Embroidery and screen printing are both popular for branding clothing — but they serve very different purposes.
The best method depends on:
โ whether you want stitched vs printed branding
โ how many garments you’re ordering
โ garment type (polos/jackets vs tees)
โ your artwork style (logo vs full colour)
โ budget and long-term durability expectations
What Is Embroidery?
Embroidery stitches your logo into the garment using thread.
โ Best for:
Polos, jackets, and hoodies
Corporate uniforms
Premium chest logos
Long-term durability and a professional appearance
What Is Screen Printing?
Screen printing pushes ink through a mesh screen onto the garment.
โ Best for:
Bulk orders (60โ200+)
Simple logos or text prints
Consistent, repeatable designs
Lowest cost per shirt at high volume
โ Comparison Table
Feature
Embroidery
Screen Printing
Best for
uniforms + premium logos
bulk shirts + simple designs
Garment types
polos, jackets, hoodies
tees, hoodies, casual wear
Artwork type
logos only
logos + text (best 1–3 colours)
Photos/gradients
not ideal
not ideal
Look
stitched premium
bold ink print
Durability
excellent
excellent
Best quantity
10+
60–200+
Best value use
corporate branding
events + bulk promos
When Embroidery Is Better
โ You need a professional uniform look
โ You are branding polos or jackets
โ You want long-lasting stitching
โ Your logo is simple and clean
โ Your quantity is small to medium and you want premium finish
When Screen Printing Is Better
โ You are ordering in bulk (60+)
โ You are printing simple logos or text
โ You want the lowest cost per shirt at scale
โ You are producing event shirts, promo runs, clubs, fundraisers
Pro Tip
Many businesses use both:
โ embroidered polos/jackets for staff uniforms
โ screen printed tees for events and promotions
