Custom Names in Sewn or Heat-Press Applique
Create custom applique names in a variety of fonts for team uniforms, sportswear, and custom apparel. Choose between sewn or heat applied letters based on your application needs.
We also offer custom name bars, making it easy to update last year's sportswear without replacing the garment.
Choose your preferred font and application method, then provide the names you need produced.
Upload your artwork and configure your order — our team will follow up with pricing and next steps.
Applique Names give you flexible options for adding custom lettering to garments. Choose sewn letters with a satin or zig-zag stitch, or heat-press tackle twill letters for a faster application method.
What Are Applique Names?
Applique Names are custom-cut letters available in a variety of fonts and colors.
Choose sewn applique letters finished with a satin or zig-zag stitch, or heat-press applique letters for heat application.
For reusable sportswear, custom name bars can also be produced so you can update names without replacing the garment.
Choose from a variety of fonts for your custom names.
Sewn letters can be finished with a clean satin stitch.
Choose a zig-zag stitch option for your applique lettering.
Heat-press tackle twill letters provide an alternative to sewn application.
Produce names based on your team or apparel requirements.
Reuse existing sportswear by adding a custom name bar.
Designed for sports teams, uniforms, jerseys, and athletic apparel.
Create personalized lettering rather than relying on standard printed names.
Choose between sewn and heat-press options based on your needs.
Production & Turnaround
Applique Names are custom produced according to your selected font, application method, and name requirements.
Turnaround time: 3-5 business days
Name & Artwork Requirements
Care Instructions
Follow the care instructions appropriate to the garment and selected applique application.
Order With Confidence
If something isn’t right with your order, we’re here to help make it right.
If you believe there is a verified production defect, contact our team for review.
If your order arrives with incorrect names, quantities, or specifications, contact us so we can review and resolve the issue.
Provide photos and your order details so our team can assess the damage.
Verified production issues can be reviewed by our team for replacement support.
If the issue relates to customer-supplied names or artwork, our team can review the submission and advise on the next step.
Need Help With an Order? Contact Our Team →
Choose the application method that best fits your garment, production process, and desired finish.
USP: Custom names available as sewn or heat-press tackle twill letters.
Best For: Team names, sportswear, jerseys, and reusable uniforms.
USP: Custom-cut names and numbers available in multiple vinyl options.
Best For: Fast custom lettering across different vinyl materials.
| Comparison Attribute | Vinyl Names Numbers | Applique Letters & Numbers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material Compatibility | Cotton, Polyester, Blends, Dri-Fit, Burlap, Canvas, spandex, *nylon (only specific product options) | Cotton, Polyester, Blends, Dri-Fit, Burlap, Canvas | ||||
| Design Complexity | Limited stock fonts to choose from, can cut from most provided ttf files for custom fonts | Limited Fonts – two fonts to choose from | ||||
| Volume Suitability | Small-Medium
(more labor intensive) |
Small- Large | ||||
| Durability (in washes) | Medium-High (40+ washes) | Medium-High (40+ Washes) | ||||
| Production Speed | Medium (3-5 business days) | Medium (3-5 business days) | ||||
| Cost per Unit | Medium (depending on quantity and size, more labor intensive product) | Medium (depending on quantity and size, more labor intensive product) | ||||
| Color Requirements | Available in 1-2 colors, more color options/products to choose from | Available in 1-2 colors. Deluxe numbers available in 3 colors. | ||||
| Environmental Impact | Low- Medium (impact but depends on vinyl type) | Medium (petroleum-derived polyester fibers, non biodegradable) | ||||
| Special Features | Glitter Reflective nylon Metallic |
Multiple color options to choose from | ||||
| Order Flexibility | Small-Large Orders, Larger orders have longer turnaround times | Small-Large Orders, Larger orders have longer turnaround times |
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gang sheet builder saves me 20–30% on every order. Had one bad batch in 18
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Print shop owner · Jacksonville FL · 1,200+ pcs/month
“Been using Apex for 18 months. Consistent quality, fast turnaround, and the
gang sheet builder saves me 20–30% on every order. Had one bad batch in 18
months and they reprinted same-day, no questions.”
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Print shop owner · Jacksonville FL · 1,200+ pcs/month
“Been using Apex for 18 months. Consistent quality, fast turnaround, and the
gang sheet builder saves me 20–30% on every order. Had one bad batch in 18
months and they reprinted same-day, no questions.”
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Print shop owner · Jacksonville FL · 1,200+ pcs/month
“Been using Apex for 18 months. Consistent quality, fast turnaround, and the
gang sheet builder saves me 20–30% on every order. Had one bad batch in 18
months and they reprinted same-day, no questions.”
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Print shop owner · Jacksonville FL · 1,200+ pcs/month
“Been using Apex for 18 months. Consistent quality, fast turnaround, and the
gang sheet builder saves me 20–30% on every order. Had one bad batch in 18
months and they reprinted same-day, no questions.”
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