Thinking about starting an embroidery business, or taking your existing one to the next level?
Or maybe…
Considering retiring your trusty ol’ embroidery machine and making way for a serious commercial workhorse?
Whatever your reason may be, we’ve listed some of the best options to consider in your search.
So, today on this page, we’ll guide you through the reasons behind why you might want to start an embroidery business, offer tips on choosing the right machine, and highlight key features to look for.
And hey, we’ve also got some videos on the topic if you’re interested.
Let’s jump right in.
Why Start an Embroidery Business?
We should probably begin by understanding why someone would want to start an embroidery business… so you can get the full picture here.
Truth be told, there’s more than one reason—actually, there are several reasons why folks would want to open up an embroidery business, whether it’s in their garage, home office, or anywhere else.
From our point of view, there’s an easy entry point. You can get off the ground in the blink of an eye with little or no risk to your wallet.
In other words, you can start small and grow as you go. You know, it’s not like you need a bachelor’s degree or to hire a ton of people to get the needle moving, no!
You can start right where you are with what you know (and have)!
Now, if that doesn’t grab your attention, let us walk you through a few more ‘’Whys’’:
Easy to Start Up – If you want, you can be up and running in next to no time after completing essential training and getting the hang of the equipment.
Minimal Space Requirements – Short of room? No problem! If the embroidery machine is placed strategically in the corner, it takes up no space at all.
Monetize off Your Passion – Know that you can turn your passion for product decoration (and customization) into a lucrative venture.
Cost Effective – The supplies and materials you’ll need for your projects come at great prices. You’re virtually guaranteed to make a return on investment.
In-Demand – Right now is the perfect time to get into an embroidery business. The demand for embroidered items, especially in the fashion and boutique scenes, is on the rise.
Okay, we have the ‘’whys’’ out of the way. Now, let’s talk about key features and things to look for when picking out an embroidery machine for your business.
How to Choose a Commercial Embroidery Machine for Your Business?
Now, let’s get to the answer to a question that brought you all here. ”How do you choose an embroidery machine for your small business?”
You may find it by reading through THIS buyers-guide.
You can get really good information and suggestions out of it.
But, if you’re a one-stop type of person, let us break down the essential features and factors you should consider when choosing an embroidery machine.
The Key Features in a Commercial Embroidery Machine:
- Maximum embroidery area: Typically, commercial embroidery machines have bigger sewing fields that let you undertake all sorts of projects, whether they’re small or large-scale, without worrying about size limits.
- Memory size: You can transfer artwork from your computer to the embroidery machine via USB and save it in the onboard memory for future use. Some models allow you to store 800 designs or even more!
- Usability: When it comes to commercial embroidery machines, special attention has been given to usability. They've got user-friendly interfaces, controls, and navigation, so you can work on your projects effortlessly.
- Financing: When you're picking a commercial embroidery machine, don't forget to think about the financing side of things. Lucky for you, there are different payment plans and things we can do to help you spread the cost of the machine over a longer period of time.
- Attachments: You can enhance the functionality of commercial-grade embroidery machines by adding extra attachments, accessories, or upgrades such as hoops, magframes, and more.
- Cost: If you're turning a profit with your embroidery machine daily, ask yourself: ‘’is it really an expense to own it, or is it more of an investment?’’ Just be a little patient and it will pay off itself in no time.
- Needles: Typically, commercial embroidery machines have a higher needle count. This means the machine can use more needles (and colors) to punch out your design. It also speeds up the whole embroidery process as a direct result.
- Digitizing Software: Depending on when you’re shopping for your new embroidery machine, you may catch a sweet deal where companies throw in extra freebies with your purchase, like a complimentary kickstart digitizing service or digitizing software.
- Cap attachment: Another key feature in commercial embroidery machines is cap attachment. What it is, is an accessory that holds down caps or other headwear. It allows the machine to conform to the unique shape and curvature of caps, ensuring precise and accurate stitching.
- Speed: We can’t ignore speed—the rate at which an embroidery machine makes stitches per minute (SPM). Commercial-grade embroidery machines can have stitching speeds ranging from 1,000 to over 1,200. However, it's essential to check the specifications of the specific model you are interested in.
- Control panel: We touched upon this point briefly before, that the best commercial embroidery machines feature a full-color touchscreen control panel. From the control panel, you can access a variety of functions and settings for your projects.
- Warranty: Last, but definitely not the least, is the warranty and after-sales support. Hopefully, you never have to use it, but if something goes wrong, will there be helpful people on the other side that you can call or email to get help?
These (and other) questions are the ones you might have before getting a commercial embroidery machine, and that’s completely normal.
However, for peace of mind, go with us! We’ve got your back with the best discounts, financing, and money-saving deals, so you can add to your cart right this moment.
Explore how Avancé Commercial Embroidery Machines can fulfill your embroidery needs.
For more detail and full in-depth analysis on the top brands the professionals use, as well as a comparison and review of the lesser known monogramming machines, you can read Commercial Embroidery Machine Comparison & Review of Professional Embroidery Machines for 2022
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