Affordable rates & transparent pricing to help you budget for custom merch
Pricing is based on stitch count, placement, and quantity.
The more you order, the lower your cost per piece.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR MERCH ORDER?
- Digitizing (one-time setup)
- High-quality embroidery
- Garment guidance (if needed)
- Hands-on production (no outsourcing mills)
EMBROIDERY PRICING BREAKDOWN
SMALL ITEMS
- Ideal for hats, beanies, chest (& other small) logos
- Rate on card does not include cost of blank items
- Tiered pricing based on order quantity
- Design 1 digitizing fee: $30 (one-time cost)
- Reduced digitizing fee for each additional design
- 1–6 items: $13/item (up to 10,000 stitches)
- 7–23 items: $11/item (up to 10,000 stitches)
- 24–49 items: $9.50/item (up to 10,000 stitches)
- 50+ items: $8.50/item (up to 10,000 stitches)
- Back of hat: $5/hat
- High stitch count add-ons:
- Design contains extra 10–15,000 stitches: +$2/item
- Design contains extra 15–20,000 stitches: +$4/item
LARGE ITEMS
- Ideal for outerwear, sweatshirts, tote bags, pants & large designs
- Rate on card does not include cost of blank items
- Tiered pricing based on order quantity
- Design 1 digitizing fee: $30 (one-time cost)
- Reduced digitizing fee for each additional design
- 1–6 items:
- Design contains up to 30,000 stitches: $32/item
- Design contains 30–50,000 stitches: $36/item
- Design contains 50–70,000 stitches: $42/item
- Design contains over 70,000 stitches: +$1.25/every 1,000 stitches
- 7–23 items:
- Design contains up to 30,000 stitches: $28/item
- Design contains 30–50,000 stitches: $32/item
- Design contains 50–70,000 stitches: $38/item
- Design contains over 70,000 stitches: +$1.25/every 1,000 stitches
- 24–49 items:
- Design contains up to 30,000 stitches: $24/item
- Design contains 30–50,000 stitches: $28/item
- Design contains 50–70,000 stitches: $34/item
- Design contains over 70,000 stitches: +$1.25/every 1,000 stitches
- 50+ items:
- Design contains up to 30,000 stitches: $22/item
- Design contains 30–50,000 stitches: $26/item
- Design contains 50–70,000 stitches: $32/item
- Design contains over 70,000 stitches: +$1.25/every 1,000 stitches
CUSTOM PATCHES
- Ideal for bands, artists, businesses & special events
- Rate on card includes cost of backing material
- Tiered pricing based on order quantity
- Design 1 digitizing fee: $30 (one-time cost)
- Reduced digitizing fee for each additional design
- 25–49 patches: $5/patch (up to 7,000 stitches)
- 50–99 patches: $4/patch (up to 7,000 stitches)
- 100+ patches: $3.50/patch (up to 7,000 stitches)
- High stitch count add-ons:
- Design contains extra 7–11,000 stitches: +$1/patch
- Design contains extra 11–15,000 stitches: +$2/patch
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum order quantity for custom embroidery?
None! We don’t require a minimum order amount. However, there are pricing breaks based on order quantity.
How long does it take to complete an embroidery order?
Typical turnaround is 15 business days, depending on complexity and volume.
Can I provide my own blanks?
Yes, we are happy to embroider on blank items you provide OR source inventory for your merch order.
What file format should my artwork be?
We can work with most image files (e.g., JPEG, PNG, PDF) and prefer that you submit high-resolution images when possible.
Transparent Custom Embroidery Pricing Portland OR: How We Price Your Project
If you’re comparing custom embroidery pricing in Portland OR, you’ve probably noticed there’s a wide range of quotes. The cost isn’t arbitrary — it depends on design complexity, quantity and order size. Below we explain what drives embroidery costs, outline our transparent rates and show why investing in quality stitches pays off.
What Determines Your Embroidery Cost?
Pricing is mainly driven by the design’s complexity and stitch count. Simple logos with clean lines may need only 1,000–5,000 stitches and cost less to embroider per item, but intricate artwork requiring more stitches can increase the cost. The more stitches, the more time and thread required — that’s why bigger or more detailed designs increase your cost. Additional variables also affect the price:
Our Transparent Rates & What’s Included
Your price includes high‑quality thread and stabilizer, garment sourcing and hands‑on production. To see current rates for hats, beanies, patches and more, visit our Pricing table above and compare options. We have no minimum order — order one piece or one hundred. If your design has special requirements or unique placement, we’ll discuss it upfront so there are no surprises.
For personalized guidance, use our free custom embroidery quote form to describe your project. We’ll respond within 24–48 hours with a detailed estimate and can suggest ways to reduce cost by simplifying your design or adjusting the garment type.
Next Steps: Get Started Today
Ready to move forward? Browse our gallery to see examples of our work and get inspiration. Then head over to the quote request page or contact us if you have questions. We’re a local, owner‑operated studio in Portland, Oregon, and we’re passionate about making your vision come to life. Let’s make your next merch project stand out!