Embroidery

Stitch Your Brand Into Every Interaction: The Case for Embroidered Apparel

Why it works

  • Premium look: Dimensional thread signals quality and credibility.

  • Built to last: Won’t crack or peel; stands up to frequent laundering.

  • Brand consistency: Uniform placements/colors keep teams on-brand.

  • Higher perceived value: Gifts and uniforms get worn longer = more impressions.

  • Team pride: Matching gear boosts morale and trust with customers.

Where it shines

  • Front-of-house & sales: Left-chest polos, add a quarter-zip for layering.

  • Field crews: Moisture-wicking polos/work shirts; caps or beanies.

  • Healthcare: Scrubs and warm-ups with tone-on-tone stitching.

  • Hospitality & retail: Aprons, oxfords, seasonal hat programs.

  • Schools & nonprofits: Spiritwear hoodies, caps, coach jackets.

Design tips

  • Keep text ≥ 0.25" tall; simplify tiny details.

  • Use strong contrast or a white underlay on dark garments.

  • Left chest (3.5–4") is the standard; center-front for caps.

  • Consider 3D puff for simple hat logos.

  • Polyester thread for durability; specialty threads for effects.

Programs that pay off

  • Uniform refresh with standardized SKUs/placements.

  • Onboarding kits (polo + quarter-zip + cap).

  • Simple Online Stores for staff, fans, or donors—no inventory risk.

  • Tiered gifting by audience value.

Care & ROI

  • Wash according to the garment's instructions, don’t iron directly on the stitching. Logo puckered? Place Teflon over the logo and iron out.

  • One-time digitizing fee covers your setup.

  • Volume pricing + long garment life = low cost per impression.

Ready to elevate your team look?
SLI Custom Signs & Apparel will handle garment selection, digitizing, production, and reorders. Request a stitch proof or quote today.

Congrats, Alivia! 6 Years with SLI

Alivia with out expandable head embroidery machine.

Today we’re celebrating six incredible years with our Embroidery Department Manager, Alivia Haise—someone who consistently turns needles, threads, and tight timelines into pure brand magic. From day one, she’s raised the bar on quality and craftsmanship, building processes that help keep projects moving, machines humming, and stitches flawless. If you’ve ever admired a perfectly aligned logo, a crisp satin stitch, or a complex applique that just hits, you’ve seen her standards at work.

Alivia's leadership shows up in the details and in the people. She mentors new team members with patience and pride, shares tips that only come from hands-on experience, and creates a calm, can-do environment even when the schedule is packed. She collaborates closely with design and sales to ensure every piece leaves our shop exactly as promised—color-matched, durable, and beautiful.

Over six years, she’s helped us streamline workflows, expand capabilities, and say “yes” to more ambitious projects—uniform programs, hats and jackets, specialty placements, you name it. Customers notice, too; their compliments often point back to the care and consistency she brings to every order.

Most importantly, she embodies our values: Customer-Centric Service, Reliability + Accountability, Integrity + Transparency, Quality Craftsmanship, Community Engagement, Teamwork + Collaboration, and a relentless focus on doing the job right. She doesn’t just manage embroidery—she champions the craft and the people behind it.

Thank you for six years of heart, hustle, and high standards. Your impact is stitched into everything we do, and we’re so grateful you choose to build this with us every day. Here’s to the next chapter—and many more milestones ahead!