Grand Illusion Apparel Company (239) 461-7245
12+Typical order size
1″Smallest woven patch
100%Thread coverage on patches
Same dayRush option available
What it costs

Embroidery from $3.98 a logo

Decoration only · Garment not included
1–11 pieces$8.40per logo, 5,000 stitches
12–35 pieces$6.73per logo, 5,000 stitches
72–143 pieces$4.73per logo, 5,000 stitches
576+ pieces$3.98per logo, 5,000 stitches

A typical left chest or hat logo runs about 5,000 stitches. Prices are per logo, per location, and do not include the cost of the garment or hat. Not sure of your stitch count? Send your logo and we'll tell you.

Price per logo by stitch count

Stitches1–1112–3536–7172–143144–575576+
4,000$7.48$5.98$4.64$4.14$3.65$3.48
5,000$8.40$6.73$5.34$4.73$4.20$3.98
6,000$9.31$7.45$6.03$5.31$4.74$4.48
7,000$10.25$8.20$6.74$5.88$5.30$5.03
8,000$11.19$8.95$7.43$6.46$5.84$5.48
9,000$12.13$9.70$8.13$7.05$6.39$5.98
10,000$13.05$10.44$8.83$7.63$6.93$6.46
11,000$13.99$11.19$9.51$8.20$7.48$6.96
12,000$14.93$11.94$10.21$8.79$8.03$7.45
13,000$15.86$12.69$10.90$9.36$8.56$7.96
14,000$16.79$13.43$11.61$9.95$9.13$8.46
15,000$17.73$14.18$12.30$10.53$9.66$8.95
Each extra 1,000+$0.85+$0.68+$0.63+$0.53+$0.50+$0.45
Digitizing$3 per 1,000 stitches, one time
How it works

Your logo, sewn in thread

Embroidery turns your logo into thousands of stitches sewn directly into the garment. First your artwork is digitized: converted into a stitch file that tells the machine where every stitch goes, in what direction, and in which thread color. Good digitizing is what separates crisp, clean embroidery from a fuzzy logo with gaps.

The garment is then tightly hooped and run on our commercial embroidery machines, which switch thread colors automatically. Because the design is stitched in rather than printed on, embroidery won't crack, peel or fade. It has a raised, premium texture that looks sharp on staff uniforms and holds up to daily wear.

What affects the price

Embroidery is priced by the garment, the stitch count (how big and detailed the logo is), and how many pieces. A left-chest logo on a polo costs less than a full jacket back. Small jobs can often be stitched overnight, and same-day service is an option when you're in a pinch. Most orders get started within 3 business days, and larger orders take as long as the quantity needs.

Woven & leather patches

Need more detail than embroidery can hold, or want to decorate one garment at a time? Woven patches have 100% thread coverage, crisp small lettering, and can be as small as one inch. They're heat-applied, last the life of the garment, and have a 50-piece minimum, so you can keep patches on hand and apply them as new hires come on. We also make leather patches for hats.

The details

Machines
Commercial multi-head Tajima embroidery
Minimum
Usually 12+ pieces; small personal orders welcome
Turnaround
Most orders start within 3 business days of art approval. Small jobs can often be done overnight. Same-day available.
Pricing
From $3.98 per logo at 576+ pieces (5,000 stitches). Garment not included. Digitizing $3 per 1,000 stitches.
Placement
Left chest, full front, back, sleeves, cap front and sides
Your garments
Often yes, after we inspect them to confirm they can be hooped safely
Patches
Woven (50 min., as small as 1″, heat applied) and leather
Get the best result

Three tips for crisp embroidery

Simplify small text

Thread has a minimum size. Very small lettering can fill in. We'll suggest adjustments, or a woven patch for fine detail.

Pick the right garment

Smooth, sturdy fabrics like piqué polos and twill caps stitch cleaner than thin or stretchy knits.

Plan your lead time

Small jobs can be quick, but big orders take longer to stitch. Order early for events and new-hire uniforms.

Common questions

Embroidery FAQ

What is the minimum order for embroidery?

We handle both small personal orders and larger business orders. Most embroidery orders are a dozen or more; minimums depend on the garment, design and setup.

How long does embroidery take?

Most orders get started within 3 business days of artwork approval and garment arrival, and finish time depends on the size of the order. Small jobs can often be done overnight, and same-day service is available.

Can you embroider garments I bring in?

In some cases, yes. We need to inspect the garment first to confirm it can be safely hooped and embroidered.

How is embroidery priced?

By the garment, the stitch count of your logo, and the number of pieces.

What are woven patches?

Patches woven from thread with 100% coverage. They hold more detail than embroidery, can be as small as one inch, are heat applied, and have a 50-piece minimum.

Do you embroider hats?

Yes. We embroider caps, trucker hats, visors and more, and also make leather patches for hats.

Ready when you are

Let's stitch your logo.

Send your logo, quantity and date. We'll come back with pricing and a proof, usually within one business day.

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