Custom Backpack Technolog
Common pattern production processes used by backpack manufacturers
There are many kinds of production processes for custom backpack Technolog, and different processes have their own characteristics in terms of visual effects, durability, cost and applicable materials. The following is a comparison of common processes and their advantages and disadvantages, combined with an analysis of different usage scenarios and materials:
Screen printing
Principle: Transfer ink to fabric through screen printing, suitable for flat patterns.
Advantages: Low cost, high color saturation, suitable for mass production; good performance on absorbent materials such as cotton and canvas.
Disadvantages: Patterns are easy to wear and complex gradient effects are poor; not suitable for elastic or uneven surface materials (such as leather).
Applicable scenarios: daily canvas bags, promotional gift bags and other low-cost demand scenarios.
DTF Printing
Principle: The pattern is transferred to the surface of the material through high temperature.
Advantages: Supports complex patterns and full-color gradients, suitable for synthetic fibers (such as nylon, polyester) and coated fabrics.
Disadvantages: High temperatures may damage natural leather; it is easy to fade or crack after long-term use.
Applicable scenarios: sports backpacks, outdoor functional bags (such as using technological fabrics such as Econyl® recycled nylon)
Embroidery
Principle: Use needle and thread to embroider patterns on fabrics.
Advantages: Strong three-dimensional sense, high-quality texture, excellent wear resistance; suitable for thick fabrics (such as canvas, leather).
Disadvantages: High cost, long production cycle; fine patterns are easy to blur, not suitable for large-area design.
Applicable scenarios: high-end brand bags (such as luxury goods LOGO), customized handmade leather goods.
Embossing / Debossing
Principle: Concave and convex or metallic patterns are formed by mold pressing or high-temperature hot stamping.
Advantages: The pattern is permanent and suitable for materials such as leather and microfiber; hot stamping can increase the sense of luxury.
Disadvantages: There are requirements for material thickness (such as thin nylon is easy to deform); complex designs require customized molds, which are costly.
Applicable scenarios: luxury bags (such as Gucci diamond leather craftsmanship), business leather backpacks
Laser engraving
Principle: Use laser to etch patterns on the surface of the material.
Advantages: High precision, no contact damage, suitable for hard leather (such as cordovan, crocodile leather) and synthetic materials; the pattern will not fall off permanently.
Disadvantages: Limited to single-color effects; dark materials have low contrast and may produce scorch marks due to high temperature.
Applicable scenarios: high-end customized leather goods, functional outdoor bags (such as Dyneema® fiber materials)68.
Applique
Principle: Cut the pattern and paste it on the bag surface, cover it with a protective layer to fix it.
Advantages: strong artistic sense, support personalized DIY; suitable for rough surfaces such as canvas and linen.
Disadvantages: poor durability, easy to curl or fall off the edge; not suitable for backpacks that are frequently washed.
Applicable scenarios: DIY design of handmade cultural and creative products and environmental protection theme activities.
DTG Printing
Principle: Print the pattern directly onto the fabric through the printer.
Advantages: Support high-resolution full-color patterns, no plate fee, suitable for small batch customization; suitable for a variety of materials such as cotton and polyester.
Disadvantages: Dark fabrics require special pretreatment, which is more expensive; poor waterproofness, requiring additional coating.
Applicable scenarios: Fashionable brand bags, personalized customized backpacks.
Advantages: Support high-resolution full-color patterns, no plate fee, suitable for small batch customization; suitable for a variety of materials such as cotton and polyester.
Disadvantages: Dark fabrics require special pretreatment, which is more expensive; poor waterproofness, requiring additional coating.
Applicable scenarios: Fashionable brand bags, personalized customized backpacks.
Adaptability of different materials and processes
| Material Type | Recommended Process | Reason |
|---|---|---|
|
Natural leather |
Embossed, laser engraved, embroidered |
The thickness and toughness of the leather are suitable for three-dimensional craftsmanship, and embossing can highlight the texture |
|
Synthetic leather/microfiber |
Heat transfer, digital direct printing |
The surface is smooth, suitable for high temperature transfer; microfiber imitation leather texture is highly compatible with printing |
|
Nylon/Polyester |
Heat transfer, screen printing |
High temperature resistance and moderate ink absorption, suitable for sports and outdoor bags |
|
Canvas/cotton |
Screen printing, embroidery, applique |
Good ink absorption, easy to achieve handmade craftsmanship |
