While not all designs translate into great looking custom embroidered t-shirts, most company logos, team logos, and even brands can easily be designed to go with any type of shirt.
Most of the custom embroidered t-shirts are the heaviest cotton shirts. They have a dense enough fabric to hold the embroidery without bunching or sagging where the stitching is completed. Other great options to consider for embroidery include, polos, sweatshirts, and hoodies.
Keep it Simple
While custom embroidered t-shirt and logo designs can be as detailed and intricate as you like, the simple designs are the most memorable and really stand out.
Simple, clean lines and one or two colors are the most eye-catching. They look classy and balanced on the very basic style of a t-shirt. Too much detail and too many different colors can be distracting, and take away from the appearance of the design or logo.
Where to Embroider?
For most custom embroidered t-shirts, there are two areas to consider for embroidery. One is above the pocket or just above where a pocket would be on the shirt, and the other is on the outside and bottom area of the arm.
Generally, it is the company, team, or brand logo or name that is embroidered in these locations. Of course, it is possible to combine the two or have one in one place and the other component at the other location on the shirt.
Color Combinations
As with printing, choosing the colors for both the background and the thread for custom embroidered t-shirts is going to be a critical factor. As this is a more costly option than printing, you want to create the perfect look with your first order.
It is highly recommended to choose contrasting colors for the thread and the shirt background. For example, white stitching on a dark colored shirt is much easier to see and stands out more than white on a neutral colored shirt or a pastel or light color.
Dark colored embroidery stands out better on white, pastel and light colored shirts. Watch carefully if two or more colors of thread are used in the logo or graphic to keep the lines crisp and clear, and make the design stand out on custom embroidered t-shirts, even from a distance.
For a quote on any designs, styles of custom embroidered t-shirts or other garments, send a quote request. You can also look for our garments, which are ideal for embroidery, at www.onehourtees.com.
