Chefswear & Hospitality
Embroidery on chefswear & hospitality: what works, what doesn't
The short answer
A smooth, mid-weight face is what the needle wants. Chefswear & hospitality with a tight weave and solid colour embroider cleanly; fleece, super-stretch and heavy textures fight the stitch.
What to check before you stitch
- Fabric weight — mid-weight holds a stitch without puckering.
- Colour contrast — the thread has to read against the garment.
- If the chefswear & hospitality is hi-vis, keep embroidery away from the reflective bands.
The chefswear & hospitality we'd start with
- Premier Colours bib apron – XL from £12.50
- Premier Workwear CHILDREN BIB APRON from £9.50
- Result PPS DISPOSABLE APRON from £13.50
- Uneek Bib Apron with Pocket from £10.50
The finish
We run embroidery in-house — send the garments, we'll quote the run. A standard chest logo is the sweet spot for cost per unit on bulk.
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