Upload or create embroidery designs with our free Design Maker.
Sell custom embroidered clothing, and we’ll stitch it on demand.
Enjoy global shipping and no order minimums.
How to make custom embroidered clothing with Printful
1. Pick your custom apparel
Browse our Catalog of 219 embroidery-ready products, including custom shirts, polos, hats, jackets, and more.
2. Upload or create your design
Use our free Design Maker to upload your embroidery designs or create a new one from scratch with our free graphics library and text editor.
3. Personalize the details
Adjust the thread colors, size, and placement to fit your style.
4. Preview, order, or publish
Order for yourself or sell print-on-demand embroidery products in your online store using one of our eCommerce integrations. Most orders are ready to ship within 2-5 business days, so your customers won’t have to wait long for their items.
Top embroidered clothing items that sell
Create standout custom embroidered clothing with our most-loved pieces.
Discover the beauty of print-on-demand embroidery
Add durability and style to every logo and design with embroidery.
Handcrafted feel
Give your apparel a textured, long-lasting finish with custom embroidery that looks and feels premium.
Unlimited colors
Make your embroidered designs stand out with gradients in almost any shade, using unlimited color embroidery.
Embroidery and print combinations
Mix embroidery with printed graphics to add variety to your brand’s custom shirts and jackets.
3 Apparel embroidery styles and when to use each
Flat embroidery
Clean, versatile stitching ideal for logos, text, and simple shapes on apparel and accessories.
3D puff embroidery
Raised, textured stitches that add dimension, making them a good choice for hats and bold company logos.
Unlimited color embroidery
Advanced embroidery with gradients and unlimited colors, ideal for complex artwork and eye-catching patterns.
Use our free Design Maker for beautiful embroidered artwork
You don’t need specialized software to create beautiful custom embroidered clothing – our Design Maker makes it easy.
Our free design tool comes with graphics made for embroidery:
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- Over 300 fonts for embroidered logos, monograms, and text
- 3,000+ embroidery-ready clipart
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Use our free graphics or upload your own design. We’ll digitize it for you so it’s ready for our embroidery machines.
Sell custom embroidered apparel with no order minimums
Create pieces your customers will wear with pride.
- Earn more with premium embroidery
Embroidery adds texture and craftsmanship that instantly makes products feel high-end. Customers are willing to pay a higher price for that quality, which means more profit for your store.
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- Reach more buyers with versatile products
From hoodies and tees to hats, bags, aprons, and beyond, you can add embroidery to clothing and many other products with Printful. Offering this variety helps you appeal to a broader audience – from fashion shoppers to gift buyers – and gives your store more opportunities to sell.Â
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Embroidery has a unique, tactile look that differs from traditional printing. Adding embroidered products sets your brand apart from the competition and keeps customers coming back.
Who buys embroidered apparel?
- Small businesses creating professional, branded apparel.
- Corporate teams outfitting employees with embroidered work shirts.
- Event organizers and promotional teams using custom polos, hats, and tote bags.
- Fashion brands building premium embroidered apparel collections.
- Sports teams and clubs adding logos and name embroidery on clothes and uniforms.
Discover the full range of print-on-demand embroidery products
From quality embroidered workwear to comfortable streetwear, find garment styles you’ll love.
Why sellers choose Printful for embroidered clothing
Custom branding
Strengthen your brand with custom labels, pack-ins, and packaging that create a polished unboxing experience.
Complete automation

Easily connect with platforms like Shopify, Etsy, and WooCommerce to start selling fast while we handle production, fulfillment, and shipping.
No order minimums
Sell risk-free and only pay for the products your customers buy. You can also unlock bulk-order discounts for team uniforms or special events.
Consistent quality
Every item undergoes a strict three-step quality control process to ensure your embroidered apparel looks sharp and lasts through wear and wash cycles.
Organic and recycled fabric options
Many products are made with organic cotton or recycled polyester, and select fabrics carry certifications like GOTS, OCS, or OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100.
Free resources
Explore Printful’s eCommerce courses, blog, and YouTube channel to grow your business skills.
Power your custom apparel store with Printful
Printful has delivered more than 144732370 items since 2013, so your custom embroidered clothing is backed by real production experience. From precise stitching and premium fabrics to fast fulfillment, we handle the production details so you can focus on growing your brand. Connect Printful with platforms like Shopify, Etsy, or WooCommerce to start selling.
Test custom embroidered clothing designs for yourself
Order a sample at 20% off and feel the texture of real embroidery in your hands. See how your apparel looks and holds up after washing before you sell it. Sample orders are available to Printful sellers with a connected store.
Frequently asked questions
The cost of custom embroidery depends on the product and the design. Each blank has its own base price in the Catalog, and there’s a one-time $6.50 digitization fee for each new design to convert your logo or artwork into a stitch file. That fee is waived when you order 25 or more embroidered clothing items at once.
One of the easiest ways is to use a no-minimum custom embroidery service like Printful. Choose a blank product – a t-shirt, sweatshirt, or hoodie – then add your artwork in the Design Maker. Choose flat embroidery for logos and text, or unlimited-color embroidery for gradients and detailed designs. Finally, order a single piece or small batch, depending on your needs.
One of the best websites for embroidery designs is Printful. The free Design Maker comes with 300 fonts and 3,000+ ready-to-use graphics made for embroidery, so you can build a design without any external software. We digitize your file into a stitch-ready format so it looks clean on embroidered work shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, and more.
You can get clothes embroidered through an embroidery-on-demand service like Printful. We’ll stitch your design and ship each order for you, with no equipment to buy and no order minimums. Pick a product, upload your brand logo or artwork, and place an order for yourself or connect your online store to start selling.
Printful’s best-selling embroidery products are custom shirts, hats, and tote bags. Logos and short text stitch cleanly on these items, which is why people order them often to elevate their employee uniforms and branded gear. Hoodies and sweatshirts follow close behind for colder-weather designs.
Current embroidery trends include textured 3D puff stitching, gradient and ombre threads, and bold oversized typography on shirts and caps. Metallic and glow-in-the-dark accents are also popular, while oversized floral embroidery is appearing on jackets and tote bags. Minimalist single-line designs stay steady for buyers who prefer subtle detail.
Yes. Custom embroidered apparel carries a premium, textured feel that supports higher prices on Etsy, and Printful lets you list designs without buying stock upfront. Your potential margin depends on your retail price, product cost, digitization fees, and other selling expenses. Success depends on your niche, designs, and how well your listings match what buyers search for.
Designing clothes? Embroidery inspiration awaits!
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