Harvard Recycled Notebook

Pad Print transfers ink onto curved or uneven surfaces like drink bottles and pens using a silicone pad. It's affordable and produces sharp logos in up to 6 colors (including metallic gold/silver), but works best with simple designs rather than gradients or photos.

Screen Print pushes ink through a mesh stencil onto flat surfaces like tote bags, allowing large print areas and up to 5 colors including metallics and fluorescents. It's best for bold, simple designs rather than gradients, with each color adding to the setup cost.

Debossing (or "blind debossing") presses a heated metal plate into the product to create a subtle, permanent indented impression without color. It offers a premium, tactile finish that can show two-tone contrast on some materials, but the effect can be hard to see on textured surfaces and doesn't support personalization.

Foil Printing applies metallic foil (gold, silver, or copper) to flat surfaces like notebooks using heat, creating a premium, eye-catching finish. It supports personalization and works on soft or hard covers, but is limited to simple, bold designs as fine details can be lost on textured materials.

Direct Digital prints full-color designs directly onto flat or slightly curved products using inkjet technology, with a white ink base that allows printing on dark surfaces. It supports large print areas and personalization, but can't produce metallic or neon colors.

Digital Print produces full-color designs with gradients and complex images on items like badges, labels, and fridge magnets. It's cost-effective for colorful artwork but can't do metallic/neon colors or print on dark or specialty materials.