Specialized Computer Embroidery Machines

Use of sophisticated computerized embroidery machines helps in creating awe-inspiring designs with vibrant colors and alluring patterns. It involves the use of best quality silk, cotton and polyester yarns which deliver long lasting results. Embroidery is the art of adorning or embellishing and decorating with ornamental needlework. Today, this not only means adding dollar value to the garments by embellishing them with names, corporate logos and sports symbols, but, also helps corporate set-ups and businesses to promote their brands. Specialized embroidery machines have been designed which are controlled by computer. The data fed in the computer instructs the machine to stitch a particular design, determines the correct stitching order, indicates when to trim threads, and many other functions. And in just a matter of few minutes, the computerized embroidery machine can stitch a design that would otherwise took hours if made by hand and with precision accuracy that no hand work can match for near perfect quality.

Generally, soft fabrics are used for embroidery that can fit under the needle of the machine. So, shirts, hats, jackets and other apparels can be made easily. You can stitch any name, logo or ornate any fashionable embellishment on any garment. The design size should be anywhere from less than a quarter of an inch to eleven by seventeen inches and larger. Hard and thick fabrics used in making blankets, travel bags and mattress covers sometimes require special accessories or additional equipment attached in embroidery machines in order to get embroidered.

Advanced computerised embroidery machines have features like large color touchscreen, USB interface, auto threading, built-in design editing software, adviser software and design file storage systems. Commercial machines have set number of heads (1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 15, or 18). Where as, industrial machines are available with 12 to 56 heads. Embroidery done with machines can be used as applique work and can be patched onto the garments. The appliqué embroidery can be applied in two ways that is manually hand stitched and with the help of machine.

 In the business of computer embroidery, the mark ups of any garment often vary to 50 to 100 percent or more of its cost. Embroidering of any garment is usually priced per thousand stitches and generally, $1.00 per thousand stitches or more is not uncommon as per industry standards. Variation of designs, sizes and colors also affect the cost. Factors like quantity, garment material, size, quality, design, thread type, number of thread colors and more affect the cost and adjustment and negotiations of prices can be done accordingly. For customization of embroidery, the rates vary depending upon the design. Many corporate set-ups prefer the use of customized embroidery because of its uniform quality and unmatched accuracy in making the designs with computerized system. Free giveaway apparels like t-shirts are the best way to promote the brand and the company name. Other promotional products used by the companies for branding are custom stickers, photo mugs, customized caps and hats, mouse pads etc.