What is Embroidery? 

Embroidery is a premium apparel decoration method where threads are stitched directly onto fabric in a pre-programmed design. Using high-precision machines, custom embroidery creates durable, high-quality logos, text, and images that add a professional, long-lasting look to garments and accessories.

Embroidery is commonly used for:

• Corporate branding and business logos
• Team uniforms and sports apparel
• Personalized names and monograms
• Hats, jackets, polos, bags, and more

Whether you're outfitting a company, team, or event, embroidery is one of the most versatile and professional decoration options available.

Artwork Requirements for Custom Embroidery

To produce your embroidered design, we require a digitized embroidery file, such as a .dst or .pdf format. This file contains stitch instructions for the embroidery machine and is not the same as a standard graphic or print file.

Don't Have a Digitized File?

No problem! We offer embroidery digitizing services starting at just $35 for designs up to 15,000 stitches. Prices may vary for complex or oversized designs. Simply email your logo or design file to us for a quote.

Best File Types for Embroidery Digitizing:

• Vector files: .ai, .eps, .svg, .cdr
• High-resolution raster files: .jpg, .png, .psd, .gif, .pdf

Vector artwork is preferred for optimal stitch accuracy, but we can work with almost any clear, high-quality design file. If needed, we also offer vector conversion services.

Note: Small or highly detailed artwork may not translate well to embroidery due to thread limitations.

Embroidery-Compatible Fabrics

Embroidery works well on a wide range of fabrics, making it ideal for various types of apparel and accessories. Some popular options include:

• 100% cotton
• Cotton/polyester blends (50/50, 60/40, tri-blends)
• Performance polyester
• Canvas, denim, vinyl, and more

Unlike print-based decoration methods, embroidery doesn’t require heat presses or chemical pretreatments. As long as the fabric is clean and in good condition, it's typically ready to be embroidered.

Embroidery Sizes & Placement Options

Embroidery designs must fit within the embroidery hoop and garment area. We offer multiple hoop sizes and can embroider on most common garment types.

Maximum Design Area:

• Up to 12” x 18” for large garments (e.g., jacket backs)

Hat Embroidery Size Guidelines:

• Unstructured/Low-Profile Caps: Max height – 1.8"
• Structured Mid-Profile Caps: Max height – 2.0"
• Structured High-Profile Caps: Max height – 2.25"
• Bucket Hats: Max height – 1.8"

For any uncertain placements, bring your item to us and we’ll confirm what’s possible based on hoop compatibility and garment size.

Why Choose Custom Embroidery?

• Durable and long-lasting – won’t fade or peel
• Professional, elevated appearance
• Perfect for logos, names, patches, and branding
• Ideal for workwear, uniforms, and team apparel
• No minimums for most jobs

Whether you're looking to create custom embroidered shirts, hats, jackets, or bags, our embroidery services deliver superior results with unmatched quality and precision.

Thread Colors:

Hundreds of embroidery thread color exists. We proudly use Madeira embroidery threads for all embroidery work, unless another thread is specifically requested. If we don’t stock a color you require, one can be ordered from our books of thread samples. The colors can be found on Madeira’s website. Most colors come from the Poly-neon and Classic Rayon color books.  Some PMS colors have matching Madeira thread colors.

Garment Care:

Proper care for you garment is necessary to achieve a normal garment and decoration life. For all garments, we recommend cold-water washing inside out and hang drying. You may tumble dry on fluff (no heat). Never iron over the decoration. Following these steps will help you achieve the maximum amount of life for your garment. Remember, no garment or decoration is designed to last forever!

Embroidery Fonts:

We have hundreds of embroidery fonts in stock and ready to go. Additional fonts can be digitized for embroidery use. To see our embroidery fonts, click on the following buttons to view the PDF files and see samples of what the fonts look like.  These files also show what keystrokes are available.  They also list the recommended minimum and maximum height for embroidery.