How Much Does Custom Embroidery Cost? A Hoodie & Sweatshirt Guide

How much does custom embroidery cost? There is no single flat rate — the price of a custom embroidered hoodie depends on the garment and the work needed to create your design. A small name on one chest area is a different project from a large back design with a second detail on the sleeve. To compare quotes fairly, ask for the same garment, design size, placement and quantity from each supplier.

For customers planning custom hoodies in Abbotsford, this guide explains what to include in an enquiry and which questions help prevent surprises. It is a budgeting checklist, not a fixed price list.

What sets the price of custom embroidery

Five things move the total more than anything else:

• The garment: the style, fabric and weight you choose — our hoodies start at $75, and the garment is the base of every quote.
• Design size and stitch count: a small chest monogram needs far fewer stitches than a large filled back design.
• Placements: one placement is the simplest brief; a chest logo plus a sleeve date or a back design adds work to every piece.
• Quantity: one piece is stitched with the same process as the hundredth — there are no minimums at Saffron & Pine, so a single piece never has to wait for a bulk order.
• Preparation: digitizing your artwork into stitch instructions, and any proof or sample before the full run.

Start with the hoodie itself

Two hoodies can look similar in a small product photo and feel different when worn. Compare the fabric composition, weight, cut, size range and finishing. Check whether you are choosing a pullover or zip-up, and whether the quoted price is for the exact colour and size you want.

A heavier garment may suit someone who prefers a substantial layer, but weight alone does not establish quality. Fit and comfort matter too. Our hoodie weight and fit guide explains what to check before personalizing a piece.

Ask what embroidery is included

Confirm the design dimensions rather than describing it only as "a small logo." Ask which placement is included, whether a second placement changes the price, and whether a name added to each team member's hoodie is priced separately.

A design with large filled areas may require different stitch work from a simple outline. Artwork preparation can also affect a quote. Ask whether digitizing — the conversion of artwork into embroidery instructions — is included, whether a sample or proof is included, and how revisions are handled. Do not assume every supplier charges these items in the same way.

Compare the complete order total

• Garments: exact style, colours, sizes and quantities.
• Decoration: artwork, dimensions and every placement.
• Preparation: any artwork, digitizing or sample fees.
• Delivery: shipping or agreed pickup arrangements.
• Final amount: applicable taxes and any optional additions.

For a team order, ask whether the quoted unit price assumes identical artwork on every piece. Different names, sizes of artwork or placements can change the production plan. A larger quantity does not automatically mean a particular discount; request the actual total for your order.

Three useful quote requests

Personal piece: one hoodie, one colour, a short embroidered name on the chest, with the desired lettering size.

Business team: twelve hoodies with the same chest logo, a size breakdown, a preferred colour and a required delivery date.

Statement design: one hoodie with back artwork and a sleeve date, with approximate dimensions for both. These are example briefs, not package offers or price promises.

Send a brief that gets a useful answer

Include your artwork, garment choice, quantity, sizes, placement and the date you need the finished pieces. If your budget is fixed, say whether it includes tax and delivery. Ask what could be simplified if the first proposal exceeds it.

How much does custom embroidery cost — questions, answered

How much does custom embroidery cost for one hoodie?
It depends on the garment and the design. The garment is the base — our hoodies start at $75 — and the embroidery is priced on the design's size, stitch count and placements. A small chest name costs less work than a large filled back design. Because there are no minimums, one piece is stitched with the same process as the hundredth; ask for the total for your exact brief rather than a per-piece guess.

Is there a minimum order for custom embroidery?
Not at Saffron & Pine. You can order a single embroidered hoodie or sweatshirt — see our no-minimum policy for how one-off orders work.

Does embroidery cost more than printing?
Embroidery usually costs more time per garment, but it does not demand volume — printing gets cheaper per piece at high volumes, while embroidery treats one piece and a hundred the same way. Our embroidery vs printing comparison explains when each method is the better choice.

What is digitizing, and is it included in the price?
Digitizing is the conversion of your artwork into the stitch instructions the machine follows. Some suppliers include it, some charge it separately, and revisions may be handled differently — always ask before you compare quotes. Our design guide explains how to prepare artwork so digitizing is straightforward.

How much does adding a name to each hoodie cost?
Individual names are priced per piece, because each one is a separate stitching setup. Ask whether the quoted unit price covers identical artwork only, or names as well — and confirm it in the final total before committing.

Saffron & Pine is based in Abbotsford, BC. Most orders are stitched within 48 hours, and orders open 19 November 2026. Contact us to discuss your design, explore the hoodie collection, or visit corporate embroidery for a team enquiry. Confirm your final price and timing before committing to an order.

Explore the studio's custom embroidered hoodies and embroidered sweatshirts — every piece stitched to order in Abbotsford, with no minimums and orders open 19 November 2026. More questions? See the full embroidery FAQ.

Ready when you are: design your hoodie in the studio — orders open 19 November 2026.