How Long Uniform Embroidery Takes in Rhode Island
About 2 weeks for current customers. Up to 3 weeks for new customers. The clock starts after proof approval — and after the physical stitch sample on every new embroidery logo.
Short answer: about 2 weeks for current customers, and up to 3 weeks for new customers. That window covers embroidered uniforms and screen-printed staff or event runs. The clock starts after you approve the proof — and after the physical stitch sample on every new embroidery logo. Shop in East Providence, RI.
Short answer for buyers
Current customers with a logo on file: about 2 weeks. New customers or new logos: up to 3 weeks. Embroidery and screen printing use the same window unless your quote says otherwise.
Questions about a specific date? Call 401 434 9224. We do not publish a standing rush fee or guarantee on this page.
When the clock starts
The about-2-week / up-to-3-week turnaround starts after those approvals — not on the day you first send an email.
- Quote. Tell us the garments, sizes, quantity, and decoration method.
- Artwork and digitizing. A new embroidery logo has a one-time $50 digitizing fee. Reorders skip it.
- Digital proof. You review the layout before production.
- Physical stitch sample. We stitch a physical sample on every new embroidery logo before the full run.
- Your approval. Production starts after you approve the proof and, for new embroidery, the stitch sample.
Current customers vs new customers
Current customers: about 2 weeks when your logo is already on file. New logos: up to 3 weeks because we digitize the art ($50 one time) and stitch a physical sample before we run your garments. Reorders use the file on file and skip the digitizing fee.
See how reorders work in Reordering Without Starting Over and the Logo Apparel Program.
Embroidery and screen printing side by side
Embroidery and screen printing both matter for B2B uniform and staff gear. Use the method that fits the garment and quantity. The turnaround window is the same unless staff confirms a different date on your quote.
- Embroidery and hats: 6-piece minimum.
- Screen printing, heat press, and contract work: 24-piece minimum.
- Laser etching: 60-piece minimum.
- Digitizing: $50 one time for a new embroidery logo; reorders skip it.
- Customer-supplied blanks: embroidery only, 6-piece minimum, $20 per placement. We do not screen print on customer-supplied garments.
More on process: embroidery and screen printing. For the screen-print minimum deep-dive, see Screen Printing Minimums & Setup Fees.
What delays an order
These items push the start date. They do not change the approved minimums or the base turnaround rule.
- Late artwork. Missing or unusable logo files delay digitizing.
- Unapproved proof or stitch sample. Production waits on your sign-off.
- Size-list changes after approval. Recounts and re-approvals reset the clock.
- Missing blanks on customer-supplied embroidery. We cannot start until the blanks arrive.
How to get a quote and keep your date
Request a quote at embquote.com or call 401 434 9224. Send your logo, garment list, sizes, and quantity. Approve the proof promptly so production can start.
Pick up at 375 Waterman Ave, East Providence, or ship in New England. For garment programs, see Embroidered Uniforms, the Work Shirt Program, and Corporate Apparel.
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