It all starts with your logo artwork file. Please provide us with a vector file or a quality (300 dpi) bitmap. (The small logo from your website is NOT suitable).
Artwork
A low resolution or web resolution file has 72-96 DPI, not ideal for embroidery
A high resolution or print resolution image has more pixels at 300 DPI and enough detail to be recreated for embroidery
A pixel is much smaller than a stitch. Some graphical detail may have to be simplified or changed when embroidered
What is the difference between a bitmap/Image and a vector image?
VS
Bitmap images are made up of tiny dots called pixels. The number of pixels in an image will determine its resolution. When you zoom in or enlarge a bitmap image, you will see the individual pixels. The more you enlarge it, the blurrier it becomes, often referred to as ‘pixelated’
Vector images consists of lines and curves. It remains sharp when you zoom in or enlarge it. A vector image is entirely editable and scalable in graphical programs such as CorelDRAW® Graphic Suite and Adobe® Illustrator
Different embroidery files are created for each product type. The designs vary in size, stitch density, and embroidery sequence. Your one graphic logo can have multiple embroidery design files
Each product has an average or maximum height requirement because of the product’s physical size limitations or simply for aesthetic reasons.
Size matters … in embroidery!
Shirt
avg. width
230mm
Cap
avg. height
50mm
Large
avg. width
90mm
The minimum height for quality embroidered lettering is 4 mm. The letters or words in your logo may need to be increased in size to accommodate the minimum height requirement.
Lettering Size
Colors In Your Logo
Where possible, always provide Pantone colors to ensure the design is structured to support embroidery on light and dark garments. If not, your job may have to return to the digitizer for changes and be removed from the production schedule, causing delays.
On-screen colors are unreliable as an exact color match.
Keep in mind that not all Pantone colors have an exact thread match.
The color information is necessary to digitize the design sequence correctly.
