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Our Top 5 Methods for Printing on Your Custom Mug

11th December 2022 in Marketing & branding

Our Top 5 Methods for Printing on Your Custom Mug

Make a Bold statement at the office or on your desk with our personalized mugs. From the beginning of your day to the end of it, hold a cup of warm coffee or tea in one of these iconic designs. Whether you want to buy custom coffee mugs to promote your brand, gift them to a loved one, or get them for yourself, the customized mugs will be created using one of the five printing methods below. Before we tell you about the various methods used to create personalized mugs, we thought why not quickly tell you the benefits of placing your order for a custom coffee mug.

Do you know who loves customized mugs? Businesses! Why? Because they’re affordable and they’re customizable. Even better, buying in bulk reduces the cost of custom coffee mugs. The most effective and affordable way to get exposure for your business is customized coffee mugs. What’s more personal than a custom coffee mug that you give to someone? It’s a statement that tells them how much you value them. Whether it’s for family, friends, or an employee at your business, you can create a mug that includes whatever name, logo, picture, or message you choose. These mugs are a great reward or incentive for achieving and reaching goals; they also make excellent gifts for any occasion.

You’ve got to love custom coffee mugs! Now that you know all the benefits of buying one, let’s start with the most common printing methods.

  1. Direct Screen Printing

Direct-to-garment printing is a low-budget method, with simple and smaller images. It is also a viable printing method to use for overlapping colors and image registration.

  1. Litho or Transfer Printing

Printing on a ceramic surface is a laborious process – but the result is worth it! The litho or transfer printing method allows for a wide range of colors and features, for example: Hand-painted gradients, tin glaze, foils and layers can be used to create an exciting design. This type of printing is appropriate for creating pieces where you want multiple colors or a smooth finish.

  1. Digital Printing

YOUR LOGOS RECEIVE THE HIGHEST QUALITY PRINTING! The technology of digital printing allows you to print on ceramic custom portable mugs, toothbrush holders, and other custom products. This is a method of printing that involves using a printer to create images directly on the coated paper, which is then transferred to the substrate via a water slide transfer. With this method, you receive full-color and permanent images printed on custom mugs.

  1. Dye Sublimation Printing

This mug is printed using dye sublimation printing. This printing method uses heat to transfer ink along with organic color dyes to place the chosen image on the mug. The result is a beautifully vibrant picture that lasts longer than normal printing methods. This mug can be put in your dishwasher and microwave to clean, just make sure not to overheat it!

  1. Pad Printing

The Pad Printing Imprinted Golf Ball is perfect for imprinting logos on golf balls, but you can use it to etch a picture on other types of mugs. Pad printing gives you the unique freedom and flexibility to imprint your own logos, designs, and messages onto something as diverse as custom mugs. So, whether it is a personalized gift or an item with a message promoting your business, the possibilities are endless!


Lauren Lawless, Marketing Manager at EverythingBranded
Written by Lauren Lawless Marketing Manager
A dynamic marketing professional with years of experience, Lauren has brought a fresh perspective to EverythingBranded since 2023. With a diverse background spanning corporate and non-profit sectors, she possesses a strong ability to develop innovative marketing strategies that meet the needs of our customers. Lauren is instrumental in working with the marketing team to drive brand awareness and growth throughout all territories.

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