blank tee for embroidery
Embroidery is the one decoration that needs the garment to hold shape rather than drape. A soft, floppy jersey is comfortable to wear and difficult to embroider: the stitches pull the fabric into ripples.
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A pique or a firm single jersey resists the pull of the needle. A soft, loosely knitted jersey moves with every stitch, and the result is a logo sitting in a puddle of fabric.
This is why polos are the classic embroidery garment and why very soft retail tees are the worst case.
On knit fabric a stabiliser is placed behind the stitch area to spread the load. Cut-away for dense logos, tear-away for lighter ones.
Without it the shirt puckers immediately. With it, the same logo sits flat through repeated washing.
200gsm and above gives the needle something to hold. Lighter fabric can work for a small sleeve logo but not for a dense chest design.
Left chest is the safest placement on any knit; centre chest and large back designs need both structure and backing.
23 styles from $3.00; the 230–260gsm range is the practical pick for embroidery work.
| Recommended weight | 200gsm+ |
|---|---|
| Best surfaces | Pique, firm single jersey |
| Backing | Cut-away for dense logos, tear-away for light ones |
| Placement | Left chest and sleeve are safest |
The knit is stretchy and the stitches pull it. A stabiliser behind the design prevents it.
Yes — pique holds shape better, which is why polos are the classic embroidery garment.
200gsm and above. Lighter fabric only works for small sleeve logos.
Yes, but it needs structure and cut-away backing, and it will be heavier than a print.
A fabric swatch and a sewn sample come before the bulk run, and finished goods are photographed before packing.