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Decoration Technique
Custom Embroidery
Stitched-in quality. Embroidery gives logos, monograms and crests a premium tactile feel that screen printing cannot match — and it never fades.
Best For
Logos on polos, caps, jackets, totes and patches
Fabric
Most fabric types — twill, cotton, polyester, fleece, performance
MOQ
50 pieces per design
Durability
Lifetime — stitches do not fade or peel
Cost
$$$ — premium look, premium price
Lead Time
10–20 days including digitizing
About Embroidery
Embroidery is the premium decoration method for polos, caps, jackets, and bags. Instead of ink, the design is sewn into the fabric using threads of precise Pantone-matched colors. The result is a raised, textured, professional look that conveys quality and permanence — and lasts the life of the garment.
At SublimApparel we run multi-head commercial embroidery machines supporting flat stitch, 3D puff, appliqué, and specialty thread effects. We can embroider on caps, polos, button-downs, jackets, hoodies, totes, and patches. We stock 200+ thread colors and match any Pantone reference within 24 hours.
Embroidery is best for logos with limited colors (under 12) and works especially well on corporate uniforms, sports caps, club polos, and any garment where you want the logo to feel like a permanent part of the fabric.
Why Choose Embroidery
- Most premium, professional decoration method available
- Stitches last the life of the garment — no fading, peeling, or cracking
- Wide thread color selection with Pantone matching
- Multiple styles: flat, 3D puff, appliqué, metallic, glow-in-the-dark
- Works on caps, structured fabrics, and difficult-to-print materials
Best Use Cases
Corporate uniforms and brand polosSports team caps and club kitPremium retail apparel and streetwearGolf polos and country club wearBags, totes, and patch applicationsHotel, restaurant and service industry staff apparel
How Embroidery Works
- 1
Logo digitizing
Your logo is converted into a stitch file (.DST/.EMB) by our digitizing team. We optimize stitch count, direction, and density.
- 2
Thread color matching
We match thread colors to your Pantone reference or send a sample for sign-off. Stock 200+ thread colors.
- 3
Sample run
First piece is sewn, photographed, and approved before bulk production.
- 4
Production embroidery
Multi-head machines run the design across the full run. Each piece is hooped, embroidered, and inspected.
- 5
Trimming & QC
Loose threads are trimmed. Every piece is inspected for stitch quality and registration before packing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many colors can I embroider?
Each thread color is a separate needle change. Most economical under 9 colors. We can run up to 15 colors on a single design.
What's 3D puff embroidery?
A foam underlay is placed under the stitches, raising them up off the fabric. Popular for caps and streetwear. Limited to clean, bold designs.
Can you embroider on caps?
Yes — caps are one of our most popular items. Front, side, back, and under-visor positions all available.
What is the digitizing setup fee?
One-time $25 per logo design, regardless of quantity. We keep the file on file for future reorders at no charge.
Related Techniques
3D Puff Embroidery
Foam-backed stitching that raises your logo off the fabric. The signature look of premium streetwear and structured caps.
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Screen Printing
The original apparel decoration method. Cost-effective at volume, vibrant Pantone colors, and the workhorse of band merch, events, and corporate uniforms.
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Tell us your product, quantity and deadline.
You will have a landed, duty-paid price within one business day. If your deadline is not achievable, we will say so in the same reply rather than take the order and manage the problem later.
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- Team hours overlap US Pacific and UK
- Yiwu factory + Fontana, CA warehouse