Machine embroidery
Computer embroidery is a unique technique for marking garments by embroidering logos on clothing. Such execution creates a unique spatial effect. The strong polyester threads sewn into the fabric are durable, virtually indestructible. Computer embroidery is a modern technique for marking clothing.
High-quality corporate clothing or work clothes are ideal for embroidering logos. Thanks to that method of manufacturing they will look like new for years to come. The logo embroidered on the garment will remain durable for the life of the garment.
What is computer embroidery?
Computer embroidery is a modern method of marking clothing that involves embroidering a design on fabric using an embroidery machine. Computer-controlled embroidery machines allow for high production pace and repeatability of the task.
The most common use of computer embroidery is for marking prestigious advertising garments, when an elegant appearance is important. It is also a very good method for marking winter caps and baseball caps. Embroidered logos also work well on workwear due to their high durability. On garments such as fleeces and work sweatshirts, it’s hard to get as good effect with any other printing techniques than computer embroidery.
Preparation stages of embroidery
Project preparation
The first step in the creation of an embroidery is to design it in a proper program. Each stitch must be precisely delineated for the machine to embroider it on your garment.
Sample embroidery before implementation
We embroider the logo first on a sample material for testing. This gives us the opportunity to make any necessary adjustments to the design, and you can be sure that your embroidery will be well made.
Colors and types of threads
When preparing embroidery, we have a choice of threads in all basic colors. In addition to shiny colored threads, special types can be used to give an even better effect.
There are options like reflective, metallic and even fluorescent threads that glow in the dark.
Embroidering logo on clothing
The video below shows Embroidering logo on corporate clothing in slow motion. Note that computer embroidery consists of multiple layers of threads, which have an impact on its durability and final quality. A stabilizing layer embroidered in front of the main filling stabilizes the material and prevents distortion of the embroidery.
Examples of computer embroidery
History of computer embroidery
The history of computer embroidery dates back several decades, its transformation process from hand embroidery was gradual and directly related to the development of computer technology and automation in the textile industry. Here are the main steps in this process:
- The origins of hand embroidery and its tradition date back thousands of years, and the technique was considered an art and craft passed down from generation to generation. However, the process of hand embroidery was time-consuming and required a high degree of artistic skill, challenging the textile industry to move toward automation.
- Mechanization of embroidery – first steps toward automation In the 19th century, the first mechanical embroidery machines appeared to streamline the process. While they reduced some aspects of physical exertion, they were still controlled manually and did not provide the full automation the industry needed.
- The appearance of electric machines – a step towards computerization The 20th century brought further technological advances, including electrically powered embroidery machines. Although these machines were more efficient than their mechanical counterparts, they still relied on mechanical solutions.
- The breakthrough of computer embroidery in the 1970s. A breakthrough came in the 1970s when computers began to be used to control embroidery machines. The first attempts were primitive and used perforated cards, but they opened the way to new possibilities.
- Commercial computerized embroidery machines – automation is becoming a reality In the 1980s. and 1990s. In the 1970s, the first commercial computerized embroidery machines began to be manufactured and sold. With special software, designers were able to create designs on the computer and send them to the machine via digital code. This was a watershed moment for the textile industry, enabling automation and mass production of embroidery decorations.
- Computer embroidery in the modern textile industry-Today brings computer embroidery as a widely used technique for decorating fabrics. Thanks to advanced machines and software, it is possible to embroider complex designs, logos and even photographs on various types of materials. Computer embroidery has found application in the apparel, advertising, decorative and other industries, providing not only decoration, but also a personalization and marketing tool.
Computer embroidery has eliminated many of the limitations associated with hand embroidery, allowing more complex and professional designs to be created in less time. Today, it is a widely used technique for decorating fabrics, which continues to develop thanks to technological advances and innovations in the textile industry.
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