Founded by former Philadelphia police officer Rich Eberhart Jr. to outfit the Philadelphia Police force, Eberhart’s Embroidery is a family-owned apparel-decorating company specializing in custom embroidery and branded merchandise. Started in his parents’ basement more than 25 years ago, the Bristol-area operation now employs more than 10 embroidery associates and serves customers across America. Its proof-first, personally inspected workflow reflects the careful sewing tradition of Rich’s mother, Carol, who helped shape the business.
Penn Emblem CompanyFounded in 1947 with a founder embroidering cotton name tags and American flags from a Philadelphia garage, Penn Emblem Company now makes branded apparel embellishments, identification labels and promotional decorations. The four-generation, family-owned and family-operated business serves 13 markets from seven global locations, with particular depth in rental uniforms and safety identification. Penn Emblem has been WBENC-certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise since 2010 and produces more than 100,000 emblems daily.TREVOSE, PA
Log Cabin EmbroideryFamily-owned and operated in the Pittsburgh area for more than 15 years, Log Cabin Embroidery—now LCE Marketing Solutions—creates custom embroidered and screen-printed apparel for businesses, schools, teams, and events. Its staff brings more than 50 years of combined industry experience, with a particular presence in Western Pennsylvania’s school-uniform and medical-apparel work. LCE typically turns projects around within two weeks of final design approval.MONROEVILLE, PA
Y & T EmbroideryFamily-owned since 1995, Y & T Embroidery has built its work around serving both major institutional customers and small local groups. From two factories in Spring Valley and the Bronx, the company handles custom embroidery and related garment decoration for clients ranging from nursing-home organizations to family outings and day camps.SPRING VALLEY, NY
Kampus KlothesKampus Klothes turns team and organization ideas into custom-decorated apparel, with in-house screen printing, heat pressing, embroidery and artwork support. Family owned and operated since 1984, the Warminster company grew from founder Tom Gonsiewski’s basement screen-printing side business into a shop that also supports online team stores and sporting-equipment needs. Its custom work ranges from small orders of 12 screen-printed shirts to larger runs, while embroidered orders have no minimum.WARMINSTER, PA