Your Brand, Perfectly Stitched.
Custom Embroidery in Rutherfordton, NC
Professional commercial embroidery for business apparel, hats, bags, and specialty items. Woman owned, small business friendly, proofs usually back in your inbox within an hour.
“Most times your embroidery plus shirt comes in under the retail of the garment.”
About ALC Embroidery
A woman owned small business with a personal touch.
ALC Embroidery is a woman owned small business owned and operated by Linda Salter, with assistance from her husband Carl, from their home in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. In business since 2013, we provide high quality embroidered items with a personal touch to small businesses, organizations, and individuals across the Foothills and nationwide.
Linda Salter, Owner
Nearly two decades of corporate experience in the Nuclear Industry and as a DOD subcontractor. Precision and personal service on every project.
What We Embroider
What I embroider, and how to get it in front of my needle.
If I can hoop it, I can generally speaking embroider it! From a single polo to a full staff uniform rollout, every piece gets the same attention: crisp digitization, certified Madeira thread, and consistent placement.
Business Apparel
Polos, dress shirts, t-shirts, uniforms, jackets, and hoodies embroidered with your logo.
- Polo shirts
- Dress shirts
- T-shirts
- Uniforms
Hats and Headwear
Caps, beanies, and visors stitched in crisp, long-lasting thread.
- Structured caps
- Beanies
- Visors
- Trucker hats
Bags and Accessories
Totes, backpacks, towels, and socks personalized for teams, gifts, and events.
- Tote bags
- Backpacks
- Towels
- Socks
Specialty Items
Beyond standard apparel, we handle specialty embroidery projects including custom golf bag embroidery, golf bag panel inserts, and kennel covers. If you can hoop it, we can generally speaking embroider it.
- Custom Golf Bag Embroidery
- Golf Bag Panel Inserts
- Kennel Covers
Wholesale Product Ordering
Need blank apparel? I can order through SanMar or SSActivewear, or you can bring your own items.
- SanMar catalog ordering
- SSActivewear catalog ordering
- Customer supplied items welcome
How It Works
A straightforward process from start to finish.
Getting your custom embroidery is straightforward. Tell us about your project, select your apparel, and we handle the rest.
- Step 1Tell Us About Your Project
Submit a quote request with your logo and placement details.
- Step 2Select Your Apparel
Browse SanMar or SSActivewear catalogs, or bring your own items.
- Step 3We Stitch and Deliver
We digitize, stitch, and notify you when everything is ready.
Recent Work
Real jobs for real local businesses.
Why ALC Embroidery
Built on certified materials and hands on care.
I'm Linda. I run a small shop that takes pride in getting every stitch right. Nearly two decades in the nuclear industry and as a DOD subcontractor taught me precision. ALC Embroidery puts it to work for Rutherford County.
- Woman owned small business since 2013
- Certified Madeira thread and stabilizer
- Commercial Melco Bravo equipment
- Magnetic hoops prevent hoop burn
- $1,000,000 liability insurance
- Rutherford County Chamber member
- Small business friendly
- Around 3.5 days per 100 items after proof approval
Quality You Can Verify
Certified materials, commercial equipment, verifiable references.
Certified Madeira Thread
Our thread and stabilizers are ISO certified for strength, color fastness, and bleach resistance. Your embroidery stays sharp wash after wash.
Commercial Grade Equipment
Melco Bravo machines, magnetic hoops, and professional hooping stations ensure precise, consistent results with no hoop burn.
References Available
Google reviews, client references, and a formal capability statement available for commercial and organizational clients on request.
What Our Customers Say
Rated 5.0 across 27 Google reviews.
★★★★★Google Review“Linda is amazing! From her constant smile, to her dedication to her craft to her customer service focus…..she is the real deal all in one. She took it upon herself to try and assist with a logo and...”
★★★★★Google Review“Linda embroidered some shirts for MWM Construction & Rigging, LLC. Her work is flawless. Linda also went above and beyond to make sure we were pleased with the final product. The turnaround time much...”
★★★★★Google Review“I couldn't be happier with my branded team wear from Linda! Her attention to detail and the quality of the embroidery is excellent. She had a large selection of items for us to choose from and also...”
Common Questions
Answers, not runaround.
How long does an order take to complete?+
Turnaround can be as soon as 3.5 days per 100 items after proof approval, depending on the scope of your project. Proofs are typically emailed within an hour during business hours. Every project is different, so we will give you a realistic timeline when we provide your quote.
Can I bring my own items, or do you provide them?+
Either works. You can bring your own apparel, or we can order through our commercial catalogs with SanMar and SSActivewear. Most times the shirt plus embroidery comes in under the retail price of the garment, so wholesale ordering is often the better value.
What file format do you need for my logo?+
JPEG or PNG works best for digitizing. If you already have an embroidery file in .EXP or .DST format, we can use that directly. Send us the best quality version you have, and we will handle the conversion.
How do I pay?+
A minimum 50% deposit is required before we order any products or start embroidery. Payment details are shared after your initial quote is approved. We do not accept payments online. Payment can be made after your initial contact.
Is there a minimum order?+
No minimum. No job is too small. Whether you need one personalized item as a gift or a hundred uniforms for your team, we will walk you through the process and provide samples to ensure you are fully satisfied before any work starts.
What is your turnaround on proofs?+
Proofs are typically emailed to you within an hour during business hours once your digitized file is ready. You review and approve the proof before any products are ordered or any embroidery begins. Nothing moves forward without your approval.
Do you ship, or is pickup only?+
Both. Local pickup is available at our Rutherfordton, North Carolina location. We also ship nationwide for customers outside the area. Shipping cost and timeline depend on order size and destination.
What kind of thread and equipment do you use?+
We use certified Madeira thread and stabilizer, ISO certified for strength, bleach resistance, and color fastness. Our commercial Melco Bravo machines and magnetic hoops ensure precise, consistent results with no hoop burn on your finished items.