When it comes to personalizing garments and accessories, embroidery offers a professional and durable finish. However, understanding the pricing structure can help you make informed decisions and budget accordingly. This guide breaks down the costs associated with direct embroidery services, including digitizing fees, additional charges, and rush options.
Sample Direct Embroidery Prices
The cost of direct embroidery is determined by the number of stitches and the quantity of items. Below is a detailed price list based on different stitch counts and order quantities:
Additional Costs
Certain items and services may incur additional costs:
- Nylon Finished Bags: $0.50 each
- Metallic Thread: $0.10 each
- Applique + Material Cost: $0.40 each
- Sweaters & Sweatshirts: $0.10 each
- Repack in Bag: $0.10 each
- Hard to Hoop Items: $0.40 each
- Over 20,000 Stitches: Pricing by quote
Digitizing / Design Creation Services
Digitizing your design for embroidery involves converting your artwork into a digital format that the embroidery machines can read. The charges for this service are as follows:
- Digitizing Charge: $18.00 per 1,000 stitches (when embroidered in-house)
- Graphic Files Accepted: EPS, CDR, PCX, BMP, JPG, GIF, etc. (via disk or email)
- Creative Art Services / Fax Copy Touch Ups: $30.00 per hour (1-hour minimum)
- Stitch Sample: 1st sample at no charge; $10.00 for each additional
Turnaround and Rush Fees
Standard turnaround time for direct embroidery is 1.5 weeks from signed approval and delivery of garments/goods. Rush services are available at the following additional costs:
- 2-4 Days: Add 35% to cost
- 4-6 Days: Add 25% to cost
- 6-10 Days: Add 15% to cost
Shipping
Customers are responsible for all shipping costs. Ensure to factor in shipping when budgeting for your embroidery project.
Understanding these costs can help you make informed decisions for your embroidery needs, whether for personal projects or business branding. If you have any questions or need further details, feel free to reach out to us. Happy stitching!
Direct Embroidery Prices
Understanding the cost per quantity is essential for budgeting and planning. Below is a table outlining the costs based on the number of stitches and quantity ordered:
|
Stitches |
1-11 |
12-23 |
24-71 |
72-143 |
144-287 |
288-575 |
576-999 |
1000+ |
|
Up to 3000 |
$3.40 |
$2.40 |
$2.30 |
$2.20 |
$1.85 |
$1.75 |
$1.65 |
$1.65 |
|
Up to 4000 |
$3.65 |
$2.50 |
$2.40 |
$2.25 |
$1.90 |
$1.80 |
$1.70 |
$1.70 |
|
Up to 5000 |
$3.90 |
$2.60 |
$2.50 |
$2.30 |
$1.95 |
$1.85 |
$1.75 |
$1.75 |
|
Up to 6000 |
$4.15 |
$2.80 |
$2.70 |
$2.50 |
$2.15 |
$2.05 |
$1.95 |
$1.95 |
|
Up to 7000 |
$4.40 |
$3.00 |
$2.90 |
$2.70 |
$2.35 |
$2.25 |
$2.15 |
$2.15 |
|
Up to 8000 |
$4.65 |
$3.20 |
$3.10 |
$2.90 |
$2.55 |
$2.45 |
$2.35 |
$2.35 |
|
Up to 9000 |
$4.90 |
$3.55 |
$3.40 |
$3.20 |
$2.85 |
$2.75 |
$2.55 |
$2.55 |
|
Up to 10000 |
$5.15 |
$3.90 |
$3.60 |
$3.40 |
$3.05 |
$2.95 |
$2.75 |
$2.75 |
|
Up to 11000 |
$5.40 |
$4.25 |
$3.90 |
$3.70 |
$3.35 |
$3.15 |
$2.95 |
$2.95 |
|
Up to 12000 |
$5.65 |
$4.60 |
$4.20 |
$4.00 |
$3.65 |
$3.45 |
$3.15 |
$3.15 |
|
Up to 13000 |
$5.90 |
$4.95 |
$4.50 |
$4.30 |
$3.95 |
$3.75 |
$3.35 |
$3.35 |
|
Up to 14000 |
$6.15 |
$5.30 |
$4.90 |
$4.70 |
$4.25 |
$3.95 |
$3.55 |
$3.55 |
|
Up to 15000 |
$6.40 |
$5.65 |
$5.20 |
$5.00 |
$4.45 |
$4.15 |
$3.75 |
$3.75 |
|
Up to 16000 |
$6.65 |
$5.95 |
$5.50 |
$5.30 |
$4.65 |
$4.35 |
$3.95 |
$3 |