Create custom embroidery designs with our free Design Maker
Connect your store with top eCommerce platforms in just a few clicks
Enjoy fast, reliable worldwide shipping with no order minimums
Thread your ideas into custom embroidery
Unlimited colors
Create smooth gradients with our cutting-edge unlimited-color embroidery. This advanced technique lets you embroider detailed, colorful designs with smooth transitions and crisp results.
Professional-grade quality
Custom embroidery adds an amazing dimension and a premium feel – perfect for business apparel. Each stitch delivers a premium finish that looks polished at first glance.
Print and stitch on a single product
Combine custom embroidery with direct-to-garment printing on the same item – a Printful-exclusive feature. Stitch logos or text, then add details in other print areas.
Discover best-selling products for custom embroidery
Create custom embroidered apparel and accessories with your logo or custom design
How to create products with custom embroidery
1. Choose an embroidery-ready product
Select an item from our Catalog. Use filters to quickly narrow down options by brand, style, color, and more.
2. Create your custom embroidery design
Upload your logo or artwork, or build a new design from scratch in our Design Maker. Generate realistic mockups to preview your finished product.
3. Order for yourself or sell online
Order a single custom item for yourself or connect your online shop to start selling. We handle stitching, quality checks, and shipping straight to you or your customers worldwide.
Don’t just take our word for it
Check out what our customers have to say
The embroidery is flawless
I ordered the Premium Recycled Bomber Jacket from Printful and I’m very impressed with the quality and the service. The jacket is made of recycled high-quality material, which is eco-friendly and durable. The embroidery is flawless and impeccable, and the logo on the left chest looks amazing. The jacket has a relaxed fit that can be styled for different occasions. The jacket is lightweight, soft, and comfortable to wear. I love the army green color and the design of the jacket. I plan to order another one in black with my company’s white lettering. I highly recommend this product to anyone looking for a stylish and sustainable bomber jacket.
- Vanessa M on the Premium Recycled Bomber Jacket | Threadfast Apparel 395J
It’s hard not to feel impressed
Fantastic embroidery quality, the product seriously has a premium look and feel to it, which I haven’t experienced before when using other print suppliers. Often times when shopping elsewhere for printed items I am left satisfied, but with this, you really get the feeling that you’re holding a quality product in your hands. It’s hard not to be impressed. The quality is definitely noticeable. Will definitely order again.
- Ben N on the Vintage Cap | Otto Cap 18-1248
My customers will be stoked
I was ecstatic when I opened the package containing this product. I had already seen my One Love design embroidered in large format on a goodie and was floored by the quality, but was nervous about the smaller size. It is incredible! All of your embroidered work had exceeded my expectations. Gives me a huge boost in confidence—when I share and talk about my new brand (Gentle Giant) and the products I am offering—to know my customers are going to be stoked when they receive their package. . . just like I was. Keep up the incredible work Printful!
- Brandon P on the Cuffed Beanie | Yupoong 1501KC
Custom embroidery without the local shop hassle or minimums
You don't need a local shop or a giant bulk order to get professionally stitched apparel. Just upload your artwork online, and we automatically turn your design file into an embroidery-ready format. We quality-check and stitch every garment on demand, then ship it straight to you or your customers – whether you're ordering one custom embroidered jacket or 50 team hoodies.
Transparent embroidery pricing with fast global fulfillment
Custom embroidery items start at $7.50, with lower rates available through Printful Growth. Every new design requires a one-time digitizing fee of $6.50 to convert your artwork into a stitch-ready format – a fee we waive entirely on orders of 25 or more items. Fulfillment takes 2-5 business days, plus 1-8 business days for domestic shipping (1-20 days internationally).
Custom embroidery: In-house stitching worldwide
Global fulfillment centers with quality control
Design, sell, and scale your custom embroidery
Create embroidery files in our Design Maker
Our embroidery maker – the Design Maker – lets you create custom designs using free embroidery-ready graphics. Combine up to six colors from a palette of 15 vibrant options with standard embroidery, or create smooth gradients with unlimited color embroidery.
Save more with bulk embroidery orders
Design custom embroidered apparel and accessories for your family, team, event, or organization. Order 25 or more pieces and save up to 55% with bulk discounts. Customize the colors, sizes, and designs for each piece – no limits.
Start your embroidery business with zero upfront costs
Launch your online store with Printful's custom embroidery services and sell with zero inventory risk. We'll automatically fulfill your customers' orders, so you can focus on growing your business.
Get custom embroidered gear without setting up a store
For creators and brands
Launch high-end custom embroidered products without keeping inventory. Upload your artwork, order samples to test quality, and bring your brand vision to life on your terms.
For small business owners
Outfit your team in professional, logo-embroidered apparel without wholesale minimums or store setups. Order exact quantities directly to your office with straightforward, pay-as-you-go pricing.
Why choose Printful’s custom embroidery services?
Build a brand, not just a product
Customize packaging, labels, and inserts to reflect your brand and create a polished, professional customer experience.
High-quality embroidery
Our experienced team and three-step quality checks ensure every embroidered product meets our quality standards.
22+ eCommerce integrations
Integrate Printful with platforms like Etsy and Shopify. Orders flow automatically from your store to fulfillment – no manual work needed.
Sell without inventory risks
With Print on Demand, there's no need to buy or store inventory upfront – you only pay when a customer orders.
24/7 customer support
Our Support Team is available around the clock to help with anything from custom embroidery orders to online store integrations.
Free resources
Kickstart your business with our free, embroidery-ready design elements, then grow your brand with Printful Academy.
Join the $6.1B custom embroidery market
The embroidered apparel market is on track to reach $6.1B by 2035, fueled by growing demand for personalized, high-quality products. Now’s the time to bring embroidered clothing and accessories into your store – from custom t-shirts and sweatshirts to hats and beanies.
Create custom embroidered products customers love to wear every day and occasion, turning quality craftsmanship into repeat purchases.
Custom embroidery backed by 10+ years of experience
Printful brings over ten years of experience to every embroidered product. With three-step quality checks and 2-5 day fulfillment, you can focus on growing your custom embroidery business while customers receive high-quality apparel they'll love wearing.
Frequently asked questions
Custom embroidery is a personalization method that uses thread to stitch designs like names, logos, and artwork directly onto a garment or accessory. The result is a durable, textured finish that withstands everyday wear and gives products a premium look and feel.
You can order custom embroidery through an online print-on-demand service like Printful, skipping the setup hassle and minimum order limits of traditional local shops. Simply choose a custom product, upload your artwork, and we handle digitization, stitching, and worldwide delivery – whether you need a single item or bulk orders for your store.
Submit high-resolution PNG files with at least 150 DPI or vector files in PDF format. For best results, use the downloadable print templates on each product page and delete the guide layers before saving your artwork. Check out our guide on creating the perfect embroidery file to ensure your designs stitch cleanly.
Select either Standard or Unlimited color directly on the product page when choosing your product. You can also filter our Catalog by Unlimited color embroidery to quickly find t-shirts, polos, hats, tote bags, and other custom products built for vibrant, detailed stitching.
Digitization converts your design into a file format that custom embroidery machines can read. This file tells the machine exactly how to stitch your design, including stitch type, density, and thread color.
Every new embroidery design requires a one-time digitizing fee of $6.50. This fee covers the initial file conversion, and we waive it entirely for orders of 25 or more items.
Yes. You receive built-in product volume discounts and free artwork digitization on bulk embroidery orders of 25 or more items. Check the bulk price calculator on the custom embroidered product page to see your exact savings when mixing styles, sizes, and designs.
We fulfill embroidery printing orders within 2-5 business days, followed by standard shipping: 1-8 business days for domestic orders and 1-20 business days internationally. For more accurate delivery time estimates, check the Shipping tab on the product page or review our Shipping Speeds and Pricing guide.
You can add personalized embroidery to 218 custom apparel and accessories in our Product Catalog. Popular options include custom embroidered jackets, hoodies, sweatshirts, polo shirts, and hats. You can also make custom embroidered patches, bags, and socks.
Yes. Printful-registered eCommerce store owners can place sample orders at 20% off. Each account can order one sample per month, with up to three items per order. If samples aren't available, you can place a regular order to test the material, custom stitching, and finish.
Design artwork in tools like Canva or Adobe Illustrator and have Printful handle the digitization and stitching. Printful is an embroidery fulfillment service, not a standalone design platform, though you can also use our free built-in Design Maker to create patterns or upload finished files. If you prefer to hire help, you can commission a professional designer through platforms like Fiverr. Just ensure your final design meets our file guidelines to ensure clean digitization.
The top-selling embroidered products are hats (like beanies, dad hats, and snapbacks), hoodies, sweatshirts, polo shirts, t-shirts, and tote bags. Accessories like tote bags and beanies are also popular bestsellers for corporate gifts, team swags, and online fashion brands.
For a complete breakdown of trending niches and demand, check out our guide on the best selling embroidery items on Etsy.
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