Get Your Design Embroidered on a Patch or Crest!
Ordering custom patches can be complex, at Artik we work hard to simplify the process so you get high quality embroidered patches on time with no big head aches!
- The easiest way to get started is to Contact us.
- Our expert embroidery team will help you determine pricing, design and schedule so you'll know if Artik is the right choice for you.
- To estimate pricing, see the price guide below:
Measuring Size
Custom Embroidered Patch Size is the average of your design's Width & Height.
eg. your design is 4" by 2". (4+2)/2 = 3". Therefore Patch Size is 3".
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FAQ for Embroidery
What is embroidery?
Embroidery is the stitching of your logo/design directly on to the garment.
How is embroidery priced?
Embroidery is priced according to stitch count. Large logos will be more expensive as more stitches are needed to create the design.
What is digitizing?
Digitizing is the process of taking an image of your logo and converting it into stitches using specialized software developed especially for the embroidery industry.
How many colours can I have in my artwork?
On average, designs are 4-5 colours. We can go up to 10 colours if needed.
What are some of the limitations for embroidery?
Small text, gradients, small detail, thin lines, borders around text.
What is the minimum text height for embroidery?
0.25" tall included lower case text.
What are ways that I can change my text to make it work with embroidery?
Change lower case text into UPPERCASE, place the text on 2 lines, or arc the lettering around the logo.
Is your embroidery raised or 3D?
Our standard embroidery method is a flat embroidery.
What is the standard coverage area for a baseball cap?
The maximum embroidery area for the front of a cap is 2.3" tall x 4.5" wide. For most logos, this would be under 10,000 stitches.
What Information do you need for the best accurate quote possible?
To give the most accurate quote, we'd need to know the type/style of garment you're interested in, the quantity of it, the logo being embroidered on it, and the size of the logo.
Art Info
Art Guidelines
Our goal is to use your art file to create the best print possible.
Contact info@artik.com and we'll help answer your design questions.
Standard Pantone Colours
Please provide us with PMS# (solid coated). We can match an exact ink for an additional fee.
Bleed
Please always include at least 0.25" bleed on all sides.
Sending Us Your File
Send us your design as a vector file or a high-quality image file. We'll accept any of the file types below:
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Adobe Illustrator Files .ai• Illustrator files are vector - top quality. • Please convert all fonts (type) to outline. • Save the file as .EPS for maximum compatibility
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Adobe Photoshop Files .psd• Keep file size below 6MB if possible. • Photoshop files are best at 300 DPI or higher. • Send the .psd file with Layers.
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Corel Draw Files .cdr• Corel Draw files are great! • Be sure to convert all fonts (type) to outlines.
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Image Files .jpg or .png• Image files need to be high quality. • Save the image as 300 DPI at actual print size.
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• Save your file as a PDF to reduce file size. • Only have a Word Document of your artwork? Send us a PDF and we'll help recreate the design.
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Need Help?
We recommend that you or your graphic designer supply us with art that is ready to print.
If you can't supply a high resolution file, our Art Department staff will help re-create at $30 per half an hour.
What is a Vector file?
Vector files use lines, curves and shapes to create an image based on mathematical formulas.
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Advantage of Vector: Vector designs can be enlarged without getting pixelated or blurry.
Disadvantage of Vector: Photographs and images usually can't be vectorized. Vector is best for shapes and text.
Which programs use Vector? Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw are two popular vector art programs.
Common Vector Problem: Missing Font
If you are using a rare font, send us the font file (.ttf) with your vector design file (.ai .cdr)
 Solution 2:
Alternatively, send us a copy of your file with all fonts converted to curves (outlined). Be sure to save the original under a different name in case you want to edit the text later on. |
What is a Raster file?
Raster files use pixels to display an image.
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Advantage of Raster: Raster files are good for photographs. It can print well when you set your image size and quality high.
Disadvantage of Raster: Raster files can look blurry when enlarged. Be sure to save at high quality from the start.
Which programs use Raster? Adobe Photoshop is a popular raster program. Most images online are raster files as well.
Common Raster Problem: Low Quality Image
When creating a new document in Photoshop, select Image > Image Size and set the quality to 300 DPI. Note that enlarging a low quality jpg will not increase the quality. Once you have a higher quality image, send it to us!
Solution 2: Hire our Designer
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- Design your own T-Shirts and sport apparel
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- Totes and Bags for your business
- Stickers, Magnets and Writing Instruments
- Drinkware customized with your image
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- Signs, flags and more
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Phone: 416-815-7770
Toll free: 1-866-909-9161
Email: info@artik.com
Fax: 647-438-5847
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