Custom embroidered shirts in the UK

Digitisation is the process of converting your artwork into a stitch-ready format that our embroidery machines can read. Each new design requires a separate digitised file with a one-time fee. The cost depends on the placement and stitch count. Once a file is digitised, you can reuse it for all future orders across our entire Catalogue.

Watch our video about embroidery digitisation to learn more.

Depending on the shirt, you can choose to embroider your logo directly onto the chest or sleeve of the garment using our Design Maker.

For a subtle, minimal look, you can add your logo to the outside or inside label, or a tear-away label. These labels are typically printed using direct-to-garment (DTG) methods rather than embroidery. 

Yes, you have full control over where your design sits. For most shirts, you can choose between left-chest and centre-chest embroidery.

Printful’s Design Maker allows you to position your artwork precisely within the designated embroidery area to ensure your brand assets look exactly as intended on the final product.

To ensure the embroidery remains crisp after washing, turn the shirt inside out and machine-wash it at a cool temperature with similar colours. Use a mild detergent and avoid bleach containing chlorine.

For the best long-term results, we recommend hanging the garments to dry rather than tumble drying, which helps maintain the thread tension.

Absolutely. With MerchShare, you can easily place group orders for embroidered shirts and other products. Create a personalised embroidered shirt design template and share the link with your friends or colleagues. Members can select their own shirt size, colour, and shipping destination.

We’ll take care of fulfilment and deliver the order directly to them – no more tedious manual work.

Yes! We offer discounts on bulk orders. If you plan to stock up on logo t-shirts for your team, event, or business, check out our bulk order terms. Use the calculator to see how much you’ll save.

Sell embroidered shirts and other custom clothing items by signing up for Printful’s professional print-on-demand service. Just create your design, choose from our huge selection of t-shirts, and sync Printful with your online store.

We take care of fulfilment and shipping directly to your customers, allowing you to focus on building a strong brand without holding stock.

Yes. As a UK business owner, you’re responsible for managing your own VAT obligations with HMRC. This applies to print-on-demand sales, even when using third-party platforms or print partners.

Always consult a qualified tax professional or HMRC directly to make sure you’re meeting the correct VAT requirements for your business.