subject: Why Choose Embroidered Workwear? [print this page] Did you know that your logo could be embroidered onto any type of workwear? Embroidered workwear can be produced quickly and easily by using existing polo shirts, boiler suits, hats, ties and so on, and it doesn't have to break the bank.
Company image embroidered workwear is a cost-effective and economical way to upgrade your company's image and stay ahead of the competition.
Once the preserve of the big multinationals and chains, now even small and medium sized businesses can benefit from having a smart, professional appearing workforce. Gone are the days when it was acceptable for customers to see your staff in jeans and a t-shirt. Tough economic times demand that you do everything you can to stay ahead of the competition, big or small.
One such way, is to have your logo, company name, phone number and web address embroidered onto your shirts, jackets, hats, polo shirts. In fact any items your employees will be wearing.
Why embroidery? The two most popular ways of personalizing clothing are embroidery, either by hand or machine or by screen printing.
Screen printing is extremely common and is used by most of the big sports brands. You can tell if a logo or image is screen printed if it looks like plastic or rubber attached to the garment. Screen printing is better for large designs, but it doesn't last as long, it'll come off on your iron if you iron the design and eventually it'll crack and fall off after many washes. Embroidery on the other hand, gives a much higher quality and longer lasting finish.
Embroidered designs are better if they are smaller as each design is created using different coloured threads stitched into the fabric. Each design is made up of thousands of stitches and unlike screen printed designs, large embroideries can become quite heavy and won't sit on the fabric properly. Despite this, embroidery is undoubtedly the best choice for most corporate workwear requirements due to its quality finish and long-lasting durability.
How long does it take? In the old days, every embroidery was done by hand and could take days or weeks to complete. Modern technology now means that a design can be scanned and digitized from a jpeg image in seconds and embroidered by machine in just a few minutes. Every embroidery contains thousands of stitches, so the time can vary, but most designs should only take a few minutes to apply to each garment.
How much does it cost? The price will vary depending on the embroidery company you choose, but as a guideline for a medium design of 5000 stitches (3" x 1.5") you should expect to pay up to $10 per application of the design onto a garment. The price will also be affected by the type of thread you choose and of course by the number of colours your design contains. Metallic options such as gold or silver will be the most expensive threads due to the higher cost of the thread.
