Things to Know About The Embroidery Digitizing Industry

Embroidery digitizing is an impressive technique that has taken the world of embroidery by storm as it involves the conversion of any kind of artwork into machine readable code; hence, majorly simplifying the entire process of getting designs onto fabric. Now, though the process does require a skilled digitizer and an embroidery machine that can read the code, it holds major benefits over traditional techniques, especially in terms of quality assurance and time savings. This article attempts to familiarize you with certain terms and processes that are integral to the embroidery digitizing industry, so that you walk in as an informed and confident customer.

Embroidery digitizing, though may seem to be a simple process, it cannot be properly carried out without the help of a trained digitizer. A skilled professional who is well aware of the nitty-gritty of the entire process of embroidery digitizing is the most vital person to the process. A digitizer is a person who not only prepares the program for the file, but also keeps a watchful eye on the smooth functioning of the entire process of embroidery digitizing including pre-production of the design. Hiring a professional digitizer will prove to be an asset, as he/she would not only ensure the right code and format, but also that the production runs are seamless by employing several quality checks before handing out the final version.

There are times when you will be told that your design rates low on stitchability, which is basically an analyses on where the design stands when it comes to practical grounds and whether an artwork can be recreated to the tee on fabric or not. In case the design is said to be unstitchable, the digitizer will then tweak the file and make some additions or subtractions to get the design right to be stitched onto the fabric of your choice, which shall all happen, of course, only after your prior consent.

The next process in line is the quality check. A digitizer is also responsible for the final production run of the design; therefore, a pre-production run becomes an important part of the development of the digitized file. A professional digitizer will ensure a hassle-free production run during the quality check of the embroidery digitizing file to guarantee minimum breakage of thread and a resourceful run-time.

Lastly, a digitized file is a file which contains the final results of this entire embroidery digitizing process, which involves the conversion of artwork into machine readable code. This digitized file is always delivered in a format that matches the one used by the embroidery machine that is ultimately going to embroider your designs onto the fabric. While the format is usually chosen as per the customer's instructions; however, one of the most readily used format in the industry is the DST by Tajima. This format is universally accepted and can be read by most embroidery machines on the market.