An embroidered badge is produced by a stitching process onto a base cloth or garment, it produces a textured and raised design effect. Most suitable for small order quantities and when designs are required to be stitched onto garments. Or of course when a customer wishes to have a more raised, textured effect. The embroidery process often does not allow the same degree of fine detail as a woven badge.

A woven badge is produced as a complete item and with this process we are able to produce superb representation of the required design. As the design is woven into the background this creates a smooth surface to the badge. This process is more cost effective for larger orders. It also allows a higher resolution design which can show much more detail, and is ideal where there is small text. A woven badge is usually produced as an individual item then attached to the garment by sewing, an appliqué process, adhesive, or ironed on.

We can supply our badges in Sew-On, Self Adhesive, Iron-On, laser cut to shape with an optional overlocked edge.

We supply woven labels in taffeta and Satin quality, these can be supplied in a variety of formats such as:

- Cut & Sealed
- Cut & end folded
- Centre fold

and also supplied as a continuous roll or ribbon.

See Franklin's current label special offer.

Basically we do not have a minimum order quantity. However a minimum order value of £160.00 will apply (please discuss this with our sales team)

As each badge is designed to meet a customer's individual requirements the main factors which effect the price are:

a) Badge Size
b) Number of Colours
c) Order Quantity
d) Required Finish

Orders fall into two main categories NEW or REPEAT and this affects delivery.

Woven Badges
New Designs - average 20 - 25 working days
Repeat Designs - average 15 - 20 working days

Woven Labels
New Designs - average 15 - 20 working days
Repeat Designs - average 10 - 15 working days

Embroidered Products
Commission Embroidery - average 3 - 5 working days
Embroidered Badges - average 20 - 25 working days
Embroidered Garments - average 15 - 20 working days

We always endeavour to meet our customers requirements regarding delivery, hence it is possible to FAST TRACK orders. Please discuss your needs with our sales team.

For Overlocking finish - Square, Rectangle, Circle, Oval, Shield, Triangle, Hexagonal, Bell, Diamond.

For Woven Laser Cut (non overlocked) - we are able to produce any standard or complex shape.

Our standard terms of business for established customers is - Payment 30 days from date of invoice.

However, at a customers first time of doing business with Franklin's a deposit, or payment with order, or before dispatch may be required.

This is very simple and our sales team will help you decide want you need if you are unsure.

First time customers are often asked to pay up front, or by credit card. However, when a customer is ordering regularly they may wish to apply for a credit account. This is done by completing our application for Credit Facilities.

To give our customers the best possible all round value we at Franklins outsource elements of our business. However, we have a very responsible approach to this function. Business is something done by people, for people, and everyone in our supply chain must remember this. Our customers are very important to us, but so also are our own people. At Franklins we look after our employees, to the best of our ability, and we expect our suppliers to do the same for their employees. Bad suppliers will reflect adversely on our business and that of our customers. 

Franklins International Ltd. conducts its business in an ethical manner. We are concerned about human rights. We expect our business partners to share our ethical concerns. We use the following standards in the selection of our business partners and expect compliance with these standards by our business partners, including all manufacturers, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers utilised in the manufacture and finishing of products that are ordered by Franklins. Our major suppliers must sign up to these conditions, before doing business with us.

Safe and Healthy Place of Work
We seek business partners who provide a safe and healthy place of work that complies with all local laws. Business partners who provide residential facilities for their employees must also provide safe and healthy residential facilities in compliance with local laws.

No Forced or Compulsory Labour
We will not knowingly work with business partners who use forced labour in the manufacture of products.

Fair Disciplinary Practices
We will not knowingly work with business partners who utilise physical or mental punishment against their employees.

No Discrimination
Whilst we respect cultural differences, we believe employees should be recruited based on their ability only, rather than race, gender, religion, political persuasion or personal characteristics. We encourage our business partners to eliminate discrimination from their places of work.

Reasonable Working Hours and Overtime
We seek business partners that do not require a working week which exceeds local laws or business practices, and encourage our business partners not to require more than a 60 hour working week on a regular basis. Except for compensated overtime in compliance with local laws.

Fair Wages
We seek business partners that provide wages and benefits in compliance with local laws, and encourage our business partners to commit to the continuous improvement of wage and benefit levels that address the basic needs of their employees and their dependants.

No Child Labour
We will not knowingly work with business partners who utilise child labour, we define child labour as being below the local minimum working age or the age of 14, whichever is greater. We can make exceptions for legitimate apprenticeship programs.

Country of Origin
We will not knowingly work with business partners who use deceptive practices to deliberately misrepresent country of origin in order to evade quota or other import restrictions or duties on any products that will be purchased by Franklins International Ltd.

For additional confidence Franklins badges and labels are tested for harmful substances according to Oeko-Tex Standard 100. The Oeko-Tex label indicates to interested end users the additional benefits of tested safety for skin-friendly clothing and other textiles. In this way, the test label provides an important decision-making tool when purchasing textiles. We feel this is especially important as many of our products are used by children.

Information on the Company can be found by visting the National Register of Archives website.

Information is also available in the archives of the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum in Coventry.