Five Star Embroidery & Design York

We embroider onto a wide range of fabrics for a variety of purposes. Make your business instantly identifiable with embroidered clothing.

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All about the Hoodie

All about the Hoodie

30th November, 2016 in Embroidery

Five Star Embroidery offers a range of Hoodies for men, women and children in a wide range of colours.  They are super snug and comfortable, so an ideal addition to any wardrobe to combat the cold winter months. For those involved in outdoor pursuits a Hoodie is an excellent item of clothing to keep you warm but allowing you to be free to move and enjoy your sporting activities. Sports […]


Polo shirt or round neck shirts – Which is best?

Polo shirt or round neck shirts – Which is best?

23rd November, 2016 in Embroidery

As a company you may have considered this question before when deciding on the most appropriate item of clothing for your employees.  There are endless designs and styles to consider when choosing personalised workwear to suit your business image and of course the practicality of finding clothing that is comfortable and suitable for the work of your team. Here at Five Star Embroidery and Design our customers will ask us […]


Give a great gift

Give a great gift

16th November, 2016 in News

It can often be difficult buying gifts for people, you don’t want to get them something they already have, and the usual socks and a gift set is getting a little old now. I’m sure everyone has received one of those gifts that they never use, it gets shoved to the back of the cupboard, and just collects dust. Well those days are over, get your loved ones something original […]


Keep Warm this Winter

Keep Warm this Winter

9th November, 2016 in Embroidery

The weather is getting colder, the nights are drawing in, so that means it’s time to update your wardrobe. It’s the autumn / winter season so it is time to dig out your jumpers, coats, hats, scarves etc. but rather than use the same old winter warmers, why not treat yourself to some new winter essentials, and even better… have them personalised! We stock a wide range of clothing and […]


Hello Christmas!

Hello Christmas!

4th November, 2016 in Embroidery

Tis’ the season… well almost anyway. This year seems to have flown, and believe it or not it is only 7 weeks until Christmas! Shops are now full with Christmas presents and decorations, and soon we will be in December and Christmas will well and truly be in full swing. So it’s time to start thinking of those Christmas decorations. We have some perfect decoration ideas, that will bring a […]


Guidelines for your artwork

Guidelines for your artwork

27th October, 2016 in Embroidery

Here at Five Star Embroidery we work hard to ensure your print or stitched garments look as good as possible.  Here are some key points to remember about your logo or design to ensure your artwork looks great and as you want it to on your item of clothing or accessory. Size matters There are some limitations on the size of the area we can print or embroider on, so […]


All about textile printing

14th October, 2016 in Embroidery

Here at Five Star Embroidery & Design we love printing on fabrics, modern print is more often than not digital but of course that isn’t where it began.  Here’s some history and interesting facts about textile and fabric printing. Where it began  Textile printing means to apply colours to fabric in a specific pattern or design, the fabric is then bonded to help protect against wear and washing.  Printing began […]


A little history of embroidery

4th October, 2016 in Embroidery

Here at Five Star Embroidery & Design we love embroidery, our day to day work can sometimes mean we forget how simple and yet beautiful embroidery is and what a great hobby it is for many – including us!  We’ve enjoyed researching the history of embroidery and hope you enjoy reading our blog. By definition A good place to start is the meaning, according to the trusted source, Wikipedia, “Embroidery is […]


Kim’s Kiddiecare Bags

Kim’s Kiddiecare Bags

27th September, 2016 in Embroidery

Here at Five Star, we do a lot of work for local businesses, printing a variety of garments for a wide range of companies. Sometime we are printing and embroidering workwear, other times we are producing marketing materials. We work strongly in the local areas Ulleskelf, Church Fenton, Tadcaster, Sherburn, Milford etc. One of our most recent local project was carried out for Kim’s Kiddiecare, a South Milford based childminder. […]


Workwear for the kitchen & catering industry

Workwear for the kitchen & catering industry

24th September, 2016 in News

Five Star Embroidery is able to provide a range of chef and restaurant service clothing which is suitable to stand up to the demands of a busy kitchen and restaurant environment. As with all our ranges we are able to personalise each garment with your restaurant logo and name to portray a professional image for your restaurant. The clothing worn by chefs is very distinctive and has a history and […]


Should you invest in personalised workwear?

Should you invest in personalised workwear?

13th September, 2016 in News

As a business large or small, if your employees and company representatives are customer facing then it is worth considering the benefits of having a uniform or personalised workwear for your company.  In many industries sectors uniforms and personalised workwear are becoming more and more commonplace, Five Star Embroidery & Design works with many companies to create a wardrobe for their workforce which is professional and suitable to the types […]


Top tips for your perfect order

Top tips for your perfect order

7th September, 2016 in News

For our latest blog we decided to share with you the best tips and advice on placing your order with us for the perfect personalised clothing & accessories. We work hard to ensure our website is as easy as possible to navigate with clear signposting and a search facility but sometimes a simple explanation can help! Working your way around our website The Five Star Embroidery website is set out […]


School Uniform Yorkshire

School Uniform Yorkshire

31st August, 2016 in News

The summer holidays are nearly over, and its almost time to go back to school. After 6 long weeks of fun in the sun, a new school year is about to begin, so are you ready? September can be an expensive month for all parents, new bags, pencil case, equipment, and of course the school uniform. A fresh set of uniform for a new school year has become a staple […]


Back to School!

Back to School!

23rd August, 2016 in Embroidery

The summer holidays are well underway now, and they seem to have flown by too (all though I’m sure not all parents would agree). There is just over 2 weeks left of the school holidays, so it’s time to start thinking about school in September. For a brand new school year, a brand new set of uniform is required – and we can certainly help with that! Have your kids […]


All about jackets

15th August, 2016 in News

 Five Star Embroidery & design offer a wide range of jackets for men, women and children. Picking the right jacket can be a tricky task, there are all sorts of things to consider; is it waterproof? Lightweight? Breathable? Our website and online catalogue aims to give you the answers to these questions so that you have all the information to select the jacket that meets your needs. Whether you are […]


Personalised T-Shirts for your event

Personalised T-Shirts for your event

15th August, 2016 in News

Five Star embroidery is able to provide a range of bespoke and personalised t-shirts, vests and other sports clothing items to make your event extra special. We see our services being used by groups, large and small, for a range of reasons, from charity fundraising runs and triathlons to hen or stag and birthday party celebration trips. If you are involved in a fundraising sports event why not have the […]