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Method 02 · embroidery

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Elegance.

Embroidery is one of the most refined and durable ways to add your brand to a garment. The thread becomes part of the fabric, creating a dimensional, tactile finish designed to withstand repeated wear.

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At a glance

  • Minimum quantity
  • 12 pieces
  • Stitch count
  • Up to 50,000
  • Colors per design
  • Up to 15 thread colours
  • MAXIMUM AREA (STANDARD HOOP)
  • 30 x 20 cm

The craft

Thread laid into the fabric, one stitch at a time.

Embroidery transforms traditional sewing into a powerful branding technique. Your logo is first digitized and converted into precise stitch paths, densities, and underlay settings. Multi-head embroidery machines then reproduce the design using up to 15 thread colours at once.

Thousands of stitches build a tactile, three-dimensional emblem directly into the garment. Because the design is stitched into the material, there is no printed layer to peel or crack. The result is a refined and durable way to display your brand.

1,200

Stitches / minute

380+

Thread shades

15

Simultaneous colors

the process

Four steps from logo to finished piece.

04

Finishing

Loose threads and jump stitches are trimmed, and the backing is carefully torn or cut away. Every piece is inspected by hand before leaving our production floor.

03

Stitching

Multi-needle Tajima machines can run up to 15 thread colours at once, placing thousands of stitches per minute with consistent precision. Colour changes happen automatically, helping production move efficiently while maintaining accuracy.

02

Hooping

The garment is secured in a hoop using the appropriate backing—cut-away, tear-away, or water-soluble—depending on the fabric. Proper stabilization helps prevent distortion, puckering, and misregistration during embroidery.

01

Digitization

Your artwork is converted into a precise stitch file containing stitch paths, densities, underlay, pull compensation, and colour sequences. Careful digitization is essential for transforming a flat design into a sharp, dimensional embroidered emblem.

The styles

Four ways to wear your signature.

We choose the right finish based on the fabric, placement, and visual effect you want. Below are the techniques we use most often for caps and apparel.

Regular embroidery

Flat embroidery

Flat embroidery is the most common technique. Dense, continuous stitches follow the contours of your logo and sit close to the fabric, creating a crisp, refined, and versatile finish.

best for

Polos, dress shirts, fleece, jackets, and caps

3D puff embroidery

Foam embroidery

A foam layer is placed beneath satin stitches to create a raised, sculptural effect. This bold, sporty finish is especially popular on snapback caps and varsity apparel.

best for

Caps, beanies, and statement varsity apparel

Tone-on-tone

Subtle stitch

The thread colour is matched to the garment, creating a discreet, refined emblem that is felt before it is noticed. This style works particularly well for hospitality, luxury, and corporate uniforms.

best for

Hospitality uniforms, premium polos, and knitwear

Applied patches

Embroidered patches

The design is embroidered onto a separate material with a finished merrowed or laser-cut edge. The patch is then sewn or heat-applied to the garment, making it ideal for thick fabrics or replaceable badges.

best for

Workwear, jackets, caps, and technical apparel

The palette

Thread colours matched to your brand.

We work exclusively with Isacord 40 polyester thread, available in more than 380 shades. It is colourfast, abrasion-resistant, and designed for industrial laundering.

Send us your Pantone references, and we’ll compare them with the Pantone-to-Isacord conversion chart to select the closest available thread shades. Archived thread selections help us maintain consistent colour from one production run to the next.

Isacord 40

PANTONE-REFERENCED COLOUR MATCHING

Vast variety of color options

SUITABLE FOR INDUSTRIAL LAUNDERING

Isacord 40

380+ shades · Pantone matched

WHY EMBROIDERY

A refined, durable finish for professional apparel.

Long-lasting durability

Because embroidery is stitched directly into the fabric, there is no printed layer to crack or peel. With proper care, it maintains its appearance through repeated wear and laundering.

A premium appearance

Embroidery gives garments a polished, professional appearance and is widely used for corporate and hospitality apparel.

Pantone-referenced thread colours

We use Isacord 40 thread in more than 380 colours and consult a Pantone conversion chart to select the closest available match for your brand.

Suitable for durable fabrics

Embroidery works well on caps, fleece, softshell fabrics, denim, and canvas, including materials that may not be suitable for printing.

technical specs

The numbers behind every run.

Need something beyond these standard options? Talk to us—we can use jumbo hoops, sequin attachments, and cap frames for custom projects.

Minimum quantity

12 pieces

Stitch count

Up to 50,000

Colors per design

Up to 15 simultaneous

Max area (standard hoop)

30 x 20 cm

Standard turnaround

10 to 12 working days

Thread system

Isacord 40 – 380+ colors

Free digitization on first order

Sample sew-out before production

Quality control on every piece

Ready when you are

Let’s embroider your next collection.

Send us your logo and project details, and we’ll reply with embroidery recommendations, a sew-out plan, and a quote within 24 hours.

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