The Problem With Stitch-Count Pricing

Most customers have no idea how many stitches are in their logo — nor should they. Stitches are a production detail, not a customer benefit. When a shop quotes “$1 per 1,000 stitches,” buyers can’t predict totals. A “small” logo can jump from a $3 estimate to $12–$15 after digitizing, edits, and oversize fees. That’s not transparency; that’s guesswork.

• A “small” logo can land at 12,000+ stitches without warning.
• Color changes and fine detail inflate stitch counts — and your invoice.
• Shops undercutting on stitch count often can’t cover labor, machine time, or overhead.

For Chicago schools, hospitals, nonprofits, and businesses, this creates delays, back-and-forth quoting, and missed deadlines. It’s not just inconvenient — it’s a supply chain risk.

Flat-Rate Embroidery: The Inkdnylon Difference

Inkdnylon retired stitch math by launching flat-rate embroidery up to 4×2 inches. We price by size and placement — not by stitches — so you can plan with confidence.

• Left-chest or cap logos up to 4×2 in start at $4.75 each in bulk (200 pcs).
• Personalization (names/titles) is a simple, visible add-on — no hidden fees.
• Oversize work is priced by dimensions, not changing stitch totals.

“Flat-rate embroidery up to 4×2 in gives customers clarity and speed. Most jobs ship in 3–5 business days after proof approval.” — Inkdnylon Custom Apparel

For rush-sensitive buyers — hospitals needing embroidered scrubs, schools ordering uniforms, corporate teams prepping for events — speed is everything. Flat rates accelerate quotes, proofs, and machine time so your order moves now, not next week.

A Three-Tier Pricing Ecosystem That Scales

1. Retail Embroidery
   Bring-your-own items for small runs — perfect for walk-ins needing a few polos, caps, or totes.
2. Contract Embroidery
   Bulk tiers start at $6.90 (100 pcs) and go as low as $4 (250 pcs). See transparent tiers on our Contract Embroidery page.
3. Verified Partner Program
   $5 embroidery for schools, nonprofits, government agencies, and resellers (24+ pcs minimum).

Every buyer type has a clear lane — no fine print, no unexpected stitch-count swings. That’s how you build trust and repeat orders in Chicago, Cook County, and beyond.

Why It Matters in Chicago (and Across the Midwest)

Chicago runs on speed, trust, and scale. From the Medical District to universities and corporate offices across the Loop, buyers can’t wait weeks for embroidery or spend days decoding quotes. Flat-rate solves that.

• Schools & Universities: Predictable uniform costs for entire districts.
• Hospitals & Clinics: Scrubs and lab coats on 3–5 day timelines (after proof approval).
• Businesses: Employee polos, trade-show caps, and corporate merch that ship on schedule.
• Nonprofits & Government: Transparent pricing that maximizes every dollar.

Inkdnylon ships nationwide — the same flat-rate system that wins in Chicago scales across the Midwest and the United States.

Stitch-Count Shops vs. Flat-Rate with Inkdnylon

SEO-Driven Visibility, Real-World Results

Inkdnylon pairs modern embroidery equipment with a content-first marketing engine — hundreds of local landing pages, blogs, and Google Business updates — so buyers searching “embroidery near me Chicago” or “custom embroidered polos Midwest” can find and compare fast. It’s how we support contract embroidery, uniforms, screen printing, vinyl decoration, rhinestones, spangles, and promotional products at scale.

The Bottom Line — Stitch-Count Is Over

Customers want transparency. Teams need speed. Stitch-count pricing provides neither. Flat-rate embroidery is the new standard — and Inkdnylon, based in Chicago, is built to deliver it.