Since 1979, Medsafe has worked closely with its clients to develop best-in-industry services suited to complement their selection and utilization of PPE, flame-resistant clothing and medical supplies. As part of its commitment to continuous improvement, Medsafe has recently completed the full line opening of its in-house customization department.
From flame-resistant coveralls with multiple customized features to a logo on a pair of safety eyewear, mass customization continues to grow in popularity given the substantial benefits and return on investment associated with:
• Product identification — loss prevention.
• Personnel identification.
• Corporate marketing and advertising.
Despite the growing demand for mass customization, the ideal blend of cost and delivery of product has been difficult to satisfy, thus creating barriers to some clients privatizing product used in the field. The cost of private labeling product has been reasonable at the manufacturing level for quite some time. However, lead times can be extensive and require substantial minimum order quantities. Delivery times of local, private labeled product is typically more reasonable than from manufacturing but the cost is typically prohibitive, and it is less common to find a nearby provider that is diverse in its customization offering.
Medsafe listened to its clients’ concerns and developed an ideal, blended solution for customization needs. The company works with its clients to stock bulk quantities of low cost, manufacturer private labeled product and supplement with its extensive, in-house customization capabilities. Medsafe has also grown its in-house unit to facilitate private labeling for a broad range of safety and promotional items.
As of September, Medsafe offers a full range of best-in-class customization equipment. Its in-house services now include custom embroidery, sewing, silk screening, direct to garment (DTG) printing and pad printing.
Embroidery
Embroidery is an excellent method of customization. It provides a durable and professional method of company and individual identification. Medsafe’s customization unit specializes in embroidering flame-resistant coveralls and shirts. However, the company also regularly provides this service for additional products, such as gear bags, backpacks, baseball caps, promotional garments and much more.
Medsafe provides an in-house digitizing department for client approval. To save time, the company can create a digital version of your logo in house and email it to you the next day for approval. All of the files Medsafe uses are stored in its customization department, making it quick and easy to process future orders.
Sewing (seamstress)
Medsafe’s customization department operates multiple Brother™ sewing machines. Capabilities of note include but are not limited to pant and sleeve hemming, applying patches and retrofit reflective tape.
Silk screening
Silk screening is one of the most popular and inexpensive methods of customizing high volumes of safety and promotional items. Popular silk-screened items include T-shirts (safety rated and unrated), safety vests, rainwear, coveralls and gear bags.
Flame-resistant inks are available upon request, and all artwork is processed in house. In addition, all film and screens are processed in house, making reorders fast and easy.
Similar to the look of silk-screened products, Medsafe’s DTG printing is offered in low-volume scenarios where its clients request less than 24-piece runs.
Pad printing
Pad printing is the process used to print on curved, nontextile surfaces. Medsafe primarily pad prints hard hats and safety eyewear, but the company has the capacity to print on a diverse range of surfaces.
Hard hat pad printing features and benefits include four color/four location printing; Pantone Matching System (PMS) color matching to your exact specifications; in-house artwork where the customization department reproduces your logo electronically, if necessary, or takes your finished artwork and prepares it for application; and all plates are stored and produced in house, which causes lead times on reorders to decrease dramatically because all of Medsafe’s work is done at its facility.
Safety eyewear pad printing
Medsafe safety eyewear pad printing features two color/two location printing — typically stem or lens; PMS color matching (your two-color logo will reproduce faithfully); in-house artwork (as with hard hats, its staff can either reproduce your logo or prepare the files you provide); and all plates are stored and produced in house. Quick turnaround on all reorders is guaranteed.
Medsafe offers unique capabilities when it comes to creating personalized programs and product recommendations. Its veteran outside and inside safety sales specialists provide immediate solutions to your problems. Medsafe consistently delivers on a timely basis and works on site to proactively determine the needs of its clients. Medsafe is more than another distribution company; it is a group of safety specialists who remain committed to being your total resource for PPE, flame-resistant clothing and medical supplies.
For more information, visit www.gosafe.com or call (800) 330-9240.
