Method for Forming a Glove with Custom Logo
The present invention is generally directed to a method for forming a glove tab with a custom logo, and attaching the glove tab to an existing glove. In a first embodiment, a computer-generated logo is printed onto matte media using an inkjet, laserjet or dot matrix printer, and then the matte media is laminated and cut to fit the shape of a glove tab that is subsequently fastened to an existing glove. In a second embodiment, a computer-generated logo is printed onto glossy media using an inkjet, laserjet or dot matrix printer, and then the glossy media is coated with a liquid adhesive and cut to fit the shape of a glove tab that is subsequently fastened to an existing glove.
1 . A method for forming a glove with a logo, comprising the steps of
a. providing a golf glove without a tab;
b. forming a logo in computer memory;
c. printing the logo onto a medium using an inkjet printer, laserjet printer, or dot matrix printer;
d. cutting the medium into the shape of a glove tab; and
e. stitching the glove tab onto the golf glove.
2 . The method claim 1 further comprising, between steps c) and d), the step of applying a coating to the medium.
3 . The method of claim 1 further comprising, between steps c) and d), the step of applying a hook-an-loop material to the backside of the medium.
4 . The method of claim 1 further comprising, between steps b) and c), the step of sending a digital image of the logo to a manufacturer.
5 . The method of claim 1 wherein the medium is a matte self-adhesive medium.
6 . The method of claim 1 wherein the medium is a glossy self-adhesive medium.
7 . The method of claim 2 wherein the coating is a laminate.
8 . The method of claim 2 wherein the coating is a liquid adhesive.
9 . The method of claim 1 wherein step d) comprises die cutting the medium.