketball uniforms (ie: a team name and logo), there are basically two options. The first is called Tackle Twill. You might think of this as the 3-D option, as another layer or two is sewn on to the uniforms, depending on the team name or logo. The second option is called Screen Printing. For this option, essentially, the manufacturer uses ink specifically produced for jerseys and prints it onto the blank jerseys in whichever format the customer wants.
So, what is the difference between Tackle Twill and Screen Printing? It can be expressed in one word – Quality. When you watch professionals on television, especially in baseball, they are sporting jerseys decked out with tackle twill. Have you ever been watching a game and said to yourself “man, those jerseys are nice?†Chances are the jerseys that you complimented were made with tackle twill. Now, I am not saying that Screen Printing is not aesthetically pleasing or of poor quality. On the contrary! Screen Printing is very nice. However, the difference between Tackle Twill and Screen Printing is much like the difference between the majors and the minors. One is of the highest quality and one is a step down. In addition, much like major league players get higher salaries than minor league players, Tackle Twill is more costly than Screen Printing because of the labor and materials that go into making it.
Essentially, the moral of the story is as follows. If you want really nice jerseys, get the Tackle Twill. But, be prepared to pay a little more for it. If you want really nice jerseys, which may be a step down from top of the line, get Screen Printing.
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Baseball and softball season is nearing for many recreation leagues. We’re beginning to get more and more requests for baseball and softball uniforms. Many of our customers don’t understand what possibilities exist and what all is involved in decorating their uniforms, so here’s some information to help out.
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Screen Printing
The cheapest and most common means of decorating a
baseball uniform is screen printing. Screen printing is priced based most often upon the number of colors you are using and on the number of locations where the screen printing will be done on the uniforms. We charge $4.75 for the typical team name on the front chest of a
baseball jersey, a 4-inch number on the the front of the jersey, and an 8-inch number on the back of the jersey. There is also a $10 fee for each screen that has to be set up.
Embroidery
Customizing
baseball uniforms with embroidery is usually done for smaller logos that require some more detail. Pricing for embroidery is normally based upon the stitch count. For instance, we charge $5.00 for logos that are up to 7,000 stitches. You can get an estimate on the stitch count for your team’s logo by sending it to an embroiderer and requesting a quotation. Similar to screen printing, embroidery includes some setup costs as well if you need to have your logo digitized (made into a file that can be read by embroidery equipment). Normally this cost ranges from $5.00 to $10.00 per thousand stitches being digitized. Again, an embroiderer should be able to give you an estimate on how long much it will cost to have your logo digitized. You should only need to send a jpg or other image file to the embroiderer to get an estimate.
Tackle Twill
Tackle twill is the most expensive of these three decorating techniques. Tackle twill is what the professional teams use. It involves stitching fabric onto the uniform, and in most cases it looks more professional than a screen printed or embroidered uniform.Hopefully this review of
baseball uniform decorating methods has been helpful. If you have other questions, please contact Robbins Sports. We can help you figure out what your team needs.