When you’re looking to design a unique,
professional employee uniform embroidery is a great option. Not only does it
create a professional, thoughtful appearance, but it helps build your brand and
improve marketing. However, before you immediately transfer your company logo
into an embroidery pattern, there are a few things you must consider.
The first thing you must do before placing an
order for embroidered uniforms is to take a hard look at the design you are
using. If you are using a graphic ensure that the image is of high quality so
that the finished product looks clean and the embroidery company can easily
work with your design. Consider that a complicated image may not translate well
to embroidery. If your
logo is intricate, having a graphic
designer create a simplified version may be highly useful.
Not all fabrics can hold up to heavy
embroidery. Thin fabrics like lightweight kinds of cotton and lighter materials
can buckle and tear when because of the density of stitches. Fabrics that have
a thick pile, like terry cloth and fleece, can create a blurring effect that
should be considered as well. Most companies will inform you of what materials
will work best. In general, outerwear materials and twill fabrics are perfect
for embroidery, but there are others you may find more appropriate to your
needs.
Depending on the type of industry you work in,
and the amount of wear your uniforms and embroidery will get can greatly affect
what type of thread will be best suited for your uniforms. If frequent washing
and heavy wear are likely, you will want a more durable thread like polyester.
For company items and retail shirts, rayon might be a better choice as it can
be used on fabrics that are thinner and more delicate.
Different designs work best with different
placements. Smaller designs can be used on lapels, for instance. Larger designs
may be better suited for a breast pocket or the back of a uniform. Another
factor to consider is what will be worn along with the uniform. If your
employees will be wearing aprons or other equipment a front logo maybe covered
up.
As you consider the type of design, the needs
of your thread and placement it’s important to remember that all of these
factors have an impact on price. In general, large embroidery pieces will cost
more. That said, if you have a small design that is complex, you may still have
a higher price as more care will be needed to make a small, tricky design
clear. The number of
colors you use, the material it’s
being applied to and the more detail you add will all affect price as well.
To give your business a clean, professional,
and cohesive look, rely on Chesapeake Uniform. We have served the Maryland,
Delaware, Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Pennsylvania area for over 30 years
with quality uniform rental services. We can provide you with the uniforms you
need for the price you want. Give us a call at 410-558-3360 or visit us
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