(Rules-based estimator - stitch count + size + quantity)
Embroidery pricing is calculated differently to printing because embroidery uses stitch count (thread stitches), not ink coverage.
This page works like a pricing calculator guide, helping you estimate embroidery costs using the key inputs that affect pricing:
✅ stitch count
✅ logo size (cm)
✅ quantity
✅ number of embroidery positions
✅ digitising fee (one-time)
✅ garment type (supplied vs BYO)
✅ Important: This calculator provides estimates only.
Final embroidery pricing depends on the garment chosen and the final stitch count confirmed during digitising.
Most common placements:
| Placement | Typical Size | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Left Chest | 8–10cm wide | Most cost-effective |
| Right Chest | 8–10cm wide | Similar to left chest |
| Sleeve | 6–8cm wide | Smaller = fewer stitches |
| Back Neck | 5–8cm wide | Small branding |
| Large Back | 20–30cm | Higher stitch count |
✅ Most affordable: Single chest placement only.
Embroidery cost rises as logo size increases.
Typical sizes:
💡 Larger logo = more stitches = higher price.
Most logos fall into one of these stitch count ranges:
| Stitch Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Low (3,000–6,000) | small text/logo | cost-effective |
| Medium (7,000–10,000) | standard chest logo | most common |
| High (11,000–15,000+) | detailed / large logo | higher cost |
If unsure, we confirm stitch count during quoting.
Embroidery becomes more cost-effective at:
✅ 10+
✅ 20+
✅ 50+
Digitising is required when a logo is new.
✅ You pay digitising once per logo
✅ Reorders using the same logo usually don’t pay again
✅ Digitising cost depends on complexity
Use this logic to estimate:
✅ Total Cost =
(Embroidery per garment × quantity) + digitising (if needed) + setup fees (if applicable) + garment costs (if supplied)
✅ Expected: moderate embroidery cost + one-time digitising fee.
✅ Expected: Lower per-garment embroidery cost due to bulk value.
⚠️ Expected: higher embroidery cost due to stitch count.
✅ keep logo size at 10cm chest or smaller
✅ simplify fine detail
✅ reduce the number of positions
✅ order in bulk
✅ submit vector artwork
