Embroidery is a premium and long-lasting branding method for uniforms, polos, jackets and corporate apparel. Below are the most common embroidery questions our customers ask.
✅ Important note:
Embroidery pricing depends on stitch count, logo size, placements and garment type. Prices shown throughout the website are guides only unless confirmed in a quote.
Embroidery pricing varies because embroidery cost depends mainly on:
✅ stitch count (logo complexity + size)
✅ number of embroidery positions
✅ garment type
✅ digitising or setup fees
A larger or more detailed logo requires more stitches, which increases cost.
Stitch count is the number of stitches required to embroider your design.
Stitch count is one of the biggest drivers of embroidery pricing.
Digitising is the process of converting your logo into an embroidery stitch file (used by embroidery machines).
Digitising is:
✅ usually a one-time cost per logo
✅ required for any new logo design
✅ based on logo complexity
If you reorder the same logo later, you generally won’t need to pay digitising again (unless the artwork changes).
Some embroidery jobs may include a setup fee depending on:
Your quote will outline any setup fees clearly.
Embroidery can be cheaper or more expensive depending on the design.
Embroidery is usually best when:
✅ you want a premium uniform finish
✅ you are stitching a simple logo
✅ you want durability over time
Printing may be more cost-effective when:
✅ your design is full colour
✅ your design includes gradients or photos
✅ the logo is very large or detailed
Preferred artwork formats:
Other formats like PNG or JPG are accepted as a starting point, but will require artwork clean-up. Charges apply to clean up artwork.
No - embroidery cannot stitch photographic designs or gradients.
If your artwork is photographic or highly detailed, we may recommend:
Yes, embroidery can include multiple thread colours.
However:
The most common and cost-effective embroidery size is:
Smaller logos can be cheaper. Larger logos increase stitch count and cost.
Standard embroidery turnaround is typically:
✅ approx. 2 weeks
Turnaround begins after:
During busy seasons (Christmas/New Year), please allow extra time.
Urgent embroidery may be possible depending on:
If your order is urgent:
✅ Submit artwork immediately
✅ Confirm your deadline
✅ Request express shipping if needed
Pickup is available in:
✅ Brisbane
✅ Melbourne
Please check the shipping/pickup page for the latest location rules and instructions.
Yes - we ship Australia-wide and offer express shipping for tight deadlines.
Yes - BYO embroidery is available for some orders.
However:
⚠️ BYO garments are supplied at the client’s risk.
We cannot refund or replace client-supplied garments.
BYO embroidery is often cheaper because:
✅ You provide the garment
✅ The quote only includes embroidery costs and setup fees.
However:
Your BYO garment must be suitable for embroidery (fabric weight and structure).
Common embroidery placements include:
Embroidery is safe for most garments, but:
We may recommend DTF printing when embroidery is unsuitable.
To protect embroidery:
We need:
Production begins after:
