Logo embroidery at Firebird Prints starts at CAD $12.00 per piece for 12 to 23 items and CAD $5.75 per piece for 250 or more. These starting rates cover one standard left chest or cap front logo up to 8,000 stitches. Garments are separate. Digitizing is charged on first orders of 12 to 23 pieces and included at no charge for orders of 24 pieces or more.
The useful number is the cost of your complete order: the clothing, each embroidered placement, any extra stitches and applicable setup or additions. Use the rates and examples below to build a decoration budget, then visit custom embroidery for garment suitability and a confirmed quote.
Logo Embroidery Prices In Vancouver
All prices below are in Canadian dollars. Firebird Prints has a 12 piece embroidery minimum. The table covers embroidery only for a standard left chest or cap front logo up to 8,000 stitches; it is not the price of a finished polo, hoodie or hat.
| Order Quantity | Embroidery Per Piece | Digitizing On A First Order |
|---|---|---|
| 12 To 23 Pieces | From $12.00 | Charged separately according to the artwork. |
| 24 To 47 Pieces | From $9.50 | Included at no charge. |
| 48 To 99 Pieces | From $8.00 | Included at no charge. |
| 100 To 249 Pieces | From $6.75 | Included at no charge. |
| 250 Or More Pieces | From $5.75 | Included at no charge. |
Above 8,000 stitches, add $1.25 per additional 1,000 stitches, per piece. Each additional placement is priced separately. The final quote depends on the reviewed stitch file, quantity, garment and placement.
For example, a confirmed 14,000 stitch logo has 6,000 stitches above the allowance. That adds $7.50 to the applicable base rate for every piece. Ask for the confirmed stitch count and surcharge rather than estimating them from the logo’s width.
Separate Digitizing From The Cost Of Stitching
Digitizing prepares the instructions that turn artwork into embroidery. The file defines stitch types, direction, sequence, underlay and other settings for the intended garment. A vector logo is useful source artwork, but it is not already a production stitch file.
| Artwork Category | Stitch Count | Digitizing Fee Per Design |
|---|---|---|
| Simple Text Or Wordmark | Under 6,000 stitches | $60 |
| Standard Business Logo | 6,000 to 12,000 stitches | $80 |
| Detailed Logo, Crest Or Badge | Over 12,000 stitches | From $120 |
For orders of 24 pieces or more, digitizing is included at no charge. Firebird keeps the approved file for future orders, so an unchanged reorder does not carry a new digitizing fee. Reworking an existing file for a new size or placement is free. The revised design still needs review because its stitch count and per piece embroidery price may change.
Why Two Logos At The Same Size Can Cost Different Amounts
Stitch count is a major driver of embroidery cost because it affects production time. Width alone does not tell you how much stitching is required. An open wordmark and a crest with a filled background can occupy the same space while requiring very different stitch counts.
- Filled backgrounds: a solid circle or shield can add substantial stitched coverage behind the main mark.
- Design size: enlarging artwork usually increases the stitching needed. The exact change depends on how the design is digitized.
- Detail and construction: lettering, outlines, overlapping elements and underlay affect the stitch plan.
- Fabric and access: stretch, surface texture, seams, pockets or lining can change the setup and handling required.
Standard thread colours do not add a separate colour surcharge under Firebird’s published rates. That does not make stitch count the only quote variable: garment suitability, placement, quantity and requested additions still matter.
Reducing density indiscriminately is not a sound way to save money. Enough coverage and support are needed for the selected fabric. A better request is: “Can we remove unnecessary filled areas or simplify this mark while keeping it recognisable?”
Worked Examples Of Decoration Costs
These calculations use the published starting rates for the stated quantities and stitch counts. They show decoration subtotals, not complete garment order totals. Clothing, taxes, delivery and any other applicable charges are not calculated here.
| Example Order | Calculation | Decoration Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Polos, First Order | One standard business logo at 8,000 stitches: 12 × $12.00, plus $80 digitizing. | $224 total; approximately $18.67 per polo. |
| 24 Polos, First Order | The same 8,000 stitch logo: 24 × $9.50. Digitizing included. | $228 total; $9.50 per polo. |
| 48 Hoodies, 12,000 Stitch Logo | 48 × ($8.00 base + $5.00 for 4,000 extra stitches). Digitizing included. | $624 total; $13.00 per hoodie. |
| 100 Caps, 5,000 Stitch Logo | One standard cap front logo: 100 × $6.75. Digitizing included. | $675 total; $6.75 per cap. |
The 12 and 24 piece examples illustrate why the next quantity tier can be worth checking. Decoration alone differs by only $4 in these scenarios, but the larger order also requires 12 additional garments. Compare the complete order total and buy the quantity you can use.
In the hoodie example, revising the artwork to 8,000 stitches or fewer would remove the $240 extra stitch charge, bringing the decoration subtotal to $384. That saving depends on the revised stitch count being confirmed, rather than simply removing a shape from the screen preview.
Choose the clothing separately through custom polo shirts, custom hoodies or custom hats and toques. The garment cost and embroidery suitability must be confirmed for the selected item.
What Is Included And What Can Add To The Quote
Firebird’s embroidery rates include standard thread colours, machine run time, suitable backing and stabiliser, standard placement setup, a digital mockup before production and file storage for reorders. Check the following separately:
- Garments: clothing supplied by Firebird is quoted separately from embroidery.
- Digitizing: charged on a first order of 12 to 23 pieces according to the categories above.
- Extra stitches: $1.25 per additional 1,000 stitches above 8,000, per piece.
- Additional placements: a sleeve logo or second position has its own embroidery charge.
- Individual names or numbers: add $6.00 per garment.
- 3D puff: adds $2.00 per piece, subject to design and garment suitability.
- Rush production: any surcharge and required timing are confirmed when the order is reviewed.
A small logo on a jacket is not automatically priced as a large back design, and a small back logo is not automatically charged as a chest logo. State the dimensions and placement for each item so the quote reflects what will actually be stitched.
If you supply your own garments, the same stitch count and quantity pricing applies, subject to fabric and item review. Firebird asks for a spare or two because customer supplied items cannot be replaced by Firebird if damaged during production. Confirm acceptance and these arrangements before purchasing or dropping off your blanks.
Compare Embroidery Quotes On The Same Basis
A lower per piece figure can cover fewer stitches, exclude setup or refer to a different garment. Before choosing between quotes, make the specifications match:
- Identify the exact garment and whether its price is included.
- Use the same quantity, logo version, finished dimensions and placement.
- Check the included stitch allowance and the rate for exceeding it.
- Separate digitizing from recurring embroidery charges.
- List second placements, names, puff and rush charges explicitly.
- Compare the final payable total, including applicable taxes and delivery arrangements.
For a mixed order of polos, hoodies and caps, ask whether the items qualify together for a quantity tier. Do not assume that different garment setups, logo sizes or designs can be combined automatically.
An online stitch estimate can help with preliminary budgeting, but it is not a substitute for reviewing the production file. Automated digitizing also needs fabric and stitch settings checked before production. A digital mockup helps confirm content and placement; it does not show how the fabric will behave during stitching.
Lower The Budget Without Sacrificing The Result
Start with the logo version and placement that do the job. Keep essential lettering readable, remove decorative background fills where the brand allows, and avoid enlarging a compact mark simply to occupy more space. Ask for the stitch count and price of the revised version before approving it.
Consolidating a planned team order can reduce the per piece rate and, at 24 pieces, include digitizing at no charge. Keep a record of the approved logo size, thread colours and garment specification for later orders. Reorders use the applicable current quantity and stitch count rates; storing a file does not freeze the price.
If a large back graphic is driving the budget, ask for a separately priced printed option alongside the embroidered chest logo. There is no universal rule that printing is always cheaper. The artwork, garment, quantity and proposed process determine the comparison. For a school project that still needs a method decision, use the separate screen printing versus embroidery guide.
Embroidery Pricing Questions
For one standard left chest logo up to 8,000 stitches, Firebird’s embroidery starts at $12.00 per shirt for 12 to 23 pieces, falling to $5.75 at 250 or more. The shirt is separate. First orders of 12 to 23 pieces also have a digitizing fee; orders of 24 pieces or more include digitizing at no charge.
A standard cap front or left chest logo up to 8,000 stitches uses the quantity rates above, subject to the item and placement review. Larger designs, extra stitches, second placements and puff can increase the quote. The hat or hoodie is priced separately.
Individual names or numbers add $6.00 per garment under Firebird’s published additions. Treat this as an addition to the quoted order, rather than a standalone single item embroidery price.
No. Vector artwork still needs to be turned into a stitch file. At Firebird, whether digitizing is charged depends on the order quantity and artwork category, not simply the source file extension.
Firebird’s embroidery minimum is 12 pieces. A quantity of one is not covered by the rates in this guide.
An unchanged reorder uses Firebird’s saved approved file without a new digitizing fee. Reworking an existing file for a different size or placement is free, but a changed stitch count or order specification can change the embroidery price.
Get A Quote For Your Actual Logo
Send Firebird Prints your best available artwork, garment type or model, quantity, intended logo dimensions, each placement and required date. Include a name list or other variations where relevant, and say whether you need clothing supplied or want your own items reviewed.
For a Vancouver or Metro Vancouver team order, use Firebird Prints’ custom embroidery service to confirm suitability, stitch count and the complete order price before production.