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Our Embroidery Line for Custom Apparel: Multi-Head Array, Recorded Parameters
Custom apparel projects do not run on embroidery alone — but the embroidery is the part of the garment a buyer can see, touch and feel the first time they put it on. Our embroidery line is built so that the part a buyer touches first is also the part we have the most control over.
This page walks through how our embroidery line is set up, what we can do at the multi-head industrial array, how we record parameters for each batch, and how a buyer can arrange for a stitch-out sample before a bulk run.
Stage 1 — Digital Control Setup
Every embroidery job on our line starts with a digital setup. The artwork file is converted into a stitch file with the correct underlay, pull compensation, stitch direction and tie-offs. For multi-colour logos, each colour is assigned to a specific needle. For fine-detail logos — small letters, thin outlines, gradients — the digitisation is reviewed by a second operator before the file goes to the machine.
For our custom teamwear and basketball projects, this stage is what lets a 12-colour crest, a 6-letter wordmark and a small sponsor mark all run on the same garment in a single embroidery cycle. The setup file is saved with the order so that repeat orders in the same season — and reorders next season — reproduce the same stitching.
Stage 2 — Multi-Head Industrial Array
Our embroidery array is built around a multi-head industrial setup. We run jobs across multiple heads at the same time, which means a 1,200-piece basketball kit can move from setup to packed order in a tight production window. The array is configured to handle a wide range of placements — chest, sleeve, leg, back — and to switch placements without re-threading the heads for small differences.
The array also handles multi-colour and fine-detail. A typical custom basketball kit will carry 6 to 12 colours in the crest plus the wordmark; a marathon singlet typically carries 1 to 3 colours in a sponsor mark. Both fit on the same array with a single setup file and a single thread assignment.
Stage 3 — Per-Batch Parameter Recording
Every batch that runs through our line carries a small data sheet, the same way our fabric preparation and QC lines do. The sheet records:
- Stitch file version
- Needle assignment by colour
- Thread brand and weight
- Stitch density and direction
- Underlay type
- Run speed
If a buyer reorders the same logo next season, the same parameter sheet can be reproduced. If the buyer asks why a logo looks a certain way on a certain fabric, we can pull the batch sheet and answer in numbers, not guesses.
Stage 4 — What the Buyer Sees
For every order, the buyer receives a small set of records alongside the shipment:
- Stitch-out sample for the first run (if requested)
- Per-batch parameter sheet for the run
- Reference photos of the finished embroidery against the approved artwork
These records are what we hand over so a buyer can verify the embroidery ran the way we say it ran. If the buyer has a third-party inspection scheduled, we can also align our embroidery records with the inspection agency's requirements.
Where Embroidery Sits in Our Production Flow
Our embroidery line ties into the rest of the production flow. Garments arrive at embroidery after cutting and pre-shrinking; they move to packing after embroidery and QC. The embroidery run is fast in cycle time, but it depends on the stitch file being correct, the fabric being stable, and the placement matching the approved sample.
When these three are right, the embroidery line runs clean. When one of them is off, the embroidery is the first place a buyer sees the problem — which is why we put so much weight on the setup stage, the parameter sheet, and the stitch-out sample.
Start with a Stitch-Out Sample
If you are planning a custom apparel or teamwear project and want to see how our embroidery line handles your logo, the simplest way to start is to send us your logo file, fabric spec and order quantity. We can run a stitch-out sample on the array and send it back with the parameter sheet, so you can see how the embroidery sits on your fabric before the bulk run starts.
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