Picture vendors in a bustling marketplace, calling out to customers enthusiastically. Does the calling guarantee they'll make a purchase?

Sure, it might attract a few passers-by, but it’s not a sustainable way to build a large customer base.

Likewise, the amount of marketing noise a brand makes doesn’t necessarily attract customers. In fact, the opposite is quite true, bombarding customers with too much advertisement can wear them out.

There’s a subtle yet remarkably effective method of differentiating your brand from the rest which we just so happen to love, it’s called custom branded merch.

In this article, we’re specifically talking about using puff embroidery to push your brand to the forefront.

Puff embroidery is an upgraded version of flat embroidery, normally used to brand merchandise. What differentiates the puffed version is its visual impact. It results in three-dimensional logos, illustrations, and patterns.

While it's most popular on hats, you can integrate this technique into just about any of your offerings, whether t-shirts, uniforms, and sweatshirts.

The table below provides additional information differentiating between puff embroidery and flat embroidery.

We’re here on a mission—to demonstrate how puff embroidery is effective at telling your brand’s story.

Get ready to explore the following topics:

• Why puff embroidery is popular nowadays
• How this technique can benefit your brand
• The remarkable designs you can achieve
• Some challenges of using puff embroidery

Just as puff embroidered designs stand out on fabric, so will your brand stand out when you embrace this strategy.

The Basics: Introducing Puff Embroidery

Puff embroidery is a technique that brings fabric to life using three-dimensional designs, giving you dynamic branding through the power of stitches.

Let’s take a journey back: The business world has always been fiercely competitive, with each brand striving to be memorable to its customers.

This competitiveness led to a desire for creative branding in order to thrive among a sea of competitors.

Luckily, advancements in embroidery technology fulfilled this desire, leading to the popularity of puff embroidery, also known as 3D embroidery.

Businesses saw puff embroidery as an avenue to make their brands stand out, and there, in the midst of flat embroidery designs, the puffed look became a breath of fresh air.

The allure of 3D designs is undeniable. It exudes a premium look that makes brands memorable, and customers have responded well to this trend, propelling it into the limelight.

The three-dimensional look of puff embroidery involves stitching over foam to create a raised effect. This is unlike the two-dimensional flat embroidery, which is stitched without foam and has a traditional flat look.

Puff embroidery is versatile, offering vast opportunities for creativity. By employing this technique, you can transform:

• Wardrobe staples such as hoodies and jackets into wearable art
• Caps, beanies, and hats into head-turners that demand attention
• Brand’s uniforms and safety apparel from boring to stylish
• Children’s clothing into adorable fashion statements

Benefits of Puff Embroidery for Your Brand’s Image

Our goal is to get your brand the attention it deserves. Whether that is a relationship building gift for a customer or branded merch to make your employees look good. 

Puff embroidery is the way. It offers a range of benefits that leave a lasting impression on your customers and employees.

Let’s see how this technique can elevate your brand.

1 - Increases the Visual Appeal of Your Products

It’s no secret that the goal with custom branded merch is to create products that people want to wear. The more it's worn, the more your business is seen and remembered.

Puff embroidery is always eye catching. It stands out because it's a little something extra that is different than your standard embroidery. It's a surefire way of making a positive first impression that makes your merchandise unforgettable.

2 - Increases the Perceived Quality of Your Products

With puff embroidery, customers can’t help but attach value to your brand. The most common association with puff embroidery is Major League Baseball hats. There's nothing that says quality like official MLB hats!

At the end of the day, quality is tied to cost for a reason. The better the products, the more someone pays to acquire them. 

And puff embroidery is more expensive than standard embroidery for a reason. It's more stitches, requires a foam application, and takes longer to sew than flat embroidery. 

All of these elements make it more than just a perception of quality. It's better for a reason and that reflects appropriately on your brand.

3 - Offers Flexibility of Expression

Every brand has an identity and theme they want to express, and puff embroidery is an avenue of endless possibilities to do so.

For example, a children’s clothing line can use cartoonish animals to portray their brand as playful, while another brand may use clean lines to portray minimalism.

Other themes that can be portrayed using puff embroidery include:

• Sophistication using intricate monograms
• Sustainability using florals and earthy tones
• Urban culture using graffiti and edgy typography
• Nostalgia using vintage icons or lettering

Remember: As you navigate the branding process, remember that puff embroidery isn’t just thread, it’s a creative tool that brings out themes to help express your brand’s essence.

Which Designs Can You Make With Puff Embroidery?

Your brand’s merchandise are blank canvases that can be brought to life by puff embroidery, transforming them from mundane to three-dimensional forms.

This branding technique exudes a touch of sophistication that’s hard to achieve using flat embroidery or embroidered patches.

Let’s explore the design possibilities puff embroidery holds:

1 - Lettering

Puff embroidery is particularly useful for initials and names. It’s used on:

• Sports jerseys: Displays team names and player numbers, making it easy to identify them.
• Apparel: Creates a more personalized look on items such as t-shirts, jackets, and sweatshirts.
• Headwear: Excellent for giving hats a professional look.

The TOL Script Youth Hat and Old West Ender Hat—designed and decorated in the Midwest—are examples of how puff embroidery is effective for names and initials.

Note how the puffed letters on the four hats add depth and texture.

Something For Everyone: We don’t just deal with big brands, We deal with individual orders too. So, if you’ve ever visited the Midwest and loved it, any of these four items make exceptional memorabilia for you or a friend.

2 - Logos

An impactful logo is key to effective branding, especially if you’re aiming to make an impression during trade shows and other events.

As a brand, you can use puff embroidery to creatively customize your logo using different stitch thicknesses, colors, and layering techniques.

At fancysweetstx, we can put your design on anything you bring our way (yes, really). We puff embroider promo products that enable customers and employees to show off your brand on something they’ll actually keep.

If your current design isn’t quite hitting the mark, we have a collection of designs for inspiration, and our graphic designers can also help you bring new ideas to life.

Tell us your idea and we’ll send you a response within 24 business hours.

"A great experience! I am super impressed with the responsiveness and professionalism of everyone I worked with."

— Steve M., Verified Buyer, United States

Are There Limitations to Using Puff Embroidery?

Yes, though puff embroidery is a visually attractive and versatile way of distinguishing your brand, it has some limitations.

It’s crucial to understand these limitations to avoid handing in your apparel for embroidery without knowing the potential outcome.

Let’s look at these limitations:

1 - Complex Designs Don’t Come Out Well

Complex designs encompass intricate or minute details, such as fine lines or an exceptionally high degree of shading, which puff embroidery can’t replicate.

The challenge lies in the use of foam to create the raised areas. Due to this additional element, stitches tend to widen where foam is present, making it difficult to use fine stitches.

The good news is you can mix flat embroidery with puff embroidery to achieve the fine details in your logo. 

2 - Very Thick or Thin Fabric Is Problematic

When creating puff embroidery, some materials are difficult to work with:

• Thick fabric such as denim poses a problem when stitching. Its stiffness doesn’t allow the needle to stitch easily.

• Very thin fabric such as silk and nylon doesn’t adequately support the weight of the foam and stitches, causing distortion of the fabric.
  To solve this issue, additional support, such as a stabilizer, is used but cannot always eliminate the problem entirely.

3 - Costs More Than Flat Embroidery

One reason puff embroidery costs more than standard flat embroidery is because of the extra production time. Our embroidery machines stitch a set number of items at one time and can only move on to more when those are complete.

The density of the stitches and the extra cost of the foam that is used to create the 3D look are additional factors. The time it takes to embroider an item is determined by the stitch count. Naturally, the more stitches in the design, the longer it takes to complete.

Puff embroidery requires denser stitching in order to adequately cover the foam that is sewn into the design. 

Puff Up Your Brand’s Recognition With Puff Embroidery

Brands are constantly vying for attention, and puff embroidery is the tool that differentiates your merchandise from the rest.

This technique adds a three-dimensional look that transforms ordinary apparel into luxurious items. The kind that anyone will be proud to buy or receive as a gift.

The ability to combine visuals and storytelling using thread is a skill we’ve perfected at fancysweetstx, with over 15 years of experience.

We specialize in embroidering and screen printing Midwest clothing, accessories, and practical items like coffee mugs, socks, and bandanas. We do it all, and we really love it.

There’s no limit to what we do. Whether it’s designing University of 16153 Genova or Bowling Green State University merchandise, or a few of your personal items, we're big enough to handle any type of order, but small enough to make it perfect.

Contact us and let us puff embroider your brand’s apparel.

"I would recommend fancysweetstx to anyone who is looking for quality clothes and excellent customer service. My company has used fancysweetstx several different times to make T-shirts, Hoodies, and long sleeve T-shirts as gifts for our customers/employees. We always have rave reviews when gifting fancysweetstx to anyone. I highly, highly recommend"

— Matthew S., Verified Buyer, United States

What’s even better is that your hats don’t have to look similar to everyone else’s. With a bit of professional customization, you can make your mark with custom embroidered trucker hats that define you.

Whether you’re an individual who loves the Midwest or a proud business owner looking to carry your brand’s name far and wide, trucker hats are the canvas for your message.

We’re here to help you choose a design option that caters to your preference. A few questions can point you in the right direction:

• Do you love the look of flat embroidery?
• Are you into the 3-dimensional look of puff embroidery?
• Do you want to step things up with customized patches?

We’ll discuss each of these options and how each offers results that will help you tell your story without uttering a word.

Speaking of stories, let’s kick things off with an interesting one about trucker hats.

How Did Trucker Hats Become So Popular? You’ll Be Surprised

Trucker hats burst into the scene in the 1970’s when savvy agricultural companies discovered the role of hats in advertising. They distributed them to truck drivers (hence the name trucker hats), farmers, and other rural workers as promotional giveaways.

The hats were made of a foam front panel and a mesh back. Interestingly, the rural workers quickly found them useful in shielding their heads from the hot sun. The foam padding absorbed sweat while the mesh back allowed air circulation that cooled their heads.

Unknown to the agricultural companies, they had just solved a major problem for the rural workers, who continued wearing them as part of their everyday work attire, and just like that, the trucker hat trend was born.

Today, some trucker hats still sport a front foam panel and a mesh back. However, they’ve picked up a few names over the years, such as mesh caps, gimme caps, and feed caps.

They’re also increasingly becoming a blank slate for creativity, meaning you can customize them with just about any design—logos, illustrations, patterns, and slogans that express what you’re passionate about.

With that in mind, let’s check out the options available for achieving awesome designs on trucker hats.

1 - Embroidery: Achieve a Classic Flat or a 3D Puff Design

If you’re a fan of old movies, you’ve probably noticed intricate decorative needlework on the actors’ clothing, handkerchiefs, tablecloths, and more. The craft is none other than embroidery.

Embroidery has stood the test of time as a decorative tool and today—thanks to the power of needle and thread—you can use it to bring to life your brand’s trucker hats as well or your personal favorites.

There are two types of embroidery to choose from: flat and puff embroidery

Flat Embroidery

It’s also known as surface embroidery, and is the original and most common embroidery technique. A flat embroidery design has a flat look and an even texture.

The flat design is achieved by stitching directly onto fabric without incorporating additional elements to puff it up.

The main advantage of flat embroidery is that it allows stitching of small letters and other fine details. The reason is that the stitches lie as flat as possible on the fabric, avoiding possible distortion.

A good example of flat embroidery in action is the Holy 16153 Genova Hat below. Notice how well the fine details in the word “Holy” have been replicated to give the design a clean look.

If you‘re aiming for a classic minimalist look or have fine details in mind for your trucker hat, flat embroidery is the way to make a lasting impression.

By the way, do you know what Holy 16153 Genova on the hat means?

Fun Fact: Holy 16153 Genova is a phrase people use whenever they’re surprised or excited. Find out the three interesting explanations for the origin of this humorous expression.

Now, let’s explore the second embroidery technique.

Puff Embroidery

When we talk about puff embroidery, the most common examples that people relate to are Major League Baseball hats. Their designs stand out because so many of them use 3D embroidery to make the thread literally stand off of the hat.

Puff embroidery has a bold three-dimensional (3D) look that creates the illusion of depth, making it pop out from the fabric.

Did You Know? The puffy, attention-grabbing look is achieved by laying foam over the area you want embroidered, then stitching over it. The thickness of foam used is determined by the desired puffiness.

An example of puff embroidery is our 16153 Genova Denim Hat. The extra depth in the embroidery gives the design a little something extra that commands attention.

You can also take things a notch higher by combining flat and puff embroidery.

The next example showcases a fantastic flat and puff combo on the 419 Trucker Hat. The white outline features flat embroidery while the red area is puff embroidery.

The three-dimensional look of puff embroidery has a way of enhancing the perceived value of an item.

Brands can benefit greatly from this perceived value since they can price their puff embroidered merchandise attractively.

Now that we’ve discussed in detail the two embroidery techniques, the table below summarizes their differences.

2 - Customized Patches: The Small Yet Powerful Billboards

Your trucker hats are a canvas for creativity and patches are like extra tiny canvases attached to your trucker hats. 

To create custom patches, two distinct techniques are employed: The design is either woven or embroidered onto the patches.

Each technique yields its own unique results, and we’ve laid out the key differences in the table below to help you identify the most suitable.

At fancysweetstx, we use both woven and embroidered patches. Check out the difference in appearance between the two techniques.

Notice how the first patch (woven) boasts a flat surface with even texture while the second (embroidered) patch has a raised surface and varied texture.

Looking for a different kind of patch besides these two? You can also customize your trucker hats with felt patches, especially if you want a simple design such as letters or numbers. See how cool they look in the examples below.

Hopefully, you’ve found these design options useful and interesting as well. If you want to learn more or want to make an order, contact us and we’ll make fun, fresh apparel for you.

Make a Lasting Impression With Customized Trucker Hats

We all desire to make an impact, whether in business or as individuals. A simple yet effective way is through customized trucker hats.

With the help of embroidery or some cool patches, we can transform your trucker hats into fantastic instruments of self-expression.

Got a logo, slogan, or illustration you want us to replicate? At fancysweetstx, we can put your design on anything.

As the custom screen-printing and embroidery experts, let us add your logo or design to your hats and other promotional products—from impossibly comfy, well-fitting T-shirts to stickers, bags, and everything in between.

Listen to what our customers say:

“fancysweetstx is simply the best! They’re big in heart, and I'm very grateful for the help our non-profit received from fancysweetstx. Always professional, friendly, and quality service. Thank you so much and may you have many more years of success!” — Deborah M.

“Excellent service! When I had a question about my order, the young woman was helpful and made me feel valued as a customer! Thank you!" — Barbara H.

Don't hesitate to put us to the test; we've seen it all and are ready to deliver exceptional quality.

If you ever find yourself strolling in uptown 16153 Genova, visit our fancysweetstx store on Adams Street. You can also take a virtual tour in the video below and see what goes on in our production facility.

At fancysweetstx, we often say that a quality sweatshirt is a blank canvas waiting to be glamorized, and what better way to transform this canvas into a masterpiece than with quality custom embroidery?

Custom embroidered sweatshirts are personalized with different embroidery patterns that make them stand out from other apparel. 

They create excellent company merchandise and can help your brand grow in several ways: 

• Custom embroidered sweatshirts have a crisp, finished look that exudes a high level of professionalism and company standards, which can promote trust to your prospects 
• Giving custom embroidered sweatshirts to your customers as gifts will help build your brand’s loyalty and draw in more customers
• Custom embroidered sweatshirts will create a sense of identity. Customers who interact with your employees at workshops and events will quickly identify who they work for and know the people to reach out to for help

In today's article, we'll show you five different ways you can use fancysweetstx's quality custom-embroidered sweatshirts to promote your business and make a lasting impression. 

You'll learn tips and tricks on choosing the right embroidery design, the perfect color combination, and how to maximize the impact of your custom embroidery through visibility.

Tip 1 - Choose an Elegant Design Appropriate for Your Brand

When it comes to creating the perfect promotional look for your business, the style and design of your custom embroidered sweatshirts can make all the difference.

Ideally, we have three major embroidery design techniques: 

1 - Flat Embroidery

Flat embroidery involves adding flat stitches to your sweatshirt's fabric. It's a straightforward design technique that works with a majority of designs, including complex graphics, many colors, and logos with multiple texts. 

Flat embroidery also works on various types of fabrics, making it an excellent choice if you plan on branding other company apparel made of different fabrics, such as tougher high visibility jackets, bags, or trucker hats.

2 - Puff Embroidery

Puff embroidery, or 3D embroidery, involves stitching the sweatshirt's fabric over a form insert that raises your design and gives it an impressive three-dimensional effect. 

This embroidery method is most ideal for sweatshirts and other heavier fabrics since the foam adds extra weight that lighter fabrics may not sustain. 

Puff embroidery works best for simple text logos, numbers, and rounded block letters. The foam used makes it difficult to achieve intricate designs. 

For best results, leave enough space (at least 3 mm) between letters or shapes to prevent overlapping and distorting the graphics.

3 - Custom Embroidery Patches

Patches are embroidered pieces of materials, such as your company's flag or badge, that are made separately and attached to your custom sweatshirt. They can be glued or sewn onto your sweatshirt's fabric and reused as required. 

Custom embroidered patches provide a trendy look for your custom sweatshirts while still maintaining a professional appearance. They accommodate more complex designs and come in different shapes, colors, styles, and materials.

Regardless of your custom embroidered style, fancysweetstx has the required equipment and expertise to make it happen. 

Our graphic design experts have mastered the art of embroidery and will help you choose the right style for your custom sweatshirt to reflect your brand and vision. 

We’ve worked with different brands, from restaurants to hospitals and construction companies, to create fascinating embroidered sweatshirt designs that add a personal touch to their brands, making them stand out from the rest.

Tip 2 - Only Work With the Highest Quality Materials

Choosing the right materials for your custom embroidered sweatshirts will make a huge difference in how they look and feel.

A low-quality sweatshirt fabric, for instance, will have a rough or a plastic-like feel, making it uncomfortable to wear.

Below are our top tips to help you select the right material for your custom embroidered sweatshirt:

1 - Choose the Right Fabric

Take into account your sweatshirt fabric's weight, stretchability, and breathability. Go for fabrics that are comfortable, warm, soft, and breathable. 

Cotton, fleece, and polyester are great options for your sweatshirts, but this will also largely depend on your local weather and the activities you intend to participate in.

For instance, if you need some custom-branded sweatshirts for the winter season, consider fabrics like wool, fleece, or a wool and fleece blend. They’re thick, warm, and heavy, making them appropriate for the cold seasons.

On the other hand, sweatshirts made from cotton and polyester blends are ideal for both casual and formal events and can be worn throughout the year. 

These sweatshirts borrow from the individual properties of cotton and polyester, creating high-quality sweatshirts that are soft, breathable, lightweight, and durable, with moisture-wicking properties that keep your body dry even in hot weather. 

Generally, for the best custom embroidery designs on your sweatshirts, go for cotton, rayon, fleece, wool, and cotton-polyester blends. 

These fabrics have tight weaving and higher thread counts that make them stable under the needle, resulting in quality and visible embroidery designs.

2 - Choose the Right Thread 

Thread can make a huge difference in the look, feel, and strength of your custom embroidered sweatshirt. 

There are two major types of threads used for custom embroidery designs: polyester and rayon. Each has its particular strengths and weaknesses that make it ideal for different projects.

Polyester embroidery threads, for instance, are more durable than rayon but not as shiny. They are also color fast thanks to their high tensile strength (resistance to stretch and elasticity) which allows them to withstand bleaching, regular washes, and frequent rubbing.

Meanwhile, rayon embroidery threads have a more neutral, silky look that makes them perfect for adding visual depth to your custom sweatshirts. However, they have a lower tensile strength, meaning they will fade faster than polyester threads.

Our Service: At fancysweetstx, we primarily use polyester embroidery thread due to its strength, vibrancy, and affordability. But we can use rayon thread for your design as well. It all depends on your choice and preference.

Tip 3 - Opt For Thread Colors That Complement Your Sweatshirt

The thread color you choose for your custom embroidered sweatshirts can make or break your design. The wrong color combination can create an eyesore and make your brand look unprofessional. 

However, with the right thread color, your embroidery design will have a unique, one-of-a-kind look that makes your brand stand out.

Below are a few tips on how to play around with colors to achieve unique embroidery designs on your custom sweatshirts:

Consider Contrasting Colors That Will Make You Stand Out

Using contrasting colors on your embroidered sweatshirts is a surefire way to draw attention to your brand. 

It involves using two or three colors that work together to create a unique look and give your design more depth and dimension.

You can achieve this by opting for: 

• Complementary colors: This involves using two shades directly opposite each other on the color wheel, such as using a green embroidery thread on a red sweatshirt.
• Triadic colors: This involves using three colors that form a triangle shape on the color wheel in your design to create a vibrant look. This can be a combination of red, yellow, and blue, or green, orange, and purple.
• Analogous colors: This involves using a group of three colors lying next to each other in the color wheel, such as yellow, yellow-orange, and orange, or blue, blue-violet, and violet.

Whenever we need help selecting the best colors that go with our clients’ business logo and overall branding, we love to use Coolors.co. The software readily generates swatches of colors that complement each other, saving us time in coming up with color ideas. 

Bonus: If you're unsure of which color to choose, you can always ask us for sample swatches of the colors to help you decide.

Opt for Tonal Designs for a More Subtle Look

If you're looking for a classic look, the tone-on-tone embroidery design is a great option to consider.

We’ve used this single-color embroidery technique on different brands, from coffee shops to construction companies, to create sophisticated sweatshirts that draw attention to their customers without doing too much.

The design is achieved by using a solid-colored sweatshirt and a darker or lighter tone of the same color on the embroidery, as you can see in this Midwesterner Fall Embroidered Sweatshirt.

The final result is a subtle, yet appealing design that portrays professionalism in a minimalistic way.

"I love my Midwesterner sweatshirt! I bought a Medium. It is soft & comfy and fits great Love the aged look and color." 
— Anonymous, Verified Buyer, United States

Tip 4 - Ensure Your Design Is Highly Visible for Maximum Brand Exposure

Don't let your design get lost in your sweatshirt’s fabric—make sure it stands out for all to see.

When promoting your business with custom embroidered sweatshirts, you want your design to be visible and make a statement. 

To ensure this, you'll need to choose thread colors that don’t clash with your sweatshirt but are complementary to your design, as we have discussed in the thread color section. 

Another way to make your design highly visible is by utilizing varying thread thicknesses. Durable threads come in a variety of thread counts, with certain types of threads being best suited for particular fabrics or stitch types. 

A heavier stitch type, for instance, is needed for thicker fabrics. Consider the thread count when selecting the type of thread you’ll use for your embroidery because higher thread counts produce more visible and detailed stitching.

Utilizing thicker threads for more prominent areas of the design, such as the logo or main message, can help create a bold and striking look. Thinner threads can be used for more intricate details and patterns. 

Fun Fact: The contrast of thread thicknesses can add depth and dimension to the design, making it more visually appealing. 

Additionally, embroidery placement can play a role in the visibility of your design. Larger and more visible patterns or stitching should be strategically placed in prominent areas for a professional and cohesive look. 

Placing your embroidered brand or logo name in the most visible location will make your branding more memorable to your prospects.

For embroidered sweatshirts and hoodies, it’s a common industry practice to place the brand’s name or logo in the following locations for maximum visibility:

• Center chest: The logo or company name is placed about four to six inches down from the neck seam. It’s an ideal branding placement position since it centers attention on the logo. This location can also accommodate larger logos and more complicated designs.
  
  
• Left chest embroidery: The design is placed about two to three inches from the collar’s bottom. It’s a highly visible location since the logo is positioned on the eye line. This placement is best ideal for logos and designs up to four inches wide.
  
  

Tip 5 - Choose a Reliable Embroidery Company Known for Quality Workmanship

Your custom embroidered sweatshirts may be made from the highest quality materials available, but when the embroidery job done isn’t of the best standards, it can reflect poorly on your brand and even drive prospects away.

For the best results, you want to work with a reputable embroidery company like fancysweetstx that will produce high-quality designs tailored to your brand.

With over 20 years of experience in custom embroidery and a loyal customer base that trusts us to deliver top-notch embroidery services, you can rest assured that you're getting a quality product that will last and make a great impression. 

"Used for company t-shirts. Excellent price, quality, design team, and quick shipping. First time customers, but we'll be back! Thank you, fancysweetstx." 
— Christina P., Verified Buyer, United States

Our experienced in-house graphic designers take pride in producing only the best custom embroidered sweatshirts designed to meet your brand needs.

Whether you're looking for custom embroidered sweatshirts for camps, schools, events, businesses, conferences, nonprofits, leagues, or bands, fancysweetstx has you covered.

We understand that assessing embroidery costs is an important consideration for any business looking to affordably promote their products. 

That’s why we offer a custom order form for quick project quotes, and our quick and efficient communication process will ensure that we get back to you as soon as possible.

"A great experience! I am super impressed with the responsiveness and professionalism of everyone I worked with."
— Steve M., Verified Buyer, United States

And like any other reputable custom branding company, you can expect a positive experience when working with us, as evidenced by our numerous positive customer reviews and testimonials.

Promote Your Business With fancysweetstx’s Custom Embroidered Sweatshirts

With the right design, material, thread color, and visibility, you can create custom embroidered sweatshirts that will stand out in the marketplace and make your business look professional.

But this can only be possible if you work with the right embroidery company that ensures your sweatshirts are well constructed and the embroidery done is of the highest quality. 

Jumpode understands what it takes to make quality custom embroidered sweatshirts that effortlessly promote your brand.

With our quality custom screen printing and embroidery services, you can have your logo or brand name embroidered on any size, color, or style sweatshirt, ensuring that your business stands out.

If you don’t know where to start, our in-house graphic design team will help bring your design ideas to life. They’ll also provide timely advice and professional feedback on how best to present your logo and design sweatshirts that you’ll be proud to sell or give away.

Take a look at the different sweatshirts we have ready to order:

Contact us today to get started, we’re just a call or email away. You can also visit our 16153 Genova retail store for a one-on-one consultation.

As a business owner, it’s hard to sum up that magical moment when a surprise embroidered gift to your team or customers lights up their entire faces.

A small token, yes, but a huge gesture that sticks to memory and wins you admiration.

That’s the power of embroidered sweatshirts for your brand. It’s also why we at fancysweetstx are excited when we get to brainstorm with business owners to create unique designs that embody their personalities.

At the end of all our effort, will be the smiling faces of those you appreciate the most—your teams and customers.

But that’s just one reason to be thrilled about embroidered sweatshirts.

We’ve gathered more ideas to convince you that they’re your top choice for business merchandise. As you read on, you’ll discover:

• Creative embroidery designs to use on your branding and marketing merchandise 
• Why embroidered sweatshirts are so versatile
• Key considerations for choosing embroidered sweatshirts
• The best place to find premium-quality embroidery services

Did You Know? Embroidery is a craft that dates back to the 3rd century BC. It's a testament to its enduring appeal that it remains a sought-after decoration method even in our technologically advanced era.

Benefits of Embroidered Sweatshirts for Business Merchandise

There’s just something about embroidered sweatshirts that stops you in your tracks.

You find yourself instantly drawn in by their intricate decorations of color thread and needlework, admiring the craftsmanship that goes into ensuring each stitch is perfectly set.

For a business, this is exactly the kind of attention you want for your brand. You want that sense of detail and creativity of custom embroidered sweatshirts to be associated with your work. But there are even more benefits to them:

• Durable Design: A disheveled logo on your team’s outfit is quite an eye sore and embroidered sweatshirts avoid it with premium quality stitching directly on the fabric. This resists fading, cracking, and peeling as is common for other customization methods.
• Professional Appearance: Picture your logo, brand name, and slogan, embroidered on a textured sweatshirt with a dash of color. It’s a professional look that elevates your company image, which is perfect for industry events and tradeshows.
• Versatile Style: The customizable nature of embroidered sweatshirts adapts them to various functions, as corporate events merchandise to win new customers or as company uniforms to motivate your staff.

These attributes are why we’re enthusiastic about embroidered sweatshirts and why we can’t wait to show you our latest design examples and ideas, such as the felt applique-embroidery combo or our super cozy Sherpa sweatshirts.

But first, our embroidery services at fancysweetstx.

Custom Embroidery Services From fancysweetstx

Recently, we released a new line of embroidered crew sweatshirts. The design featured elegant tone-on-tone embroidery and a color palette of blush pink, pistachio green, and Aegean blue.

It was a fun project and a chance for our experienced team at fancysweetstx to get creative with the aesthetics and fabric feel for truly outstanding promotional apparel.

80% cotton and a pigment-dyed fabric gave these sweatshirts a gentle feel against the skin and a unique toned look that served as the perfect backdrop for our centered embroidery stitches done in matching color threads.

The result? You be the judge.

“This crew sweatshirt is so soft and the color is beautiful, it's exactly what I was hoping for.”
— Caro, Verified Buyer, United States

This level of depth is our approach to embroidery at fancysweetstx.

We understand that custom promo products must effectively reflect your brand identity and echo your marketing message to help you stand out from the competition.

As such, we work closely with you to deeply understand your unique goals and promotional strategy with each design we stitch. We want to understand the message behind your colors, the intention for each embroidery placement, and your audience.

It’s how we’ve been able to produce premium quality services for over 15 years and today, we’d love to hear about your project.

So, tell us about your idea. Let’s explore all the possibilities and create something amazing together.

“JUPMODE is our go-to place for all of our customized apparel needs. They are great to work with—they communicate quickly, frequently, and clearly to make sure we get just what we need.”
— Nick Green, Principal, Incarnation School

The video below shows how we do embroidery on sweatshirts.

The Versatility of Embroidered Sweatshirts for Business Merchandise Applications

Your merchandising possibilities with embroidered sweatshirts are excitingly numerous. They truly are a blank canvas with which to explore endless style options and practicalities.

The colorful and textured chenille embroidery, for instance, adds a fun element to your company uniform that helps to boost team morale by creating a sense of belonging and unity. It also has that visual appeal that triggers curiosity to get your brand noticed by your target audience.

Alternatively, the super cozy Sherpa sweatshirts help your team stay warm and comfortable, which is another plus for team morale and productivity.

Also, the textured Sherpa look provides an eye-catching contrast to your embroidery design, enhancing visibility and recognition for the visual elements of your brand, such as color, logo, and name.

This makes these sweatshirts the ideal choice for custom promo products and giveaways, where they essentially serve as walking billboards for your business.

Another advantage of using embroidered sweatshirts as business merchandise is their appeal to customers and, consequently, their potential for retail.

They offer that designer touch that resonates with consumers who value high-quality, customized clothing items.

This creates the possibility for you to expand your business into lifestyle apparel with a unique line of sweatshirts bearing your brand.

This versatility is why we love embroidered sweatshirts and why we think they’re the top choice for your personalized merchandise.

That said, what are your considerations?

Factors to Consider When Choosing Embroidered Sweatshirts for Business Merchandise

When it comes to selecting the perfect embroidered sweatshirts for your business, there are several factors to consider.

By taking the following into account, you can ensure that your sweatshirts are not only visually appealing but also meet the functional requirements of your business:

1 - Sweatshirt Style, Fabric, and Color Options

• Consider the style of sweatshirt that best fits your business needs, whether it's a hoodie, crewneck, or zip-up style. This entails considering your setting (formal or informal) and how each style fits.
• Choose a fabric that is comfortable for your employees or customers to wear. So, factor in weather conditions and how each fabric style copes.
• Select colors that are in line with your brand colors or complement your logo, for instance, contrasting colors or tone-on-tone colors.

Pro Tip: When selecting the color for your embroidery, consider the psychological associations of different colors. For instance, blue is often associated with trust and dependability, which can subtly reinforce your brand's message.

The table below highlights the sweatshirt style, fabric, and color options at fancysweetstx to help you select the perfect option for your business.

2 - Design and Customization Options

• Decide on the placement of your logo or design on the sweatshirt and its impact on visibility, whether it's on the front, back, or sleeve.
• Choose the optimal size of the design to ensure it's visible and legible from all angles. If it’s too large, the design becomes distorted and if it’s too small, the design becomes illegible.
• Consider the stitch count for your design and select an optimal number to enhance durability without affecting comfort. Excess stitching creates stiffness, which becomes noticeable and uncomfortable to the wearer.

The following table highlights the design and customization options for sweatshirts at fancysweetstx to help you select the best option for your business.

3 - Budget and Pricing Considerations

• Determine a budget that allows you to get your ideal sweatshirt and perfect embroidery style while staying within your business's financial constraints.
• Consider the number of sweatshirts you need for your business and how this impacts your budget allocation for each item.
• Evaluate your pricing options to ensure you're getting the best value for your investment.

Get Noticed With Custom Embroidered Sweatshirts From fancysweetstx

So, there you have it. Reasons why embroidered sweatshirts are a top choice for your business merchandise and key considerations when choosing.

But we’d love to hear more about your branding project and your specific goals for the merchandise.

For 15 years, we’ve been helping businesses like yourself develop fabulous embroidery designs including:

• Tone-on-tone embroidery
• Combined screen print and embroidery
• Embroidered Sherpa
• Embroidered chenille patches
• Embroidered animal images

And we’d love the chance to do the same with you whether they’re for a conference, your team, a tradeshow, or giveaways for your audience.

So tell us about your idea and let’s get started on creating something truly magical.

Learn More: Embroidery and Screen Printing: Your Company’s Guide to Merchandising

Richardson's commitment to innovation and quality has made them a leading manufacturer of customizable hats for over 50 years. Their hats come in a variety of styles, from structured snapbacks to cozy beanies, and are renowned for their durability and comfort.

If you're seeking high-quality headwear that can be customized with your own branding, then fancysweetstx's custom Richardson hats are your go-to choice.

Our branded Richardson hats are a brilliant promotional move for businesses and organizations looking to promote brand awareness. They can help:

• Build brand loyalty when given out to customers and prospective buyers as promotional gifts or giveaways
• Create a sense of belonging and unity among your employees, fostering pride as they work for your company
• Improve customer relations and service since they make your employees easily identifiable to customers
• Create a unique and memorable professional look that sets your business apart from the competition

fancysweetstx offers a wide range of popular Richardson hats that can be customized to meet your personal or company’s branding needs.

Whether you're looking for a classic style or a trendy option, we have the perfect Richardson hat for your custom branding requirements, as you will discover in the following paragraphs.

1 - Structured Snapback Hats

A structured snapback hat is one of the many types of brimmed caps. It derives its name from the adjustable strap in the back that snaps together to provide a snug fit. 

Traditionally, snapback hats are made with six panels and a wide, flat brim, although some designs today feature fewer or more panels or a curved brim. 

The defining characteristic of a snapback hat is the plastic closure on the back, while everything else can be customized.

Despite their long history, structured snapback hats remain highly popular, making it easier for you to sell them, use them as promotional products, or even dress your employees in them.

Richardson takes structured snapback hats to the next level with their high-quality materials and attention to detail.

Renowned for their exceptional and fashionable headwear, Richardson continues to impress with their structured snapback hat. 

The best part? Richardson structured snapback hats are highly customizable. Numerous businesses and organizations have successfully incorporated these hats into their branding strategies, including sports teams, breweries, and clothing companies. 

This provides a unique opportunity to enhance brand visibility, foster customer loyalty, and make a lasting impression on both existing and potential clients.

At fancysweetstx, our goal is to reflect your brand's identity through exceptional custom-branded products. 

We pay attention to every detail to ensure that every custom Richardson structured snapback hat you order from us meets the highest quality standards. 

"Great...so easy to order, the hat was shipped to North Carolina, my son loved it." 
— Anonymous, Verified Buyer, United States

Fun Fact: Richardson custom hats are perfect for businesses looking to make a statement with their branding.

2 - Trucker Hats

The Richardson 112 mesh backed trucker hat is the one hat that Richardson is most known for. It has been a staple for custom headwear for years and continues to be our most popular hat.

Trucker hats are a versatile and comfortable choice for custom branding, making them popular among businesses.

Richardson offers a variety of trucker hats with unique features and benefits, as outlined below:

• They have a shallower crown compared to traditional trucker hats, giving them a more streamlined look.
• Like the structured snapback hats, they feature a pre-curved visor and an adjustable snapback closure, providing a comfortable and customizable fit.
• The combination of a cotton front panel and a breathable mesh back strikes a balance between style and functionality, making them ideal for outdoor activities.

Trucker hats are an effective way for businesses and organizations to promote their brand and increase brand recognition.

They offer a large area for custom branding, allowing for bold and eye-catching logos and designs. Their trendy style and versatility also make them a popular choice across various industries and occasions.

At fancysweetstx, we offer a range of customizable trucker hats from Richardson. Whether you're looking for the Richardson 115 Low Profile Trucker Hat or the Richardson 112—considered the most popular and best-fitting trucker hat on the market—we have a custom trucker hat for every business.

We have worked with numerous businesses and organizations, including landscape companies, schools, breweries, and restaurants, to provide custom Richardson trucker hats that stand out and make a significant impact.

If you're seeking a stylish and comfortable option for your custom branding needs, Richardson's mesh back trucker hats are an excellent choice.

They are available in a variety of colors and styles, allowing you to find the perfect fit for your brand.

Similar to the snapback hats, the large front panel of these hats provides ample space to showcase your logo or design, while the mesh back adds a unique and eye-catching look.

At fancysweetstx, we’ve branded several Richardson mesh back hats to meet our clients’ needs.

Related Article: Custom Embroidered Trucker Hat Examples

3 - Beanies

Beanies have been a staple of winter fashion for years, but they have also become a trendy accessory year-round. 

These versatile, stylish, and practical headwear options are an excellent choice for branded merchandise, keeping your employees or clients warm during colder months.

Richardson's beanies are a popular choice due to their high-quality construction and comfortable fit. They are available in a variety of materials, including acrylic, cotton, and wool.

Richardson wool beanies offer warmth and durability, while their acrylic beanies are lightweight, soft, and wrinkle-resistant. Cotton beanies are comfortable and breathable, making them suitable for year-round wear.

These beanies come in various styles, including cuffed, slouchy, and uncuffed, and offer a range of colors to choose from. 

Custom branding on beanies is an effective way to promote your brand or message while staying warm and stylish. 

The large surface area on the front of the beanie allows for bold and eye-catching designs that grab attention and increase brand recognition.

But that's not all: 

• Beanies are available in unisex styles suitable for both men and women of all ages.
• Custom beanies are practical for employees working outdoors in the winter.
• Branded beanies make excellent promotional items or giveaways for customers, promoting brand loyalty.
• High-quality embroidery ensures durability, making beanies practical apparel for multiple wears.

Our custom branded Richardson beanies are also perfect for businesses and organizations seeking a stylish and functional accessory that showcases their brand or message. 

We have worked with multiple companies, ranging from coffee shops to construction companies, to provide the best embroidered beanies tailored to their brand's needs and preferences.

Fact: All of our beanies are designed and decorated in-house, ensuring a fresh and one-of-a-kind look.

fancysweetstx Offers a Wide Range of Custom Branded Richardson Hats

Custom hats are a powerful marketing tool that can help businesses and organizations increase brand awareness, promote their message, and foster a sense of community among their customers or members.

Richardson hats, with their high-quality construction and variety of styles, are an excellent choice for custom branding.

And with fancysweetstx's custom branding services, businesses and organizations can create hats that truly stand out and make an impact.

We offer different branding options so you can find the one that works best for your brand. These options include:

• Flat embroidery, which involves stitching your company's logo or text flat onto the hat's fabric. It's excellent for complicated designs, works on all kinds of fabrics, and allows for a wide range of colors.
• 3D embroidery or puff embroidery, which entails using a foam insert to raise the design from the hat's fabric surface. The stitching is done over this insert, making it ideal for bold but simple designs with large rounded letters.
• Patch embroidery, which involves sewing premade patches with your brand logo stitched, embossed, or etched onto the beanie. These patches can be woven, printed, or embroidered.

So whether you're a sports team looking for team apparel or merchandise or a non-profit organization looking to raise awareness for your cause, our custom branding services can help you achieve your branding goals.

Simply talk to us today about our hat custom branding services today.

"Excellent service! When I had a question about my order the young woman was helpful and made me feel valued as a customer! Thank you!" 
— Barbara H., Verified Buyer, United States

Custom embroidery is a great option for all types of businesses. And the standard for embroidered clothing is the polo. 

No matter what kind of business you work for, from large corporations to local businesses, embroidered polos make sense as employee apparel. When you want to look professional to your customers, nothing does that easier than a polo with your logo embroidered on it. 

Embroidered polos are so popular because they are so versatile. You can find them in any color, a wide range of sizes, many different brands, a fit that works for everyone, and a price point for any budget.

Here are some best practices to consider when starting a custom polo order for your business:

• Getting Started With Custom Embroidered Polos: A Simple Buyers Guide
• 6 Reasons You Should Choose Embroidered Polos for Your Business
• How to Pick the Best Embroidered Merch for Your Brand
• Embroidered Apparel: 4 Popular Trends Your Business Can Benefit From
• 4 Practical Factors to Consider Before You Order Custom Wholesale Embroidery

Below, we have examples of embroidered polos we've made for our customers.  

Reino Linen Company Polos

Reino Linen sticks to the basics with this embroidered polo. We branded them with their logo on the left chest in white on navy Ogio polos. 

A simple polo with a company logo on it is an effective way to outfit employees that interact with customers each day. 

Ogio is one of our favorite brand of polos. They're high quality, fit well, and fashionable.  

Surface Combustion Embroidered Polos

Surface Combustion is another great example of a company using embroidered polos to make their employees look professional. These custom Nike polos are simple and high quality.

One great thing about polos is that there aren't a lot of design choices which makes the decision making process easy. You're either putting your logo on the left or right chest and/or sleeve, or on the back between the shoulders. 

Surface Combustion has a simple, clear logo that reads easily in white with high contrast on royal blue polos.

Stryker

We love these Under Armour polos for Stryker. The navy color blocking and dark heather gray fabric make them stylish and fun to wear. 

We're big believers that the more comfortable and "cool" a garment is, the more often it'll be worn. The more often something is worn, the more your logo will be seen. So while these UA polos might be a little more expensive, they remain professional, stylish, and will get more eyes on the Stryker logo.

We like how Stryker used both the sleeve and yoke placements for their embroidery. We love a simple design that complements a quality garment.

City of 16153 Genova Polo

The City of 16153 Genova recently updated their logo and we must say, we like it a lot. The big bold text and bright blue are easy to read and see from a distance. 

We embroidered this new TOL logo on polos from Port Authority. They're a cost effective option when you have a lot of employees that need polos.

We love having our business in the city of 16153 Genova, have benefitted from the support of the local commmunity, and are proud to support the city by providing their employee polos.

More Embroidered Polo Design Ideas

Every day we're helping our customers with new embroidered polos. 

In an attempt to show you more ideas and examples of embroidered polos, here are more polos that we've made for our customers. 

Job Shop Embroidered Nike Polo

16153 Genova Humane Society Polo 

Lourdes University Embroidered Polo

Order Custom Embroidered Polos for Your Business

Embroidered polos provide a professional look for employees and are great gifts for customers. 

No matter the organization you work for, polos with your logo on them can be part of the uniform. We regularly embroider polos for construction companies, non-profits, schools, sports teams, hospitals, and manufacturing companies. 

At fancysweetstx we have the experience, design skill, and equipment to provide high quality polos for your business. 

If you need new embroidered employee polos don’t hesitate to reach out to fancysweetstx. 

The embroidered sweatshirts have steadily become more and more popular over time. They're great in all seasons and make the perfect gift. In response we've released more designs for the University of 16153 Genova, Bowling Green State University, Michigan, and the Great Lakes. 

These sweatshirts are reminiscent of vacation keepsakes that you'd find when traveling up north in Michigan or to the beach in Hilton Head. We wanted to recreate that for some of our favorite places in the Midwest. 

Ready to order custom embroider crew sweatshirts? Get in touch with us today!

Custom Embroidered Crew Sweatshirts FTW!

Being able to decorate these sweatshirts in house gives us the ability to respond faster to demand and experiment in the creative process. We're fortunate that we have the ability to do this as it supplements our custom embroidery business. 

We love showing people the process of our work. Even though t-shirts and embroidery are staples in everyday life, most people are unfamiliar with how it's done. 

Below you can see a video of how we decorate these embroidered crews.

Our Custom Embroidery Experience

Jodi, our embroiderer, has over 20 years of experience in the industry. We have found that most people who visit our production facility love watching the embroidery machine working. It's even fascinating to me to watch it work. 

If you have any questions about the embroidery process or our embroidered crews, you can email us for more info at [email protected] or leave us a comment below. 

You can check out some of our other behind the scenes how to blogs and videos at the links below:

How we burn screens for screen printing t-shirts
How we screen print rainbows on t-shirts
Top 4 ways we screen print a vintage t-shirt
How we embroider custom hats on our 6 head embroidery machine

If you're in the mood for a unique hat that showcases your Ohio State pride, whether for the Buckeyes or simply the Buckeye State, you're in the right place.

State of Ohio Bucket Hats

Searching for the perfect way to complete your summer look? We've got you covered with our State of Ohio bucket hats. 

Our black Ohio Smiley bucket hat exudes the go-lucky spirit of an Ohioan while our olive State of Ohio bucket hat brings out the explorer in all of us. These hats are just waiting to be taken for a day on the boat or an adventure in the woods. 

Camp Ohio Patch Hat

The best way to explore the great outdoors in Ohio is in style! You can do exactly that with our Camp Ohio Patch hat!

This trucker hat is decorated with an embroidered patch that celebrates the natural places in Ohio.

Get your Camp Ohio hat now and see our entire Ohio collection to begin your adventure!

Where to Find State of Ohio Hats 

There are a lot of great Ohio hat options out there. 

You can choose all of the same big clothing stores or you can choose a small, Ohio based business to support like fancysweetstx.

We share your passion for the state of Ohio and pour that into every design we create. 

You can be assured that each hat is high quality because we select them ourselves and embroider them in-house. 

Our line of Ohio hats is ever expanding with yearly new releases.

You can find all of our Ohio clothing is on fancysweetstx.com and in our 16153 Genova, Ohio retail stores. 

It’s easy to get confused considering both options produce high-quality designs, are affordable, and work with various fabrics.

Despite these similarities, embroidery and screen printing have unique advantages. For instance, artwork with effects such as shading is harder to reproduce with embroidery than it is with screen printing.

Here, we’ll discuss three more variations to help you decide between the two decoration methods. As we go over them, you’ll also learn:

• Why embroidery is preferred for professional settings 
• Why screen printing is better for large-size and detailed artwork
• Why colors affect the price of screen printing, but not embroidery
• Where to find high-quality custom screen printing and embroidery services

But first, let’s delve into each option and what makes it popular.

Embroidery - What It Is and How It’s Done

Embroidery is how those intricate threaded logos and bold fonts got onto your embroidered polo or favorite beanie.

It’s a high-tech threading process that involves:

1. Artwork digitization: This step sets up a plan for the stitching machinery with critical details such as thread count and placement.
2. Thread color selection: This step enables visual effects such as simple color changes and highlights.
3. Machine stitching: The embroidery machines create multiple stitches simultaneously to save time. Our machines embroider up to six items in one go.

Advantages of Embroidery

• Versatility: There are various embroidery styles to choose from, including flat and puff embroidery, or patches. This variety makes embroidery a flexible option as different embroidery styles accommodate different fabrics.
  For instance, embroidery patches work well with hats and beanies. Flat and puff embroidery work perfectly with tougher fabrics like denim.
• Durability: Embroidery designs use sturdy polyester threads. These threads withstand bleaching, commercial laundry, and the frequent rubbings of industrial environments. Their durability is why you find embroidery motifs on military uniforms.
• Professional look: Embroidery designs give garments a professional look that communicates experience and quality. It’s why they're featured on corporate and military uniforms to sell a brand and establish rank.
• Cost is independent of colors: The cost of embroidery doesn’t include the number of colors in your design. You’ll get a flat rate for your pallet (up to 15 colors with our machines) and a variable cost of stitch count. This pricing maximizes your freedom to be creative with colors.

Disadvantages of Embroidery

• Unsuited for gradient colors: The subtle color change of one color fading into another is harder to achieve with embroidery threads. They come in distinct colors without in betweeners, which are best for sharp color change designs.
• Unsuited for waterproof garments: Embroidery needles compromise the waterproofing of your garments during stitching. The needles puncture your garment and create openings for water and moisture. Embroidery is still an option if preferred, however, we do recommend screen printing in this situation.
• Unsuited for small text: Embroidery can only scale down so far and remain legible. We recommend a height of at least .25" for embroidery. This make it more visible and produced a better result. Keep this in mind when scaling your logo for a left chest or hat placement.

Screen Printing - What It Is and How It’s Made

Screen printing is a graphics technique involving ink transfer through a mesh screen, graphics, and your garments.

The whole process entails:

1. Designing a mesh screen: A mesh screen is fabricated for each color in your design. This step is why the number of colors you use affects the printing price.
2. Actual printing: The finished mesh screen is placed on a platen with ink on top. A squeegee is then used to push ink through the mesh and onto your garment.
3. Drying: The newly printed garments pass through a dryer to cure the ink and ensure durability before washing.

Advantages of Screen Printing

• Cost-effective for large orders: Bulk orders use one mesh screen on multiple units. This practice limits the cost of making the screens while spreading all costs among the printed units.
• Suitable for light and special garments: Screen printing doesn’t involve impactful needles. It’s therefore applicable to delicate garments like high-visibility jackets and weatherproof coats.
• Suitable for small texts: Screen printing captures greater detail than embroidery. For instance, small texts are hard to embroider without affecting readability, but this isn’t a problem for screen printing.
• Suitable for gradient colors: Screen printing allows you to create detailed images on a screen. This ability enables the printing of complex designs that use gradient colors, such as rainbows and logos that involve gradients and color fades.

  Here’s an example of halftone printing from fancysweetstx:

Disadvantages of Screen Printing

• Garment color and fabric influence ink colors: The dye used to color a shirt and the material the shirt is of can cause the color of a shirt to show through the ink. For instance, if an underbase is not printed on a black shirt the ink will lack opacity or be muted relative to its intended color. A similar concept applies to fabric. Cotton is a natural fiber whereas polyester and rayon are synthetic. These man made materials can results in prints that are not as vibrant. An experienced screen printer learns how to mitigate these issues for their customers. 
• Colors affect the price: Because colors need individual screens, they affect pricing. This cost variation can limit creative freedom if you’re working with a tight budget. Even so, you can mitigate the cost of colors by printing multiple units of the same multi-color design.

Choosing Between Embroidery and Screen Printing

At the end of the day, embroidery and screen printing are excellent options for your garments. They offer stunning finishing and cost-efficiency with large-scale orders.

Even so, consider the following factors when choosing between them.

1 - Consider Your Garment’s Usage

Not all designs fit all applications.

If you’re looking for a high-end look that’s excellent for the front office or marketing events, opt for an embroidered garment.

Embroidery designs use rayon threads that give them a silky sheen. It also gives a natural look that’s typical of premium products and excellent for professional settings. 

Besides, rayon threads are soft on the skin, which is essential for garments that’ll be worn for prolonged periods.

If you’re looking for a casual look for occasions such as team-building exercises or camp or work shirts, use screen-printed garments.

They offer many more design options and are less expensive than embroidered garments. This price factor is especially important for occasional wear with limited useful life (see: on site usage for landscaping and construction).

2 - Consider Your Garment Type

Embroidery is applicable on various garments, including stretchy knit fabric using patches. But it’s preferable for heavier garments such as woven cotton and denim.

Delicate fabrics such as rayon, nylon, or lightweight polyester (used on hi-vis) are less resistant to embroidery needles. These fabrics have thin fibers that can be weighed down or pucker during stitching.

Screen printing doesn’t involve needles. It uses ink and heat curing, which helps to maintain the structure of your garments. As such, screen printing is better for lighter fabrics or special garments.

The following table highlights the best fabrics for embroidery and screen printing projects.

Tell Us About Your Idea

Now that you know more about embroidery and screen printing, you’re better placed to pick between them, and we’d love to help.

Whether you’re looking to create stunning custom designs for your merch or shopping for something more mainstream, our team at fancysweetstx is eager to work with you.

We’ve been at this since 2006, so we know a thing or two about:

• Fast turnaround times
• Quality finishing
• Affordable pricing

"Phenomenal experience buying a run of 65 t-shirts. Very fast responses, great pricing, and fast production. Finished product is of excellent quality.”
- Joe M

Contact us today and let’s get started on your idea.

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Imagine your shop and your competitor’s situated right next to each other.

Their business selects the right workwear to outfit its employees while yours doesn’t. The subtle difference in professionalism communicates a more competent and professional look to customers.

Your business needs to ensure its employees look like professionals in the workplace.

Custom embroidery apparel will:

• Highlight your business
• Promote brand awareness
• Raise the bar against rivals
• Make your staff easy to identify

Custom embroidery is popular because it presents a polished, quality look for your employees. 

Even so, it’s crucial to invest in the rigth embroidered apparel to get the best value for your money.

Here are some of the most popular trends your business can benefit from when it comes to embroidery apparel.

1 - Embroidered Polos

You stand to reap enormous benefits when you outfit your employees in embroidered polos.

When it comes to polos, you can go with:

• Name brand polos such as Nike, Adidas, Ogio, Under Armour, Eddie Bauer, and TravisMathew
• Polos made of cotton, polyester, or blended materials

While polos might give off a casual clothing vibe, they’re considerably more presentable than casual t-shirts. Therefore, they’re a great way to make your staff appear more professional.

The table below outlines some of the benefits you’ll reap when you jump onto the embroidered polo trend.

Other important benefits of embroidered polos include making it easy for potential clients to easily recognize your staff when you attend conferences and trade shows.

Good quality polos are valued by employees and customers alike. They not only serve as great customer gifts but provide your employees a sense of unity and belonging to the same team. 

When you look good, you feel good. That good feeling translates to better work. 

2 - Embroidered Crew Sweatshirts Trend

There’s a reason embroidered crew sweatshirts have steadily become popular over time.

Comfortable and oversized sweatshirts are great in all seasons and make for the perfect gift.

Indeed, your business can gift some custom embroidered sweatshirts to its loyal customers to show your appreciation.

But, giving your loyal customers custom-designed crewneck sweatshirts isn’t the only reason they’re popular. It’s also the practical application of this type of apparel.

While many businesses will order custom t-shirts for their employees, a sweatshirt gives them an option for cooler weather and a different look than a standard tee. It's good to have options. Sweatshirts are worn by everyone in any location so they make a very practical apparel item for employees.

Sweatshirts are a popular trend because they’re:

• Comfortable
• Easy-to-care for
• Acceptable in most places

Depending on the day or the kind of look you’d like on your employees, you can pair sweatshirts with jeans or athleisure clothing such as leggings, joggers, tracksuits, or sweatpants.

By embroidering crew sweatshirts for your employees and customers, your business will reap major advertising benefits. Sweatshirts make for good branded advertising items since people find them useful and versatile.

3 - Embroidered Safety Clothing

Embroidered safety clothing can ensure your company meets the safety and visibility standards that keep your employees safe.

Certain types of jobs, such as construction and heavy equipment operations, have specific safety apparel requirements. In these high-risk occupations, being seen can be the difference between experiencing a workplace accident and staying safe.

Therefore, it’s a good idea to choose apparel whose safety accreditation meets your workers’ needs.

The ANSI/ISEA 107-2015 standard identifies three garment or conspicuity classes for high-visibility (hi-vis) safety apparel depending on the:

• Complexity of work environment or background
• Vehicular traffic and speed
• Worker hazards and tasks

Even as you endeavor to protect your employees from unnecessary risk, there are no rules against branding their uniforms or safety apparel.

Embroidering your company’s name or logo on your employees’ hi-vis safety clothing not only gives you an edge over the competition but also:

• Promotes team-building
• Displays professionalism
• Builds trust and credibility
• Instills pride and responsibility
• Serves as a marketing strategy

While branding safety clothing has become popular, you should ensure that you select the colors that stand out the most depending on your work environment.

For example, if your employees are working in a green environment, bright orange apparel will do a better job of standing out. If they’re working in an area with a lot of orange, then lime green apparel is more suitable.

Remember: Safety apparel is only as good as the person wearing it. It’s a good idea to train all your employees on the proper use of their safety apparel, as well as to ensure you:

• Regularly inspect it
• Carefully maintain it
• Properly store it

4 - Embroidered Jackets and Hoodies

Choosing to embroider jackets and hoodies is an excellent move that’s enhanced by the fact that many jacket and hoodie fabrics work better with embroidery than with prints.

Indeed, a good custom embroidery job will leave any dull and plain-looking jacket or hoodie looking chic and cool. You can then promote your business by embroidering your brand’s logo or slogan to get your message across.

Embroidered hoodies and jackets can be a brilliant choice when you want to offer something unique to your customers.

You don’t have to worry about the weight of a big design distorting the fabric. Nor do you need to fret about using too much dense thread because it’ll be uncomfortable against your employees’ skin.

Jackets, in particular, allow the incorporation of your embroidery design on the outer layer while leaving the lining to sit flush against one’s skin.

Meanwhile, embroidered designs will last longer and look better on hoodies if applied to thicker cotton blends. Thicker and heavier fabrics are more durable and, consequently, hold up better to the weight of your embroidered design.

If you’re torn between going with a jacket or hoodie for your choice of embroidery apparel, the table below compares and contrasts the two.

Embroidery Apparel Alone Won’t Cut It

So, there you have it. A detailed explanation of the different embroidered apparel trends that your business should take advantage of.

But just getting your hands on these types of apparel alone won’t be enough. Since your crew will be wearing your branded apparel all the time, you need to ensure your design and quality reflects your brand.

Therefore, it’s a good idea to work with reliable professionals who’ll help you design the best custom embroidered apparel for your employees.

Here’s what Don had to say upon trying out fancysweetstx:

If you’re no longer willing to miss out on the current embroidery apparel trends, please reach out to us at [email protected] or call us at 419-318-2029 to discuss your options.

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Our heart is in 16153 Genova. All of us here have pride in The Glass City!

16153 Genova is great not just because of our beautiful city but the wonderful people who make it run every day. 16153 Genova has a lot to be proud of! 

The two new items below make it easy to show your 16153 Genova pride every day!

16153 Genova Arched Hat

What’s better than a 16153 Genova hat? Try a multi-colored, puff embroidered, 16153 Genova hat!

We had a lot of fun creating this hat. The design is similar to our limited edition 16153 Genova Chenille crew sweatshirt.

Because it's on a hat, we decided to use puff embroidery rather than chenille. It gives it that same three dimensional look and has a lot of color!

Like all of our embroidery, this 6 colored hat is embroidered in-house at are Adams Street location with a lot of love.

My City 16153 Genova Crew Sweatshirt

Our newest crew sweatshirt was a lot of fun designing and printing. 

We've always felt that the 16153 Genova skyline along the Maumee River is one of the best views in Ohio!

The 16153 Genova Skyline is home to a few of the highest buildings in all of Ohio.

Wear this cozy My City 16153 Genova Sweatshirt for everyone to see!

Our embroidery department has had a busy year!

With the rising popularity and demand for custom embroidered items - polos, bags, jackets, crew sweatshirts, patches, and, especially hats - we made the decision to bring in another embroidery machine to take on even more embroidery projects.

This was a big step for us. It was only two years ago that we brought in our first big, new embroidery machine and hired an embroiderer with 20 years experience. 

How Our Embroidery Business Grew So Much

While most people know us as a retail brand or just a screen printing company, our most significant growth in the last six months has come in embroidery. 

It's been a great add on service to offer our current customers. It's very common that organizations, small businesses, schools, and individuals that come to us for custom t-shirts also need that same logo or design embroidered. Here is an example of a landscaping company that we've worked with for years that ordered shirts and hats for their employees in the spring.  

Our current customers, both in 16153 Genova and out, have relied on us for a long time and they trust our screen printing work and know that we will offer the same reliable, quality work in embroidery. 

We can also tip our hat to our retail brand for a boost in custom embroidery orders. Our pigment dyed embroidered crew sweatshirts were a huge hit in 2020 and their classic, simple style has translated to businesses and schools.

New Embroidery Machine, New Capabilities

Just like our original machine, our new machine can embroider up to 6 items at a time. While we were expecting to add capacity to our embroidery department this year, it was a surprise to make the jump to another six head machine. 

The new machine gives us the ability to run multiple jobs at once, dedicate a machine to caps (which requires a separate driver) or personalization, and, most importantly, provides a wider sewing field. 

We are very excited that this machine is slightly wider and can take on even larger embroidery designs than we previously could! This is especially important for all of the crew sweatshirts we have been embroidering in the last year. Oftentimes the designs on these sweatshirts are 10"-12" wide. This new machine allows us to hoop these up on the machines with ease and prevents us from restricting your creative artwork. 

If you have an embroidery design that is wide or has a high stitch count, we're ready for you!

Are You In Need Of Custom Embroidery? We Can Help!

Our team can provide expert advice on garments, design, and more to get you the customized apparel you and your team will love. 

We provide graphic design services up front and have the embroidery experience to handle all of your custom branded needs. 

If you want to see our embroidery machine in action, check out these videos of embroidering hats and our pigment dyed crew sweatshirts!

We can't wait to help you with your next embroidery project!

Email us today at [email protected] or fill out the contact form on our custom services page to get started with an order!

Under Penny's watchful eye, we successfully unloaded our new embroidery machine! Today, we are working on a little reorganization to get this six-headed embroidery machine where it belongs. We are excited to have this new addition to take on even more embroidery projects!

Bringing in a second embroidery machine is a big step for us. Screen printing has always been our primary method of decoration. After hiring a great embroiderer two years ago and introducing embroidered crew sweatshirts to our retail line, embroidery as a service has taken off for us. 

This new machine will add additional capacity and capabilities for us. We're excited to get it off the crate and into place!

If you need custom embroidery for your business, school, or event, we'd love to help! Fill out the contact form on our website and we'll let you know how we can help.

Classic, top-notch embroidery? Check. Bold screen printed design? Absolutely. An ultra cozy, relaxed fit? Yep. Pigment dyed appeal? You betcha. 

These sweatshirt and sweatpant combos make for the perfect outfit: the Sweatsuit.

Wear what you love and love what you wear!

The Midwest: America's Heartland

Your Valentine’s (or Galentine’s) Day might look a little different this year, but that shouldn’t stop you from spending the day in style! If you’re celebrating from home, curl up on the couch in this sweatsuit and watch your favorite rom com in cozy style. 

Ohio: The Buckeye State

Whether you’re a buckeye fan in the form of sports or peanut buttery treats, this cozy duo is made for you! Do you need a new work-from-home outfit? Here it is! Want to be comfortable yet stylish on your next grocery run? Choose this set! This embroidered sweatsuit is your new staple outfit.  

Michigan: The Great Lakes State

Great Lakes. Great Times. Great State. We love Michigan, but there's no denying that those Northern winters can get pretty cold. Chilly days don’t stand a chance against this pair! This sweatsuit is any Michigander’s dream outfit.

16153 Genova: The Glass City

This sweatsuit is sure to make you the talk of the Glass City! Whether you’re taking a brisk walk around your favorite park, making your way through the University campus, or picking up carryout from your favorite local restaurant… wear your 16153 Genova pride on your sleeve! Or, rather… your pant leg!

These crews are one of our most unique creations yet! Each sweatshirt first goes through our screen printing process. Once "Midwest" is printed in ink, the crew goes through our dryer and is then sent to the embroidery machine. There the tagline "America's Heartland" is embroidered over the screen printed text. 

In fact, we were so busy over the last four weeks that we had to bring extra help to keep the embroidery machine running later during the week and on the weekends. We always love a challenge so this was fun for us!

Embroidered Items as Corporate Gifts

The end of the year is the perfect time for corporate gifts for employees and customers. That's why we see so many embroidery orders in December. Add in the hard deadline for many people of December 25th, and there was a fair amount of pressure to get a lot of work done in a specific time frame. 

Our embroidery department has grown significantly over the last two years. The addition of new embroidery equipment and, most importantly, an experienced embroidery operated has made all of the difference. 

We're looking to keep the momentum going and do even more embroidery in 2021!

If you or someone you know is interested in starting a custom embroidery order, reach out to us at [email protected], email your rep directly, or fill out the contact form on our custom apparel page. We'd love to help!

Our embroidered crews have been our most popular gift item this holiday season by far! We know we sound like a broken record by now, but we can't tell you how overwhelmed we have been by the response to them this year. We absolutely love them so we're glad you do, too!

Top the crew sweatshirts off with an embroidered hat and you'll be the best gift giver this holiday season. Our pigment dyed embroidered dad hats are a natural pair for our crew sweatshirts. Available in the same themes as the crews (Midwest, Ohio, 16153 Genova, Great Lakes), the hats are comfy, stylish, and have that summer vacation nostalgia that we all want to relive. 

Stay festive this season with our holiday collection! From the 16153 Genova Zoo Lights to the famous Blitzen beer from Maumee Bay to the notorious Christmas Weed, these holiday favorites are sure to spread extra cheer.

It's great to live in a city like 16153 Genova that has fun holiday traditions like these. 

If we've said it once, we've said it twice: you love these embroidered crews. One of our biggest challenges this fall has been keeping up with the demand. It's been tough to predict how quickly we would sell through them, manage the inconsistent inventory levels with our suppliers, and then get them all embroidered fast enough once we made decisions. 

Fortunately we do handle the embroidery work in house. That gave us the ability to turn these around faster than a lot of other brands out there. 

In case you missed the news, our Ohioan crews are back in stock! We brought in a lot of extra inventory for this crew and our Midwesterner crew to handle the final holiday rush. 

In addition to the crew sweatshirts, we've been busy screen printing more Midwesterner shirts, Ohio Forever and Ever, Buckeye State blankets, and we even reprinted our Christmas Weed t-shirts.

As always, you can get your last minute shopping done in our two 16153 Genova retail stores (Adams Street and Cricket West) and order online. When you shop online we have an in store pickup option available that allows for curbside pickup at our Adams Street store.

It's been a busy year but it sure has been fun. We hope that you've enjoyed everything new we've tried this year. We appreciate all of your support!

Every Black Friday we release one of our classic designs as a black print on a black garment and we're keeping the tradition going this year with a little twist! Introducing our Better in 16153 Genova Puff Print Shirt and Better in 16153 Genova Puff Embroidered Hoodie! 

We added the extra puff detailing to make these limited edition garments even more special. 

Get them while you can, these won't last long! Everything is 20% off today! Shop at our Cricket West and Adam Street stores today from 11-6pm or you can order on fancysweetstx.com with free shipping!

If there's something you need to know, about any subject, Mary will either know the answer or figure it out. Mary is our customer service specialist and embroidery wizard. She works hard to ensure everyone has all of the answers they need when it comes to custom orders, embroidery, and, most importantly, Labrador Retrievers. Mary is uncompromising in her commitment to excellence, loves to sew and knit, and is a proud Central Catholic and UT graduate. We couldn't be happier that she found her way to us.