Embroidery sews your logo into the garment with thread, so the mark is raised, textured and built to survive repeated washing. Arklavo embroiders polos, jackets, fleece, caps and bags with no minimum order. We digitize your logo at no charge, and you approve a free digital proof before a single stitch is sewn.
Browse embroidered apparel or request a quote with your logo attached.
What embroidery is
A machine follows a stitch file, a map of where every thread goes, and builds your logo layer by layer on the fabric. The result reads as a woven, dimensional badge rather than a flat print. That is why embroidery is the usual choice for staff polos, branded jackets and caps: it looks like part of the garment.
Before any sewing happens, our team converts your artwork into that stitch file. This step is called digitizing, and for Arklavo orders it costs nothing. We keep the finished file on record, so a reorder for a new hire does not need your artwork again.
What embroidery suits
- Garments: polos, button-downs, quarter-zips, fleece, softshell and other jackets, structured caps, tote bags and backpacks. Thicker, stable fabrics hold stitches best.
- Logos: clean marks with solid colors, bold lettering and simple shapes.
- Uses: uniforms and staff wear that get washed every week and need to look sharp for a long time.
It is a weaker fit for photographs, soft gradients and very fine detail. Tiny elements can merge together. For that kind of artwork, DTG printing is usually the better call, and the decoration method guide compares the options side by side.
What to send
A vector file (AI, EPS, SVG or a vector PDF) is ideal. A PNG at 300 DPI or higher also works. If all you have is a low-resolution image, send it anyway. We assess it and tell you before production whether it can be stitched cleanly.
Two limits are worth knowing. Thin lines hold up down to about 1.5 mm wide, and text should be no smaller than roughly 6 points. If your logo goes below that, we suggest a simplified version or a printed method. File tips are on the artwork guidelines page.
How the proof works
After you order or send a quote request, we prepare a digital proof that shows your logo on the actual garment style and color. For embroidery the proof also shows the stitch layout, the thread color mapping and the dimensions. You approve it or ask for changes. Production starts only after you approve.
From approval, production takes about 2 business days. US shipping then takes 3 to 5 business days. The full approval steps are on proofs and approval, and regions outside the US are covered on the shipping page.
What it costs compared with print
Each product has one finished price that includes decoration at the first placement, so there is no separate digitizing fee to add. On the same garment, the embroidered version generally costs more than the printed one, because it takes machine time and thread.
| Method | Look and feel | Best on | Artwork limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embroidery | Raised, textured, stitched | Polos, jackets, caps, bags | Solid colors, bold shapes |
| DTG printing | Flat, soft, full color | Cotton tees, hoodies | Few limits, photos and gradients work |
| Heat press | Applied on the surface | Names, numbers, performance fabrics | Simple graphics, small text |
Care is simple: wash inside out on a gentle cycle, as the care instructions explain. Volume tiers are 5% off at 10 to 23 pieces, 10% at 24 to 49, 15% at 50 to 99 and 20% at 100 or more. See pricing for current ranges, or use the cost tools to estimate a run.
Common questions
Do you charge to digitize my logo for embroidery?
No. Logo digitizing and basic logo cleanup are free. We keep the stitch file on record, so reorders do not need your artwork again.
Is there a minimum order for embroidery?
No. Arklavo has no minimum order, so you can embroider a single cap or outfit a whole team. Single pieces cost more per piece than larger runs.
How small can embroidered text be?
Text should be no smaller than roughly 6 points, and thin lines hold up down to about 1.5 mm wide. Below that, details can merge, so we suggest simplifying the logo or using a printed method.
Can embroidery reproduce a photo or gradient?
Not well. Thread suits solid colors and bold shapes. For photographic or gradient artwork we recommend DTG printing on a suitable garment.
Will I see the embroidery before it is sewn?
Yes. Every order gets a free digital proof showing the stitch layout, thread colors, size and placement. Nothing is sewn until you approve it.