Custom Embroidery Services in Melbourne

Looking for professional embroidery services for your uniforms or branded apparel? At 2K Threads, we specialise in custom embroidery that adds a premium, durable finish to your clothing. Whether it’s business polos, corporate uniforms, hospitality gear, or tradie workwear, we bring your logo to life—stitch by stitch.

Why Choose Embroidery?

Embroidery offers a premium, long-lasting finish that elevates your brand’s image. Whether you’re creating uniforms, promotional apparel, or custom merch, embroidery adds a touch of professionalism that printing can’t always match. It’s ideal for polos, jackets, hats, aprons, and more — delivering durability, texture, and a timeless look that stands up to repeated washes and daily wear. If you’re after something that feels high-quality and built to last, embroidery is the way to go.

Inside 2K Threads’ embroidery workshop showing large-scale embroidery machines, colorful threads, and workwear production setup.

Benefits of Embroidery

Long-lasting & highly durable

Embroidery is stitched directly into the fabric using premium threads, making it extremely durable — even after countless washes and heavy wear. It’s the go-to choice for long-term use, especially in active work environments.

Ideal for small logos and detailing

Embroidery is perfect for adding small logos, names, or detailed elements to garments. It holds fine lines well and gives a clean, sharp finish — ideal for left chest branding, caps, or sleeve placement where subtlety meets impact.

Professional and premium finish

Embroidery adds depth and texture that instantly elevates the look of any garment. It gives your brand a polished and high-end appearance, perfect for businesses that care about image and presentation.

Suitable for polos, caps, jackets, aprons, bags & more

From corporate polos and hospitality aprons to branded caps and tote bags, embroidery is a versatile solution that works across a wide range of garments and materials.

Perfect for workwear, uniforms, and brand merchandise

Whether you’re outfitting your staff or creating merch for your brand, embroidery ensures a clean, sharp result that represents your business with quality and confidence.

Colour-fast and wash-resistant

Our embroidery threads are designed to resist fading and hold their colour — even after multiple washes. That means your logo stays vibrant and professional for longer

Frequently Asked Questions (Embroidery)

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Our minimum order for embroidery is 20 garments. This helps keep production efficient and cost-effective for everyone.

We require vector files (such as .AI, .EPS, or .PDF) or high-quality PNG files at 300 DPI at actual print size. This ensures the best possible print clarity and detail. If your artwork isn’t print-ready, our design team can assist with adjustments.

Yes — you're welcome to supply your own garments. A handling fee of $2.00 per garment applies for orders under 50 units, and $1.00 per garment for orders over 50 units. This covers the time needed for inspection, preparation, and quality control of non-supplied stock.


Embroidery works best on medium to heavy fabrics like cotton, polyester, and fleece. Lighter or stretch fabrics can sometimes distort, so we’ll help you choose the right garment during consultation.

Our standard turnaround time is 2–3 weeks from artwork approval. Let us know if you have a specific deadline and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Yes, we have a wide range of thread colours available. If you have a Pantone (PMS) code or colour reference, we’ll match it as closely as possible.

Yes, you’ll receive a spec sheet showing your embroidery’s size, thread colours, and placement. Production only starts once you give the green light.

Yes, DTF prints are wash-resistant and long-lasting when cared for properly. They maintain their vibrancy and quality even after multiple washes.

2K Threads embroidery logo with needle design, highlighting a minimum order of 20 units for custom workwear printing

2K EMBROIDERY

MINIMUM ORDER: 20 UNITS

Embroidery of OZDIG Earthmoving logo on orange workwear shirt

Add a durable, professional touch to your business uniform and apparel with high quality embroidery.

Perfect for professional uniform, workwear and safety wear.

PRICING

PRICES IS EX GST

NUMBER OF STITCHES

QUANTITYUP TO 60006001–1200012001–1800018000–25000
20–49$6.50$8.50$13.50$20.50
50–99$5.50$7.50$12.50$19.50
100+$4.50$6.50$11.50$18.50

+ SET UP COST ($50 - $100 PER DESIGN)

SIZING REFERENCE

Please note that these sizes are just reference estimates and actual sizes may vary based on the design’s complexity and stitch density. 6,000 STITCHES: 5 TO 7.5 CM (W) 6,000 – 12,000 STITCHES: 7.5 TO 11.5 CM (W) 12,001 – 18,000 STITCHES: 11.5 TO 15 CM (W)
Barudan embroidery machine printing custom logo on workwear uniforms

Care Instructions for Embroidered Garments

Washing Instructions

Use mild detergent – avoid
bleach or strong chemicals.

Avoid fabric softeners, as
they can weaken thread integrity.

Do not wring or twist the
garment after washing.

Wash inside out to protect
the embroidery.

Use cold or lukewarm water
(30°C max) to prevent shrinkage or color bleeding.

Gentle cycle only – avoid
harsh washing cycles or agitation.

Use mild detergent – avoid
bleach or strong chemicals.

Avoid fabric softeners, as
they can weaken thread integrity.

Drying Instructions

Air dry flat or hang dry
for best results.

If using a dryer, use low heat
and avoid over-drying.

Ironing Instructions

Iron on the reverse side only,
or place a cloth over the embroidery.

Do not iron directly on the
embroidered area.

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