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The single biggest decision on a foam finger order isn’t the shape — it’s the decoration method. Screen printing and full-color dye printing produce very different results at different price points.
Here’s how to pick the right one for your logo, budget, and timeline.
When screen printing wins
Screen printing lays down one or two spot colors of ink cleanly and cheaply. If your logo is one or two solid colors — most team crests and wordmarks are — screen printing gives you the crispest, most economical result, especially at high volume.
When full-color wins
Full-color dye printing reproduces gradients, photographs, and unlimited colors edge to edge. If your artwork has a gradient, a photo, or a complex multi-color identity, full-color is the only method that renders it faithfully.
| Factor | Screen print | Full-color |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | 1–2 color logos | Gradients, photos, complex art |
| Colors | 1–2 spot colors | Unlimited |
| Cost at volume | Lowest | Moderate |
| Print coverage | Central panel | Full edge-to-edge wrap |
| Turnaround | Standard | Standard |
Choosing for your order
Most teams choose screen printing for its value and clean look; brands, tours, and campaigns with rich artwork choose full-color for the visual payoff. Not sure which your logo needs? Send it over and we’ll tell you.
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