Guide
Embroidery or printing?
A quick way to choose. If you are still not sure, we will tell you which suits your logo.
Side by side
| Embroidery | Printing | |
|---|---|---|
| How it looks | Stitched thread, raised and premium | Flat, sharp and detailed |
| Best garments | Polos, jackets, fleeces, caps, hoodies | T-shirts, hoodies, large back designs |
| Best logos | Simple shapes, few colours, bold text | Many colours, gradients, fine detail |
| Small text | Needs to be big enough to stitch | Handles small text well |
| Durability | Very hard-wearing, no fading or peeling | Good, but can fade or crack over many washes |
| Large designs | Best kept to chest-size logos | Suits big back and front designs |
| Softshell and coated fabrics | Works well | Colours can lose strength |
| QR codes | Not recommended | Usually the better option |
Quick pick
Choose embroidery if
You want a smart, lasting look on polos, jackets or caps, and your logo is simple.
Choose printing if
Your logo has lots of colours, gradients or fine detail, or you want a big design on a T-shirt or hoodie.
Not sure?
Send us your logo. Some logos are too detailed to embroider, so we may suggest print or tidy the artwork up for you.
Can I mix the two?
Many teams do
Yes. A common setup is embroidery on polos, fleeces and jackets for the everyday uniform, and print on T-shirts or hoodies where the design is large or colourful. As a rule of thumb, a design bigger than about A5 is usually better printed. Pricing depends on your quantity and design size, and the quote builder shows the exact price.
FAQ
Logo questions
Try your logo on a garment.
Upload it in the quote builder and see how it looks before you order.