Precision Graphics provides custom embroidery services for businesses, teams, schools and brands across the Phoenix Valley and nationwide. Logo digitizing, flat and 3D puff embroidery, and patch application on polos, hats, jackets, bags and uniforms, all produced in-house on our own machines with a digital proof before a single stitch.
Embroidery floor and showroom at 1715 W 4th St, Tempe, AZ 85281. No minimum order.
Everything below is embroidered on our own floor in Tempe, not brokered out. Each category opens a catalog of blank garments from Port Authority, Nike, Carhartt, OGIO, Richardson, Sport-Tek and other brands we stock.
A walk through the Tempe shop where every order is produced: the multi-head embroidery machines, the digitizing station, the screen printing presses and the showroom. Because nothing leaves the building, the proof you approve is exactly what comes off the machine, and reorders sew from the same saved stitch file.
Embroidery is a different trade from printing. These are the specific services we provide, and what each one is for.
Your artwork converted into a stitch file that tells the machine every needle movement, thread color and underlay. Done in-house so we can adjust density and pull compensation for the exact fabric you chose. Included with your order; the file is yours for reorders.
How digitizing worksStandard thread-on-fabric embroidery for logos, text and multi-color marks on polos, shirts, jackets, bags and caps. The most versatile and most durable decoration method we offer.
Embroidered polosFoam placed under the thread so the design stands up off the cap. Best for bold lettering, initials and simple shapes on structured hats; not suited to fine detail or soft garments.
Embroidered hatsEmbroidered, woven and leatherette patches made to your logo, then sewn onto garments and caps or supplied loose with iron-on or hook-and-loop backing for uniforms, clubs and brands.
Custom patchesIndividual personalization on uniforms, jackets, robes and gifts, from a single name on a staff polo to a full roster of player names on team jackets.
Athletic wearStitch files, thread colors and placements saved per customer, so a new hire's polo or a second-season reorder matches the first run without new setup.
Corporate programsWe run all three under one roof, so this recommendation is about your garment and artwork, not about which machine we own.
| Method | Best garments | Best artwork | Durability | Quantity sweet spot | Feel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EmbroideryThread, digitized logo | Polos, dress shirts, jackets, fleece, caps, bags, work shirts | Logos, text, up to about 12 thread colors; not photos or gradients | Outlasts the garment | 1 to thousands; no minimum | Raised, textured, premium |
| Screen printingInk through a stencil | Cotton and blend tees, hoodies, sweatpants | Bold spot-color art, 1 to 6 colors | Highest on cotton | 24 and up; cost drops fast with volume | Flat, slight hand on heavy ink |
| DTF transferPrinted film, heat applied | Performance polyester, thin tees, mixed fabrics, small caps areas | Full color, gradients, photos, tiny text | Strong, flexible | 1 to a few hundred | Smooth, thin film |
Embroidery is priced per piece by stitch count, number of locations and quantity, plus the garment. There is no minimum, and no separate digitizing fee on standard logos.
A left-chest logo runs roughly 4,000 to 8,000 stitches; a cap front 6,000 to 10,000; a full back can exceed 50,000. More stitches, more machine time.
Left chest only is the base price. Adding a sleeve, back yoke, or a name on the right chest adds a second run through the machine.
Setup is spread across the run, so per-piece pricing improves at 12, again at 24, and keeps dropping into the hundreds.
The blank is the largest part of most orders. A Port Authority polo and a Nike polo embroider identically but do not cost the same.
| Example from our catalog | Decorated starting price | What is included |
|---|---|---|
| Port Authority Snapback Five Panel Rope Cap (C962) | From $16.35 embroidered | Cap, front-panel logo embroidery, digitizing, digital proof |
| Richardson Five-Panel Classic Rope Cap (258) | From $20.25 embroidered | Cap, front-panel logo embroidery, digitizing, digital proof |
| Imperial Habanero Performance Rope Cap (6054) | From $27.75 embroidered | Premium performance cap, front-panel logo embroidery, digitizing, proof |
Starting prices are single-piece catalog prices for a standard left-chest or cap-front logo and drop with quantity. Polo, jacket and bag pricing depends on the blank; send your logo, garment and quantity through the quote form for an exact number, usually the same business day.
Digitizing is the step most embroidery problems trace back to. A stitch file made for a stiff cap will pucker on a pique polo; a file with the wrong underlay will let the fabric show through white thread; text digitized too small turns into a blob. We digitize in-house, for the specific garment you ordered, and we keep the file.
A vector file (AI, EPS, SVG or PDF) is ideal. A clean JPG or PNG works for most logos; we redraw what we have to. Tell us the garment and the finished size you want.
A digital proof showing the stitched logo on the actual garment color, with size, placement and thread colors matched to Madeira or Isacord numbers. Nothing sews until you approve it.
Thread has a minimum: lettering below about 0.2 inches tall and lines thinner than a single stitch column will not hold. We will tell you on the proof and suggest a patch or DTF if the art needs it.
Send it. We test-sew on the garment fabric and adjust density if needed rather than re-digitizing from scratch.
The sizes below are the industry standards we start from on the proof. Reference them when you brief your designer.
| Placement | Typical logo size | Garments | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Left chest | 3 to 4 in wide, up to 4 in tall | Polos, dress shirts, jackets, fleece, scrubs | The standard corporate placement; 7 to 9 in down from the shoulder seam, centered on the chest |
| Right chest | Up to 3.5 in wide | Same as left chest | Usually a name, title or secondary mark |
| Cap front | Up to 4.5 in wide, 2.25 in tall | Structured and unstructured caps | Height limited by the crown; 5-panel caps give the widest flat area |
| Cap side or back | Up to 2.5 in wide, 1.25 in tall | Caps | Secondary logo, hashtag or URL above the closure |
| Sleeve | 2 to 3.5 in wide | Polos, jackets, work shirts | Flag, small logo or department mark on the left sleeve |
| Back yoke | Up to 4 in wide | Jackets, work shirts, polos | Between the shoulder blades below the collar |
| Full back | 10 to 12 in wide | Jackets, heavy fleece | High stitch counts; quoted per design |
| Bags | 3 to 6 in wide | Totes, backpacks, duffels, coolers | Front pocket or main panel; depends on the bag's construction |
Most orders follow the same five steps. Tell us the in-hands date up front and we schedule backward from it.
Send quantity, garment idea, sizes and your logo through the quote form or call the shop. You get a price and blank recommendation, usually the same day.
We convert the logo to a stitch file for your specific fabric and match thread colors to your brand.
A digital mockup on the actual garment: placement, size, colors. Nothing sews until you sign off.
Embroidered on our own machines at 1715 W 4th St, typically 7 to 14 business days after proof approval and blank arrival. Rush available.
Pick up at the showroom, have larger Valley orders delivered, or ship anywhere in the U.S. Reorders run from the saved file.
From the digitized file on screen to the finished garment coming off the hoop. If you are comparing embroidery shops, this is what in-house production looks like; ask any other vendor to show you theirs.
Forty-five years in the same building means most of the Valley's industries have come through the door. These are the orders we see most.
Embroidered polos, dress shirts and quarter-zips in a uniform program that reorders identically as the team grows.
Embroidered polosWork shirts, Carhartt and Port Authority jackets, hi-vis apparel and caps for HVAC, roofing, electrical, landscaping and general contractors.
Hi-vis apparelPolos, aprons and caps that survive daily washing and look consistent across every shift and location.
Embroidered shirtsScrub jackets, polos and fleece with practice logos and provider names on the right chest.
Jackets and fleeceCoach polos, team jackets with player names, booster gear and letterman-style patches. BSA licensed vendor for Scouting units.
Athletic wearPremium-brand polos and caps for pro shops, resort staff, member events and agent teams across Scottsdale and the East Valley.
Golf apparelThree of the reviews on our Google listing, where Precision Graphics holds a 5.0 rating.
"Arizona Precision Graphics did an excellent job. They are a BSA licensed vendor. My design was complicated and I had a strict deadline, but I received the order with time to spare."
Corey T., Google review"I found Precision Graphics and spoke to Julie. I immediately sensed the difference in her customer service. They completed the order faster than promised. I highly recommend Precision Graphics."
JP, Google review"I LOVE THIS COMPANY. Their timelines are reasonable and they never say they can do something they won't follow through with. Nikki is amazing!"
Brandon C., Google reviewIf you searched for custom embroidery services near me from anywhere in the East Valley, the shop is closer than you think: 1715 W 4th St in Tempe, near Priest Dr and the Loop 202, about 15 minutes from downtown Mesa, Old Town Scottsdale, Chandler and Sky Harbor. Walk in Monday to Friday to see embroidered samples, or handle the whole order by email and have it delivered or shipped.
Send your logo, garment and quantity. You get pricing and a mockup back, not a sales call.
Custom embroidery services take your logo or design, convert it into a stitch file (digitizing), and sew it in thread onto garments and accessories such as polos, hats, jackets, shirts and bags. At Precision Graphics the service includes digitizing, a digital proof, thread color matching, in-house production in Tempe and file storage for reorders.
No. Embroidery has no minimum at Precision Graphics; a single polo or cap is a normal order. Per-piece pricing improves at 12 pieces and again at 24 or more because setup is spread across the run.
Embroidery is priced per piece by stitch count, number of locations and quantity, plus the garment. As a reference, blank rope caps in our catalog start at $16.35 embroidered with a front-panel logo, and a standard left-chest logo on a polo is priced similarly on top of the shirt. Send your logo, garment and quantity for an exact quote, usually returned the same business day.
Standard logo digitizing is included with your order. Very large or complex designs, such as a full back or a detailed illustration, may carry a one-time digitizing charge that we quote before starting. The stitch file is kept on record for reorders at no additional charge.
A vector file (AI, EPS, SVG or PDF) gives the cleanest digitizing. A high-resolution JPG or PNG works for most logos; our art department redraws what it needs to. If you already have a DST or EMB stitch file, send it and we will test-sew it on your garment.
Standard production is 7 to 14 business days after proof approval and blank arrival. Rush options are available for event and launch dates; call 480-967-7015 with your in-hands date and we will confirm what is possible.
In most cases, yes. Bring a sample to the Tempe shop so we can confirm the fabric embroiders well and the placement works around seams and pockets. Customer-supplied garments are decorated at your risk, since we cannot replace a piece we did not source.
Embroidery sews the design in thread; it is raised, textured and the most durable decoration, and it suits polos, jackets, caps and bags. Screen printing pushes ink through a stencil onto the fabric; it is flat, handles bold spot-color art at low cost per piece, and suits tees and hoodies in larger runs. We run both in-house and recommend based on your garment and artwork.
Thread has a physical minimum: lettering below about 0.2 inches tall and lines thinner than a single stitch column will not hold. On the proof we will show you what needs to be simplified, enlarged or moved to a patch or DTF transfer so the finished piece reads cleanly.
Precision Graphics is at 1715 W 4th St in Tempe, near Priest Dr and the Loop 202, roughly 15 minutes from Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale and Sky Harbor. The showroom is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Orders can also be handled entirely by email with delivery across the Valley or shipping anywhere in the U.S.
Logo digitizing, a proof on the real garment, and in-house production in Tempe since 1981. No minimum order.
