Quick answer
How is embroidery priced?
Typically per 1,000 stitches, with a minimum charge per piece and a one-time digitizing fee.
Stitching = Stitches ÷ 1000 × Rate × Positions
How it works
Embroidery Cost Calculator
Embroidery is priced by stitches. Enter the stitch count and rate to get the cost per garment and for the order.
The stitch count drives machine time, so cost scales with stitches. One-time digitizing is spread across the order.
Formula
The formula, in full
- Stitching
- Stitches ÷ 1000 × Rate × Positions
- Per piece
- Stitching + Applique + Digitizing ÷ Quantity
Example
Left-chest logo
- 01Stitching = 8.5 × 0.9 = ₹7.65
- 02Digitizing = ₹0.50 / pc
- 03Total = ₹8.15 / pc
Use “Load Example” above to run this example in the calculator.
Industry tip
Industry tip
“Ask for the stitch count from the digitized file, not an estimate — logos with fills can double the count.”
Assumptions
What this calculator assumes
- Rate is per 1,000 stitches per position.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How is embroidery priced?
Typically per 1,000 stitches, with a minimum charge per piece and a one-time digitizing fee.
Formula and worked example checked by the TextileSuite team on 17 October 2026. Results are planning estimates — confirm critical numbers against your own samples and lab reports.