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A Fabric Guide To Embroidered Sweatshirts

Embroidered sweatshirts are another very popular garment when it comes to embroidery and it is rare for the embroidery machines not to have them on at some point during the working day. As with many of our basic and most popular garments the choice is vast and is often the first hurdle to get over when looking to place an order for embroidered sweatshirts.

So, what are the choices and how will your selection of sweatshirt fabric affect the finished embroidered sweatshirt product? With sweatshirts, it is really very simple as almost all are made from a cotton and polyester mix of yarns to produce the sweatshirt fabric. The only difference between them all is the percentage make of cotton and polyester within each garment. One of our most popular brands is Fruit of the Loom who use an 80% cotton and 20% polyester mix in their sweatshirts. This combination provides the ideal compromise between wearer comfort and feel and the durability of the sweatshirt. Other brands such as Gildan have gone for a 50/50 mix of cotton and polyester in the sweatshirts. This works equally well in terms of embroidering them so it is just a matter of personal choice when deciding which sweatshirt to go for.

One of our main concerns at JKL Clothing is how the fabric affects the embroidery that is stitched onto it. Most fabrics react differently when embroidered but we have found very little difference when embroidering onto sweatshirt material. Obviously the size and number of stitches within a single embroidered logo and the weight of the fabric plays a part in how well the finished embroidered sweatshirt turns out but generally speaking almost all the sweatshirts we stock and supply are ideal for embroidering onto. The weight of a sweatshirt fabric creates an ideal surface for all but the largest of embroidered logos and whilst we may choose to apply a backing to the embroidery for extra stability we have found that even this is sometimes not required.

Our recommendation at JKL Clothing when selecting a sweatshirt for embroidery is to go for personal choice based on colour, style, fit and most importantly price. The main brands we supply also appreciate this and it is reflected in our best selling ranges from Fruit of the Loom, Gildan and Russell sweatshirts.

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