An embroidery-ready logo in 3 steps
Upload and tick the box
Upload your logo via the order form and tick the Embroidery-ready vector version option. Already know how big the embroidery will be? Optionally enter the desired size.
We optimise for embroidery
Our designers redraw your logo by hand and make it suitable for embroidery: simpler where needed, recognisable where it counts.
Receive both versions
You receive the regular vector files plus the embroidery-ready version in AI, EPS, PDF and SVG. JPG and transparent PNG included. Ready to send to your embroiderer or digitizer.
Why a regular logo often doesn't embroider well
A logo that looks perfect on your website or in print is not automatically suitable for embroidery. Thread has a minimum thickness: tiny details, hairlines and small text merge together or disappear. Gradients, shadows and subtle colour shades simply cannot be reproduced with thread.
With the embroidery-ready vector version we solve this upfront. We simplify and optimise your logo for embroidery while keeping its recognisable look. That way your embroidered logo looks just as good on polos, caps, bags or club kit as it does on paper.
From supplied file to production-ready version
A real-world example: how we turn a single customer file into a reliable vector master file and a version suitable for embroidery.
1Supplied file
Original customer file
We receive the existing customer file and assess which elements need technical improvement.
- Raster file (JPG or PNG)
- Not ideal for professional production
- Fine details and colour gradients can cause problems with certain production techniques
2Professional vector reconstruction
Clean, fully scalable vector file
The artwork is rebuilt by hand into a clean, professional vector master file: one reliable master from which every production variant can be created.
- Rebuilt by hand
- Shapes and lines cleaned up
- Gradients rebuilt cleanly
- Infinitely scalable
- Master file for future use
3Production-optimised version
Simplified for embroidery
Where needed, we adapt the artwork to the production technique. For embroidery, for example, small details are simplified, lines are strengthened and the number of colours is reduced.
- Fewer colours
- Gradients removed
- Thin lines thickened
- Small details simplified
- Shapes more clearly separated
- Original look preserved as far as possible
4Production result
Example of the embroidered end result
The production-ready version then forms the basis for a clean, reliable end result.
- Design stays recognisable
- Technical simplification means cleaner production
- More consistent reproduction on clothing and textiles
- More predictable end result
The final embroidery file (e.g. DST or PES) is digitised by the embroiderer.
1-colour production version
For stamps, engraving, cutting and other single-colour applications
On request, we also supply simplified single-colour versions for production techniques that cannot handle gradients or multiple colours.
- Entirely one colour
- No gradients
- Clear positive and negative shapes
Suitable for, e.g.:
- Stamps
- Laser engraving
- Sandblasting
- Vinyl cutting
- Screen printing
- Simple embroidery
One customer logo, multiple production-ready applications.
We professionally reconstruct the original artwork once, then supply adapted versions for each specific production technique where needed.
Delivered in AI, EPS, SVG and PDF, among others
What we adjust for embroidery
Every logo is different, and the embroidery size also determines how far we simplify: a small logo on the chest of a polo needs a different approach than a large embroidery on the back. These are the optimisations we make most often.
Small details simplified
Details too small to stitch are simplified or removed
Thin lines and text thickened
Lines and letters are brought up to a minimum width that stitches well
Fewer colours
We reduce the number of colours to usable thread colours
No gradients or shadows
Gradients and shadow effects are converted into solid colour areas
Overlapping shapes cleaned up
Overlapping and stacked shapes are cleaned up for a tidy basis
Recognisable logo
We only change what is necessary, so your logo stays instantly recognisable
How much does the embroidery-ready vector version cost?
The embroidery-ready vector version costs +€29.95 per logo (excl. VAT), on top of the regular vectorisation from €44.95. Discounts and discount codes do not apply to this option. For very complex illustrations a custom price may apply. We will always agree on this with you in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do I also get an embroidery file (DST/PES)?
No. You receive a vector file optimised for embroidery, not a stitch file. Your embroiderer or digitizer converts this file into an embroidery file such as DST or PES. Because your logo has already been simplified and cleaned up, that process is easier and the result is better.
Will my logo stay recognisable?
Yes. We only adjust what is needed for good embroidery. Shapes, proportions and colours stay as close as possible to the original, so your logo remains instantly recognisable.
How much does it cost?
The embroidery-ready vector version costs +€29.95 per logo (excl. VAT), on top of the regular vectorisation from €44.95. No discounts apply to this option. For very complex illustrations a custom price may apply, which we agree with you in advance.
How do I order it?
Upload your logo via the order form and tick the Embroidery-ready vector version option. You will then receive both the regular vector files and the embroidery-ready version.
Do I need to know the embroidery size?
No, but it does help. The final size determines how far we simplify your logo: a small embroidery on the left chest of a polo needs a different approach than a large embroidery on the back. Don't know the size yet? No problem. We then choose a safe, extra simplified version, so your logo stays as widely usable as possible.
Can I order it afterwards?
Yes. Has your logo already been vectorised by us and would you like an embroidery-ready version after all? Contact us and we will arrange it for you.
How long does it take?
As standard you receive your files within 48 hours, including the embroidery-ready version. In a hurry? Choose rush delivery and you receive everything within 24 hours, for an extra fee per logo.
Ready to get your logo embroidered?
Give your embroiderer a clean, embroidery-ready vector file and avoid disappointing results on workwear, caps, polos, bags or club kit. Upload your logo, tick the embroidery-ready vector version and receive your files within 48 hours.
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