A simplified illustration. Your material and design determine the production steps.
What is embroidery?
Embroidery builds a design with thread stitched into fabric. The thread gives the logo texture and dimension. It is a popular choice for polos, caps, jackets and bags.
Artwork becomes a stitch file
Digitizing turns artwork into instructions for the embroidery machine: where stitches go, their direction, and the sequence of thread colors. A JPG or PNG is a useful starting point, but it is not a machine-ready stitch file. New digitizing is quoted separately.
Why the garment matters
A design that works on a flat polo may need changes for a curved cap or a stretchy fabric. We review the material, placement and finished size together. Backing stabilizes the fabric while the machine stitches.
Small lettering and fine detail
Fine lines, tiny text and gradients may need simplification. Send your original artwork and the size you have in mind. We can explain the tradeoffs before the design goes into production.
Proofs and stitch-outs
A digital proof shows placement and appearance. A stitch-out is a physical embroidery sample on fabric. These are different approval steps; we confirm which your project needs before production.
What affects embroidery pricing?
Garment choice, quantity, design size, stitch count, placements and new digitizing all affect the quote. Reusing a logo can help, but a new garment or placement may still require adjustments.
Caring for embroidered apparel
Follow the garment’s care label. Turn decorated garments inside out when practical, avoid rubbing the stitched area, and do not iron directly over the thread. Ask us about care for a specific item.