Pricing & Turnaround

Straight answers on money and time. These articles explain how digitizing is priced (mostly by stitch count and complexity), why two quotes for the same logo can be far apart, what minimum order quantities really mean for patches and embroidery, and when paying for rush turnaround is worth it. If you're budgeting a job or comparing suppliers, start here. For our own current rates, see the pricing page, and ask for a quote if your design doesn't fit the usual bands.

6 articles

Ordering Patches in Bulk Without Getting Burned

Where volume pricing actually breaks, why you should always sample first, how to plan storage and reorders, and the mistakes that scale badly.

Threadizers TeamSep 17, 2026

Minimum Orders in Custom Embroidery, and How to Get Around Them

Why embroiderers set minimums, what "no minimum" usually costs you, and the practical ways small orders get done without paying a premium.

Threadizers TeamAug 26, 2026

What Custom Embroidery Costs (and Why Quotes Differ So Much)

The four things you are charged for, realistic per-piece ranges by garment, and why two quotes for the same job can differ by triple.

Threadizers TeamAug 23, 2026

24-Hour Embroidery Digitizing: What Rush Really Buys You

What a rush digitizing service actually speeds up, what it cannot compress, and how to get a same-day file without paying for panic.

Threadizers TeamAug 22, 2026

What Is Stitch Count — and How It Drives Embroidery Pricing

Stitch count is the number of stitches in a design, and it drives cost, runtime, and quality. Here's how to estimate it and keep it from ballooning.

Threadizers TeamJul 21, 2026

How Much Does Embroidery Digitizing Cost?

Most logos cost $10–$25 to digitize, or about $1–$4 per 1,000 stitches with a $10–$20 minimum. Here's what you're really paying for and how to tell a fair quote from a bad one.

Threadizers TeamJul 18, 2026