7 Best Embroidery Shops in Reno, NV (2026) | Local Guide
TL;DRReno has a solid handful of embroidery shops, each with different strengths. This guide profiles 7 shops serving the area in 2026. We run one of them (Battle Born Clothing), so we're upfront about the bias. We'll tell you what each shop does best so you can pick the right one for your project, whether that's embroidered company polos, custom hats, workwear with your logo, or a one-off gift. |
Embroidery is not screen printing. It's a different process, different equipment, and a different skill set. A great screen printer isn't automatically a great embroiderer. The quality of embroidery depends on three things: the digitizing (how the artwork is converted to stitch instructions), the machine (single-head home unit vs multi-head commercial), and the operator's knowledge of stabilizers, thread tension, and fabric behavior.
If you want to understand the technical side, we've written extensively about why digitizing matters, thread types, flat vs puff embroidery, and hat embroidery stabilizers. This guide is the practical version: who to call when you need embroidery done right in the Reno area.
1. Battle Born Clothing & Print
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Location: 3 Pebble Beach Ln, Yerington, NV (serves Reno metro, ships nationwide) · Phone: (775) 230-0211 · Website: battlebornclothing.com Equipment: Happy HCD2-1501 multi-head commercial embroidery machines · Digitizing: Hand-digitized in-house ($25 one-time fee) That's us. We specialize in embroidery on hats, polos, jackets, and workwear. Our equipment is commercial-grade Happy multi-head machines, not single-head home units. The difference matters on consistency across large orders: every hat in a 200-piece run comes out identical because multiple heads run simultaneously from the same program. Every logo is hand-digitized by our in-house team. We don't auto-trace your artwork and hope it works. Hand digitizing means we build the stitch file accounting for the specific fabric (Carhartt duck canvas stitches differently than a performance polo), the underlay pattern, and pull compensation so the finished embroidery lays flat instead of puckering. No minimums. $25 one-time digitizing fee. $1.50 per 1,000 stitches per piece. 50% markup on wholesale blanks sourced through SanMar, S&S Activewear, and Alphabroder. Full pricing guide. Best for: Custom embroidered hats (Yupoong, Richardson 112, FlexFit), Carhartt workwear with your logo, corporate polos and team uniforms, mining/construction crew gear, and anyone who values hand-digitized quality over auto-traced shortcuts. |
2. North American Embroidery
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Location: Reno, NV · Equipment: Tajima machines · Website: naeusa.com North American Embroidery runs Tajima machines, which are another tier-one commercial embroidery brand alongside Happy and Barudan. They do on-site digitizing and have strong Yelp reviews specifically praising their hat work and detail quality. One reviewer called their digitizer "top 5% in the world," which is high praise in this industry. They've built a solid reputation with local businesses including Junk King Reno. Best for: Businesses that want a Reno-local embroidery specialist with premium Tajima equipment. Strong for custom hats and corporate workwear. Worth getting a quote alongside ours. |
3. Reno Embroidery Company
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Location: 940 Terminal Way, Reno, NV · Website: renoembroiderycompany.com Services: Embroidery, screen printing, custom patches, digitizing services Reno Embroidery does on-site digitizing and offers digitizing services for other embroiderers (both professional and home), which signals a high level of digitizing expertise. They also produce custom patches, which is a niche not every embroidery shop serves. They offer both embroidery and screen printing under one roof. Best for: Custom patches, digitizing services for other embroiderers, and shops needing both embroidery and screen printing from a single Reno-based vendor. |
4. Branded Screen Printing
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Location: 155 E Moana Ln, Reno, NV · Phone: (800) 757-5646 · Website: brandedscreenprinting.com Branded is primarily known for screen printing (they also appear on our best screen printing in Reno list), but they offer embroidery services as well. Their Yelp reviews consistently mention embroidery quality alongside their printing. With 82 Yelp reviews and 15+ years in Reno, they're an established multi-service shop. Best for: Businesses that need both screen printing and embroidery from one vendor in Reno. Solid for corporate polos and team gear alongside printed tees and promotional products. |
5. Silver Screen Decoration & Fulfillment
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Location: Reno, NV · Website: silverscreenprinting.com Silver Screen operates at the trade/enterprise level with embroidery as a core service alongside screen printing and fulfillment. They serve promotional product distributors and large organizations needing decorated apparel at scale. Their customer portal handles order management, proofing, and timeline tracking. Multiple industry testimonials praise their embroidery quality alongside their screen printing. Best for: High-volume embroidery orders (500+ pieces), trade/wholesale partnerships, and companies that need embroidery combined with warehousing and fulfillment services. |
6. Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More
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Location: 5057 South McCarran Blvd, Reno, NV · Phone: (775) 409-4000 · Website: bigfrog.com/reno Big Frog's core is DTG printing, but their Reno location also offers embroidery services. The franchise model means consistent processes across locations. Their walk-in retail experience is the strongest in the market, with a showroom where you can see and touch garments before ordering. Free design consultations and no minimums on embroidery. Best for: Walk-in customers who want to see the garments in person before committing. Small embroidery orders (1-12 pieces) and anyone who values the retail showroom experience. |
7. Stitch by Stitch
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Location: Meadowood Mall, Reno, NV Services: Custom embroidery, same-day service Stitch by Stitch operates out of Meadowood Mall and offers same-day embroidery service with no quantity limitations. They handle hats, tees, beanies, aprons, and bathrobes. The mall location makes them the most accessible walk-in option in Reno. If you need something embroidered today and you're near the mall, they're worth checking out. Best for: Same-day embroidery. Walk-in convenience at the mall. Quick personal gifts and last-minute orders. |
Quick Decision Guide
| If You Need... | Consider |
| Embroidered hats (truckers, FlexFit, beanies) | Battle Born or North American Embroidery |
| Carhartt/workwear with company logo | Battle Born (authorized SanMar, no minimums) |
| Custom patches | Reno Embroidery Company |
| 500+ piece bulk order with fulfillment | Silver Screen |
| Embroidery + screen printing, one vendor | Branded or Battle Born |
| Same-day, walk-in embroidery | Stitch by Stitch (Meadowood Mall) |
| Touch garments before ordering | Big Frog (retail showroom) |
What to Look For in an Embroidery Shop
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Hand-digitized vs auto-digitized. Auto-digitizing software guesses at stitch direction and often produces puckered, uneven results. Hand digitizing costs a little more upfront ($25-50) but the difference in quality is visible. Ask any shop you're considering whether they hand-digitize or auto-trace. Why digitizing matters. |
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Multi-head vs single-head machines. Multi-head machines (4+, 6+, 8+ heads) run multiple garments simultaneously from the same program. This means better consistency across an order and faster turnaround. Single-head machines are fine for small orders but can introduce variation on larger runs. Single vs multi-head comparison. |
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Wholesale garment access. Shops with SanMar, S&S Activewear, or Alphabroder accounts can source blanks at wholesale pricing from brands like Carhartt, Port Authority, Nike, and The North Face. Shops without wholesale access buy retail blanks and pass the markup to you. |
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Proof before production. Every legitimate embroidery shop should provide a digital proof showing the design, placement, thread colors, and stitch count before running your order. If a shop won't show you a proof, find a different shop. 5 things to check before choosing an embroidery shop. |
FAQ
How much does custom embroidery cost in Reno?
Pricing varies by shop, but typical ranges: $25-50 one-time digitizing fee, then $5-15 per piece for a standard left-chest logo depending on stitch count. A 7,000-stitch logo on a polo runs roughly $10-12 per piece at our shop. Volume discounts at 24+. Full pricing breakdown.
What's the minimum order for embroidery?
It depends on the shop. We have no minimum. Some shops require 6-12 pieces. Always ask upfront. If you need just 1-3 pieces, look for a shop that explicitly advertises no minimums.
Can any logo be embroidered?
Most logos work, but some designs need to be simplified for thread. Very fine lines, photorealistic images, and tiny text under 1/4" don't reproduce well in thread. A good digitizer will tell you what needs to change and why. Why your logo needs redrawn for thread.
How long does embroidery take?
Standard turnaround across Reno shops is 7-14 business days from approved proof. Rush services are available at most shops for an added fee. Same-day is possible at Stitch by Stitch for walk-in orders. Our standard is 7 business days.
Should I embroider or screen print my logo on shirts?
Embroidery is best for polos, jackets, hats, and workwear where a premium look matters. Screen printing is better for tees, hoodies, and promotional items in larger quantities. Full comparison guide.
Is this list paid or sponsored?
No. We run an embroidery shop and wrote this guide based on our knowledge of the market. No shop paid to be included. We're on the list, so the bias is acknowledged.
Get an Embroidery Quote from Battle BornNo minimums. Hand-digitized. Happy multi-head machines. Same-day quotes. EMAIL FOR A QUOTE CALL (775) 230-0211 |