Embroidery... help !!

[Rodne Gold]

Ok, I know this is a laser forum , but Im pretty sure some here have experience in Embroidery
We want to add it to the list of services offered . tho not on a huge 1000 piece run but not mom and pop but more small scale commercial basis , mostly caps , jerseys , shirts , jackets etc .. smallish scale to start off with.
But I am clueless .. as to what machine to get .. programs etc.
I do know a home sewing machine will probably not work.. what must I look for and what should a decent startup cost (im prepared to go Chinese if mainstream is too expensive)

Thanks in advance

[Brian Leavitt]

We use Tajima embroidery machines. We currently have a 2-head, two 6-heads, and a 12-head. We've had them for many years and they're very reliable. In fact, we just upgraded them from the original floppy drives to usb a few weeks ago. They are not cheap, though. A new six-head machine would probably cost more than an 80-watt Trotec Speedy 400. (See - I made it laser-related) :)

[Tony Lenkic]

There are newer machines with laser cutting options.

See it hear...............

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mjZ2WfgwsQ

[Pieter Swart]

Howzit Rodne,

I have been thinking about the same thing.., but in Florida. Depending on your budget, I have a guy who had been helping. me I will send you a PM with a few details and my email addy

[Pieter Swart]

This is the coolest thing I have ever seen!!


There are newer machines with laser cutting options.

See it hear...............

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mjZ2WfgwsQ

[John Lifer]

If you guys based in the US go to a NBM show, they had SEVERAL embroidery machine companies displaying their wares. Hats, shirts, etc........
Indy next month