Are you using too many sheets of embroidery backing?
If you are using multiple sheets of embroidery backing just to get through a tricky design, you are not alone. One of the most common questions we hear at ETC...
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Are you using too many sheets of embroidery backing?
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Solving the Challenge of Embroidering Polo Shirts
One of the most common challenges in embroidery is working with polo shirts – particularly sportswear styles made from very thin polyester fabrics. These materials are prone to puckering and...
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Making Bag Embroidery Easier with the Right Tools
One of the biggest challenges for any embroidery company is framing up bags, especially when working with tougher materials such as leather or heavy PU. These products don’t sit easily...
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Polyester vs Rayon Embroidery Threads – Which Should You Choose?
When choosing embroidery thread, the decision often comes down to polyester or rayon. Both are high-quality options, but they have distinct characteristics that make them better suited to certain projects....
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Back-to-School Embroidery: Best Practice for Personalising Backpacks and School Bags
With the school summer holidays underway, it’s officially the start of the back-to-school season. For embroidery professionals, this marks one of the busiest times of year, with high demand for...
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The Best Backing Type for Different Garment Types
When it comes to machine embroidery, using the correct backing is essential for producing high-quality results. Each garment type has its own properties that influence stitch performance, and choosing the...
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Mighty Hoop Explained: A Brief Overview
Hooping Doesn’t Have to Be a StruggleIf you’ve ever battled with thick garments, uneven seams, or tight production schedules, you’ll know how frustrating traditional embroidery hoops can be. Misaligned designs,...
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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
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)
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
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 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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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
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...
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