Embroidery West End & South Brisbane

Embroidery in West End and
Brisbane's inner south.

Embroidered aprons, printed tees, event merch, uniforms and hi-vis for cafes, venues, clinics and workshops from South Brisbane and Woolloongabba down to Moorooka, Rocklea and Salisbury. No minimum order, delivery across Brisbane, or pickup from our Sumner showroom.

15 yearsTrading in SE QLD

2–7 daysTypical turnaround

No minimumSingle items welcome

The inner south is really two areas in one. Up near the river, West End, South Brisbane, Highgate Hill and Woolloongabba are full of cafes, bars, restaurants, small venues and event crews. Head south along Ipswich Road and Beaudesert Road and it shifts into workshops, warehouses and trade businesses around Moorooka, Rocklea and Salisbury.

Both halves need branded gear, just different kinds. We make it all in-house at our Redbank workshop and you can collect from our showroom at 10/11 Forge Close, Sumner, on the same side of the river and an easy run out along the Ipswich Motorway or Oxley Road.

Embroidery for West End cafes, bars and venues

Hospitality staff turn over quickly and uniforms get a hard life. That's why most cafes and venues around Boundary Street and South Brisbane want two things: gear that survives a commercial wash, and the ability to order one or two pieces at a time when someone new starts.

Embroidery handles both. The logo is stitched into the fabric, so it doesn't crack or peel, and because we digitise your logo in-house and keep it on file, a single apron ordered in March matches the ten you bought last year. There's more on the process on our embroidery services page.

Aprons in denim, canvas and poly-cotton, with a chest or pocket logo
Black tees and polos for floor and bar staff
Caps and beanies for kitchen and coffee crews
Work shirts for managers and front-of-house

Running a restaurant or bar? Our hospitality uniforms page has more on fabrics and styles.

Screen-printed band and event t-shirts for a West End venue

T-shirt printing for events, gigs and markets

The inner south gets a lot going on: gigs, markets, festivals, fun runs, and events around South Bank and the convention precinct. Plenty of that needs merch or crew shirts, often at short notice.

Screen printing suits band merch and bulk event runs with a few solid colours, and gets cheaper per shirt as the run grows.
DTF printing handles full-colour art, gradients and photos, with no screens to set up, so short runs make sense.
Crew shirts can carry a printed "STAFF" or "CREW" on the back so they're easy to spot.

Garments range from AS Colour basics to heavier tees and hoodies. More on options and methods at t-shirt printing Brisbane.

Workwear and hi-vis for Rocklea, Salisbury and Moorooka

South of Annerley the work gets heavier. The industrial pockets around Rocklea and Salisbury, and the trades around Moorooka and Yeerongpilly, need workwear that copes with dirt, sun and plenty of washing.

We supply and brand Hard Yakka, King Gee, Syzmik and TradeMutt gear, from drill shirts and cargo pants to day/night hi-vis. Logos can be embroidered on the chest or printed large on the back for visibility on site. See hi-vis workwear for the range.

Uniforms for clinics and offices

With the big hospitals in South Brisbane and Woolloongabba, the inner south has lots of allied health, pharmacy and specialist practices, plus design studios and small offices. For them we embroider scrubs, polos, corporate shirts and jackets from Biz Collection and Biz Corporates. The custom uniforms Brisbane page covers ranges and fits.

Suburbs we cover in the inner south

South Brisbane: event crew shirts and hospitality uniforms near South Bank.
West End: aprons, tees and merch for cafes, bars and small venues.
Highgate Hill: polos and shirts for home-based and small practices.
Woolloongabba: game-day, venue and clinic uniforms around the Gabba.
Dutton Park: team and study-group shirts for the student crowd.
Annerley: logo embroidery for shops and eateries along Ipswich Road.
Fairfield: shirts and caps for local retailers and clubs.
Yeronga: club kit and school sport gear.
Yeerongpilly: workwear for trades and small workshops.
Tennyson: tennis and club apparel, plus polos for local businesses.
Moorooka: logo embroidery for Beaudesert Road eateries and local trades.
Rocklea: hi-vis and warehouse gear for the industrial estates.
Salisbury: branded workwear for manufacturers and trade suppliers.

North of the river? See embroidery for the Brisbane CBD, or the wider Brisbane southside.

Sublimated kit for inner-south clubs

Sublimation dyes the design right into polyester using heat, so full-colour artwork runs edge to edge and won't crack or fade. It suits the rugby, soccer, netball, tennis and running clubs around Yeronga, Fairfield and Tennyson.

Names and numbers per player cost nothing extra, since each garment is printed on its own anyway. There's no real minimum on stock polyester tops. Full cut-and-sew kit carries a minimum and a longer lead time, so start early if the season's close. More on the sublimation page.

How to order

Send your logo and a rough brief to support@shopace.com.au or call (07) 3180 0610.
We recommend a method (embroidery, screen, DTF or sublimation) and quote.
You approve a proof, plus a sample on larger orders.
We make it at our Redbank workshop, usually within 2–7 business days.
Pick up from Sumner or we deliver to your cafe, venue or site.

Need a price? Jump to the quote form.

Frequently asked questions

Do you do embroidery in West End?

Yes. We embroider for cafes, bars, venues and businesses across West End, South Brisbane, Highgate Hill and Woolloongabba, and deliver right across the inner south.

Where do I pick up my order?

From our showroom at 10/11 Forge Close, Sumner QLD 4074, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. You can see samples and check thread colours there too.

Do you deliver to Woolloongabba, Annerley and Moorooka?

Yes. We deliver across South East Queensland, including every suburb on this page.

How fast can you turn around event shirts?

Most jobs take 2–7 business days from artwork approval. Simple prints can sometimes be done faster by arrangement, so give us your event date up front.

Can I order just one or two aprons?

Yes. There's no minimum on embroidery or stock garments, which suits cafes that add staff one at a time.

Will my reorder match what I got last time?

Yes. We keep your digitised logo and colour notes on file, so reorders match. If a garment has been discontinued we'll suggest the closest option.

Should I use screen printing or DTF for band merch?

For bigger runs with a few flat colours, screen printing is usually better value. For short runs or detailed, full-colour art, DTF makes more sense. We'll recommend one when we see the artwork.

Can you supply hi-vis for our Rocklea or Salisbury warehouse?

Yes. We supply day/night hi-vis and workwear from Hard Yakka, King Gee, Syzmik and TradeMutt, with your logo embroidered or printed.

Is there a minimum on sublimated club kit?

Not on stock polyester garments, which can be done in very small numbers. Full cut-and-sew kit has a minimum and needs more lead time because the garments are made after you approve the artwork.

Can I see a sample before a big order?

Yes. On larger orders we provide a proof and a sample before the full run. You can also look at garments and thread colours in person at our Sumner showroom.

Do you do embroidery for Yeronga and Fairfield sports clubs?

Yes. We embroider club polos, caps and jackets, and sublimate playing kit with names and numbers at no extra cost.