Embroider Name on Boxing shorts

[logobear]

We get many fighters wanting their name on the front (heavily elasticated) waist band of their shorts.
The elasticastion has a load of give, so we have not tried embroidery direct as it will remove any 'give'
We normally suggest the client buys a piece of satin for us to embroider, then they have to sew it onto the waist band.... and it all seems a big hassle.
Is it possible to embroider direct through the elasticated part?
I guess giving some pre stretch.....
Any tips?

[OurSchoolBadge]

Look at how the manufacturers (eg Adidas) put their logos on boxing trunk waistbands. They all use an applique rather than direct embroidery.

[smo]

Yes you can do it directly onto the waistband, same technique as embroidery onto lycra - avoid like the plague!!!!

[logobear]

Still getting asked how to embroider on fighting shorts waistband. - so BUMP !

We always ask the customer to bring in a piece of material, embroider that, then get them to sew it onto shorts .... seems a PITA.
Wonder about any other ways that work?