Logo Methods: Choosing What Survives Your Material
A logo is the most visible custom element on a cosmetic bag — and the method behind it decides whether it still looks right after months on a shelf or in a gym kit. This guide explains the logo methods we apply in-house, which materials each one suits, and where buyers most often get it wrong.
The six methods, honestly compared
| Method | Best on | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Silk-screen print | Flat weaves, smooth shells | Crisp for 1–2 colors; loses definition on heavy texture |
| Embroidery | Terry, quilted, pile fabrics | Very small text loses definition; adds texture by design |
| Heat transfer | Smooth surfaces | Full color and fine detail possible; check adhesion on textured weaves at sampling |
| Metal plate | Structured cases, premium programs | Adds weight and cost; needs a stable mounting surface |
| Woven label | Every material | Sits in seams or lining — a safe universal choice |
| Deboss / emboss | PU and leather-look materials | Tone-on-tone only; invisible on soft piles |
Choose the material first, the logo second
The most common ordering mistake is falling in love with a logo treatment and then forcing it onto the wrong surface. A metal plate on a plush teddy fleece, or fine serif text embroidered at 8 mm on terry — these fail at sampling, which is exactly where you want them to fail, not after bulk.
Our working rule: tell us the material direction and the program, and we advise which methods will hold up — including the honest answer when a method will not work on your fabric.
What to send with your inquiry
- Logo artwork — AI, EPS, PDF or a clear PNG. Vector files avoid redraw.
- Preferred position and size — front center, zip pull, lining, or a combination.
- Color reference — Pantone where you have it; we match on the actual material at sampling.
The method, position and size are all confirmed on a physical sample before any bulk commitment — MOQ for export custom orders starts at 500 pieces per style, and the sample stage is where the logo route gets locked.
One decision, tested cheaply
Sampling is the cheapest place to discover that a logo route is wrong. Confirm yours on a real bag before you commit to volume.