Coming soon will be the option to offer embroidery (Please note, this option is not live yet).
Embroidery designs are classy, extremely hard-wearing, and can be added to your account in just a few clicks. With embroidery, real threads are sewn into the fabric, creating a high-quality and highly-durable finish.
Why do I need an embroidery file?
Our embroidery machines can weave up to four different colors of thread. To make the most of your embroidery design, it can be composed of up to four different lines: the yarns. These lines also need a clearly defined starting and end point, which must be stored in special embroidery files created by highly skilled personnel. For this service we charge €19.99 per design, which includes testing your file on different materials.
What do I have to consider when creating my graphic file?
To convert your design into an embroidery file ready for production, your file must meet the following requirements:
- We can only process vector files (max. 10MB, *.eps, *.svg, *.ai)
- All objects need to be created in closed paths
- No gradients, backgrounds or patterns
- Maximum 4 colors from a set palette
You can find the exact color codes of our yarns here: Black (#25282A), White (#E5E1E6), Red (#E03C31), Yellow Gold (#F6BE00), Light Gray (#B2B4B2), Dark Gray (#63666A), Light Blue (#71C5E8), Royal Blue (#004B87), Navy (#002855), Orange (#F68D2E), Green (#006F44), Neon Green (#97D700), Dark Pink (#F59BBB), Light Pink (#DB0A5B), Purple (#330072), Turquoise (#00A7B5), Brown (#A76D11), Beige (#D7C4B7), Dark Red (#A6093D)
The size of our embroidery area (and therefore the maximum size for your design) is 8x5cm (3.1 x 1.9in) – all the following requirements must be met to let your designs scale properly:
- a minimum line thickness/element size of 2mm/ 5.7pt
- a minimum height of text and letters of 8mm/ 22.7pt
- filled areas should not be larger than 8x2cm (3,1 x 0,7in)
- contours should not be larger than 8x2cm (3,1 x 0,7in)
- avoid carved font outlines
How do I order my embroidery file?
Log in to your Spreadconnect App and go to the add product section. There you can upload your vector file to be converted to an embroidery design. Make sure you have added a payment method in your settings. Once your order has been placed, you will receive a confirmation email. In case of any issues, we will get in touch with you.
How long does it take to create an embroidery file?
We need about 3-5 working days to convert your vector file into an embroidery file, followed by the testing process which takes approximately 5-7 working days. After that, the embroidery design will be available in your product section where you also see all your other designs and products.
How do I create products with embroidery designs?
Once your design is ready to use, it will appear in your design gallery with a specific flag. We deactivated the option to delete the file for embroidery designs so it can’t be deleted by accident. You will also see a specific tag to filter for product types which are available for embroidery.
Choose your embroidery design, select a suitable product for embroidery, position your design like normal, and publish it to your sales channel. That’s it!