The process of applying stitches
to your artwork or logo is known as “digitizing.”
The software used bears no resemblance, in any regard, to graphic design
programs generally in use for designing artwork. Having your logo complete
and saved in a useable format (PCX, TIFF, GIF, BMP, JPEG) is only the
beginning in the production of quality embroidery.
Please take note...
Probably the most contentious problem we observe daily
is the use of unauthorized artwork.
Today’s copyright laws require that both the customer and the producer
protect themselves as it applies to use of artwork retrieved from any number
of sources, including the worldwide web.
Our standard for use is...Did we create it? It should be your standard as well.
Just because a picture or piece of clipart exists without a copyright or trademark
attached, doesn’t mean that it is in the “public domain.” The Federal Copyright Law
is clear and the penalties are stiff for those who infringe on it.
Derivative works are also covered...(if it looks like someone else’s work...it’s covered).
We reserve the right to refuse to embroider designs or logos we judge
to be questionable, and we will not embroider any design without a “release” which
affirms your ownership and your (our) right to reproduce the art in question.
When we receive your logo either as black and white camera-ready art or full color in
one of the above formats via email; have received the required “release” for use
of the art, and have satisfactory payment arrangements with you,
we can begin to apply stitches to that design.
For numerous reasons, the best logo designs are the
least complex. They are more readily reproduced in stitches and they
are more easily seen and understood when they are on garments.
The average stitch count for pro-style ball caps can vary from 8,000 to 12,000
stitches with 25% coverage. The average for type-only jacket backs is 50,000
stitches. As you can see, digitizing for a pocket design varies significantly
from a jacket back. It is for this reason that each project is priced
based on total stitches and complexity. In general, we estimate a pocket
or cap setup charge at $9 per thousand stitches.
Jacket back estimates are given only after reviewing your artwork.
