Sacramento Custom Apparel Guide
Embroidery Cost in Sacramento
A practical guide to pricing, digitizing fees, minimums, and how to choose a quality embroidery provider.
Average embroidery pricing (Sacramento ranges)
| Item type |
Typical price per piece |
Notes |
| Hats |
$12–$25 |
Structure matters (5-panel vs trucker vs flexfit) |
| Polos |
$18–$35 |
Most common corporate use case |
| Jackets |
$30–$60 |
Heavier garments = more labor/time |
| Beanies |
$15–$28 |
Often depends on logo density/stitch count |
Pricing varies by stitch count, placement, garment brand, and turnaround time.
Digitizing fees (what they are + typical costs)
Digitizing converts your logo into a stitch file. Many Sacramento shops charge a one-time fee.
- Typical digitizing fee: $25–$60 one-time per logo
- Edits: may be free for minor changes or billed for major revisions
What increases embroidery cost
- High stitch-count logos (dense fills, tiny details)
- 3D puff embroidery
- Multiple placements (chest + sleeve + back)
- Premium garments
- Rush production
Minimum orders (Sacramento typical)
- Smaller shops: often 12 pieces
- Higher-volume shops: often 24 pieces
How to choose a quality embroidery provider
Ask these questions
- Do you provide a stitch sample or approval photo?
- Do you do digitizing in-house?
- What hat styles do you specialize in?
- What’s your normal turnaround?
Next steps
Browse embroidery-capable providers or submit one quote request to get matched.
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