EcoFriendly Promotional Products - 4 Greener Decorating Options

You’ve selected an ecofriendly promotional product that’s recycled, biodegradable, recyclable, or at least reusable. But doesn’t the imprinting process use petroleum-based inks which are bad for the environment? Yes, that may be true. So to make your choice greener all the way around, inquire whether any of these greener decorating options might be available:

Example of Laser Engraving on Seville Twist Pen (available at Promo With Purpose Shop.com)

Laser Etching – This inkless laser process etches your logo into the surface of a product. Basically the top layer of the surface is etched away, leaving the base surface to show through in the shape of your logo. Depending of the top and base surface colors, this may leave a very visible or a very subtle imprint. For example, if the top surface is a blue painted coating and the base surface is a silvery metallic, it will leave a silvery and very visible logo. However, if the surface is an unpainted metal, it may leave a logo that is substantially the same color as the product, but with a slightly different texture. Laser etching is generally done on metals and glass. Produces a sophisticated look with high imprint durability.

Debossing – Another inkless option, debossing uses heat to impress your logo into the surface of an item. Like laser etching, this will leave a subtle and sophisticated tone-on-tone look. Generally debossing is available on thicker surfaces that would respond to heat. Padded writing portfolios would be a prime example. It is also being used on recycled cardboard and leather surfaces. Offers high imprint durability.

Debossing Promotional Product Decorating Explained (video)

Embroidery – While some of the dyes used in embroidery threads may or may not be totally green or organic, it is another option that does not employ application of petroleum-based inks.

Water-Based Inks – Particularly for promotional T-shirts, water-based inks are now available. This has not yet gained a foothold for other types of products.

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