Custom printing and logo printing on clothing
Give your team a professional, consistent look with custom branded apparel from Nelson Signs. We supply and print everything from t-shirts, hoodies and caps through to hi-vis gear, sports uniforms, business apparel and specialist workwear for businesses, tradies, schools, clubs and organisations throughout New Zealand.
Using modern direct-to-film (DTF) printing technology, we produce vibrant, durable full-colour branding with fast turnaround times and flexible order quantities — whether you need a few shirts for a small team or a large bulk run of uniforms and branded clothing.
Contact us to discuss your garments, branding ideas or uniform requirements.
Apparel and uniform branding for any industry
Branded clothing is a practical way to promote your business, strengthen your brand identity and create a professional appearance for your staff or team. Nelson Signs can supply and print a wide range of garments and apparel to suit almost any industry, workplace or event.
We regularly provide branded apparel for:
- tradie uniforms and workwear
- sports teams and clubs
- schools and education providers
- corporate uniforms
- hospitality and retail staff
- events and promotional merchandise
- hi-vis and safety clothing
- clubs, groups and community organisations
From simple logo printing on T shirts through to full custom apparel branding, we can help with projects of all sizes.
Modern DTF Printing Technology
Nelson Signs uses direct-to-film (DTF) heat transfer printing technology — a modern alternative to traditional screen printing that produces sharp detail, vibrant colours and excellent durability across a wide range of garments and materials.
This process allows us to create high-quality full-colour prints with crisp detail and strong colour reproduction, while also offering greater flexibility for small runs, one-off items and fast turnaround work.
DTF printing works well on many different garment types, including:
- cotton clothing e.g. T shirts
- polyester garments
- performance wear
- waterproof gear
- hoodies and sweatshirts
- uniforms and workwear
- caps and accessories
The finished result is durable, professional and designed to handle regular wear and washing.
Custom artwork and brand colour matching
Need help preparing your design or branding? Nelson Signs can assist with artwork creation and layout preparation before production begins.
We work closely with clients to ensure colours, logos and branding elements are reproduced accurately and consistently across all garments and apparel. Artwork proofs can be supplied for approval before printing proceeds.
Use your own garments or we can supply them
Already have your own uniforms or apparel? No problem. Clients are welcome to supply their own garments for branding and printing. We can also source a wide range of quality clothing and apparel through our supplier network, making it easy to organise everything in one place.
Heat transfers available for DIY application
As well as complete apparel branding services, Nelson Signs can also supply custom printed DTF transfers ready for customers to apply themselves.
This option is ideal for:
- businesses with their own heat press equipment
- garment decorators
- remote teams
- DIY clothing applications
- ongoing internal uniform requirements
Transfers can be supplied ready to apply using a heat press or iron, providing a flexible and cost-effective branding solution.
Fast turnaround for small and large orders
Whether you need a handful of branded shirts or a large-scale uniform order, Nelson Signs can provide fast, efficient service with flexible production options to suit your requirements.
We cater for everything from one-off items and small business orders through to team uniforms, ongoing repeat orders and large bulk runs. Nationwide delivery is also available throughout New Zealand.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
DTF stands for direct-to-film printing. It is a modern heat transfer printing process where designs are printed onto a specialised film and then transferred onto garments using heat and pressure. It produces vibrant full-colour results with sharp detail and excellent durability.
Traditional screen printing uses separate screens and layers of ink for each colour, which can limit detail and flexibility. DTF printing allows for highly detailed full-colour designs, faster setup and greater flexibility for small orders, custom designs and short runs.
DTF printing offers several advantages over traditional screen printing, including brighter colours, sharper detail, quicker turnaround times and the ability to print smaller quantities more economically. It also works well across a wider range of fabrics and garment types.
We work with trusted suppliers to provide embroidery services alongside our apparel branding solutions.