Comparing Single-Head Commercial Embroidery Machines: Everything You Need to Know!

Are you overwhelmed by all the single-head commercial embroidery machines out there? In this episode of Apparel Academy, Ricoma CEO Henry Ma goes over the similarities and differences between each of our four single-head commercial machines so you can make a more informed decision for you and your business. From the control panels to the embroidery areas and everything in between, this episode will answer all your questions about which machine is right for you.

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00:00 Intro
01:31 What is a commercial embroidery machine?
02:12 Machine similarities
03:47 Control panel
05:32 Weight
06:07 Number of needles
08:11 Embroidery area

Henry begins the episode by discussing what makes a commercial embroidery machine different from a semi-commercial embroidery machine.. He discusses how many needles they tend to have, their stitch speeds, and more technical details, as well as what kinds of projects and businesses they’re best suited for.

He then goes over some of the similarities between our four single-head commercial embroidery machines, including what they can embroider, their memory capacity, and more.

Next, Henry discusses the major differences between the machines. He goes over a wide range of factors, including the kind of control panel each machine has, their weight, and the number of needles they have. Henry then goes into how the number of needles affects your efficiency, and how this can improve your overall output. He also explains how certain machines have better protection against thread breaks. And finally, he goes over the differences in embroidery areas between the four machines, and how this makes certain machines better for things like bulk orders, and more.