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ORDERING GUIDE

PRINTING OR EMBROIDERY
FOR STAFF UNIFORMS?

Start with embroidery for a small chest logo on polos, jackets, or work layers. Printing is a practical starting point for larger graphics on T-shirts and hoodies. The best choice depends on the garment, artwork, quantity, and how your team will wear it.

WHEN EMBROIDERY MAKES SENSE

Embroidery creates a stitched logo with texture. It is a useful option for business polos, team hats, jackets, and quarter-zips where the logo is a smaller part of the garment.

Fine lettering, very small details, and gradients may need adjustments before they can be stitched. We review your file with the garment and intended size, then recommend any changes.

WHEN PRINTING MAKES SENSE

Printing is a useful starting point for larger front or back designs, event shirts, and clothing-brand graphics. For screen printing, the number of artwork colors and the order quantity influence the price.

A detailed full-color design or a small run may call for another print method. Choose “Printed” in the estimator and send your artwork; we’ll recommend a suitable process and confirm it in your quote.

MATCH THE FINISH TO THE WORKDAY

  • Office, sales, and service teams: begin with a polo and left-chest embroidery.
  • School events and volunteer groups: begin with printed T-shirts and a visible front design.
  • Outdoor teams: consider the fabric, fit, and working conditions alongside the logo.
  • Mixed uniforms: combine embroidered polos or hats with printed tees when different roles need different garments.

CAN I COMBINE PRINTING AND EMBROIDERY?

Yes, an order can include both. Send the garment and quantity for each part of the order, with the artwork and logo locations. We’ll review whether both methods are suitable if you want them on the same garment.

WHAT SHOULD I SEND FOR A RECOMMENDATION?

Send your logo, who will wear the uniform, preferred garment, quantity, budget per piece, and required date. We’ll recommend one practical starting point and show the layout before production.

See Out of the Blue Pools’ embroidered polos, explore custom embroidery, or compare printed apparel.

LET’S PLAN YOUR ORDER.

Send your artwork, quantity, budget, and required date. We’ll review the details and confirm your quote and digital mockup by email.

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