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Take a look at all of the different promotional processes you can use to communicate your message:

	Color Stamp A process where heat is used to leave an imprint of the design on the surface. A variety of colors and materials may be used.
	Color Fill Deboss A two-step process wherein the same dies is used to first hot stamp the color onto the surface, and then to deboss the design into the material. The most common applications is on vinyl patches or trim.
	Deboss A process wherein a machine presses a die into the surface of the material, resulting in a depressed imprint. The most common application is on leather or similar material.
	Die Cast A method of making castings in permanent molds.
	Embedment A process to enclose a graphic within a material. The most common use is for acrylic awards.
	"3D" Embroidery Sometimes referred to as "Puff" embroidery, this breakthrough process gives artwork and typography a high-impact, multi-dimensional look and can be used to update existing logos. The most common application is on headwear.
	Embroidery A process wherein a machine stitches threads into a design on the surface of the material. The most common application is on knit shirts and headwear; however, a wide range of fabrics and material can be embroidered.
	Engraving A process in which an impression is left on materials such as metal and wood. The most common use of this process is for awards, plaques, and trophies.
	Etching The most common format uses a metal template and fine etching powder under light air pressure to create a very thin surface etch. Other methods include deep etch, laser etch, and multiple etch. Fine crystal and glassware are the most common materials.
	Foil Stamp A similar process to a "color stamp", a foil stamp uses colored foil to leave an imprint. The most common colors are gold, silver and bronze.
	Emboss A process wherein a machine presses a die into the surface to form a raised design above the surrounding surface. This process can be used on fabrics (apparel), leather, or vinyl.
	Silkscreen A process wherein ink is pressed through a fine screen leaving a painted imprint on the surface of the material. This process is the most frequently used method of imprinting products in the promotional marketing business. A wide variety of products can be imprinted either on the traditional flat press or performed by pad printing. Multi-color imprints are available as well as half tones and four-color process.

About Bluegrass Promotional Marketing

Founded in 1995, Bluegrass is a full-service promotional marketing firm specializing in custom products and brand marketing. Bluegrass has won six Golden Pyramid Awards from the Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) and has also been honored by the Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI) with Best Client Promotion Awards. Bluegrass has twice been recognized as one of the industries "Top 10" fastest growing distributors. The Charlotte Business Journal has recognized Bluegrass on three occasions as one of the fastest growing companies in the region, and in 2009, named Bluegrass to its list of the "Best Places to Work" in the Charlotte area. For three consecutive years (2008, 2009, 2010) ASI's Counselor magazine named Bluegrass as one of the "Best Places to Work" in the industry.

The expanded Charlotte, NC-based company now has offices in Denver, Seattle and Houston with market coverage in Atlanta, Chicago, Columbus, Grand Rapids, Louisville, New York, Raleigh, San Jose, and St. Louis. Warehouse facilities are strategically located across the United States with additional warehouse facilities in Asia and the United Kingdom.