CSI Group : In-House Decorating Capabilities CSI Group : In-House Decorating Capabilities CSI Group : In-House Decorating Capabilities

In-House Decorating Capabilities

The CSI Group’s highly skilled toolmaker and print teams are masters in 10 decorating techniques – all performed IN-HOUSE. This means you get advanced personalization, even on small orders, quickly! A rarity for a North American company.

Direct to Garment (DTG) Printing Direct to Garment (DTG) Printing

Direct to Garment Printing

Features

Features:

Prints directly onto fabric from a digital design.

Pros

Pros:

  • Large range of colour options

  • Prints detailed & broad designs

  • Fast turnaround

  • Low set up costs

  • Highly accurate & high-quality

  • Designs do not peel off

  • Water based eco-friendly inks

When to Use

When to Use?

Ideal choice when you only need a few shirts, hoodies or bags. Great way to print additional uniforms, tradeshow Ts or apparel for a team event.

Used By

Used By:

  • wearables logo
  • wearables logo

Direct to Film Heat Transfers (DTF)

A process that transfers print onto fabric or other substrates using a heat-press mechanism.

Features

Features:

Unlike DTG, which only prints to cotton fabrics, Direct to Film (DTF) can be applied to cotton AND poly-cotton blends. Prints well on bulkier items and heavy materials such as tents and tablecloths.

Pros

Pros:

  • No pre-treatment required

  • Can be used on most materials or fabrics; cotton, polyester, synthetic, or silk. Works on both dark and white fabrics

When to Use

When to Use?

You need print runs over 100 pieces.

Used By

Used By:

  • wearables logo
  • wearables logo
  • wearables logo
  • adspec logo
Direct to Film Heat Transfers (DTF) Direct to Film Heat Transfers (DTF)
Chemical Etching Chemical Etching

Chemical Etching

A chemical manufacturing process originally designed for the circuit-board industry.

Features

Features:

CSI adapted the process to create our jewelry quality etched medallions. To our knowledge, no other manufacturer in the promo industry uses this patentable technique.

This unique technique allows for the creation of intricate designs and company logos with a two-tone look that accentuates every brand.

Pros

Pros:

  • Ideal for highly complex designs

  • Suitable for small order

  • Cost-effective with a jewelry quality finish

When to Use

When to Use?

An elegant choice when looking for a more traditional heirloom gift

Used By

Used By:

  • medalion logo
  • medalion logo

UV Printing

A unique method of digital printing utilizing ultraviolet (UV) light to dry and cure the ink upon contact.

Features

Features:

Our UV Printer runs almost 24/7. UV Printing has become more popular than traditional water and solvent-based thermal drying techniques.

Pros

Pros:

  • CMYK colour branding with an optional gloss finish

  • Capable of creating a raised emboss effect

  • Superior to traditional PAD printing

  • Durable and weather resistant (less fading than traditional ink)

  • Cost-effective – high volume printing with great quality and few rejections

When to Use

When to Use?

Best suited when you need to create a full colour decorating on a flat surface

Used By

Used By:

  • adspec logo
  • medalion logo
  • wearables logo
  • simplex logo
  • initials logo
  • topgluv logo
  • nalgene logo
  • cuffwear
  • adspec logo
  • medalion logo
  • wearables logo
  • simplex logo
  • initials logo
  • topgluv logo
  • nalgene logo
  • cuffwear
UV Printing UV Printing
Wide Format Banner Printing Wide Format Banner Printing

Wide Format Banner Printing

A method of printing on materials that are too big for most standard commercial printing presses.

Features

Features:

CSI Group prints posters, signs, pull up banners, tradeshow displays, etc. using large format printing. Constructed from durable, weather and UV-resistant materials, wide-format print applications are suited for both indoor and outdoor use.

Pros

Pros:

  • Prints from digital files

  • Capable of printing on materials up to 64” wide

  • Cost-effective

  • Large format printing formats are eye-catching, visually- appealing, and great for advertising

When to Use

When to Use?

Ideal for billboards, banners, large posters, media walls and tradeshow displays

Used By

Used By:

  • adspec logo
  • adspec logo

CO₂ Laser Engraver

A high-power CO2 laser beam performs advanced personalization and high-precision laser engravings.

Features

Features:

Our CO₂ laser engraving machines are highly precise instruments used to mark, decorate and create branding on acrylic, wood, paper, metals, plastics, and other materials.

Pros

Pros:

  • High precision engraving of detailed images

  • Safe and reliable. CO2 laser technology is a “non-contact” process (no chemicals). The light beam doesn’t touch the material it is engraving

  • Great for small and large production runs

When to Use

When to Use?

Suitable for plastic, coated metals and wood

Used By

Used By:

  • medalion logo
  • simplex logo
  • initials logo
  • cuffwear
  • medalion logo
  • simplex logo
  • initials logo
  • cuffwear
CO₂ Laser Engraver CO₂ Laser Engraver
YAG Metal Laser YAG Metal Laser

YAG Metal Laser

A laser cutting method and machine specially designed for metal cutting.

features

Features:

Our YAG Metal Laser is designed for etching directly onto coated or uncoated metal surfaces.

pros

Pros:

  • Very detailed, intricate designs with fine line weights

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When to Use?

We use this decorating technique on our watch backs and engraving plates

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Used By:

  • medalion logo
  • simplex logo
  • cuffwear
  • medalion-logo
  • simplex-logo
  • cuffwear

Hot Foil Stamping

A decorating technique that involves applying a metallic or coloured foil using heat and pressure. This creates a decorative finish on paper, paperboard, leather, vinyl, linen and other materials.

features

Features:

Our foil stamping machine is primarily used for leather coasters, inserts, packaging and other gift items

pros

Pros:

  • A technique that gives a luxe and elegant finish to items

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When to Use?

When you want to add richness to a personalized gift item or packaging

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Used By:

  • medalion logo
  • initials logo
  • medalion logo
  • initials logo
Hot Foil Stamping Hot Foil Stamping
Brochure/Booklet Printing & Binding Brochure/Booklet Printing & Binding

Brochure/Booklet Printing & Binding

High quality brochure and booklet printing.

Features

Features:

We print marketing brochures, employee handbooks, catalogues, booklets and more. All materials are printed with precision and bound with care. We offer a range of paper types, weights and bindings including; saddle stitched (stapled), perfect bound or Wire-O.

Pros

Pros:

  • Quick turnaround as printing is performed in-house

  • Exceptional service

  • Personal attention ensures quality product

When to Use

When to Use?

When you need locally printed marketing and sales materials

Used By

Used By:

  • medalion logo
  • medalion logo

Decal Epoxy Doming

Doming epoxy resins protect the design from the elements.

Features

Features:

Our doming technicians press decal sheets into place on doming plates

Pros

Pros:

  • A technique that gives an dimensional and durable finish to items

When to Use

When to Use?

When you want to add durability and a depth effect to a personalized gift item

Used By

Used By:

  • topgluv logo
  • topgluv logo
Decal Epoxy Doming Decal Epoxy Doming
UV Decal Printing UV Decal Printing

UV Decal Printing

Full-color embossed decorating.

features

Features:

Prints onto boxes, leather and other flat surfaces from a digital design.

Pros

Pros:

  • Large range of color options

  • Prints detailed & broad designs

  • Fast turnaround

  • Low set-up costs

  • Vibrant colors

When to Use

When to Use?

Great for customizing gift boxes and other non-washable items.

Used By

Used By:

  • medalion logo
  • simplex logo
  • initials logo
  • topgluv logo
  • medalion logo
  • simplex logo
  • initials
  • topgluv logo

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