What kind of design file do I need to upload for embroidery?

We highly recommend PNG and PDF files. To learn more about embroidery file must-follows, find the downloadable embroidery file guidelines in the product descriptions under the File guidelines tabs. Also, have a look at our guide on creating the perfect embroidery file.

How can I choose my embroidery type?

The stitch type will depend on your design. Follow the embroidery guidelines to get the stitch technique that you want.

Do I get discounts for bulk orders?

Yes! You can save money if you get embroidered products in a large volume. When you buy any 25+ embroidery products in a single order, we’ll digitize all your design files in that order for free. You can choose different products and as many designs as you like. Plus, you can reuse the same digitized files later at no extra cost.

How long does it take to receive custom embroidery products?

On average, it takes 5–8 business days. We fulfill your custom product in 2–5 business days, and the average shipping time is 3 business days depending on the delivery destination. For more information, check out our shipping speeds and pricing guide.

Can I get product samples?

Yes, if you’re a Printful-registered ecommerce store owner. You can order products with a 20% discount and free shipping. Plus, you’re qualified for 1 sample order each month, with a maximum of 3 items per order.

Custom Embroidery—Design and Sell Online

Services

Customization techniques

Custom embroidery

Launch your online store inventory-free using Printful services

Sell high-quality embroidered clothing around the globe

Estimated delivery to United States is from October 3 to 6

Embrace the classy embroidery trend

Explore 168 embroidery products

From embroidered patches to embroidered shirts and beanies—discover customizable pieces for your outfits and level up your personal style. Or add these products to your store! Embroidery designs have a stylish and premium quality look, just imagine how dazzling a custom embroidery apparel line will look on your store catalog.

Know your embroidery techniques

Depending on your design, you can customize your hats with 2 embroidery styles: Flat or 3D Puff.

For t-shirts, hoodies, and similar embroidery apparel, we offer elegant Flat embroidery as well as small and large embroidery area product options.

Create embroidery files in our Design Maker

You don’t need any design experience to create embroidery files. Use our intuitive Design Maker and play with countless free design resources to customize your product. Pick from 15 vibrant colors and combine up to 6 in your designs.

Note that your design file will need to be digitized which costs up to $6.50 depending on the design type and size. Once a file is digitized, you can reuse it as often as you want.

Preview your masterpieces in 3D

Get the full picture of your embroidery designs and threads in our Design Maker’s life-like preview. This way you’ll see your thread technique and if your work needs any adjustments before it’s good to go.

How to get started with custom embroidery

Choose your product

Find the product you want to embroider in our product catalog

Create an embroidery design

Upload your embroidery design or create one in our Design Maker

Order for yourself or add to your store

Let us take care of the file digitization and fulfillment process

Ready for your own embroidery product?

Get started Design a product

Select the product you want

Upload or create your design and watch it turn into embroidery

Start your business today with no upfront costs

Integrate your online store with Printful, and we’ll automatically take care of your customer orders. Plus, there’s no need to worry about keeping inventory!

Why embroider on demand with Printful?

Free resources

Create products using an abundance of free design elements and get access to Printful ecommerce courses

Custom branding

Represent your brand on product labels and add custom pack-ins to create a professional look

24/7 customer support

Get answers to your questions at any time of the day, any day of the week from our support team

Complete automation

Don’t worry about monitoring your store—just set it up and have your orders fulfilled, and shipped automatically

No minimums

Save money and avoid leftover product stock—we’ll create each product as soon as we receive the order from your store

Reliable quality

Impress your customers with high-quality products that they’ll be proud to wear

We were able to triple our product catalog

People are quick to change what they like, so to keep up with that, you need to be innovating and putting out new designs or new products all the time. With print-on-demand, I can launch a collection of a dozen new products in a day.

People are quick to change what they like, so to keep up with that, you need to be innovating and putting out new designs or new products all the time. With print-on-demand, I can launch a collection of a dozen new products in a day.

We were able to triple our product catalog

People are quick to change what they like, so to keep up with that, you need to be innovating and putting out new designs or new products all the time. With print-on-demand, I can launch a collection of a dozen new products in a day.

People are quick to change what they like, so to keep up with that, you need to be innovating and putting out new designs or new products all the time. With print-on-demand, I can launch a collection of a dozen new products in a day.

I’m very grateful for Printful

In less than a year, my tees had made it to just about every state in the United States, as well as many different countries all over the world. I’m very grateful for Printful and for their print-on-demand service.

In less than a year, my tees had made it to just about every state in the United States, as well as many different countries all over the world. I’m very grateful for Printful and for their print-on-demand service.

I’m very grateful for Printful

In less than a year, my tees had made it to just about every state in the United States, as well as many different countries all over the world. I’m very grateful for Printful and for their print-on-demand service.

In less than a year, my tees had made it to just about every state in the United States, as well as many different countries all over the world. I’m very grateful for Printful and for their print-on-demand service.

The quality of AOP apparel is the best I've seen

I honestly think that Printful is underrated! The quality of AOP apparel is the best I've seen. I can stand behind my products proudly and also be confident when orders come in because they are relaible too.

I honestly think that Printful is underrated! The quality of AOP apparel is the best I've seen. I can stand behind my products proudly and also be confident when orders come in because they are relaible too.

The quality of AOP apparel is the best I've seen

I honestly think that Printful is underrated! The quality of AOP apparel is the best I've seen. I can stand behind my products proudly and also be confident when orders come in because they are relaible too.

I honestly think that Printful is underrated! The quality of AOP apparel is the best I've seen. I can stand behind my products proudly and also be confident when orders come in because they are relaible too.

Nic

itsjusta6

Robyn

Tall Reali-tees

Stephanie

Blume Corner

Design custom embroidery

Embrace the classy embroidery trend

Explore 168 embroidery products

Know your embroidery techniques

Create embroidery files in our Design Maker

Preview your masterpieces in 3D

How to get started with custom embroidery

Ready for your own embroidery product?

Select the product you want

Start your business today with no upfront costs

Why embroider on demand with Printful?

Free resources

Custom branding

24/7 customer support

Complete automation

No minimums

Reliable quality

We were able to triple our product catalog

We were able to triple our product catalog

I’m very grateful for Printful

I’m very grateful for Printful

The quality of AOP apparel is the best I've seen

The quality of AOP apparel is the best I've seen

Can we take a moment to appreciate how beautiful these designs are?

Frequently asked questions

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Embroidery file guide

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