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Umbrella Printing

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Umbrella Printing

There are three ways for us to print on an umbrella: screen printing, heat transfer and digital sublimation. SCREEN PRINTINGIn this method, a mesh screen is made with a stencil of your logo burned into it. Ink is squeezed through the screen and onto the umbrella panel. Screen printing is for solid colours only (no gradients), up to 4 colours maximum. This is the most economical print method and is the most common. HEAT TRANSFER PRINTINGIn this method, your logo is digitally printed onto a vinyl substrate, cut out, and heat pressed onto the panel. This method is for multi-colour...

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Umbrella Printing Methods

Posted by Jen Zurowski on

Umbrella Printing Methods

PRINT METHODS   There are three ways for us to print on an umbrella: screen printing, heat transfer and digital sublimation. SCREEN PRINTINGIn this method, a mesh screen is made with a stencil of your logo burned into it. Ink is squeezed through the screen and onto the umbrella panel. Screen printing is for solid colours only (no gradients), up to 4 colours maximum. This is the most economical print method and is the most common. HEAT TRANSFER PRINTINGIn this method, your logo is digitally printed onto a vinyl substrate, cut out, and heat pressed onto the panel. This method...

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Best Rain Umbrella Companies in North America

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Best Rain Umbrella Companies in North America

After almost ten years in the umbrella business, we know all the players!  Here are our favourites in the industry in Canada and the US: BLUNT:  BEST UMBRELLAS FOR WIND Blunt umbrellas have amazing wind-resistance and a five year warranty.  https://bluntumbrellas.ca/ BELLA UMBRELLA:  BEST UMBRELLAS FOR WEDDINGS This company rents beautiful vintage umbrellas that make gorgeous photo props for a summer wedding.  http://www.vintagebellaumbrella.com/  TOTES:  BEST VALUE UMBRELLASThis company has the best quality and design in the $15-25 range.  https://www.totes-isotoner.ca/c/totes SHED RAIN:  BEST VARIETY OF UMBRELLAS This company has everything from drugstore umbrellas all the way up to premium umbrellas over...

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Custom Umbrellas Canada

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Custom Umbrellas Canada

In cities where the climate is rainy and/or many people use transit or walk outdoors to get around, umbrellas make a popular and practical corporate gift.  Cities in Canada such as Vancouver and Toronto get lots of rain and lots of people walking outdoors in their downtown cores.  A good quality umbrella branded with your company logo will be used over and over again, reminding the recipient of your company/brand with each use. Custom umbrellas are great for: Corporate gifts: A "thank you" for customers or employees. Office umbrellas: Branded umbrellas to keep at the office for employees' or guests'...

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Web Design Firm Custom Umbrella

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Web Design Firm Custom Umbrella

This was a re-order we did for a Web Design Firm.  A one-colour logo on our Black Classic Long umbrella.  They gave them as corporate gifts around the holidays. At Cheeky Umbrella, we are the umbrella experts. We manufacture our own products so we can ensure the highest quality, and we sell them direct to you at manufacturer-direct prices.  Browse our premium quality rain umbrellas and patio umbrellas!

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