Decoration Specs · Hard Goods
Engraved or Printed. Built to Carry.
Laser engraving and UV DTF logo decals, done at BeeGraphix on tumblers, power banks and small hard goods.
01 · Methods
Two Ways to Decorate
Hard goods are decorated at BeeGraphix two ways: laser engraving and UV DTF logo decals. Most orders are a 2" or 3" logo on drinkware, power banks and small accessories for online stores.
| Laser engraving | UV DTF | |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 70W CO2 laser, 14" x 20" bed, roller rotary for tumblers | UV DTF decals, applied by hand at BeeGraphix |
| Look | One tone: removes the coating to show the metal or material underneath | Full color decal on the surface, slightly raised |
| Colors | Set by the product (powder coat engraves to silver stainless) | Unlimited, CMYK plus white |
| Standard logo | 2" or 3" wide | 2" or 3" wide |
| Most common product | Yeti-style 20 oz tumbler | Drinkware and full color hard goods |
| Durability | Permanent; dishwasher safe on powder coat | Hand wash recommended; avoid scrubbing the decal |
02 · Locations
Where It Goes
Hard goods have their own location codes, separate from the garment list. Pick a location, then a 2" or 3" logo.
DW1 faces out when the handle or lid slider sits on the left. DW2 is the opposite side.
| Code | Location | Laser engraving | UV DTF | Placement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DW1 | Drinkware side 1 (logo side) | 2" or 3" logo; max 3" W x 2.5" H on a 20 oz tumbler | 2" or 3" logo | Centered on the side opposite the handle or lid slider, 1.5" below the rim |
| DW2 | Drinkware side 2 | 2" or 3" logo; max 3" W x 2.5" H | 2" or 3" logo | Directly opposite DW1 |
| DWW | Drinkware wrap | Full 360° band up to 2.5" tall, on the rotary | Not offered | Band centered between rim and base taper |
| HG1 | Hard good front face | 2" or 3" logo, 0.25" clear of every edge | 2" or 3" logo, 0.25" clear of every edge | Centered on the largest flat face |
| HG2 | Hard good back face | Same as HG1 | Same as HG1 | Centered on the opposite face |
20 oz tumbler: imprint area 3" W x 2.5" H per side. On larger tumblers (30 oz, 40 oz) the logo stays 2" or 3" so art matches across a store. Power banks and small accessories take the biggest logo that fits the flat face with the 0.25" margin; a 3" logo drops to 2" when the face is under 3.5" wide.
03 · Materials
What It Marks
| Material | Laser engraving | UV DTF |
|---|---|---|
| Powder-coated stainless (tumblers, bottles) | Yes. Engraves to bright stainless | Yes |
| Anodized aluminum (power banks, bottle openers) | Yes. Engraves white or silver | Yes |
| Bare stainless or bare metal | No. A CO2 laser does not mark bare metal | Yes |
| Wood, bamboo, cork | Yes. Engraves dark | Yes, on smooth sealed surfaces |
| Leather and leatherette | Yes | Yes |
| Acrylic | Yes. Engraves frosted | Yes |
| Glass and ceramic | Yes. Engraves frosted | Yes |
| Painted or plastic-coated items | Test first | Yes |
| PVC and vinyl | Never. Burning PVC releases toxic gas and damages the laser | Yes |
| Silicone, textured or oily surfaces | Test first | No. The decal will not stick |
04 · Artwork
Art That Works
| Requirement | Laser engraved | UV DTF decal |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Set by the item, not the art | Unlimited, CMYK plus white and gloss varnish |
| Files | Vector preferred (AI, EPS, PDF, SVG); raster at 300 dpi is converted to one-color art | Transparent PNG at 300 dpi at final size, or vector |
| Minimum line width | 0.012" (0.3 mm) | 0.02" (0.5 mm) |
| Minimum text height | 0.08" (about 6 pt); 0.1" on curved drinkware | 0.1" (about 7 pt) |
| Minimum gap | 0.012" (0.3 mm) | 0.02" (0.5 mm) |
| Proof | Digital proof on the item color | Digital proof on the item color |
Engraving turns every color in the art into one tone, so multi-color logos are converted to one-color line art in art review. Photos, gradients and brand-color logos route to UV DTF.
Won't Reproduce
- Laser: photos, gradients, soft shadows and more than one color
- UV DTF: art that wraps past the flat face of a curved item, and surfaces that are textured, silicone or rubber
- Either: detail under the minimums above
05 · Policies
The Fine Print
| Policy | Laser engraved | UV DTF decal |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | BeeGraphix, in house | BeeGraphix, in house |
| Minimum | 6 pieces per design | 6 pieces per design |
| Production time | 10 business days | 10 business days |
| Customer-supplied items | Not accepted | Not accepted |
| Personalization | 1 line of text per item, up to 14 characters | 1 line of text per item, up to 14 characters |
Care: drinkware is hand wash only.
06 · Status
Where It Stands
- Minimum, production time, personalization and customer-supplied items set.
- Personalization line: up to 14 characters.
- Set price tiers by item, sides and quantity.