Guides5 min read
What Is Embroidery Digitizing and Why Does It Matter?
Most embroidery problems start with the file. Here's what digitizing really is, and why getting it right changes everything about your output quality.
Oct 2024Read more
Knowledge base
Tips, guides & insights.
Practical knowledge for embroidery businesses, print shops, and anyone working with digitized designs.
Techniques7 min read
The Complete Guide to 3D Puff Embroidery
3D puff creates that raised, dimensional look that makes hats pop. But there's a right way and a wrong way to do it. Here's what you need to know.
Sep 2024Read more
Guides6 min read
Embroidery File Formats Explained: DST, PES, JEF and More
DST, PES, JEF, VP3, XXX — what do they all mean and which one do you need? We break down the most common formats and when to use each.
Sep 2024Read more
Techniques4 min read
5 Things That Make Cap Digitizing Different
Cap digitizing isn't the same as flat embroidery. The curvature, seams, and buckram backing all change how a design needs to be built.
Aug 2024Read more
Tips4 min read
Left Chest Embroidery: The Right Size for Every Garment
Size matters. A logo too big looks sloppy. Too small and it gets lost. Here's the guide to sizing left chest embroidery correctly for every garment type.
Aug 2024Read more
Tips5 min read
Raster vs. Vector for Embroidery: What You Actually Need
You've heard 'we need a vector file' — but do you really? Here's the honest answer about source file types and what actually matters for digitizing.
Jul 2024Read more