What is required of a new Commercial Embroidery Machine for your business will be somewhat a personal list. However, in order to maximise the potential of your business beyond your immediate expectations, the following should be considered:

• Is the machine capable of embroidering caps and hats as well as “flat”work?
• Does the machine have a large field area (sewing area)
• Is there a control panel screen which can give you real time stitching preview
• Can you store designs in the embroidery machine?
• What maximum speed is the machine capable of?
• What are your expansion options?
• What hoops (frames) are included (this will impact the range of goods you can embroider)

• What optional devices (sequin, cording, extra wide device, specialty hoops etc.) are available for the embroidery machine?
• How many needles (colours) does the machine have per head?
• For single head machines – how portable is the machine?
• How long has the supplier been in business in the embroidery industry?
• What training & support is provided by the supplier?
• What warranty is provided with the machine?