Comparison: Embroidery vs print — Türkiye corporate context
Side-by-side: costs, quality, run sizes — and when to pick which (Türkiye context).
What each option is best at
What each option is best at. Details below; if you want a scoped proposal for your project, send a brief and we'll come back with options, pricing and timing.
Head-to-head on cost, quality, detail
Our Türkiye baseline: runs from 50 units, 4–10 business days (fast because production is local), quotes in TRY or USD — USD is standard for export orders.
Head-to-head on cost, quality, detail. Working ranges are firm once artwork, material and decoration are signed off. Urgent work runs on a fast track at a modest premium; orders over 500 units unlock volume pricing.
Material and run-size compatibility
Our Türkiye baseline: runs from 50 units, 4–10 business days (fast because production is local), quotes in TRY or USD — USD is standard for export orders.
Material and run-size compatibility. Working ranges are firm once artwork, material and decoration are signed off. Urgent work runs on a fast track at a modest premium; orders over 500 units unlock volume pricing.
Artwork implications for each
We accept vector (AI, EPS, PDF curves) and high-res raster. No artwork? Our İstanbul studio builds it in 1–3 business days, with colour proof before press — press approval in Türkiye is standard and we insist on it.
Artwork implications for each. Before production we run a colour proof and sign it off with the client. This prevents screen-to-object drift, which matters most on textiles and laser engraving.
Recommendation matrix by use case
Turkish clients range from İstanbul banks and fintechs to Bursa automotive OEMs, İzmir exporters, and Antalya hospitality chains.
Recommendation matrix by use case. The mix varies — early-stage teams to listed corporates — and we factor local market nuance into both the product and the hand-off.
Migration tips: switching from one to the other
Migration tips: switching from one to the other. Details below; if you want a scoped proposal for your project, send a brief and we'll come back with options, pricing and timing.
FAQ
Turkish clients ask this set most often. Missing something? Send us a note — we reply within one business day (İstanbul working hours).
Türkiye context
Türkiye context: decisions here sit alongside CNR İstanbul, TÜYAP, GITEX Türkiye, Automechanika and typical banks and fintech, automotive tier-1s and OEMs, textile and home-goods exporters, hospitality chains, and defence / aerospace primes procurement habits.
Frequently asked questions
Which option is cheaper per unit?
Short answer: it depends on scope. Send the brief and we come back with options, pricing in TRY or USD, and timing within one İstanbul business day.
Which holds up better over time?
Short answer: it depends on scope. Send the brief and we come back with options, pricing in TRY or USD, and timing within one İstanbul business day.
Which reproduces fine logo detail?
Short answer: it depends on scope. Send the brief and we come back with options, pricing in TRY or USD, and timing within one İstanbul business day.
Which supports more colors?
Short answer: it depends on scope. Send the brief and we come back with options, pricing in TRY or USD, and timing within one İstanbul business day.
Which has shorter lead time?
Standard production runs 4–10 business days after artwork sign-off. An İstanbul same-day rush window runs every morning for last-minute Levent / Maslak drops.
Which minimum order is lower?
Minimum run in Türkiye is 50 units for most categories, in line with regional export norms. İstanbul VIP small batches from 20 units possible.
Request a quote
We come back with pricing in TRY, lead time and options for your project.