Logo Embroidery Explained

Go offcenter! Want a new look for your custom embroidered hats? If your embroidered logo isn't too wide and is 2" high or less consider an off center placement and attract attention to your business logo!

Looking for a budget-friendly polo that lasts? Ask your embroiderer! The cheapest shirts aren't necessarily as durable as styles that are slightly more expensive. Your embroiderer can recommend a polo shirt that will suit your needs and be the best buy for your buck!

Embroidered Hats: Get the Right Design!

You've decided to order custom embroidered hats for a friend. You want to have an image of his boat embroidered on the hats. You don't have a picture but you know what it looks like. How do you proceed? Will using a clip art image work? How can you locate that?

You might find a usable image online but if you can't provide artwork your embroider might have something that will work. When you speak with your embroiderer, give them a basic visual description of the type of boat. One important thing to remember is that embroidered designs can run the gamut from detailed logos to less stitch-intensive, minimal representations. If cost is a factor, a simplified design will be less expensive. But, if your friend loves detail you'd better spring for an accurate image!

Embroidery Questions Answered:

The following are embroidery questions that we often receive:

Q: What is a sandwich bill hat?

A: A sandwich bill hat is a style that has a contrasting color on the edge of the brim. A popular use is to choose a hat with a sandwich brim color that is the same as a color in your logo. For example, if your business name is in white thread, if you pick a hat style with a white sandwich color then this will reinforce your business name and give you unique-looking custom embroidered hats.

Q: Can the embroidered logo I used for my polo shirts be used for hats?

A: Possibly. Generally speaking, designs for hats must be set-up differently then polo shirt designs although some shirt logos will sew well on hats. Also, hat designs have a 2" height restriction whereas logos designed for polo shirts may be "taller". In addition, due to the curved surface of hats, very small text won't embroider as well on hats.

Embroidery: Advertise Wherever You Go

Do you wear your embroidered logo wherever you go - the grocery store, the train, the bank? Any place where you'll be seen by a lot of people provides a great opportunity to spread the word about your business by wearing custom embroidered hats and jackets. As I write I'm standing in a grocery line (#70 is up and I'm #9) so I have plenty of time to see what everyone is wearing. Someone has a Harley Davidson jacket on and another man is advertising a local construction business. Me? -My cart is filled with reusable grocery bags embroidered with my logo. But what about everyone else? In this resort community where everyone either owns a business or knows someone who does why would anyone miss this chance to advertise? So you're off to Home Depot. Are you wearing your logo or will you miss an excellent opportunity to advertise your business?

Custom Embroidered Hats: Design On The Brim?

You want your custom embroidered hats to have an embroidered design on the brim. Can that be done? Yes, if you meet minimum custom order requirements of at least 75 hats. Embroidery on the brim or visor must be embroidered before the hat is assembled. Some hat manufacturers will do this if you meet minimum requirements. Before placing your final order inquire about approving a sample hat before your order is run. You'll have to pay a sample fee of approximately $25.00 but the cost is worth it.

Embroidered Hats: Get the Look You Want

You've placed an order for custom embroidered hats. You want to keep the cost down so you've decided to use just embroidered text rather than a full design. Your embroiderer can do that but you are limited to stock embroidery fonts unless you pay a set-up fee. That sounds fine but when you receive your embroidery set-up you're unhappy with the results. What should you do? Have your embroiderer do an artwork set-up using true type fonts. Using TT fonts will allow you a much wider range of font styles. You'll have to pay a small digitizing fee but you'll achieve the look you want.

Embroidered Apparel: Did You Know?

Ladies, tired of wearing over-sized baseball hats? Now you can order women's custom embroidered hats sized with a lower profile, smaller circumference and a shorter bill and get a better fit!


Do certain types of clothing give you allergy problems? Try wearing apparel made from bamboo such as custom embroidered bamboo polo shirts. Bamboo products are naturally anti-microbial and are made with little use of pesticides or fertilizers so you'll be more comfortable.

Embroidered Logo Boost!

How can you make your custom embroidered hats logo stand out? Choose a hat style that has a contrasting brim or sandwich (edge of the brim) that is the same color as a color in your logo and watch your embroidered logo POP!