Want your logo on a polo, a hat or a run of tees? Screen printing and embroidery give you different finishes, and the garment helps narrow down the choice. We do both, so you can tell us what you want the piece to look and feel like before settling on a method.
What kind of piece are you making?
A stitched chest logo is a familiar choice for staff polos, and embroidery works well on many caps and heavier garments. Thread adds texture and some weight, which matters as a design gets larger.
For a large front or back graphic on a tee, we’d usually look at printing. A smaller logo might work either way. Lightweight fabric can need extra care with embroidery, particularly if the design has a lot of dense stitching.
Where the setup cost comes from
Screen printing needs separate screens for the ink colors. That setup gets spread across the order, so a longer run with a simple design can be a good fit.
Embroidery needs a stitch file before we run the machine. We digitize by hand in house, typically for $50 to $100 per design, and keep the file for reorders. The size and amount of stitching also affect the job.
If you only need a few polos and you’re open to a printed logo, we can compare DTF too. A small order doesn’t rule out embroidery; it just has fewer pieces to spread the setup across.
Will the detail hold up?
Small lettering and tight gaps can close up in thread. We’ll look at the logo at the size you want and suggest changes if it needs them. A design that works across a full back may need a simpler version on a hat.
Screen printing also needs artwork suited to the print size. Complex full-color artwork can take more preparation than a few solid colors. Send the best original file you have and we’ll explain the options.
What about the look and feel?
Embroidery gives you raised thread. Screen-print feel depends on the ink, coverage and garment. Neither finish belongs only to workwear or only to fashion; choose the one that fits the piece.
You can mix methods in an order too. Stitched caps and printed tees can use the same branding, with the artwork adjusted for each piece where needed.
Care and reorders
Both need care suited to the finished garment. Wash inside out, avoid unnecessary heat, and follow the supplied instructions. Hand digitizing lets us plan the stitching for the piece, but it doesn’t guarantee that the garment will last a particular number of years.
For another run, send the previous order details. We’ll check the blanks and artwork. A change from a polo to a cap, or a different logo size, may need a stitch-file adjustment.
Send the logo and tell us what it’s for
Include the garments, count, placements and deadline. We only decorate blanks we supply, and we can help choose them if you’re still deciding. Two weeks is standard after approval; ask about a rush before planning around it.
Our embroidery and screen printing pages cover ordering. If you want to understand the artwork setup, read how a logo becomes a stitch file.
A few questions we get
Which one costs more?
Send the design and count and we’ll compare. Print colors and locations affect screen-print setup, while design size and stitching affect embroidery. There isn’t one price rule for every order.
Do I pay for digitizing again on a reorder?
We keep your file. If the design, size and garment stay the same, it may be ready to reuse. We’ll tell you if anything needs changing and whether there’s a charge.
Can you add employee names?
Yes. Send the spelling and garment size for each person, and we’ll check the placement with the company logo.