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Embroidery Guidelines

Everything you need to know for professional, high-quality embroidery results on your custom apparel

Minimum Order: 12 items with the same design for all embroidery orders

Key Requirements

What You Need to Know

12+

12 Item Minimum

All items must have the same design for embroidery orders

5"

Max 5" Width

Maximum design width of 5 inches for optimal results

Vector

Vector Files

AI, EPS, SVG or high-resolution PNG/JPEG required

Best Products

Ideal for Embroidery

These products work best with embroidered designs

Hats & Caps

Baseball caps, snapbacks, and structured hats are ideal for embroidery

Toques & Beanies

Winter hats and knit beanies work excellently with embroidered logos

Polo Shirts

Classic choice for professional corporate branding and uniforms

Corporate Wear

Jackets, bags, and professional apparel benefit from premium embroidery

Design Specifications

What Works & What Doesn't

Embroidery Works Best With

  • Simple, bold designs with clean lines
  • Solid colors (limited color palette)
  • Thick text and block fonts
  • Logos without intricate details
  • Designs under 5 inches wide
  • High contrast color combinations

Avoid These in Embroidery

  • Fine details and thin lines
  • Gradients and color fades
  • Full-color photographs
  • Very small text (under 6pt)
  • Intricate patterns or shading
  • Designs larger than 5 inches

Production Time

Please allow additional production time for embroidery orders. The process requires precision and attention to detail to ensure quality results. Each item undergoes quality inspection before packaging and shipping.

Quality Inspection Precision Stitching Premium Finish
File Submission

Accepted File Formats

Vector files are preferred for clean digitization

.png
High Resolution
.jpeg
High Resolution

Pro Tip: Vector files provide the cleanest outlines for digitization. If submitting raster files (PNG/JPEG), ensure they are at least 300 DPI for best results.

Why Embroidery?

The Premium Choice

Durability

Lasts the life of the garment

Professional

Premium, upscale appearance

Textured

3D tactile quality

Washable

Won't fade or peel

Have Questions About Embroidery?

Contact our team for special placement requests, sizing questions, or product compatibility

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