| You might look at purchasing custom embroidered | | | | Stitch counts/embroidery size: Some vendors charge |
| apparel as the same as buying a custom screen | | | | based on stitch count, which depends on the intricacy |
| printed T-shirt, but buying custom embroidered | | | | of the design. For example, a larger design that is |
| apparel is actually quite different, with a lot of things | | | | simple may end up costing less than a smaller design |
| to keep in mind. You don't want to end up with a | | | | that includes a lot of detail. Check to see what the |
| shoddy product that doesn't look good and that no | | | | stitch limit is and make sure you find out the number |
| one would want to wear. Be choosy about your | | | | of stitches in your specific design. If it exceeds the |
| custom embroidered apparel, and make sure you | | | | stitch limit, you may be charged extra. |
| understand how to buy custom embroidered apparel. | | | | Other vendors charge based on the size of the |
| The advantages to custom embroidered apparel over | | | | design. If your logo or custom embroidery design |
| printed clothing include durability and color choices. | | | | exceeds that size, you may be charged more. Figure |
| While custom imprinting for T-shirts or other | | | | out the costs as you go through the process so |
| garments may be limited to one color, with the price | | | | you're not shocked with the price tag at the end. |
| going up if you opt for four-color printing, embroidery | | | | Location: The beauty of custom embroidery is that it |
| often includes as many colors as you want - as long | | | | can pretty much be done anywhere on a piece of |
| as you stay within the stitch count (more on that | | | | apparel. While you might not want to have your logo |
| later). Another plus of purchasing custom | | | | stretched across the belly of a polo shirt, there's |
| embroidered apparel is that you can often score | | | | room to be a little more creative than the standard |
| pretty low minimums for your orders. In other words, | | | | chest embroidery. Consider embroidery on sleeves or |
| where you may have to buy 144 imprinted T-shirts | | | | pockets for a different look. |
| to get the wholesale price, embroidered apparel | | | | Thread color: Don't make the mistake of having |
| tends to be of higher quality, and you can purchase | | | | thread that matches the custom embroidered apparel |
| fewer items to get the wholesale price. Some | | | | too closely. Your design will vanish into the |
| wholesale retailers feature minimums as low as 12 for | | | | background. Often, vendors can make |
| custom embroidered apparel, so you'll get the | | | | recommendations as to what will look good. They've |
| wholesale price but won't have to buy a ton to get | | | | seen it all, so they can usually make suggestions to |
| what you're seeking. Here are a few other things to | | | | improve the look of the finished product. Ask to see |
| keep in mind when shopping for custom embroidered | | | | a preview beforehand so you can get a clue as to |
| apparel. | | | | how the custom embroidered apparel will look, and |
| Quality: Don't skimp on the clothing that you're | | | | adjust accordingly until you're satisfied with the |
| planning to get embroidered. High quality apparel will | | | | thread color on the background you choose. |
| hold up longer. The embroidery on the clothing is | | | | Also, keep in mind that thread colors don't necessarily |
| more durable and will likely outlast something that's | | | | jive with the digital colors that make up your logo or |
| simply screen printed, so make sure the apparel will | | | | design. The vendor will often do some |
| last, as well. As about thread quality, too. There are | | | | behind-the-scenes work to make sure the thread |
| different types of threads used in embroidered | | | | color matches the logo as closely as possible, but it |
| apparel - rayon, polyester and cotton - and varying | | | | may not be perfect. |
| degrees of quality in the type of those threads used, | | | | All in all, the benefits of buying custom embroidered |
| as well. Talk to your vendor to find out the best | | | | apparel are many, and while it may seem like a bit |
| thread for your custom embroidery needs. | | | | more work than just slapping your logo on apparel a |
| Cost of embroidery: Be cautious. There can often be | | | | la screen printing, your vendor can help you out with |
| fees involved besides the set-up fee, the cost of the | | | | any questions you might have. If you're unsure about |
| clothing and shipping from the vendor. If the vendor | | | | something - even if it's as simple as the thread quality |
| uses a third-party to do the custom embroidery, | | | | - don't hesitate to ask. Embroidery lasts a long time, |
| they may charge you to ship it to that third-party | | | | so make sure you're getting the quality custom |
| location and then to the vendor. | | | | embroidered apparel that you desire. |