Decoration Methods

For over 40 years Gemline has been decorating totes, backpacks, drinkware and much more. Our expertise allows for even the most complex logo to look its best on the many varied fabrics and colors found in our assortment.

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Deboss

For those looking for a premium high-end look and feel, debossing is the process of creating a recessed image into a material using a heated custom metal die and extreme pressure.

Deboss

Set-Up Charge per Logo/Art

$70 (V)

Location Charges, per Piece

• 1st Location

Included

• Additional Locations

$1.25 (V)

Deco Wrap

Utilize this wrapping decoration technique on drinkware and pens to enlarge your logo, make a big impact and enhance your brand impressions. Deco wrap is available via print or laser engrave on select items.

Print Wrap

Set-Up Charge per Logo/Art

$110 (V)

Location Charges, per Piece

• 1st Location

Included

• Additional Locations

$1.25 (V)

Colors Available

1 Color Only

No Charge for PMS Color Match

Laser Wrap

Set-Up Charge per Logo/Art

$110 (V)

Location Charges, per Piece

• 1st Location

$1.25 (V)

• Additional Locations

$1.25 (V)

Digital Decal

Digital Decals are vinyl stickers that can be printed with any design, image, or text in full color. The printing process used for digital decals is called digital printing, which allows for high-resolution images and vibrant colors. This printing method uses a four-color process (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black) to create a full range of colors and shades.

Digital Decal

Set-Up Charge per Logo/Art

$110 (V)

Location Charges, per Piece

• 1st Location

$2.50 (V)

• Additional Locations

$2.50 (V)

Colors Available

Exact color match
is N/A with CMYK

Digital Print

Digital Print is a perfect decoration option for bold colors and razor-sharp edges. This technique is ideal for complex artwork or photographs and utilizes a four-color process (CMYK) to create vibrant, detailed decorations.

Digital Print

Set-Up Charges per Logo/Art

• 1 Color

$70 (V)

• Multi-Color

$110 (V)

Location Charges, per Piece

• 1 Color & 1st Location

Included

• Multi-Color

$1.25 (V)

Additional Location Charges, per Piece

• 1 Color

$1.25 (V)

• Multi-Color

$1.25 (V)

• 2nd Location

Includes Run Charge &
Additional Location Charge

Personalization - Greeting Cards

$4.95 (V)

Colors Available

Exact color match
is N/A with CMYK

Digital Print Wrap

Bring your brand to life with stunning full-color, wrap designs using Digital Print Wrap. This high-impact decoration method uses advanced digital technology to print vibrant, photo-quality graphics. Ideal for complex artwork, gradients, and logos with unlimited colors, Digital Print Wrap offers unmatched visual appeal—making it perfect for bold branding on drinkware.

Digital Print Wrap

Set-Up Charge per Logo/Art

$110 (V)

Location Charges, per Piece

• 1st Location

$1.25 (V)

• Additional Locations

$1.25 (V)

• 2nd Location

Includes Run Charge &
Additional Location Charge

Colors Available

Exact color match
is N/A with CMYK

Embroidery

Embroidery is a classic decorating technique created by stitching the artwork directly into the product fabric. This versatile technique is very durable and makes a lasting impression.

Embroidery

Set-Up Charges

• Per Logo/Art

$110 (V)

• Customer Supplies Tape

$25 (V)

Location Charges, per Piece

• Up to 10,000 stitches

$2.50 (V)

• Each additional 1K stitches after 10K

$0.39 (V)

Additional Location Charges, per Piece

• Up to 10,000 stitches

$2.50 (V)

• Each additional 1K stitches after 10K

$0.39 (V)

Colors Available

Robison-Anton® Thread

Foil Stamp

Foil stamp is the application of metallic foil (gold or silver) or a pigment foil (red or black) onto an item. A thin layer of foil is pressed onto the surface of an item with a heated magnesium die for a vibrant look.

Foil Stamp

Set-Up Charge per Logo/Art

$70 (V)

Location Charges, per Piece

• 1st Location

Included

• Additional Locations

$1.25 (V)

Colors Available

Silver or Gold

Heat Transfer

With Heat Transfer, artwork is digitally printed directly to a transfer film, then applied to the product using heat and pressure. This technique is ideal for complex artwork or photographs and uses a four-color process (CMYK) to produce colorful and detailed decoration.

Heat Transfer

Set-Up Charges per Logo/Art

• 1 Color

$70 (V)

• Multi-Color

$110 (V)

Location Charges, per Piece

• 1 Color

Includes 1st Location

• Multi-Color

$1.25 (V)

Additional Location Charges, per Piece

• 1 Color

$1.25 (V)

• Multi-Color

$1.25 (V)

• 2nd Location

Includes Run Charge &
Additional Location Charge

Colors Available

Exact color match
is N/A with CMYK

Laser Engraving

Laser engraving entails burning a pattern or logo onto an item to reveal the material below the finish. This etching technique is permanent and precise and great for premium gifts.

Laser Engraving

Set-Up Charges per Logo/Art

• Standard

$70 (V)

• Writing Instruments

$25 (V)

Location Charges, per Piece

• 1st Location

Included

• Additional Locations

$1.25 (V)

Personalization Run Charges

• Select Drinkware

$1.69 (V)

• Writing Instruments

$1.69 (V)

Laser Patch

Laser Patch is a process of laser engraving artwork on a faux-leather patch, which is then cemented into an item. The patches come in three colors: black, brown, and grey. There are seven shapes available: large circle, medium circle, small circle, rectangle, small rectangle, oval, and diamond.

Laser Patch

Set-Up Charge per Logo/Art

$110 (V)

Location Charges, per Piece

• 1st Location

$5.00 (V)

• Additional Locations

$5.00 (V)

Colors Available

Black

Brown

Grey

Patch Shapes Available

Large Circle - 2.5" x 2.5"

Medium Circle - 2" x 2"

Small Circle - 1.2" x 1.2"

Rectangle - 3.65" x 1.85"

Small Rectangle - 1.7" x 0.8"

Oval - 4" x 1.625"

Diamond - 1.47" x 1.47"

Square - 1.47" x 1.47"

Patch/Laser Etch Colors

Black Patch/Silver Laser Etch

Grey Patch/Dark Grey Laser Etch

Brown Patch/Dark Grey Laser Etch

LogoDome®

Logodome® is a full-color process (CMYK) digital printing method where artwork is printed onto pressure sensitive labels and then covered with a durable clear epoxy coating for protection.

LogoDome®

Set-Up Charge per Logo/Art

$110 (V)

Location Charges, per Piece

• 1st Location

$1.25 (V)

• Additional Locations

$1.25 (V)

Colors Available

Exact color match
is N/A with CMYK

Print

Print is one of the most popular and versatile decoration techniques. It offers great opacity and durability. With print, artwork is applied directly to the item through a customized screen or silicone pad and is ideal for smooth surfaces.

Print

Set-Up Charges per Logo/Art

• 1 Color

$70 (V)

• Multi-Color

$110 (V)

Location Charges, per Piece

• 1 Color

Includes 1st Location

• Multi-Color

$1.25 (V)

Additional Location Charges, per Piece

• 1 Color

$1.25 (V)

• Multi-Color

$1.25 (V)

• 2nd Location

Includes Run Charge &
Additional Location Charge

Colors Available

• PMS Color Match

No Charge

• Silicone Products

Accept White, Black & Silver Ink

Personalization

• Gold or Silver Foil Printed on Specific Padfolios & Notebooks

$1.69 (V)

Writing Instruments

Set-Up Charges per Logo/Art

• 1 Color

$25 (V)

• Multi-Color

$25 (V)

Location Charges, per Piece

• 1 Color

Includes 1st Location

• Multi-Color

1 Color Free,
$0.14 (V) per Additional Color

Additional Location Charges, per Piece

• 1 Color

$1.25 (V)

• Multi-Color

$1.25 (V) includes 1 color free
$0.14 (V) per additional color

Parker® & Waterman®
Additional Location Charges, per Piece

• 1 Color

$4.38 (V)

• Multi-Color

$4.38 (V)

• 2nd Location Charge for 1 Color

Includes 1st Location &
Additional Location Charge

Other Charges

Proofs

Virtual Proof

FREE

Paper Proof

FREE

Scanned Swatch Proof

$40.00 (V)

Actual Proof (excludes item, setup & shipping)

$40.00 (V)

Insertions

Gemline Items

FREE

Customer Supplied Items

• Each Item

$1.00 (V) each

• Cards (matched to specific recipients/packages)

$2.95 (V) each

Packaging Surcharges

Shrink Wrap (Moleskine® Notebooks & Journals)

$0.13 (V) each

Crinkle Paper (when requested by customer)

$2.50 (V) per box

Polybags

• Standard

$0.60 (V) per bag

• Pens (excludes S-Gel metal and all Parker® & Waterman® pens)

$0.11 (V) per pen

Stickers

• Gemline Supplied

$0.45 (V) each

• Customer Supplied

$0.38 (V) each

Hangtags

• Customer Supplied

$0.38 (V) each

Carton Label

FREE

Custom Pallet Packout

FREE

Non-Standard Case Pack

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Shipping & Handling

Drop Ship Charge

$6.25 (V) per address

Shipping Rerouting (excludes carrier & freight fees)

$25.00 (V) handling per box

Third-Party Shipping (US & Canada only)

$10.00 (V) handling per order

Repeat Order Set-Up Charges

Within 24 months

Decoration Methods

• Digital Print, Embroidery, Heat Transfer, Laser Engraving, Logo Dome, Print

$25.00 (V) each

• 3D Embroidery, 3D Vintage Label, Closed Edge Applique, Digital Decal, Digital Print Wrap, Faux Suede Patch, Laser Patch, Laser Wrap, Open Edged Vintage Label, Print Wrap, Quad Raised Motif, Vintage Label

$110.00 (V) each

Headwear - Embroidery

• Embroidery

$25.00 (V) each

• Customer Supplied Tape

FREE

Within 13 months

Deboss, Foil Stamp

$25.00 (V) each

Standard set-up charges apply for repeat orders placed outside stated timeframes above.

Less Than Minimum

LTM (N/A for Gourmet Expressions®)

$75.00 (V)

LTM on Writing Instruments (on select Parker® & Waterman® only)

$55.13 (V)

Expedited Production

FastTrack® (on available items)

$50.00 (V)

Rush Service Fee

$150.00 (V)

Other Fees

Sew-In Labels

$1.56 (V)

Restocking Fee

20%

Exact Quantities

• Unspecified (ship to ±5%)

$30.00 (V)

• Paper Mate® & Sharpie®

FREE

ITN Filing for International Orders

$50.00 (V) per line

Storage (held 5+ business days)

$3.75 (V) per box / day
$31.25 (V) per pallet / day