We know you have plenty of options when it comes to custom embroidery for your apparel. Between pricing, quality, and order turn times, it can be a challenge to gather enough information about multiple companies to make the best decision for your apparel embroidery needs.

I’ve done the work for you! We compiled some information about ten popular embroidery companies to help you save time when choosing the best company to embroider promotional clothing pieces. Using this guide to find your preferred embroidery style, processing times, and shipping costs that work for your next apparel order.

1. LogoUp

We can embroider practically anything you need. From hats to shirts to outerwear, we can embroider your logo on it! Plus, we have 150 machines that can embroider at the same time, making quick work of your next order—large or small.

Find us online: https://www.logoup.com/

Everyday Perks:

• No small order run fees or minimum orders on apparel, other companies charge $30-$60
• Free Logo application, other companies charge $5-$9
• Ability to mix and match all items and brands
• No minimums 
• 50% off new logo setup for first time customers of only $29.99 when you buy 6+ items, others charge a logo setup fee of $35-$95 for each product style

What we do BEST:

• Excellent Embroidery quality
• Wide selection of items in our online Catalog, including name brand apparel
• Easy to navigate Website
• Competitive Pricing
• 9 years of experience creating custom logo apparel

Where we don’t compete:

We have a limited selection of items outside of apparel. If you’re looking for unique custom embroidered pieces, we might not have what you need.

My Final Input

If you need your logo on something customers or staff associates can wear, LogoUp is your best choice for bulk apparel embroidery. Our quality is superb. However, if you’re unhappy with your products, our return process is simple. Our customer service will work with you to make sure you’re happy.

2. StitchAmerica

StitchAmerica offers a wide selection of items for embroidery. Their goal is to provide the best value on a wide variety of embroidered products.

Find them online: https://stitchamerica.com/

Everyday Perks:

• Inclusive Pricing
• Shipping within five business days
• Minimum orders of 12 pieces receive free embroidery

What they do BEST:

• Excellent Embroidery quality
• An extensive selection of items in the online Catalog (no printed catalog available)
• Competitive, Simplified Pricing
• Hundreds of available non-apparel items, including bags and blankets

Where they don’t compete:

While StichAmerica offers inclusive pricing, they aren’t as forgiving with small orders. You’ll pay for a logo sample piece, but they will apply those costs to a more substantial bulk order. The website isn’t as user-friendly as other custom logo embroidery sites.

My Final Input

For “inclusive” pricing, there are quite a few exceptions to their simplified pricing with small orders or if you aren’t pleased with a sample product. We were unable to find specifics regarding included shipping costs. If you need more transparent pricing, you’ll need to choose another embroidery company.

3. Logo Sportswear

Logo Sportswear offers more than 5,000 products for your custom logo design. Set up a Share & Sell shop for your school or organization’s fundraiser and sell customized apparel.

Find them online: https://www.logosoftwear.com/

Everyday Perks:

• Earn Logo Rewards
• No minimum order requirements (on most products)
• The RushProcess! program offers fast turn times
• Design your logo and decoration online

What they do BEST:

• Excellent Embroidery quality
• An extensive selection of items in the online Catalog (including name brand items)
• Well-designed website
• More than 20 years in business

Where they don’t compete:

The small guy can get lost when choosing Logo Sportswear for your custom embroidery. This company does excellent work, but their pricing and service work best for large orders from bigger companies.

My Final Input

If you have special design needs that can't doesn't work through the online design tool, this company might not serve you well. Small orders won’t benefit from personal attention or competitive pricing.

4. Queensboro

Queensboro offers competitive pricing for new customers and a range of lower-priced items to more high-end options.

Find them online: https://www.queensboro.com/

Everyday Perks:

• New Customer Specials: no setup or embroidery charges, $7.95 flat rate shipping, $35 minimum purchase
• Satisfaction guarantee (no returns required)
• Turn time is about 13 days for production and delivery

What they do BEST:

• Decent Embroidery quality
• Guarantee their work
• In business since 1982

Where they don’t compete:

The Queensboro website can make it difficult to find what you need and understand their pricing. Repeat customers will be disappointed with the jump in price after you experience the New Client savings for most items.

My Final Input

This company offers limited selections for embroidered products compared to some other companies. For quality work and top-quality customer service, choose a company that provides competitive pricing for returning customers, as well as new customers.

5. Thread Logic

Thread Logic makes ordering simple with a two-step process.

Find them online: https://threadlogic.com/

Everyday Perks:

• Free embroidery
• No minimum orders
• Shipping within ten days

What they do BEST:

• Excellent Embroidery quality
• Excellent website with user-friendly navigation
• In business since 2001

Where they don’t compete:

Thread Logic offers an excellent selection of men’s and women’s apparel, but they don’t offer much for kids or teens. They also have limited options for embroidery for non-apparel accessories.

My Final Input

You’ll receive top-quality products from this company, but be sure you read the fine print regarding pricing and shipping. While they don’t require minimum orders, they do charge a small order fee of $35.

6. Merchology

Merchology is another embroidered apparel company that caters to the “big guys” with better pricing for bigger bulk orders. They do quality work, but the best benefits don’t trickle down to smaller orders.

Find them online: https://www.merchology.com/

Everyday Perks:

• Free embroidery
• Free shipping for ground orders within contiguous U.S. states
• Shipping within 10-12 days of placing your order
• Large orders earn up to 50% off
• Earn MerchPerks

What they do BEST:

• Excellent Embroidery quality
• Excellent website with user-friendly navigation
• Quick-ship selection of items
• International shipping
• In business since 2013

Where they don’t compete:

Like Logo Sportswear, small orders and companies can get lost with Merchology. Large bulk orders come with significant pricing discounts while “little guys” will pay more for the same quality work. Merchology also charges a “small run” fee of $59 for orders below a minimum quantity.

My Final Input

If you have international shipping needs for your emboldened apparel, Merchology can be a good option. However, for smaller companies located in the U.S., these big customization companies might not provide the pricing or the service you need for smaller orders.

7. 4Imprint

If you have customized apparel needs in the UK, Ireland, or Canada, as well as the U.S., 4Imprint could be an excellent option for you. They have offices in those areas that make it easier for you to see the consistent quality of your customized items in a few countries outside of the U.S.

Find them online: https://www.4imprint.com/

Everyday Perks:

• Free embroidery
• No extra charge for larger size items
• No tape charge for 24 or more pieces
• Mix and match colors and men’s or women’s sizes

What they do BEST:

• Decent Embroidery quality
• Large volumes
• Free samples
• Product delivery and logo quality guarantee
• Good value

Where they don’t compete:

4Imprint is best with screen printing and low-budget promotional items. While they offer embroidery and plenty of perks to guarantee customer satisfaction, embroidery isn’t what they do best. If you’re looking for best-quality embroidery, there are better companies for you on this list.

My Final Input

This company can deliver on a large variety of promotional items with your logo on them. Choose them if you need logo customized pens, mugs, water bottles, or other promotional items. For embroidery, they aren’t the best option.

8. Custom Ink

You'll have to look hard to find products that Custom Ink embroiders. Their primary focus is ink printing for apparel and other promotional items.

Find them online: https://www.customink.com/

Everyday Perks:

• Inclusive pricing
• Free shipping (two-week delivery time)
• Customer Service available seven days a week
• Price breaks for larger volumes

What they do BEST:

• Ink printing
• Large quantities
• Custom design services
• In business since 1999

Where they don’t compete:

If you’re looking for embroidery services, Custom Ink doesn’t offer it for the majority of their items. They do provide real artists to help you design a custom shirt or other apparel. However, the cost of those artists adds to the cost of your custom shirt order.

My Final Input

When it comes to customized promotional apparel, what they do best is in the name of the company. If you need ink-printed clothing or promotional items, Custom Ink can help you get your design onto t-shirts you can wear or sell.

9. Land’s End (Business)

You’re probably familiar with the Land’s End catalog for the everyday consumer. The Land’s End Business catalog offers personalized uniforms, workwear, and other promotional items using your logo.

Find them online: https://business.landsend.com/

Everyday Perks:

• Land’s End quality for products and customer service
• Standard shipping starts at $9.95
• Dropshipping available

What they do BEST:

• Excellent Embroidery Quality
• Outdoor apparel and work shirts
• Monograms
• Land’s End apparel with your logo or customization request

Where they don’t compete:

You’ll get top-quality Land’s End products when you add a logo or monogrammed embroidery, but you won’t catch much of a break on pricing for larger orders. Embroidery fees start at $6.95 per item if you also purchase Land’s End products. For non-Land’s End items, embroidery pricing starts at $3.95 per item.

My Final Input

If you need quality workwear for your company, including uniforms, Land’s End is a good option for embroidering your logo. You might pay more for their apparel plus the embroidery than you will when using other companies, but you’ll have the quality Land’s End products represent. If you aren’t in the market for workwear, there are better and more cost-effective embroidery options on our list of companies.

10. ePolos.com

ePolos.com is a small company near Austin, TX. They do good work, but they can't compete with some of the larger embroidery companies on this list.

Find them online: https://epolos.com/index.php

Everyday Perks:

• Free shipping for $100 or more
• 100% customer satisfaction guarantee
• No payment required until you approve your logo
• Free gift for first-time customers with $100 order

What they do BEST:

• Excellent Embroidery Quality
• Polo shirts
• 25+ years in business

Where they don’t compete:

As it says in the name of the company, ePolos.com specializes in embroidery for polo shirts. For any other apparel items, this company isn’t your best option. They require a minimum order of twelve shirts. You also won’t find many price breaks with this company. Embroidery starts at $3.95 per piece with a discount when you purchase 72 shirts.

My Final Input

There are better options for fast, quality, and cost-effective logo apparel embroidery. Even though this company specializes in polos, you can find quality polos at other companies that offer pricing breaks and free embroidery with no minimums.

Choose the Best Custom Embroidery All-Around Services

Every custom embroidery company offers different levels of service, pricing, and quality. However, you don’t want to risk your custom logo apparel with a company that doesn’t provide the best all-around service and products.

Depending on your budget, your promotional items are value-add gifts, or they help drive awareness. Spending money on poor-quality products from a company that doesn’t take care of you isn’t worth your budget dollars.

I hope we’ve provided some helpful information about some of the top embroidery companies in the marketplace! At LogoUp, we work hard to provide the best pricing, quality, and customer service for customized logo apparel. Click to learn a little more about who we are and how we can customize embroidered apparel for you!