Embroidery digitizing is the process wherein any design that can be embroidered is converted into a format that can be accepted and can be read by the embroidery machine. Artists use special computer software in order to reproduce an artwork with precision and quality. Usually, clients send their artwork to the embroidery digitizing companies as an attachment to their e-mails, however, high resolution artwork is often too difficult to transmit via e-mail that is why embroidery digitizing companies suggest that it is best if clients will upload their art works directly to their website. When art works have extremely poor resolution, this is where digitizers come in. They interpret and redraw the design.

Embroidery digitizing has been in the market for more than 15 years. Africa, Australia, China, Europe, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, The Middle East and The United States are among countries that widely use embroidery digitizing. Highly skilled professional art designers, digitizers, machine operators and computer professionals with capabilities to create and innovate in order to give the best exquisite products for every customer support this line of business. This industry values customers’ feedback highly and is equipped with the latest technologies such as computer, digitizing software and digitizer tablet. Digitizers are not only excellent in using embroidery digitizing software, but also knowledgeable in operating embroidery machines. They know how to properly digitize a design based on different factors such as fabrics, textures, threads and sizes to ensure best quality possible. To top it all, digitizers for embroidery digitizing companies had been trained in graphic design.

When requesting for embroidery digitizing work, the procedure is as follows:

1. Create or log into the account of the embroidery digitizing company’s website. Upload artwork that needs to be digitized.
2. Embroidery digitizing company will then process artwork on their system.
3. Once approved for digitizing, the embroidery digitizing company will then send a confirmation e-mail indicating that they have started production on the artwork.
4. When design is completed, the digitized artwork will be sewed out on swatches to ensure that the design meets the embroidery digitizing company’s standard of quality.
5. After completing and passing quality control, the artwork shall be sent to the client via e-mail. Note that this email should also state total number of stitches and the amount charged.
6. Most of the time, artwork is completed within 24 hours.
7. Submitted art work for digitizing remains in the customers account for 1 year in the embroidery digitizing company’s website.
8. When the project is finished, clients will inspect artwork. In some cases wherein there are problems, the embroidery digitizing company rectifies the issue until the client is fully satisfied. Edits are usually returned within the next 12 hours and is free-of-charge when completed.
9. Payments are done by putting the customer’s credit card number on their file and will be charged after the artwork is complete. Other methods of payment include PayPal, Personal or Manager’s Cheque and Cash on Delivery. Other embroidery digitizing companies provide monthly schemes for a client who submits at least 2 designs a month.

If still undecided whether or not to get the design digitized, the client may submit a request for quotation through e-mail. Turn around time for quotes are usually between 30 minutes and 2 hours upon receipt.

In time, embroidery digitizing companies will be a part of fashion and our daily lives. It is not only because of it's creativity but also because it preserves their clients’ most treasured assets – their logo. Through the years, the people of this industry have proven that they not only work with vision; they do have passion as well.