Custom Embroidery Buyer’s Guide
Custom Embroidery for Polos, Ball Caps, Jackets, Blankets & More!
What is Embroidery?
The embroidery process is one of the oldest fabric decoration methods. It consists of strands of various color threads, sewn into the garment to create an image, text, or design. These threads are applied in various patterns, lengths, and thicknesses by a computer controlled machine to produce an array of different visual effects.
What types of garments are typically embroidered
Items that are most commonly embroidered include: ball caps, polo shirts, jackets, and non-garment items like backpacks and blankets. An embroidered design is typically fairly small and is placed on the left chest of a garment, or centered on the front crown of a cap. Embroidery tends to withstand repeated washings and compliments a clean, professional look.
Custom Designs
We can do a fully custom embroidered design to fit your needs. From a drawing, a previous logo, or just an idea, our talented artists can create anything! There is no extra charge for custom embroidery designs! Minimum of 10 garments on the initial order of any design.
Great Custom Embroidery Starts with an Awesome Design!
Your Embroidery Design
Save Time with our Design Ideas!
Apart from custom designs, we have hundreds of embroidered designs already made that can still fit your specific needs. These designs can save you lots of time and still help you represent your group, club, or activity appropriately. Check out some of our specific embroidery designs by visiting your corresponding group’s page below.
You will look great in your new
Embroidered Jackets, Polos, and Caps!
Will I get to see what my design looks like before it’s produced?
Of course! For most embroidery orders, our artists will first create a digital proof of your design. This is a mock-up created on the computer where you can proof your colors, size of your text, your spelling, and all design elements before your order is actually sewn. Once you’ve approved that proof, sit tight! We’ll digitize your design and then provide you with a scanned image of exactly what your design will look like embroidered with thread! That way, you’ll have no surprises the day you receive your order. You’ll know exactly what your design looks like before it even arrives at your doorstep!
How do I place an embroidery order?
Once you’ve chosen your garments from our website, just click the “Order Online” button located on the garment page. This will bring you to the order screen, where you can choose additional garment style(s) and color(s), enter your sizes and quantities, and tell us your design details. We will get started on your design right away!
Choose Your Garments
Popular Garment Choices
Polos
B416 Wicking Short Sleeve Polo
UltraClub’s 100% Polyester Performance Polo is a great option for anyone who is active. Keep cool on hot days.
View B416 Mens Wicking Polo Details
View B417 Ladies Wicking Polo
View B426 Ladies Sport Polo
B661 Wicking Color Block Polo
Sport-tek’s Wicking Performance Polo looks good on everyone.
View B661 Two tone Wicking Polo
View B662 Ladies Wicking Polo
View B665 Two tone Wicking Polo
B301 50/50 Short Sleeve Polo
Available in youth and adult at a great price. The ‘polos’ are made by Gildan so the colors will match with your T-shirts. View the B301 Short Sleeve Polo details
Sweatshirts
B176 Hooded Sweatshirt
Keep warm during the winter. Hoodies are a great item to give as a gift. The hoodies are made by Gildan so the colors will match with your T-shirts.
View the B176 Hoodies details
B177 Zip Hooded Sweatshirt
Zip Hoodies match with the regular hoodies. The ‘hoodies’ are made by Gildan so the colors will match with your T-shirts. View the B177 Zip Hooded Sweatshirt
B537 Fleece Jacket
Stay really warm in the winter with this full zip 8 oz fleece jacket at a great price. View the B537 Fleece Jacket details
Caps
B691 Twill ‘Floppy’ Cap
Most popular cap for kids. Low profile design that everyone will like.
View the B691 Twill Floppy Cap details
B689 Nylon Quick Dry Cap
Quick dry cap great for camping. Looks awesome too! View the B689 Nylon two tone Cap
Other Embroider-ables
B710 Cordura Briefcase
Carry all your books and files in a custom embroidered briefcase. Makes a great gift. View the B710 Cordura Briefcase
B450 Basic Backpack
Triple pocket backpack makes a great gift for kids. View the B450 Basic Backpack
Mix from over 100+ choices:
Choosing the Correct Garment Size
You can buy a mix of garment, colors, and sizes at no additional cost. Check every product page for sizing information. The one constant is that their is no size standard across manufacturers or even product lines. Get a size larger than a t-shirt size for items that might be worn over other layers.
It’s a Challenge
“What shirt size do you want to order?” The best advice we have is to ask everyone who is receiving an embroidered garment. Guessing sizes is a minefield. Every person is different. If ordering sweatshirts, order a size larger because they are often not as long as t-shirts.
Size Variation
Not all medium-sized pols or jackets are the same. Garment types (even from the same vendor!) are often cut differently. In general, all garments are cut differently. Please review the garment detail pages for sizing information.
Order Extras
Ordering extra garments is the best thing you can do to solve size issues. After the garments arrive, some people change the size they need. Having a few backup shirts enables you to keep those people happy. As new people join the group, it’s a great idea to have a cap or polo to welcome them.
Embroidery Thread Colors
Picking Thread Colors
It can be challenging to pick colors on your device because of monitor variables, lighting, and glare. We have almost 100 thread color options. Tell us what colors you would like to be used and we will pick them for you! You will see an online proof to make sure you’re happy with the selection before the order is produced. Contact one of our expert customer representatives if you’re concerned about your thread and garment color combination.
Personalization Option
We do offer embroidered names. They are limited to the area under your design or opposite your design. Embroidered names can only be added to an embroidered garment. (Digital or screen printed garments cannot get embroidered names.)
Cost of Embroidered names
You have a choice of Block or Script in any thread color.
- $5 for a single line under a logo (if it fits)
- $8 for up to 3 lines on a right crest
- $8 for 2 lines on a sleeve or cap back.
Small Block .3 in tall
Large Block .45 in tall
Small Script .5 in tall
Small Script .75 in tall
Small Block .3 in tall
Large Block .45 in tall
Small Script .5 in tall
Small Script .75 in tall
Low Pricing for Custom Embroidery
Mixing Garments Types
Everyone wants something different? We can help with that! As long as they can all be embroidered with the same design, you can mix garment types like caps, ladies shirts, and hoodies in your custom embroidery order. Price will vary per garment type, but the total quantity will determine the price break.
Reorders
Reorders are priced based on quantity. Its a good idea to get some extras at the higher price break. Once we have your design, the minimum order is just 1 garment. At lower quantities, garments will cost more.
How is pricing determined?
Total quantity of garments • Type of garments • Locations embroidered
Prices vary. View pricing info in the design idea viewer.
Ordering Custom Embroidery is easy!
• LOW Prices • FREE Shipping over $50 • FREE Setups & Art Proofs • FREE up to 10 thread colors • FREE Digitizing for new orders over 10 garments
Tips for Ordering Custom Embroidery
- Choose some designs and share with your group.
- Mix caps and any garments for a better price break
- Round up the cost and take pre-orders.
- Want to get everyone involved? Have a design contest! Check out our Customizable Design Contest Flyer.
- See our Frequently Asked Questions about Embroidery and be sure to visit older entries at the bottom too.
- View our Custom Embroidery Order Form
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All about How Embroidery works
The embroidery process is one of the oldest fabric decoration methods. It consists of strands of various color threads, sewn into the garment to create an image, text, or design. These threads are applied in various patterns, lengths, and thicknesses by a computer controlled machine to produce an array of different visual effects.
Embroidery Turnaround
Standard Service
12 business days
About 2 1/2 weeks
Priority Service
9 business days
+15%
Just under 2 weeks!
Rush Service
6 business days
+25%
Just over a week!
Product Availability can effect Embroidery Turnaround - pls call for info
The ClassB Difference
ClassB® has earned the Boy Scouts of America® Quality Licensee award every year it has been available - more than any other BSA® licensee! Our high regard for quality is another reason why ClassB® is the best choice to makeYour Embroidered Apparel
