Artwork Considerations - Embroidery News 23

Artwork - What Changes Can't Be Made?

Uncertain what changes can't easily be made to your artwork when converting it to an embroidery set-up?

Change Fonts - the font(s) must stay the same unless its necessary to simplify the font. Then the digitizer (person who creates the embroidery set-up) must modify the text in the artwork before converting it to stitches. This can happen when a detailed font is used for small text.
Add Elements without having artwork for them - This includes adding text or an image or completing a partial image
Downsize Design Elements to any size - sometimes a design element can't be decreased to a size that's small enough for the logo without being too small to be embroidered. Just because a printed logo can be downsized to the required size doesn't mean it can be translated into stitches that will embroider well.

The quality of your embroidered logo can be greatly improved by finding the right embroiderer who will answer your questions, send a proof and provide a quality embroidered product.

Embroidery News Style Focus: Alternative T's and Fleece

"Eco Jersey, Vintage, Cotton Model, Eco Fleece" all describe Alternative apparel - soft, simple, and sustainable T's and fleece. Here are some popular styles: Colorblock zip hoodie by Alternative

AA32023 - Men's colorblock eco-fleece zip hoodie in eco grey/eco red, eco grey/ eco black, eco navy/eco grey
AA9582 - Ladies eco-fleece sweatshirt with a raw-edge, off-the-shoulder neckline in eco black/, eco grey, eco navy, eco wheat, camo and stars
AA31082 - Ladies eco-fleece slim-fit joggers in eco black, eco grey and camo
AA9881 - Men's eco-fleece slim fit, cuffed pants in eco black and eco grey

Embroidery News: Apparel Defined:

Come across some unknown words when shopping for embroidered apparel? Here are some definitions:

Bonded Fleece - multiple layers of fleece are bonded together to create a heavier fleece
Carded Ring Spun Cotton - cotton that contains a wider range of fiber lengths because it hasn't been combed and therefore isn't as strong as combed cotton
Chin Guard - a fold of soft fabric located where the zipper ends at the neck. This fabric is also referred to as a "zipper garage".

Can Your Logo Be Too Tall?

If your logo is vertically orientated it can usually be sized down so it meets the standard sizing for a left chest logo. Having a "tall" logo will allow you to have a slightly larger logo because there is more vertical than horizontal space in the left chest area. If your embroidered logo is sized so its 4" high or more and you want to use shirts with a left chest pocket you may want to have your logo embroidered in the right chest location.

Logo File Name?

About to send artwork to your embroiderer? Make sure the file has a distinctive name. Resist the temptation to call your file "logo", "shirts" or "caps".

We Recommend Port Authority and Sport-Tek Brands Because:

Consistent Top Quality - quality you can count on. Even if you are on a strict budget it isn't cost effective to purchase shirts that fall apart after a few washes. Instead of buying cheap shirts spend slightly more per shirt to get a shirt that lasts and gives a good impression.
Range of Colors & Sizes - fit all your employees so everyone looks and feels good.
Fashionable Styles - the styles you want to wear!

We Offer:

1 Discount pricing for 7 or more items

2Free embroidery set-up for 24 or more items

3Ten day turnaround for most orders

Want to Match an Existing Embroidered Shirt?

If its a Port Authority or Sport-Tek shirt the style number is on a tag in the lower left side seam. The style number will most likely begin with "K", "S" or "T" if its a men's style or "L" if its a ladies style.