Every year we get the same call at different times for different reasons. In summer it is the hi-vis crew needing names on the back of shirts before a big job starts. In winter it is a footy club chasing player numbers on jumpers. Come December it is the office wanting first names on Christmas
If you have ever needed to decorate a few hundred, or a few thousand, T-shirts, polos or hi-vis shirts in one hit, you already know that the maths changes completely once volume enters the picture. Screen printing is built for exactly this scenario, and understanding how it works can save your business real money and
Picture this. A Brisbane based company has just ordered three hundred branded polos for staff working a three day industry expo at the convention centre. Day one, everyone looks sharp, the logos are crisp and the colours pop under the exhibition lighting. By day three, after constant handling, quick changes between shifts and more than
If you run a screen printing business, a promotional products company, or a smaller embroidery operation, you have probably weighed up whether to send some of your embroidery work to a wholesale partner rather than doing it all in house. It is a sensible question to ask, but it is also one surrounded by a
Finals footy season is well and truly underway across Australia. Grounds are booked out on weekends, presentation nights are being pencilled into club calendars, and committee members are placing orders for everything from training gear to the polos worn on grand final day. It is also the time of year we see the biggest rush
Picture a golf club in the weeks before its members’ pro am. The polos are sorted, the caps are ordered, and someone on the committee suddenly remembers the golf bags handed out to sponsors and prize winners still need the club crest on them. Or think of a marketing manager planning a conference tote bag
If you have ever asked a decorator for a quote and been told the price per garment drops significantly once you order more, you have already bumped into the economics of screen printing. It is one of the oldest and most reliable ways to put a design on fabric, and it genuinely comes into its
If you run a small business, the idea of “branded uniforms” can feel like something reserved for big chains with marketing departments and bulk budgets. It isn’t. Some of the most effective uniform programs we’ve built at Doree have been for five-person cafes, two-van plumbing outfits, and boutique retail stores. The scale doesn’t matter nearly
When it comes to dressing your workforce, the method you choose to apply your logo matters far more than most business owners realise. Embroidery has held the top spot for professional workwear for decades and in 2026, it’s not just holding on. It’s pulling further ahead. At Doree, we’ve been embroidering Brisbane’s businesses since 1934.
Whether you’re outfitting a corporate team, branding a school uniform, or creating custom merchandise for an event — choosing the right embroidery and printing method can make all the difference. With nearly a century of expertise behind us, Doree has helped thousands of businesses across Brisbane and Australia bring their brand to life. In this
