The premium corporate gifts supplier in Malaysia
When you're choosing custom gifts — bottles, bags, tech gadgets, notebooks — the print method determines how good your logo looks and how long it survives the daily abuse of real humans. Two popular choices always appear: screen printing and digital printing.
Which is the most suitable for Corporate Gifts?
Both sound great… until you actually need to pick one. So let’s break it down without the fluff.
Screen printing pushes thick ink through a mesh stencil onto your item. Think of it as painting with military discipline — simple colours, bold finish, extremely durable.
Vibrant solid colours — your brand colours stay accurate and punchy.
Long-lasting — resistant to scratches and daily wear.
Cost-effective for large quantities — once the screen is set, printing is fast.
Tote bags
T-shirts
Umbrellas
Non-woven bags
Water bottles with smooth surfaces
Digital printing (often UV printing) works like a giant industrial printer. No screens, no mixing inks — it prints directly on the surface.
Full-colour gradients & photo-quality images
Perfect for small quantities — no setup costs
Works on uneven or textured surfaces
Power banks
Notebooks
Metal items
Curved or textured surfaces
Designs with complex details or photos
| Feature | Screen Printing | Digital Printing (UV) |
|---|---|---|
| Colour Range | Solid colours only | Unlimited full colour |
| Durability | Excellent | Good |
| Setup Cost | Higher | None/low |
| Best Quantity | Medium–High | Low–High |
| Surface Types | Flat, smooth | Almost any material |
| Print Feel | Slightly raised | Smooth, flat |
| Ideal Designs | Logos, text, simple graphics | Photos, gradients, detailed artwork |
Short answer: it depends on your budget, design, and item type.
Your design uses 1–4 solid colours
You want the print to last years
You’re ordering in bulk
You love bold, vibrant, consistent branding
Your artwork has gradients, shadows, or photos
You’re ordering a small batch
You want a premium, detailed look
The item has curves, texture, or metal surfaces
Nylon shopping bags
Tote bags & canvas bags
Umbrellas
T-shirts / apparel
Metal card holders
PVC items
Tech gadgets
Let’s keep it real:
Screen printing becomes cheaper per piece as quantity goes up.
Digital printing stays relatively stable regardless of quantity.
If you’re ordering 50–100 pieces, the price gap is small.
If you’re ordering 500–1000 pieces, screen printing usually wins by miles.
Screen printing = thick, layered ink = survives rough handling
Digital printing = bonded ink = good, but may fade faster on heavy-use items
For bags, shirts, and items exposed to sun and friction → screen printing.
For notebooks, desk items, and collectibles → digital printing.
If you want:
Bold, durable prints on bulk orders → Choose Screen Printing
Detailed, full-colour artwork with flexibility → Choose Digital Printing
Both are excellent — you just need the right match between design, material, and budget.
Giftstalk helps brands pick the right printing method based on:
your item type
your artwork
your brand colours
your budget
your delivery deadline
Tell us what you’re planning, and we’ll recommend the ideal method (no guesswork, no surprises).
