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Glacier Clothing Co.Custom decoration since 2000

Our specialty

Waterproof embroidery that keeps the jacket waterproof

Where the precision of embroidery meets the performance of waterproof gear. After stitching, each design is carefully sealed from the inside to maintain the garment’s full waterproof integrity.

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Waterproof embroidery example from the Glacier Clothing shop

Best for

  • Ski patrol, ski school and lift operations shells
  • Search and rescue and guide team jackets
  • GORE-TEX® and other membrane rainwear
  • Insulated waterproof parkas and bibs

Sizes

  • Left or right chest: 3–4″ wide
  • Hat front center: up to 2.25″ tall × 5″ wide
  • Maximum: 14″ wide × 12″ tall

Full sizing guide

Artwork

We can accept any file type as a logo for embroidery, as long as the image is clear.

Text must be at least 1/4″ tall.

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How it works

Waterproof embroidery at Glacier Clothing

Every needle hole in a waterproof shell is a place for water to get in. Stitch a logo onto a shell and stop there, and the membrane is punctured right at the chest, where the rain hits.

We stitch the logo, then seal the back of the embroidery from the inside of the garment so the membrane is closed again. It takes more care than regular embroidery, and it is why ski patrols, mountain guides and rescue teams across the country send their shells to Columbia Falls.

Fabrics that work well

  • GORE-TEX® and other laminated membranes
  • Coated and DWR-treated shells
  • Seam-taped rain jackets
Waterproof embroidery on a finished garment

Examples

Recent work from the shop

Questions we get

Why does embroidery on a waterproof jacket need sealing?

Embroidery pushes a needle through the fabric thousands of times. On a waterproof shell each hole goes through the membrane. Sealing the back of the embroidery from the inside closes those holes again so the garment keeps its full waterproof integrity.

Can you decorate GORE-TEX® jackets?

Yes. Waterproof embroidery is made for rainwear and skiwear, including GORE-TEX® shells. Tell us the brand and style in the quote builder and we will confirm the approach for that garment.

Can I send you jackets we already own?

Yes. Choose “I have garments” in the quote builder. For contract orders, garments need to arrive at our shop within one week of a complete order.

Is there a size limit?

Embroidery can be up to 14″ wide by 12″ tall. Standard left or right chest logos are 3–4″ wide.

Ready to quote waterproof embroidery?

Tell us the garment, the logo and the date. The quote builder checks your artwork as you go.

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Other methods

Compare decoration methods

Embroidery

Rich, textured, three-dimensional logos stitched right into the fabric.

Puff embroidery

Embroidery over a foam base for a raised, 3D effect.

DTF printing

High-resolution, full-color prints fused to the garment with heat and pressure.