Custom Embroidery Services at ASAPpm
Proudly Serving Ottawa and Surrounding Areas
At ASAPpm, we specialize in high-quality custom embroidery for clients in Ottawa and the surrounding region. Whether you’re looking to personalize a single item or outfit an entire team, our embroidery services combine craftsmanship with attention to detail—delivering professional results on every project.
You’re welcome to bring in your own items, or choose from our carefully curated selection of apparel and accessories. We offer a wide variety of products including:
T-shirts and dress shirts
Hats and baseball caps
Sports team apparel and gear
Jackets, hoodies, and outerwear
Bags, totes, and accessories
And much more!
From small, one-time orders for special occasions—like baby showers or bridal party gifts—to large-scale projects involving hundreds of items, such as winter jackets for staff or sports teams, we ensure every piece meets our high standards of quality and presentation.
To make things even easier, we’ve compiled a list of our most popular apparel options for embroidery projects. Each product is grouped into three pricing tiers, allowing you to find the perfect fit for your needs and budget—whether you’re planning a corporate event, promoting your brand, or outfitting your organization.
Let’s bring your vision to life.
Contact us today to get started on your custom embroidery project and discover why clients across Ottawa trust ASAPpm for quality, service, and style.
Our embroidery department offers:
- one-off individual pieces
- multi-piece runs
- personalized names
- numbers
- leather garments
- heavy duty material
- multiple locations
DIGITIZE YOUR LOGO or ART
What is a DST File?
Getting Your Artwork Ready for Embroidery
Turning your artwork into a format suitable for embroidery involves a few technical steps—but don’t worry, we’re here to make the process simple and stress-free.
First, we take your logo or design and convert it into a special file format called a DST file. This “digitized stitch” file tells our embroidery machines exactly how to stitch your design, down to the tiniest detail. Our experienced in-house designers will ensure your logo is optimized for embroidery, so it looks clean, sharp, and professional on the garment of your choice.
It’s important to know that embroidery isn’t one-size-fits-all. For example, a design digitized for a baseball cap requires a different setup than one for a t-shirt or a knitted toque. That’s why we carefully adjust each file to match the material, shape, and stitching surface of your selected product.
Once the digitizing is complete, we’ll produce a sew-out sample—a real, stitched version of your design. This allows you to see and feel the result in person, so you can approve it with confidence before we begin full production.
The best part? Once your DST file is created, it’s saved in our system and can be reused for future projects on similar products—saving you both time and setup costs for repeat orders.
Embroidery Pricing
| Stitch Count | 1-4 items | 5-24 items | 25-71 items | 72-143 items |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UP TO 4999 | $7.05 | $6.15 | $4.50 | $3.95 |
| 5000-9999 | $8.50 | $6.55 | $6.00 | $5.00 |
| 10,000-15,000 | $9.25 | $7.20 | $6.80 | $6.40 |
| 15,001-20,000 | $9.95 | $7.90 | $7.50 | $7.10 |
| 20,001-25,000 | $13.00 | $11.00 | $10.00 | $8.00 |
| Minimum 4 units | ||||
| Names: $7.00/ea | ||||
| Digitizing: $75.00 up to 19,999 stitches or $95.00 for 20,000+ | ||||
| Stock Files: $30.00 | ||||
| Basic Logo Edit: $25.00 | ||||
| Basic Keyboard Set up: $30.00 | ||||
| Stylized Keyboard Set up: $30.00 | ||||
| Caps and Flats cannot be combined | ||||
| Please allow 5-7 business days after date of final art approval | ||||
| Supplied items contact us for a quote | ||||
Minimum order quantity – 4 units. Please note that additional setup charges will apply if ordering less than minimum order amount.
Embroidery Common Questions
Embroidery pricing is based on the stitch count (how much thread is used) and the quantity of items you are ordering. The larger the design, the more stitches are required.
Stitch Count: Complexity matters. A simple left-chest logo might be under 5,000 stitches, while a full back design could be 20,000+.
Quantity: We offer price breaks as you order more items (e.g., 5+, 25+, 72+ units).
Digitizing is the process of converting your logo into a specialized stitch file (DST file) that our embroidery machines can read. This is a one-time setup fee for new designs.
Standard Fee: $75.00 for designs up to 19,999 stitches.
Complex Fee: $95.00 for designs over 20,000 stitches.
Note: Once digitized, we keep your file on hand for future re-orders on similar items.
Yes, our minimum order quantity is 4 units. We can accommodate orders smaller than this, but please note that additional setup charges will apply.
Yes! We can embroider individual names on items (like team jackets or work shirts) for $7.00 per name.
A DST file is a "digitized stitch" file that tells the machine exactly where to place the needle. You cannot simply "print" a JPG or PDF file with thread. If you don't have a DST file, our in-house team will create one for you using your high-quality logo (Vector or high-res image).
Yes. Once we digitize your logo, we produce a sew-out sample—a real, stitched version of your design on a piece of fabric. We will show this to you for approval to ensure the quality and accuracy meet your standards before we begin production on your garments.
Our standard production time is 5–7 business days after you have approved the final art/sew-out. If you have a specific deadline, please let us know when ordering.
Yes, you are welcome to supply your own goods. Please contact us for a custom quote as pricing for supplied items differs from our standard catalog pricing.
We can embroider almost anything! Common items include:
Polos and dress shirts
Hats, toques, and baseball caps
Workwear and jackets
Bags and accessories
Yes, we have a library of stock files available for a small fee of $30.00, or we can set up basic text/names using our standard keyboard fonts for $30.00.