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Decoration method

Custom embroidery.

Stitched, not printed. The premium finish that outlasts the garment.

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How embroidery works

Embroidery stitches your logo straight into the fabric with thread, so there’s no ink to crack, peel or fade. It’s the premium, hard-wearing finish, and it reads as quality the second someone picks the garment up. Every design is hand-digitized, turned into a stitch file by a person rather than auto-generated, so the linework comes out crisp and clean instead of mushy. It’s the go-to for caps, polos, jackets, workwear and bags, and anything that cops daily wear and industrial washing.

Stitch styles

Flat. The standard. Sleek, low-profile, sits flush to the fabric. Clean and professional.

3D puff. Foam laid under the thread lifts the design off the garment for a bold, raised look. Loves caps and heavier garments, and bold simple shapes; fine detail gets lost.

Chain stitch. A looser, hand-made looking stitch that suits script and wordmarks.

Satin stitch. A smooth, glossy thread fill for lettering and clean shapes.

Tonal. Thread matched to the garment for a subtle, same-color finish.

Metallic thread. Real metallic sheen in gold, silver, copper, rose gold or bronze.

Chenille. Soft, fluffy, varsity-style letters and crests.

Four stitches, up close.

The list above names every stitch we run. These are the four that change how a logo actually looks on the garment.

Flat
Flat embroidery stitched directly into the fabric face

The default. Dense, low-profile, and it sits flush to the fabric. Clean on polos and left chest, and it holds small text better than anything else here.

3D puff
3D puff embroidery raised over foam for a rounded edge

Foam laid under the thread lifts the design off the garment, so it reads bold and raised. Built for cap fronts, where the panel is stiff enough to carry it.

Satin
Satin stitch embroidery with a smooth reflective sheen

A smooth, glossy thread laid down in tight parallel rows. It is what gives lettering and monograms their sheen, and it is the finish most people picture when they picture embroidery.

Chenille
Chenille embroidery with a deep looped varsity pile

A deep, fuzzy pile with a varsity-jacket feel. Big shapes only, so letters and crests rather than fine detail. Ask us if your art suits it.

Stitch placement

Where stitch reads cleanest

Placement isn’t restricted. These are the spots thread holds best, and what each one is good for.

A black hoodie with a left-chest embroidered crest and a full-back arched wordmark

Full front

Highest visibility · bold shapes only

Big coverage means a big stitch count, so the artwork has to stay simple. Solid shapes and heavy lettering hold. Thin outlines disappear.

Left chest

High visibility · standard 4 × 4 in

The uniform placement. A crest or a wordmark here reads as considered rather than as merch, and the standard size is built around it.

Full back

High visibility · keep type large

Room for a crest or a wordmark across the shoulders. Stitch count climbs fast at this size, so a solid shape beats a detailed one.

Sleeve and cuff

Accent · small marks

A second mark rather than a headline. Seams are the limit. The hoop needs a flat panel, so we keep the art clear of the stitch line.

Before we digitize

Send the artwork and we’ll mark placement and stitch size on the proof before the machine runs.

What embroidery suits

Embroidery loves clean lines and bold shapes. It’s not the move for photographic detail, gradients or very fine text. Tiny letters won’t stay legible. If that’s your artwork, we’ll say so and point you at print instead. Send vector or high-res artwork with the fonts outlined. We run up to 8 thread colors, at a standard size of 4 × 4 in (bigger on request). Not locked on a garment yet? Start with the Garment Guide.

Want to see what stitches best? Browse the blanks and pick your canvas.

A black cap with an embroidered front-panel crest

Headwear

Caps hold a stitch best

A structured front panel gives the needle something firm to work against, so the outline stays sharp and a 3D puff logo keeps its edge. Soft unstructured fabric moves under the needle and rounds everything off.

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MOQ

1 piece

Thread colors

Up to 8

Best for

Caps, polos, workwear

Delivered in

2 to 3 weeks

Blanks that take embroidery

347 blanks in the catalog are set up for embroidery.

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Common questions

Will embroidery work for my detailed logo?

Clean shapes and text, yes. Fine detail, gradients or very small type, no. Thread can’t hold it. We’ll flag it and suggest print if that’s the better call.

Can you do raised 3D logos on caps?

Yes, that’s 3D puff. Works best on bold, simple shapes and looks sharp on structured caps.

What file do you need?

Vector AI/EPS/PDF or high-res artwork, with all fonts converted to outlines.

Do you charge per color?

No. Priced on stitch count and size, not colors, up to 8 threads.

Best garments for it?

Structured caps, polos, heavier hoodies and jackets, and tote bags.

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