Carhartt is the brand trade crews actually want to wear. Durable, functional, and respected on job sites — getting your company logo on Carhartt gear is one of the best uniform investments a contractor can make. Here's everything you need to know about the process.
What Carhartt items can be embroidered?
Most Carhartt apparel can be embroidered, including:
- T-shirts and long sleeves — left chest logo is standard
- Hoodies and sweatshirts — left chest or center chest
- Jackets and vests — left chest, right chest, or both
- Beanies and hats — front center or side panel
- Work pants — less common but possible on the thigh or back pocket area
Why embroidery is the right choice for Carhartt
Carhartt gear is built for durability — and your decoration should match. Embroidery is stitched directly into the fabric and holds up through the same tough conditions that Carhartt is designed for. Screen print and DTF can work on Carhartt t-shirts, but for outerwear and heavier items, embroidery is the professional standard.
Read our full breakdown of screen print vs embroidery for work uniforms to understand when each method makes sense.
Artwork requirements for Carhartt embroidery
Embroidery works best with clean, bold logos. A few things to know:
- Fine details don't embroider well: Very thin lines, small text under 1/4", and photographic gradients don't translate to embroidery. Your logo may be simplified slightly.
- Color count: Each color in your logo is a separate thread color. Most logos embroider cleanly in 2-4 colors. More colors add cost.
- Digitizing: Your logo needs to be converted to a stitch file (digitized) before embroidery. We handle this — it's a one-time setup cost that's saved for future orders.
Read our guide on how to prepare artwork for custom printing for more on file requirements.
Sizing and placement
Standard left chest embroidery is 3.5"-4" wide — the right size to be clearly visible without overwhelming the garment. For jackets and vests, a slightly larger logo (4"-5") works well. Back embroidery is less common on Carhartt outerwear but can work for company name and phone number placement.
Minimum orders and pricing
Embroidered Carhartt gear typically starts at 12 pieces minimum. Pricing varies by item and logo complexity — a Carhartt beanie with a simple 2-color left chest logo costs less to embroider than a Carhartt jacket with a large 6-color back design. Call us for an accurate quote on your specific order.
💡 Carhartt gear is an investment — branded properly, it doubles as your best marketing tool on every job site. Crews wearing matching Carhartt with your logo look like the real deal.
Ready to outfit your crew in Carhartt? Call 855-TSHIRT-5 or request a quote online.