t hink . mak e . d o. EMBROIDERY PRODUCTION Like this article? Read more embroidery articles at impressionsmag.com/embroidery. Singlehead or Multihead? Here's what you should consider when deciding which embroidery-machine type is ideal for your shop. BY DEBORAH JONES, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Is your embroidery shop busier than normal? Are you planning for the upcoming holiday selling season? Perhaps you're just getting started and want the most flexible embroidery equipment package for your planned order type and volume. Regardless of the reason, you're either currently wondering - or have, at some point, wondered - which type of embroidery machine would be best for your shop's productivity and profitability. In other words: singlehead or multihead? Productivity is one of the most important factors to consider The first step to figuring out which embroidery-machine configuration is ideal for your shop is to analyze typical order quantities and embroidery types. when deciding on the right equipment. Other considerations include budget, space, learning curve, sewing area and aftermarket accessories. In the following scenarios, you'll see how order size largely influences machine-type selection. Analyzing Productivity The first step to figuring out which embroidery-machine configuration is ideal for your shop is to analyze typical order P.34 IMPRESSIONSMAG.COM AUG./SEPT. 2021http://www.impressionsmag.com/embroidery http://www.IMPRESSIONSMAG.COM