Embroidery Backings Explained: Tear Away vs Cut Away
When it comes to machine embroidery, achieving a clean, professional finish doesn't just rely on the design or the thread quality, your choice of embroidery backing plays a crucial role....
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The Ultimate Checklist for an Embroidery Business
The Ultimate Checklist for an Embroidery Business
Whether you're launching a new embroidery business or scaling an existing operation, having the right tools and consumables is essential for producing professional, high-quality results. At ETC Supplies, we’ve supported...
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5 Common Machine Embroidery Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)5 Common Machine Embroidery Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)
In commercial embroidery, time is money and quality is everything. At ETC Supplies, we work with embroidery businesses across the UK and Europe, from small custom shops to high-volume manufacturers....
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Make Embroidery easier with a Hoopmaster Station and Fixture
Make Embroidery easier with a Hoopmaster Station and Fixture
Many in the embroidery industry are familiar with magnetic embroidery frames. However, what some may not realise is that the magnetic hoops from Mighty Hoops are only part of a...
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Mighty Hoop - Hoop Field Size InformationMighty Hoop - Hoop Field Size Information
Original Mighty Hoops Only from ETC Supplies Please use the information below to order your correct size of Mighty Hoop for your machine BARUDAN EMBROIDERY MACHINES * If the...
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Embroidery on Jumpers and Sweaters: Overcoming Challenges with ETC SuppliesEmbroidery on Jumpers and Sweaters: Overcoming Challenges with ETC Supplies
Embroidery on jumpers and sweaters is a popular choice for creating durable, stylish custom apparel, but it can be tricky to get the details right. Due to their thick, stretchy...
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How often should you change your embroidery machine needle?
How often should you change your embroidery machine needle?
This is a question that is frequently asked in the embroidery community. The sewing industry generally recommends changing needles every 6-8 hours of use. However, for multi-needle, multi-head machines, adhering...
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Mighty Hoops Hoop Field Size Information
Mighty Hoops Hoop Field Size Information
Please use the information below to order your correct size of Mighty Hoop for your machine: BARUDAN EMBROIDERY MACHINES * If the model number starts with BED, BEV, BEX or...
ETC Supplies are a leading trade supplier of embroidery products and tools across the UK and Europe.
We supply leading manufacturers with embroidery threads, embroidery frames, embroidery backings, scissors, accessories and much more. We are experts in all things embroidery with over 30 years experience and our specialist team are always on hand to help you with whatever product query you may have.
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ETC Supplies Flips for Charity on Pancake Day!
ETC Supplies Flips for Charity on Pancake Day!
At ETC Supplies, we’re always up for a bit of fun, especially when it’s for a good cause. This Pancake Day, we decided to go all out with a day...
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Behind the Scenes: ETC at P&P LIVE! 2025Behind the Scenes: ETC at P&P LIVE! 2025
The UK's leading embroidery and garment decoration show, Printwear & Promotion LIVE!, is always a highlight of the year, and 2025 marked our 25th year exhibiting at the event. This...
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Annual ETC Strategy Meeting | January 2025Annual ETC Strategy Meeting | January 2025
The ETC Supplies team recently came together for our annual strategy meeting, a day dedicated to reflecting on the past year and setting our sights on the future. We celebrated...
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Charity Rudolph Event for Trussell and Tafel!
Charity Rudolph Event for Trussell and Tafel!
ETC Supplies were proud to have hosted our last charity event of the year recently. The whole team got together and held a contest with the game being 'Pin the...
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Sports Day 2024 for Laureus!Sports Day 2024 for Laureus!
ETC Supplies recently held its 2024 Sports Day at our Hereford site, all in support of raising funds for Laureus. The ETC Supplies team participated in four exciting events: a...
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ETC Supplies have moved premisesETC Supplies have moved premises
As part of ETC Supplies' mission to grow and expand, we have moved our premises from Glasgow, our home for 30 years, to Hereford. The move is in line with...
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Behind the Scenes: ETC at P&P LIVE! 2024Behind the Scenes: ETC at P&P LIVE! 2024
Printwear and Promotion LIVE! is the premier event for showcasing all things in and about garment decoration, from embroidery to print, machines to apparel. ETC Supplies, as one of the...
