How Embroidery Works
Embroidery stitches your crest, sponsor or initials straight into the garment in thread. It has raised texture and a premium finish, and it's the most durable way to put a logo on polos, jackets and caps.
Digitise
Your artwork is converted into a stitch file that sets the direction, density and order of every stitch.
Stitch
Multi-head embroidery machines sew the design into hooped garments.
Finish
Loose threads are trimmed and backing is removed for a clean finish inside and out.
At a Glance
What to expect, and when another method is the better fit.
- Colours
- Several thread colours per design; fine gradients aren't possible
- Feel
- Raised, textured, premium
- Durability
- Very durable, and outlasts the garment in most cases
- Works on
- Almost any fabric, plus caps and bags
- Not for
- Very small text, photo detail, or large areas on lightweight jerseys
- Best for
- Crests, sponsors, initials and staff wear
The Finish
Drag to compare two embroidery finishes.
Embroidery FAQ
Can you embroider on a sublimated jersey?
Yes. Many clubs sublimate the kit and embroider the crest, with stabilising backing to support the lighter fabric.
How small can embroidered text be?
Small text loses definition in thread. Artwork is checked before stitching.
What is 3D puff embroidery?
Stitches sewn over a foam layer give a raised, sculpted finish. It's popular on caps.
Do you need a special file?
Send your logo as a vector or high-resolution image. The stitch file is created from it.
Put It On
Your Kit
Send your artwork for a method recommendation