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Searching for a New (Or Better) Supplier?
Your New Home for Machine Embroidery Supplies is Here

If you’re not happy with your current machine embroidery supplier, www.colmanandcompany.com can help!

What is it you’re looking for? Needles, hoops, sprays, embroidery thread, wholesale blanks? No matter what you’re after, there’s sure to be something for your business!

Whatever your reason for switching, this guide will explain how to move to a new embroidery supplier, what to watch out for, and why we could be the perfect new home for your machine embroidery supplies, raw materials, accessories, equipment, and tools.

With that said, let’s not waste any more time and get straight into the guide.

What Went Wrong?

Before you can fix any problem, you need to diagnose it. It starts by understanding the problem from its origin.

Why are you looking for a new embroidery supplier in the first place? What went wrong?

The answer could be different for each and every one of us, but a common link could be found in either one of these areas.

Quality of Supplies: At the top of the list is quality, which could be one reason why embroiderers are looking to find a new supplier and alternative products. Put simply, low quality consumables or products in this type of business are not acceptable. Ultimately, your creations will be judged by the quality of materials you use, as well as how you designed them.

Cost and Pricing: Another possible explanation for why embroiderers are switching suppliers could be the hike in prices. It’s all in the margins as they say. When suppliers raise their prices, embroiderers are forced to either absorb the additional costs or pass them on to their customers, which can negatively impact their competitiveness in the market. This squeeze on profit margins can drive businesses to seek out more cost-effective alternatives, leading them to switch to suppliers who offer more favorable pricing structures.

Availability and Variety: The problem could also stem from a limited range of products offered or their stock availability. Ideally, you want your options to be varied and vast, including some you never thought you would want. Not only that, but you want them in-stock and available for online orders. If any of these pieces are missing, you cannot run your business smoothly and efficiently without facing long production delays or angry customers.

Customer Service: How often have you heard stories of poor customer service? Or, maybe there was a time when you sought help yourself, only to be yelled at for asking a simple question, or left waiting months for a response or resolution. Did that experience leave a bad taste in your mouth? Well, for many embroiderers, that’s more than enough reason to switch suppliers. 

Innovation and Technology:  The next big reason you might be considering switching suppliers is the need for access to new and innovative embroidery products. There’s a lot of really cool stuff out there. The question is whether or not your current supplier is keeping up with the trends and offering them. If they’re not, you could be missing out on the latest advancements that could significantly enhance your work.

Shipping and Delivery:  Then there’s shipping and delivery to consider on top of all the above. When you order supplies, how quickly do they arrive? Are they coming from a local source or overseas? What’s the manufacturing country? And importantly, how much are you paying for shipping? If the answer to those questions is “I don’t know, probably too much,” then perhaps it’s time to reconsider your current supplier.

Reputation and Trustworthiness:  Finally, reputation and trustworthiness are crucial. Be sure to check product ratings and reviews, and look at feedback on the supplier as a whole. If they’re consistently getting poor reviews and ratings, it’s a clear sign of bad business practices. Therefore, it is better to jump ship.

After reading through this list, which problem area did you find similar to your situation?

Unfortunately, these are the kinds of issues we have to watch out for, and dealing with them is never fun.

But it is what it is, and sometimes things like that happen. So, we need to find a way out. The likely solution? You guessed it—leave.

So, in the upcoming section, let us introduce you to your potential new embroidery supplier, Colman & Company. We’re not here to endorse or sell you their products or services. Quite the opposite, actually.

We’ll give you all the information you need to decide. We’ll look at their product range, quality, and how they treat their customers to see if they’re the right pick for your business.

Colman & Company—Your New Go-To Embroidery Supplier!

Where should we begin? Well, if you’ve never come across this company, this would be the right time to take a closer look at them!

Arguably, the best way to get to know them is by visiting their store and exploring their product lineup firsthand.

Simply click your way through various categories and product pages to see the range of options they offer.

You’ll find detailed information on each product page, including descriptions, pricing, and customer reviews. This will help you get a sense of how well the products work and give you a peace of mind knowing these products have been tried and tested. This way, you can place your order knowing there won’t be any surprises or unexpected issues.

And in general, for all you readers, we understand the skepticism that comes with trying new things, but we also recognize your need for change.

So, why not give them a chance? Start small and build up to larger orders. Our advice is to buy one item first and wait for it to arrive. We’re almost certain you’ll end up buying 100 more the next time around.

There’s something for everyone, everything from embroidery threads to stabilizers and even sprays. That’s just the start of the many items you’ll find there.

So, go and have a look yourself!

Articles & Other Useful Resources

While we’re on the topic of switching embroidery suppliers, why don’t we share some articles and other useful resources that could be of interest to you?

Simply click on any of the thumbnails below and you will be taken to each one’s destination.

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