Embroidery
Can you embroider on outside provided apparel?
We don’t generally offer embroidery on outside-provided garments or hats as a service. Embroidery requires precise hooping tension and stability, an...
Can you I bring my own hats in for embroidery?
No, we don’t presently offer embroidery on outside-provided hats as a service. Hat embroidery requires precise machine calibration, hooping, and tensi...
Can you embroider over seams, zippers, or thick garment edges?
No, embroidery should only be done on flat, even surfaces. Trying to stitch over seams, zippers, or heavy folds can lead to needle strikes, misalignm...
Can very dense, filled-in logos cause puckering when embroidered?
Yes, they can. When a logo has large, solid-filled areas or very heavy stitch density , the thread pulls tightly against the fabric. This tension can...
How can I prevent puckering in embroidered designs?
Puckering happens when the stitch density and fabric tension aren’t balanced, essentially, when the embroidery is pulling harder than the fabric can...
What types of garments are not suited for embroidery?
Garments made from thin, stretchy, or lightweight fabrics , such as performance tees, athletic wear, or windbreakers, aren’t ideal for embroidery. Th...
Do you offer patches as an embroidery option?
Yes, we do and they’re one of our most popular and versatile decoration options. Patches are a great alternative to direct embroidery for some project...
Can embroidery be done on thick materials like towels or bags?
Yes. We regularly embroider on thicker items like towels, aprons, and backpacks . For these materials, we use professional grade embroidery machines ...
Why does embroidery cost more than printing?
Embroidery can cost more because it’s a hands-on, precision-driven process . Every design must be digitized, threaded, and carefully stitched, with m...
Can embroidery be done on stretchy or performance fabrics?
It can, but with limitations. Stretchy or lightweight performance fabrics (like moisture-wicking athletic shirts) can pucker or distort under the pr...
Do you offer metallic or specialty threads?
Yes, we can often provide metallic, neon, and specialty threads by request. Metallic threads like gold, and silver create a reflective, high-end eff...
Can you embroider very small logos?
We can embroider small logos, but there are practical limits to how small we can go before details begin to blur or threads merge together. For best c...
What’s the most common misconception about embroidery?
The biggest misconception is that embroidery can reproduce every design exactly as it appears digitally. In reality, embroidery is its own art form, i...
Can I get an embroidery sample before full production?
Yes, absolutely. Every embroidery order starts with a digital proof , which is the standard approval step before production. This proof shows your de...
Can you match an embroidery design I had done elsewhere?
In most cases, yes. If you’ve had embroidery done before with another provider, we can usually match the size, placement, and overall appearance clo...
How should I wash embroidered clothing?
To keep your embroidery looking its best, turn garments inside out before washing. Use cold water and a gentle cycle to protect both the fabric ...
How durable is embroidery?
Embroidery is one of the most durable decoration methods available . Because the threads are stitched directly into the fabric, your design can't pee...
Can you embroider jackets or outerwear?
Yes, absolutely. We embroider many types of jackets and outerwear, from fleece and softshells to heavy-duty workwear. The key factor is that the garme...
Can you embroider hats?
Yes! Hats are one of the most common and impactful embroidery products we offer. We embroider on structured and unstructured caps, toques, and many o...
What does embroidery “digitizing” mean?
Digitizing is the process of translating your logo or artwork into a file that our embroidery machines can read. It defines how the embroidery machine...
Will I see a proof of my embroidered logo before production?
Yes, every embroidery order includes a digital proof that shows your design’s placement, size, and thread colour selection sent to you for approval ...
What’s the turnaround time for embroidery orders?
Production for embroidery orders generally take about 10 business days (2 weeks) from final proof approval and payment. This timeline allows for dig...
Can you embroider on sleeves or special placements?
Yes. We can embroider on sleeves, chest, back, and some other custom placements as long as the garment can be securely hooped and positioned flat on...
Can I mix embroidery and printing on the same order?
Yes, definitely. Many of our clients combine embroidery with printing methods like screen printing or direct-film-transfer within one project, fo...
What’s the difference between flat embroidery and 3D puff embroidery?
Flat embroidery is the classic style, clean, polished, and stitched directly into the fabric. It’s ideal for most applications like hats, hoodies, an...
What garments are best for embroidery?
Embroidery looks best on medium- to heavyweight garments such as fleece crewnecks, hoodies, canvas jackets, and structured hats. These materials hol...
Can you embroider small text or fine details?
We can, but there are natural limits with recreating a logo with stitching. Embroidery is created with real thread, not ink, so very fine text or int...
How large can an embroidery design be?
The ideal embroidery size depends on both the garment and the placement. For hats, designs typically range from 2 to 4 inches wide , and up to about ...
Can you match my brand colours exactly for embroidery?
We maintain an extensive thread library that includes most standard colours across all major shades. While thread doesn’t have the same reflective q...
How many thread colours can my embroidered logo include?
Our professional grade embroidery machiness can handle up to 8 thread colours per design , but most logos use between one and five for a clean, coh...
What file types do you accept for embroidery?
For best results, we prefer to start with vector files (AI, EPS, or PDF) since they give us perfect scalability and clean edges. High-resolution PNG...
Can I use my logo for embroidery?
Yes! Most logos can be converted into embroidery format as long as they’re clear and high-resolution. We’ll take your digital file and convert it int...
What is the minimum order for embroidery?
Our minimum for embroidery is 6 units per design . This ensures each job is cost-effective for our customers while maintaining our high quality produ...
Why choose embroidery instead of printing?
Embroidery adds a premium, tactile finish that stands out. It’s long-lasting, vivid, and gives a professional impression, especially for corporate app...
What types of products can be embroidered?
Embroidery works well on garments and accessories with a solid, stable surface such as hats, jackets, hoodies, sweatshirts, and bags . It’s ideal for...