Corporate merch printing methods — comprehensive comparison

8 main methods: silkscreen, sublimation, UV, DTG, DTF, embroidery, laser engraving, foil/deboss. Silkscreen (250+ units cotton) — most durable, 50+ wash cycles, 1-3 spot colors. Sublimation (synthetics + photo-quality) — full CMYK, no color limit, MOQ 1+. UV (hard surfaces) — full color, scratch-resistant, MOQ 30. DTG (1-50 units cotton) — photo quality, no MOQ, expensive per unit. DTF (hybrid 50-500 units) — full color, multi-material. Embroidery (caps/polos) — 10+ year durability, 12 colors max, MOQ 25. Laser (metal/wood/leather) — permanent etch, no color, premium. Foil/deboss (paper/leather) — premium tactile feel, MOQ 250+.