How Much Does Custom Embroidery Cost in Summerville, SC?

If you're looking into custom embroidery for your business, team, or event in Summerville, SC, one of the first questions you probably have is: how much does it cost? The short answer is that embroidery pricing depends on a few key factors — stitch count, quantity, and whether your logo needs digitizing. Here's a straightforward breakdown of what to expect.

What Affects Embroidery Pricing?

Unlike screen printing, which is priced per color, embroidery is priced per 1,000 stitches. A simple left-chest logo might have 5,000–8,000 stitches, while a large back design could be 15,000–30,000+. The more detail and coverage your design has, the higher the stitch count.

Here are the main factors that influence cost:

• Stitch count: The single biggest factor. More stitches = more thread, more machine time, higher cost per piece.
• Quantity: Per-piece pricing drops significantly as order size increases. Ordering 48 polos is much cheaper per unit than ordering 6.
• Garment type: The blank garment itself is a separate cost. A basic cotton polo costs less than a premium softshell jacket.
• Number of locations: Embroidering a left-chest logo is one location. Adding a sleeve logo or back design adds additional embroidery locations, each priced separately.
• Logo digitizing: If this is the first time your logo is being embroidered, it needs to be converted into a stitch file. This is a one-time fee — once digitized, your file is saved for all future orders.

Typical Price Ranges

While exact pricing depends on your specific design and quantity, here are general ranges to help you budget:

• Logo digitizing: $50–$100 one-time fee (depends on complexity)
• Left-chest logo (5,000–8,000 stitches): $5–$12 per piece for embroidery, plus garment cost
• Cap front embroidery: $5–$10 per piece, plus cap cost
• Large back design (15,000+ stitches): $15–$30+ per piece

These ranges assume moderate order quantities (12–48 pieces). Single-piece orders are possible but will be at the higher end of per-piece pricing.

No Minimums — Even for One Piece

Many embroidery shops require minimum orders of 12 or 24 pieces. At First In Apparel, we have no strict minimums. Need a single embroidered hat for a gift? We can do that. Need 500 polos for a company rollout? We handle that too. Per-piece pricing is simply more cost-effective at higher quantities.

What About the Garments?

We source quality blank apparel from trusted brands at competitive wholesale pricing. You can choose from our catalog or supply your own garments. Popular choices include:

• Richardson and Pacific Headwear caps
• Port Authority and Nike polos
• Carhartt and Port Authority jackets
• Gildan and Next Level t-shirts

How to Get an Exact Quote

The fastest way to get accurate pricing is to contact us with:

1. Your logo or artwork (vector files like AI, EPS, or SVG are ideal)
2. What items you want embroidered (hats, polos, jackets, etc.)
3. Approximate quantity
4. Where you want the logo placed (left chest, cap front, sleeve, etc.)

We'll provide a detailed quote within 1–2 business days. No pressure, no obligation — just straightforward pricing so you can make the best decision for your project.

Ready to get started? Request a free embroidery quote or browse our shop to see available apparel.