Embroidery: noun (plural embroideries) Cloth decorated with embroidered designs. Embellishment or exaggeration in the description of an event. (according to www.oxforddictionaries.com)
Just like screen printing, there are some things to think through as you prepare to place an embroidery order for your next golf outing, trade show, company uniform or gym bag promo. Be sure to know the answers to these questions before placing your order:
- How many units am I ordering?
- What style of garment do I need?
- Do I already have my logo/artwork digitized?
- How many locations will me artwork be embroidered? (front, back, side, sleeve)
- Do I need custom names or lettering?
- How soon do I need my items completed?
Finding good, quality apparel to decorate (especially if your company logo is going on it) is very important. Apparel stores like this and that will give you a great selection for all shapes, sizes, styles and tastes.
Left chest logo placement is pretty standard in terms of location for embroidered apparel, but we’ve also seen some more unique methods lately, too:
Off-center your logo on a hat. It’s just different, which means it will STAND OUT:
If you have an icon associated with your company, embroider that instead of your company name in text. It’s catchy, on-trend and helps expose your brand in another way:
Personalize. This is especially helpful for sales and service representatives out in the field. Your customers want to know you. Make it personal:
…all these (and more) embroidery methods are on the Distinct Images Embroidery Pinterest page.
Promote on!