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.
Features:
Prints directly onto fabric from a digital design.
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?
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.
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A process that transfers print onto fabric or other substrates using a heat-press mechanism.
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:
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?
You need print runs over 100 pieces.
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A chemical manufacturing process originally designed for the circuit-board industry.
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:
Ideal for highly complex designs
Suitable for small order
Cost-effective with a jewelry quality finish
When to Use?
An elegant choice when looking for a more traditional heirloom gift
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A unique method of digital printing utilizing ultraviolet (UV) light to dry and cure the ink upon contact.
Features:
Our UV Printer runs almost 24/7. UV Printing has become more popular than traditional water and solvent-based thermal drying techniques.
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?
Best suited when you need to create a full colour decorating on a flat surface
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A method of printing on materials that are too big for most standard commercial printing presses.
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:
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?
Ideal for billboards, banners, large posters, media walls and tradeshow displays
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A high-power CO2 laser beam performs advanced personalization and high-precision laser engravings.
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:
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?
Suitable for plastic, coated metals and wood
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A laser cutting method and machine specially designed for metal cutting.
Features:
Our YAG Metal Laser is designed for etching directly onto coated or uncoated metal surfaces.
Pros:
Very detailed, intricate designs with fine line weights
When to Use?
We use this decorating technique on our watch backs and engraving plates
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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:
Our foil stamping machine is primarily used for leather coasters, inserts, packaging and other gift items
Pros:
A technique that gives a luxe and elegant finish to items
When to Use?
When you want to add richness to a personalized gift item or packaging
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High quality brochure and booklet printing.
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:
Quick turnaround as printing is performed in-house
Exceptional service
Personal attention ensures quality product
When to Use?
When you need locally printed marketing and sales materials
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Doming epoxy resins protect the design from the elements.
Features:
Our doming technicians press decal sheets into place on doming plates
Pros:
A technique that gives an dimensional and durable finish to items
When to Use?
When you want to add durability and a depth effect to a personalized gift item
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Full-color embossed decorating.
Features:
Prints onto boxes, leather and other flat surfaces from a digital design.
Pros:
Large range of color options
Prints detailed & broad designs
Fast turnaround
Low set-up costs
Vibrant colors
When to Use?
Great for customizing gift boxes and other non-washable items.
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