Engraving
Laser engraving burns your logo permanently into the product, removing the top layer of material to reveal the finish underneath. There is no ink to wear off: the mark is part of the product, which is why engraved drinkware and pens read as premium.
Ideal for stainless steel drinkware, flasks, pens, awards, and wood or glass gifts.
CO2 laser engraving (glass, wood and leather)
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Your design is loaded onto the laser in a digital format.
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The product is positioned in the machine at the branding location.
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A CO2 laser etches your design into the surface, removing the top layer to expose the layer beneath.
Fibre laser engraving (metal and coated drinkware)
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Your design is loaded onto the laser in a digital format.
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The product is positioned or rotated under the laser head.
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A fibre laser burns through the coating or marks the metal, leaving a crisp, permanent contrast mark.
Laser etching on clothing
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Your design is loaded onto the laser in a digital format.
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The garment is laid flat in the machine at the branding position.
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The laser lightly melts the top of the fabric, leaving a permanent tone-on-tone mark with a slightly raised feel.
Engraving questions, answered
Can engraving be done in my brand colour?
No. Engraving is ink-free; the mark shows the material beneath the surface, such as bare steel on a powder-coated bottle. For brand colour on drinkware, look at direct to product printing.
Why choose engraving for drinkware and pens?
It is permanent and premium. The mark cannot chip or fade with use and washing, and the tone-on-tone metal finish elevates executive gifts.
Which materials can be laser engraved?
Stainless steel, aluminium, coated metals, glass, wood, leather and some fabrics, with the laser type matched to the material.
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