Personalized gifts have enjoyed enduring popularity for years. Unique elements add a personal touch, making them special and memorable for a long time. One practical and elegant idea for such a gift is a towel with custom embroidery. It is an original present that works well for many occasions.
Computer embroidery is a fast and increasingly popular method of marking. Embroideries made on towels are durable and resistant to frequent washing thanks to the use of high-quality polyester threads.
How large should the embroidery on a towel be?
Does the size of the embroidery matter? Definitely yes. Too small an embroidery may disappear in the towel's texture, while too large one can overwhelm the whole.
Different towel sizes require appropriately matched embroidery.
Bath Towels
Bath towels are large, offering more space for embroidery. The design should be big enough to attract attention but not so much that it looks disproportionate.
Recommended embroidery size: from 10 to 15 cm wide
Recommended embroidery placement: 10 cm above the bottom edge, horizontally centered
Best use: monograms, family initials, company logos
Hand Towels
Hand towels are smaller, so the embroidery should be scaled down accordingly to fit the towel size and not dominate it.
Recommended embroidery size: from 6 to 10 cm wide
Recommended embroidery placement: 5–8 cm above the bottom edge, horizontally centered
Best use: single initials, logos, or decorative patterns
Washcloths
Washcloths are the smallest, so the embroidery should be compact. Single letters or small symbols work perfectly here.
Recommended embroidery size: from 2.5 to 5 cm wide
Recommended embroidery placement: in one of the corners or in the center
Best use: initials or small logos
Beach Towels
Beach towels are significantly larger than bath towels, providing more freedom to design bigger embroideries. Large monograms or company logos can be confidently used.
Recommended embroidery size: from 15 to 25 cm wide
Recommended embroidery placement: centered at the end or in the corner
Best use: names, full monograms, company logos
Tips for placing embroidery on towels
Proper embroidery placement ensures a professional look. Here are some practical tips:
Avoid thick borders
Do not place embroidery directly on thick towel borders—the stitch may disappear in the fabric's structure and be less visible. It's better to position the design just above the border.
Consider the folding method
Think about how the towel will be folded or displayed. For example, embroidery placed on the lower part will remain visible when the towel is hanging on a rack.
Use centering tools
To achieve precision, it’s worth using templates for centering the design. This ensures consistency, especially when creating sets of personalized towels.
Choosing fonts and designs for towel embroidery
When designing embroidery, consider both the design type and the fabric texture. Thick fabrics such as terry cloth or bamboo blends can make it difficult to clearly reproduce fine details—therefore, simple and bold designs work best.
Fonts
Choose bold, readable fonts for names or monograms. Script fonts are elegant but should be large enough not to get lost in the towel's texture.
Designs
For logo embroidery, opt for simplicity. Avoid complicated graphics. A well-defined design in one or two colors will look aesthetic and professional.
Thread colors
Select thread colors in contrasting ways to make the embroidery clearly visible. White or metallic threads look great on dark towels, while dark threads work best on a light background.
