Names and monograms, stitched exactly as they should read

Personalised embroidery covers two very different jobs, and we handle both:

• Name lists for teams: staff names and job titles on corporate clothing, nurse and doctor names on scrubs, chef names on jackets, player names on tracksuits and kit bags
• School wear: learner names inside or on blazers, jerseys and bags so lost property finds its way home
• Gifts and keepsakes: initials on shirt cuffs, robes, towels, caps and baby blankets
• Events: bridal party robes, matric jackets and reunion shirts with a name each

Names can stand alone or sit beside your logo, so every staff member wears a consistent brand mark with their own name beneath it.

A traditional three-letter monogram places the surname initial larger in the centre, with first and middle initials either side. Other popular formats include stacked initials, a single initial in a decorative frame, or a full name in script.

• Block and sans-serif: clean and highly legible for uniforms and workwear
• Serif: formal and classic for shirts, blazers and robes
• Script: elegant on gifts, needing a little more height to stay readable

Fine script on fleece or terry may need to be enlarged slightly. We show the actual size on the proof so there are no surprises.

Most personalisation errors start with the list, not the machine. To keep a large order clean:

1. Use a spreadsheet with one row per garment: name, garment type, size and colour
2. Type names exactly as they should appear, including capital letters, accents and hyphens
3. Add a second line (job title, department or number) in its own column
4. Mark any names that need a different font or colour

We lay out a sample of the list on the proof, then stitch each piece against the spreadsheet and bag or label garments per person if you ask, which makes distribution easy.

Names usually go on the right chest opposite a left-chest logo, under the logo, or on a sleeve. Monograms sit on a shirt cuff, the pocket, the left chest just above the pocket line, or the inside collar. On jackets and hoodies a name across the upper back is popular for teams and matric groups.

Our placement and size guide shows common positions and letter heights.

Single names and short lists are often quick because the lettering does not need new digitising. Same-day work is possible on qualifying orders, subject to garments being available, an approved name list, payment and production capacity, and we confirm timing on the quote. Long lists take longer, because each name is stitched individually.

Orders are collected from Rivonia, and delivery can be quoted per job.