How to Design Your Logo for Custom Workwear
, by Quang Linh Nguyễn, 4 min reading time
How to Design Your Logo for Custom Workwear
If your business doesn’t have a logo yet — or you already have one but it never looks quite right when printed on uniforms.
It’s a very common situation.
Logos often look perfect on a computer screen yet appear blurry, too thin, too light, or completely different once printed on fabric.
The reason is simple:
Different decoration methods have different technical requirements.
To help you get the best results on your custom workwear, uniforms, hi-vis clothing, and team apparel, this guide explains how to prepare a logo that prints beautifully — with no stress, no guesswork, and no wasted time.
1. Digital Print — Our Primary Workwear Decoration Method
Digital Print (DTF / heat transfer) is the most popular decoration method for custom uniforms in Australia.
On our website, all products with “free logo print” use this method.
Why Digital Print is great:
- Supports multi-colour and gradient artwork
- Sharp, vibrant colours
- High detail clarity
- Works on tees, polos, hoodies, hi-vis and more
However, to achieve the best result on fabric, consider the following:
(1) Very thin text may not print clearly
Fabric has texture, so tiny details can disappear or blend into the garment. We will automatically optimise your logo by:
- Adding stroke (outline) in a colour close to the garment
- Slightly increasing line thickness
- Adjusting spacing or boldness
All adjustments will be shown on your mockup, and we only print after you approve it.
(2)Avoid neon glow, outer glow or soft gradient edges
Digital print requires a solid backing layer (adhesive film). Glow or transparent gradient edges may:
- Become patchy
- Show the glue layer underneath
If your logo includes these, we’ll recommend:
- A solid colour alternative
- A background shape
- Stronger contrast or simplified gradient
This ensures your logo prints cleanly and looks professional.
2. Embroidery — Premium Look, but With Technical Limits
Embroidery gives a high-end and textured finish，but it has physical limitations.
(1)Tiny details may not stitch well
Because embroidery is created with thread, very fine lines can blur or merge.
Recommended:
- Minimum text height: 5–7 mm
- Simplified version for complex logos
(2) Large solid areas increase stitch count (and cost)
Different Logo design have different prices. More stitches mean more time and higher cost. But the Embroidery setup fee is one-off. You only pay it the first time for that specific logo.
3. Screen Print — Best for Bulk Orders, Charged per Colour
Screen printing is ideal for Large uniform orders. It's very durable and cost-effective for bulk orders。
But keep in mind:
Screen printing is charged per colour. And screen setup is required every time you reorder. If your logo has 4 colours, it requires 4 screens — so costs increase.
4. If You Don’t Have a Logo Yet — Create One Easily on Canva
Many small businesses, tradies and startups don’t have a formal logo yet.
That’s perfectly okay!
You can quickly create one on Canva:
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Search for “Logo Template”
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Customise fonts, colours, icons
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Download your design (SVG, PNG, PDF)
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Send it to us — we can work from there
Canva is beginner-friendly and perfect for new businesses.
5. We May Adjust Your Logo for Better Print Results
To make sure your logo looks its best on uniforms, our design team may perform small technical adjustments. And we always provide a free mockup for your approval before printing.
6. How to Place an Order
Digital Print:
You can order directly online — simple and fast.
Embroidery or Screen Print:
Please contact our team: sales@mypromoshop.com.au
We’ll review your logo, garment type, and quantity to recommend the best decoration method.
Summary
A great uniform logo isn’t the most complicated one — it’s the one that matches the production method.
Whether you’re designing your first business logo or adapting an existing one, we’re here to help make the process simple and stress-free.
My Promo Shop provides:
- Free Mockup
- No Minimum Order
- Local Production
- Fast Australia-wide Delivery
Your workwear should be easy to order, great to wear, and look professional every single day.
Choose Your Custom Workwear now or view our Custom Bundle
