Five things set the price of an embroidered uniform: the garment, the number of logo positions, how many you order, a one-off digitising charge for a new logo, and any names you add. Here is how each one works, and how to keep the cost down.
To keep it simple, our website shows set prices for embroidery and print. Choose a garment, upload your logo and pick the method and position on the product page, and you see the full price before you order. For bulk orders, discounts are possible, so get in touch for a quote on anything large.
1. The garment
Every product page shows the price of the plain garment, and you can switch between prices with and without VAT at the top of the site. We stock more than 50 brands, from value basics to premium names, so the same logo can go on a budget polo or a premium one.
The cheapest garment is not always the cheapest choice. A polo that fades or loses its shape after a few washes needs replacing sooner, and replacements cost more than buying well once.
2. How many logo positions
Embroidery is priced per logo position. A single logo on the left chest is the most common choice and the most economical. Each extra position adds its own price. On the website, a standard position such as the left chest, a sleeve or the nape is from £3.00 per garment, and a logo across the chest or a large back logo is £6.00, because it takes far more stitching.
3. How many you order
There is no minimum order, so a team of three is as welcome as a rollout of three thousand. Garment prices drop automatically as quantities rise, and on bigger orders we can discount further, so get in touch for a bulk quote. It is also worth ordering a season's worth for new starters rather than a few at a time.
4. Digitising, once
Before a logo can be embroidered it has to be digitised: turned into a stitch file that tells the machine the order, direction and density of every stitch. We do this in house and charge for it once: £20 the first time we set your logo up. Your logo then stays on file, so when you log in it is ready to add to your next order with no set-up fee.
5. Names and personalisation
Names, job titles or squad numbers under a logo add a small extra per garment. Each name is its own setup, so send the full list with sizes when you enquire. A list that changes halfway through production is the one thing that really delays an order.
What does not cost extra
- A digital proof. You get a free proof before anything is made, so you see exactly what will be produced and where.
- Fixing rough artwork for print. Send whatever logo you have. Redrawing it properly for print is part of the job, not an extra.
- A price match. If you have a like-for-like quote from someone else, send it over. We price match and can usually beat it, because the decoration happens under our own roof with no middleman margin.
Would print be cheaper?
Sometimes. Screen printing has a setup charge for each colour and then a very low cost per garment, so it suits long runs of one design. DTF printing has no setup, so it suits short runs and full-colour logos. When you ask us for a quote, we work out which method is cheaper for your order. Our guide to choosing embroidery or print explains when each one is the better buy.
Agreed prices with a trade account
If you order regularly, a trade account fixes your prices and makes the ordering quicker. You get your own ordering portal, showing only your products at your agreed prices, and:
- quick ordering by product code
- one-click reordering and saved lists of your team's garments and sizes
- payment by invoice on agreed terms, subject to a credit account application
- invoices to download and purchase orders added at checkout
- reports on spend and ordering, to set limits and plan budgets
That reporting is how our larger customers keep uniform spend in check. The purchasing manager at Jolly Catering, for example, orders through a bespoke portal and gets quarterly spend reports. You can apply for a trade account with a short form.
Get a price
For most orders, the price is on the product page, so you can order online straight away. For a bulk order, send your logo, garments and quantities through our quote form. Discounts are possible on larger orders, and we will come back with a price and a free digital proof, usually within one working day.