Free tools for the merch industry
Practical calculators and reference tools built for embroidery decorators, screen printers, DTF shops, and custom merch businesses. No login, no paywall — just tools that work.
Thread Color Converter
Find the closest Madeira or Isacord embroidery thread for any hex, RGB, or color picker value. Uses CIE Lab delta-E for perceptually accurate matching.
Stitch Count Calculator
Estimate stitch count and pricing from design dimensions and density. Great for quoting embroidery jobs and getting warm leads for digitizing.
Embroidery Placement Guide
Interactive garment selector showing standard embroidery placement zones and recommended dimensions for shirts, hats, hoodies, and more.
Decoration Method Comparison
Embroidery vs DTF vs screen print vs heat transfer — get a recommendation based on your quantity, design type, garment, and budget.
Embroidery File Format Guide
DST, PES, EXP, JEF, VP3, XXX — what each format is, which machines read it, and when to use it. Essential reference for decorators.
Need your logo digitized for embroidery?
We convert any artwork to embroidery-ready stitch files from $10. Fast turnaround, all machine formats supported.