Barcelos, Portugal · since 1989
We embroider what brands wear.
Thirty-seven years turning artwork into stitches.
Bordacávado was founded in Barcelos, Portugal, in 1989 to serve the textile industry with precision embroidery. Today we work twelve techniques, from classic flat stitch to 3D puff, with our own design studio and lead times we keep.
Bordados do Cávado, Lda.
Twelve ways to embroider.
Appliqué embroidery
Cut fabric stitched onto the garment, for large areas that stay light.
Sequin embroidery
Sequins applied by machine, one by one, with precision.
3D puff embroidery
Foam under the stitch for embroidery with volume.
Chenille embroidery
The plush feel of varsity and college patches.
- 37
- years of embroidery
- 15
- techniques and services
- 48*
- embroidery heads
- 20*
- countries served
* provisional figure, to be confirmed
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From artwork to delivery.
- 01
Artwork
Our studio digitises your logo or artwork into an embroidery programme, stitch by stitch.
- 02
Sample
We stitch a sample on the final fabric so you can approve colour, density and hand-feel.
- 03
Production
Series production on our multi-head machines, with piece-by-piece quality control.
- 04
Delivery
Packed and shipped on the agreed date, within Portugal or for export.
