Embroidery Companies that Do the Job Right
When you say the term “embroidery companies”, people will probably picture a factory filled with grandmothers all bent over hankies and shirts, embroidering pretty flowers on them in soft pink silk. Of course, this is not the case, especially when you consider how embroidery is a big business in South Africa, accounting for a large portion of the budget for corporate clothing companies.
If you are planning to get shirts printed, to buy corporate uniforms or even to have hats made for a special event, embroidery is one of the best ways in which you can get an image onto these items and ensure that it lasts. While not the cheapest option when it comes to branding, embroidery is a process that ensures longevity and unlike those shirts printed with ink.
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You may be wondering how embroidery works, and in fact whether it is the right choice for you and for your business. The decision is not a simple one to make and you may want to consider these points before you sign an order. Embroidery can be done by hand, though it is more often done by machine. Most corporate uniform makers have embroidery machines that operate based on an imprinted design.
The design that you need printed will dictate exactly how much the process will cost. Economies of scale also contribute to this; especially when you consider that the same pattern needs to be used whether you embroider two items or a million. Let’s say that the cost of embroidery of your pattern is R100 to set up the machine. If you print two shirts, at R100 divided by two, gives you a cost of R50 per shirt.
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The point being made here is that, if you are going to embroider items, do so on a large scale to save money. Don’t order one item here and another two weeks later. Of course, this is a potential downside to embroidery, because unlike printed images where a plate can simply be placed into the machine once it has been set up, embroidery has to be set up each time you need it done.
The longevity of embroidery certainly makes it a great choice when it comes to printing items on a large scale, but you may find that you simply don’t have enough money in your budget to print the amount you want. Paying for the design, the clothing and the thread is a big cost, and may not be realistic. When it comes down to it, to go with embroidery over any other type of branding on corporate clothing is a choice that will depend on your needs and your budget.
Embroidery is certainly not a decision to be made on the fly and if you are considering going with embroidery, try to stick to a small design and to fewer colours to keep your costs down. You’ll get the same good quality but without the huge capital outlay.
For more information about embroidery and the services we provide, please feel free to contact our team at Top 2 Toe today!