Adapting a File for Classic Embroidered Patch

WHY DOES THE FILE NEED TO BE ADAPTED?

When creating a customised patch in Embroidery, it is important to know that not all images are immediately ready for production. Some graphic details, such as colour shading and very small details, may not be compatible with this technique and therefore require adaptations of the image to allow correct production.

Why is it necessary to adapt an image for embroidery?

Embroidery reproduces graphics with fabric threads, which involves some technical limitations. Graphic adaptations are therefore necessary to enable the manufacturing process.

Elements that can cause issues:

Some graphic features are not compatible with embroidery processing:
• Lines that are too thin – May not be visible in the finished product.
• Colour shading and gradients – Cannot be reproduced; embroidery only allows solid colours (maximum 8-9 colours).
• Very small details – May be unclear or confused.
• Extremely complex elements

Who handles the file adaptation?

Graphic files that do not require any intervention are directly processed to create the "model", i.e. the digital reproduction of the patch, and then sent straight to the workshop for final production. Obviously, this is the best and fastest solution, allowing you to receive a patch faithful to the original design without any graphic processing.

Minor modifications

For minor modifications (or if the file is already correct), our workshop intervenes directly, at no extra cost. Once you upload your file (1) you will receive a photographic sample of your patch (2) to approve before proceeding with production (3).
Note: subsequent modifications may incur additional costs.

Graphic processing

When the original file (1) contains one or more aspects that cannot be replicated, as mentioned, adaptation (2) is necessary to produce the embroidered patch.
In this case, we recommend sending a new file that meets the specified requirements or using our professional graphic services.
Once the adaptation is approved, you will receive a photographic sample of your patch (3) which, once confirmed, will trigger production (4).
• Find out more about our graphic services

Want to modify the file yourself?

Check our guides with all the graphic specifications for embroidered patches

Want to keep the original design? Choose fabric printing

If you want to keep the original design (1), sublimation printing is the ideal solution: it faithfully reproduces your design without compromise. The file does not need to be modified and is transferred exactly onto the patch. You can choose the shape – round, square or custom – without converting the file into a specific format for embroidered patches.
Additionally, you can add embroidered elements (2) (to add dimensionality) and print only part (3) of the patch, for a truly unique final result (4).