Embroidery Thread Colors

🎯 About Thread Color Matching

We stitch with Madeira 40 wt thread and pick every color from our standard chart, so the color on your proof is the color on the shelf.

• Pantone to thread — Send us your PMS codes and we'll choose the closest Madeira thread for each one

• Free proofs — See your design and thread colors before we sew

• Special colors available — Need a shade that isn't on the chart? Ask — we can order it for your job

• Specialty threads — Metallic and other specialty threads on request

✨ Thread Has Sheen

Thread reflects light. The same color can look a little lighter or darker depending on the stitch type, the direction of the stitches, and the angle you view it from. That's the look of real embroidery, not a color change.

• Solid colors only — Thread can't blend or fade. Gradients and photo-style artwork are simplified into solid thread colors on your proof.

• Small details get simplified — Very small text and thin lines don't stitch cleanly, so we'll adjust them and show you the change before production.

• Priced by stitches, not colors — Embroidery pricing is based on stitch count, so use the colors your logo needs.

🔍 Same Thread, Two Looks

Here's the same navy thread stitched two ways. Lettering and outlines use satin stitches that catch more light; large areas use fill stitches that look flatter.

Garment color and texture matter too. Dark thread on a dark garment disappears, and fine detail fills in on textured fabrics like pique polos and fleece. If your logo needs an outline or a lighter color to read well, we'll suggest it on your proof.

Want a subtle tone-on-tone look on purpose? Just ask — we'll match the thread to the garment and note it on your proof.