Embroidery Services

Discover professional embroidery services for high-quality, durable custom apparel. Perfect for corporate branding, uniforms, and premium merchandise.

What is Custom Embroidery?

Embroidery is a decorative technique that uses thread to create designs on fabric. It offers a premium, professional look that's perfect for corporate apparel, uniforms, and high-end promotional items.

Professional Look

Premium, textured finish

Extremely Durable

Won't fade, crack, or peel

Low Minimums

Often just 3-6 pieces

3D Effect

Adds dimension to designs

Popular Embroidery Applications

Corporate & Business

  • • Polo shirts with logos
  • • Executive apparel
  • • Professional uniforms
  • • Name personalization

Hospitality & Service

  • • Restaurant uniforms
  • • Hotel staff apparel
  • • Medical scrubs
  • • Spa & salon wear

Promotional Products

  • • Caps and hats
  • • Bags and backpacks
  • • Towels and blankets
  • • Premium gifts

Personal & Gifts

  • • Monogrammed items
  • • Wedding party gifts
  • • Baby items
  • • Special occasions

Embroidery vs. Other Decoration Methods

FeatureEmbroideryScreen PrintingDTG
DurabilityExcellentVery GoodGood
Minimum Order3-6 pieces25-50 pieces1 piece
Best ForLogos, textSimple designsComplex images
Professional LookPremiumStandardCasual

Embroidery Design Tips

  • 1

    Keep it simple: Bold, clean designs work best. Avoid tiny details that won't translate well.

  • 2

    Text size matters: Keep text at least 1/4" tall for readability.

  • 3

    Consider thread count: More colors mean higher costs. Simplify when possible.

  • 4

    Choose appropriate fabrics: Stable fabrics like polos and caps work best.

Quick Facts

Minimum Order
Usually 3-6 pieces
Setup Cost
$25-100 digitizing fee
Turnaround Time
5-7 business days
Thread Count
Up to 15,000 stitches

Embroidery Techniques

  • Flat Embroidery

    Standard technique for most designs

  • 3D Puff Embroidery

    Raised foam for dimensional effect

  • Appliqué

    Fabric pieces stitched on garment

  • Metallic Thread

    Shiny, premium appearance

Typical Pricing

Embroidery pricing typically includes:

  • Digitizing (one-time)$25-100
  • Per 1,000 stitches$1-3
  • Garment costVaries

Professional Embroidery at DTLA Print

3-piece minimums • Premium thread quality • Corporate uniforms specialist

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Embroidery FAQs

What's the difference between embroidery and screen printing?

Embroidery uses thread to create designs, resulting in a textured, professional finish. Screen printing uses ink and is better for large, colorful designs. Embroidery is more durable and has lower minimums, while screen printing is more cost-effective for large orders.

Can you embroider on any fabric?

While embroidery works on most fabrics, stable materials like cotton, polyester blends, and canvas work best. Stretchy or very thin fabrics may require special backing or techniques.

How much detail can embroidery capture?

Embroidery works best with simple, bold designs. Fine details smaller than 1/16" may not translate well. Text should be at least 1/4" tall for best readability.

What file format is needed for embroidery?

Most embroiderers can work with vector files (AI, EPS, PDF) or high-resolution images. They'll convert your artwork to a digitized embroidery file (DST format) for production.