 Re: Thinking about expanding to emboidery
First ask yourself if you have the time to do add it.
We added it about 3 years ago and it has definitly taken off (alot this year)
I am in the same situation as you, we don't screen print but we do transfers (laser, sublimation and cut material) awards, signage etc.
Anyone can learn a machine and they good ones are not cheap but I am sure you have already found that out.
You will need some software, at least for names and some editing. We use DrawingsX3, and get alot done with it. You will want to find a good digitizer for when you need it. If you are already good with Corel that will help ALOT.
Some of the predigitized designs are nice but unless you can a deal, most people will want there logo.
Yes you will end up bying different thread colors, backings, hooping devices and hoops. It all adds up over time but makes the jog easier.
We started and are still on a single head but its time for an additional. The nice part is getting a good design set up. Then you can keep loading the machine while doing something eles. just as long as your not one of those people that can't jump around to different jobs.
There is obviouly more, but we were in the same situation of no one else doing embroidery in our area so it really was a great fit. |