The Time and Craft Behind Our Embroidery
At CULMINATION, embroidery is not just decoration.
It is a pursuit of beauty through patience, dedication, and countless hours of meticulous work.
Here, we share why our embroidery products are truly unique—
and why they are priced the way they are.
🛠️ Embroidery Data Creation — The First Battle
Every embroidery piece begins by converting the original illustration into specialized embroidery data.
At this stage, we adjust intricate settings such as stitch density, thread direction, and layering.
Because embroidery is built through overlapping threads,
the way the threads are layered dramatically impacts the final appearance.
We decide whether to emphasize sharp edges, create soft textures,
or apply special stitching techniques—
constantly rethinking, adjusting, and fine-tuning the design.
Numerous test embroideries are created, corrected, and re-tested.
This initial process alone demands an immense amount of time and effort.
🧵 Actual Sewing — Hours for a Single Piece
Even after the data is perfected, embroidery still requires significant time for actual stitching.
While printing can complete a garment in mere seconds,
embroidery takes much longer.
For larger designs, it can take several hours to complete just one piece.
💰 Why the Cost? — Time and Skill Woven Together
Naturally, this intensive process leads to higher production costs.
That is why our products are priced accordingly.
Printing can directly output Illustrator data,
even handling metallic colors like silver with ease.
Embroidery, however, requires design optimization for stitching,
followed by hours of detailed pattern adjustment and test runs.
Creating beautiful embroidery demands relentless, hands-on work—
there are no shortcuts, only craftsmanship at its purest.
🧵 About the Durability of Our Embroidered T-Shirts
CULMINATION’s embroidered T-shirts,
with proper care,
can be enjoyed for three to five years or even longer.
Based on the longevity of vintage T-shirts,
they can realistically be worn for an even longer period.
Since embroidery is crafted with thread,
it is more durable than prints,
without the risk of cracking or peeling.
We also use thick, high-quality body fabric,
making the shirts exceptionally tough.
With proper care,
they can maintain their beautiful condition for many years.
By paying a little attention to everyday washing habits,
you can make your T-shirt and embroidery last even longer.
For washing tips, please refer to this page:
👉 Care Guide
The more care you give,
the longer your T-shirt will stay with you.
🎨 The Foundation: Cool, Not Cute
In typical apparel embroidery,
you often see flowers, dogs, cats,
or a simple one-color brand logo.
Most designs tend to be "cute,"
familiar, and lacking in excitement.
But CULMINATION is different.
We aim for embroidery that is cool.
Multi-colored, vivid, powerful—
the kind that pulls you in at a glance.
We don't simply trace the usual motifs.
We believe embroidery should reclaim the raw impulse it once carried.
🛒 Experience Our Craft
Each CULMINATION piece is born from time, effort, and an uncompromising pursuit of quality.
We invite you to discover our creations.
