Artwork Questions - Embroidery News

White Backgrounds - Can They Be Removed?

One of the most commonly asked questions we receive is "Can you remove the white background in my artwork?" The answer is "yes" although we don't actually remove the background. Your artwork is used as a template when your embroidery set-up is created. If your artwork has a background it is excluded so you only see your design when you view your embroidery proof. Note, if you have white elements within your design its important to tell your embroiderer if those elements are to be embroidered in thread or if that's a negative area where the shirt fabric should show through.

Choosing Thread For a Multicolored Fabric?

When choosing thread for a multi-colored item such as a camouflage hat or a mini check button down shirt pick a thread color that contrasts well with the fabric unless you want a subtle look.

Which Text to Keep In Artwork?

Deciding which text to keep in your embroidered logo? When in doubt leave it out! Eliminating small text from your embroidery set-up artwork will allow more room for your business name and your embroidered logo will be easier to read.

Sleeve Logos - Can They Be Embroidered?

Blue polo Sleeve logos can be embroidered on shirts without adding too much cost to the garment. Most customers have sleeve logos embroidered on the right sleeve to balance a left chest logo but some people prefer a left chest placement. Sleeve logos are usually smaller than left chest logos so its best to keep the amount of detail in the design to a minimum. Sleeve designs can be used for sponsor logos or other information such as a player's team number.

Want Your Logo To Pop?

Choose a shirt with a contrast trim color and have your one-color logo embroidered in that color. Don't have a one-color logo? Pick a contracting trim color that matches the color of your business name.

Logo Fit On a Visor?

You have 1" in height for an embroidered visor design so its Sport-Tek colorblock visor best to focus on your business name in a bold font with a thread color that contrasts well against the visor. Keep it simple for custom embroidered visors!