Day: November 10, 2023

Do’s and Don’ts of Embroidery DigitizingDo’s and Don’ts of Embroidery Digitizing

November 10, 2023| kylemcdanell| 0 Comment| 8:35 am

Custom embroidery is a highly effective way to make company t-shirts, workwear, and apparel stand out. Before any logo or design can be embroidered by an embroidery machine, however, it must first be prepared by a digitizer. Digitizing is a complex process that can make or break an embroidered image, and understanding its do’s and don’ts is essential to ensuring your embroidery is of the highest possible quality.

The Digital Stitch: A Beginner’s Guide to Embroidery Digitizing

Digitizing is a process of converting raster graphics into embroidery stitch files. This may be done manually by drawing outlines to be filled in with stitches, or automatically by tracing objects in a raster image using a magic wand program (sometimes called auto-digitizing). Embroidery digitizing also involves adjusting stitch density, the number of stitches per inch. Density is crucial to embroidery quality because it affects how long the embroidery will take to stitch and how much thread will be used. Too little density can result in a dull, lifeless design, while too much can cause broken needles, thread breaks, and fabric tears.

Whether you choose to learn to digitize embroidery yourself or outsource it, it’s important to understand the do’s and don’ts of the process so that you can communicate with your digitizer effectively and ensure that your designs are digitized properly. This article will help you do just that.

Color Coding and Floor MarkingsColor Coding and Floor Markings

November 10, 2023| kylemcdanell| 0 Comment| 4:40 am

As anyone who has worked in a warehouse or manufacturing facility knows, Floor Markings are a crucial part of public and operational organization. They help people identify work areas, recognize hazards, and find their way around a facility a glance. And with the right colors and shapes, they also make it easy to communicate important messages, regardless of language barriers.

While the majority of floor markings used in facilities are standardized 5S colors (red for fire hazards, yellow for caution), some companies and organizations choose to use color coding systems for other purposes. For example, blue can be used to indicate pathways reserved for materials or equipment transport, helping to keep both forklift traffic and pedestrians safe.

Choosing the Right Tools: Materials for Floor Line Marking Success

Other companies and facilities utilize color coding to identify different types of tools and products in the facility. This can help with quality control and production management, as well as preventing misplacement or damage to these assets.

Whatever the intended purpose, it’s important to remember that floor markings should be consistent throughout a facility. Inconsistent coloring can make it difficult for employees to understand what each color means, and this can result in confusion and even potential safety risks. To avoid this, companies should establish uniform color standards and provide training for new and existing employees. This ensures that everyone will know what each color represents and can easily identify them at a glance. A chart of the color standards should be posted for quick reference, as well.