How the Rise of Flat Design could Inspire your Printed Clothing

Like many trends, flat design has fallen in and out of fashion over the years and more recently, this type of design has again seen an influx of admirers, with many graphic designs declaring it their go to choice for fantastic eye-catching art work. 

If you’re an established or wannabe clothing designer, printed clothing with flat design artwork might be a great way to breathe life into your business and really start to grab people’s attention.

So what exactly is flat design?

There are a few rules that must be followed in order for your new printed pieces to be considered flat design. 

Firstly, it’s important that your artwork has no added effects. Flat designs only use two dimensional elements and none of the effects that are normally used to create shadowing or depth should be present. 

Other elements of flat design include the use of fun, bright and often retro colours, specialised typography that fits well with the design and a strong emphasis on minimalism.

It is the bright, minimalist structure of this type of design that makes it appealing to so many and what could potentially make it so attractive to your customers. 

If you are unsure on how to get started on creating great flat design artwork, try researching images and techniques on the internet – it’s amazing what you can find.

Could it help my small business to grow?

It is no secret that printed clothing is great way to make money and show off your design skills at the same time. 

When designing clothing, it is important to move with the market and that’s why flat design could be so advantageous for your business. The clean lines and ‘bare bones’ look of flat design has become increasingly popular with both mobile developers and website designers alike, because it moves away from the messy chaos of traditional skeuomorphism to give you nothing but attractive functionality.

This transition from chaos to cleanliness can also work for your printed clothing items too, as images will focus more on functional design elements that work well together, rather than creating special effects that may appear more real but are confusing and harsh to look at. Overall, flat design is almost certain to leave you with a more colourful and attractive piece of artwork that is easier on the eye.

Flat design works well on all types of printed clothing, from t-shirts and hoodies to aprons and tote bags. So no matter what big ideas you have for your company, it’s never been easier to make minimalism work for you.

Why Embroidered Polo Shirts are Perfect for Businesses and Sports Clubs

Embroidered Polo shirts are the perfect choice for businesses and sports clubs seeking team wear for a smart and professional look.

Here are some reasons why you should purchase embroidered polo shirts for your promotional clothing needs:

Polo Shirts are Durable

Polo shirt embroidery provides an extremely durable, high quality and professional finish, making them an exemplary choice for work wear.

Branded polo shirts are casual but look smarter than ordinary t-shirts which make them an ideal choice for labour intensive industries as they are comfortable and allow for easy movement whilst still being seen as professional. Polo shirts can also withstand harsh environments easier than most other options such as shirts with buttons and t-shirts.

The Embroidered & Printed Clothing Company supplies a huge range of embroidered polo shirts including well known brands such as Gilden, Russell and Slazenger. Each polo shirt can be embroidered or printed with your logo or design making them ideal for corporate clothing or promotional clothes. 

Embroidered Polo Shirt Printing is not Expensive

When it comes to polo shirt embroidery, the good news is that its not expensive as the prices for these are based on the design, rather than the number of colours unlike like some of the other printing techniques such as screen printing.

When ordering embroidered polo shirts its worth keeping in mind that it works out cheaper to buy in bulk instead of just purchasing one or two.

Printing your Business or Sports Club Logo

Embroidered printing is slightly different to all the other printing techniques as it gives you a finish which is better than all the other printing techniques. Once you have your polo embroidery garments, unlike screen printing, you don’t have to worry about the logo fading over time or rubbing off completely.

Embroidered Polo Shirts come with Long or Short Sleeves

One of the great things about ordering embroidered polo shirts is the fact that they look smart and also that they come in long and short sleeves. This means you can order long sleeves for the winter and colder months and short sleeves for the summer and warmer months.

If you are looking for a new uniform for your staff The EPCC have a range of clothing from catering, to sportswear and Hi Viz clothing. If you need printed T-Shirts, embroidered polo shirts, work wear, retail merchandise, promotional clothing or a complete corporate uniform, call now on 0845 180 1008.