Stitched and printed for Lowveld teams

CK Embroideries

CK Embroideries is a Mbombela embroidery and corporate-clothing house serving businesses and schools across the Lowveld. We digitise logos, stitch garments, print teamwear and package orders for practical use in the heat, dust and daily wear of local work and school life.

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Projects

Mbombela School Sportswear

A school sportswear order combining crest embroidery and player numbering.

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Built for daily wear

We supply practical garments and promotional items suited to work, school and event use across the Lowveld.

Branding done properly

From clean digitising to consistent print placement, we prepare logos carefully so finished items look neat and professional.

Local turnaround

Our Mbombela production base helps businesses and schools in nearby towns order, approve and receive branded clothing without unnecessary delays.

Helpful order guidance

We assist with garment selection, branding methods, sizing mixes and quantity planning for repeatable, cost-aware ordering.

What we make for Lowveld teams

From our base in Riverside, Mbombela, we supply clothing and branded items that need to look tidy and hold up to regular use. Our work includes logo digitising, embroidery, screen printing, sublimation printing, cap branding, bag branding, corporate wear supply, schoolwear branding, promotional gifts, name personalisation, mock-ups and approvals, and bulk order packing. If a team needs one item or a full run for a company, school, club or event, we handle the branding side from start to finish.

Clients come to us for items that are practical in the Lowveld climate and ready for everyday wear. That means neat stitching on shirts and golf shirts, clear print on tees and sportswear, and branded caps and bags that can travel between site, office, classroom and field work without looking tired after a few washes.

Corporate wear for office, field and service teams
School shirts, sportswear and staff clothing
Caps, bags, gifts and personalisation for events
Printed and embroidered items packed for distribution

Embroidery, printing and digitising that fit the job

Good branding starts with the right method. Some logos work best as embroidery, especially on thicker garments, caps and long-wear items. Other jobs need screen printing for solid colour blocks, or sublimation printing for bright sports clothing and light fabric items. We also digitise logos in-house, which helps keep the stitch detail clean and the final finish consistent across repeat orders.

We work with the realities of local supply needs, including load-shedding, quick turnarounds and mixed-size orders for schools and businesses. If a client needs a re-order six months later, we keep the details in order so the next batch matches the first one as closely as possible. That saves time and avoids mismatched shades, placement or sizing.

Logo digitising for embroidery-ready files
Embroidery for shirts, jackets, caps and workwear
Screen printing for tees, events and staff clothing
Sublimation for sportswear and custom branded items

Who we serve across Mbombela and the Lowveld

We work with businesses, schools and organisations across Mbombela and the wider Lowveld, including Nelspruit Central, White River, Hazyview, Malelane, Barberton, Kabokweni and Ngodwana. Many of our clients need a local supplier who understands school calendars, staff uniform deadlines and the pace of trading in and around town, especially when orders need to be sorted and packed for several branches or departments.

Our clients include teams that want branded wear for front-of-house staff, maintenance crews, admin teams, school leavers, sports days, functions and client giveaways. Some orders are simple, others need name personalisation, size sorting and mixed item lists. We handle that admin so the right items get to the right people without confusion.

Businesses in Mbombela and Nelspruit Central
Schools in White River, Hazyview and Barberton
Operations in Malelane, Kabokweni and Ngodwana
Lowveld teams needing repeat orders and steady supply

Clothing and Gifts

Golf Shirts

Smart everyday corporate golf shirts for staff, promotions and school teams.

T-Shirts

Printed or embroidered T-shirts for campaigns, crews, schools and casual uniforms.

Hoodies

Warm branded hoodies for schools, winter teams and event staff.

Softshell Jackets

Weather-ready jackets with polished branding for outdoor work and travel.

Fleece Jackets

Comfortable winter fleece jackets for school staff and company teams.

Workwear Overalls

Durable overalls branded for workshop, field and site teams.

Conti Suits

Matching workwear sets for technical crews, warehouses and service teams.

From the journal

Embroidery or Print

How to choose the right branding method for your garments and budget.

Prepare Logo Files

What artwork helps digitising and print setup run more smoothly.

Best Shirts Lowveld

Fabric and style tips for warm-weather business and school wear.

Cap Logo Size

Why cap front height and curve affect logo detail and readability.

Who We Dress

Schools

School wear, teamwear and event branding for learners, staff and committees.

Security Teams

Visible, practical uniforms for patrol, control room and access teams.

Hospitality

Front-of-house and back-of-house clothing for lodges, guest houses and caterers.

Construction Crews

Hard-wearing branded workwear for site teams and supervisors.

Retail Staff

Approachable branded clothing for store teams, promos and counters.

Clinic Staff

Comfortable scrub tops and practical garments for care environments.

How we handle each order

We keep the process practical. It starts with your enquiry form on our contact page, then we check the item type, branding method, sizes, quantities and the logo artwork supplied. If artwork needs work, our digitising specialist prepares it for production and the team confirms the layout before anything goes into the machine or print room. That way the client sees what is being made, and can approve the look before we proceed.

Once approved, production moves through the relevant department. Nokuthula Maseko manages production flow, Johan Steyn handles digitising, Thabiso Nkosi leads the print room, Ayanda Shabangu coordinates sales, and Leanne Botha keeps accounts and orders in step. Christopher Khumalo oversees the business as Managing Director. It is a small team with clear roles, which helps when there are many moving parts on a school or corporate order.

Receive enquiry and confirm item list
Prepare artwork, digitise logos and share mock-ups
Proceed with embroidery, printing or sublimation
Pack and sort bulk orders for collection or delivery

Since 2008, built on repeat work and word of mouth

CK Embroideries has been serving the region since 2008. Over the years we have handled school orders, business uniforms, event items and branded gifts for clients who need the same standard each time they come back. That repeat work matters because it shows that the fit, finish and service are doing the job properly.

Our base in Riverside keeps us close to Mbombela and the surrounding routes into the Lowveld, which helps with planning collections and coordinating orders for clients across the area. In a business where deadlines can shift quickly, it helps to work with a local team that knows the area and can keep things moving without fuss.

Why clients return to CK Embroideries

Clients come back because they want a supplier who treats branded clothing as a working item, not just a printed sample. They need clear communication, honest advice on what will work on each garment and a finished product that can handle regular wear. We aim to give them exactly that, along with straightforward ordering and proper packing for bulk jobs.

We also know that schools and businesses often need the same items again, sometimes with a few changes. Because we keep order details in good order and work from approved artwork, repeat jobs are easier to manage. That saves time for the client and keeps the look consistent across staff, learners and teams. It is simple work, done well, and that is usually what people want most.

Consistent branding for repeat orders
Practical advice on garment choice and branding method
Clear approvals before production begins
Bulk packing that makes distribution easier

Questions we get asked

What areas do you serve from Mbombela?

We serve Mbombela, Nelspruit Central, White River, Hazyview, Malelane, Barberton, Kabokweni and Ngodwana, along with nearby Lowveld business and school clients.

Can you handle both embroidery and printing on the same order?

Yes. We regularly combine embroidery, screen printing and sublimation on larger orders, depending on the garment type and the branding needed for each item.

How do clients place an order?

Clients send an enquiry through the contact page form. We then confirm the items, quantities, logo details and the branding method before preparing mock-ups and moving into production.

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