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    How to Handle Logos and Licensing for Embroidery Clients

    Most of your branded work uses client logos. Here is how to handle them correctly and professionally.

    A huge share of embroidery business is stitching companies' and organizations' logos onto apparel. Handling client logos professionally — with the right permissions and files — keeps you legal and builds trust. This is general guidance, not legal advice.

    Confirm the Client Owns the Logo

    Before stitching a logo, confirm the client owns it or is authorized to use it. A simple written confirmation in your order terms protects you if a dispute ever arises.

    Get the Best Source File

    • Ask for a high-resolution or vector logo
    • Clarify exact brand colors
    • Confirm placement and size
    • Get any brand guidelines they require

    Digitize It Cleanly

    Convert the logo into a clean stitch file with proper underlay, fills, and edges. A well-digitized logo stitches crisply and represents the client's brand well — SewFlow lets you do this from any logo image for free.

    Keep It on File

    Store each client's digitized logo and specs so reorders are instant. This makes you their easy, reliable supplier for the long term.

    Turn any client logo into a clean stitch file free:

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    Document Ownership

    Build a logo-ownership confirmation into your order terms. It is a small step that protects you on every branded job.

    Handling client logos well means confirming ownership, getting good source files, digitizing cleanly, and keeping files on hand. Do this consistently and you become the trusted, reliable choice for branded work.

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