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Is a Single Head Embroidery Machine Right for Your Business?

Avery Threadwell : Aug 27, 2025 9:59:31 AM

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Starting or scaling your embroidery business?

A single-head embroidery machine might be the perfect tool to grow your brand without overwhelming your workspace—or your budget.

Tajima offers some of the most powerful and versatile single-head units on the market, and through Hirsch Solutions, you're supported every step of the way.

The featured image above showcases Marleylilly receiving their very first commercial embroidery machine from Hirsch Solutions -- installed by the same Hirsch rep that assists them today. This exact machine, purchased in 2010, is still in use in their 154,000 square foot facility today which houses hundreds of Tajima single head machines.

Hirsch Solutions is the only distributor who will start with you and support you every step of the way in your business's growth.

In this article, we’ll explore when a single-head makes sense, which models are ideal, and how to ensure you’re set up for success.

1. What is a Single Head Embroidery Machine?

A single-head embroidery machine is designed to handle one item at a time, making it ideal for:

Custom orders and personalization
Small-batch production
Home-based businesses or limited space

Tajima’s industry-leading options deliver commercial-grade performance in a compact, flexible format.

2. Meet the Tajima TMEZ Series

The Tajima TMEZ-SC1501 is the world’s first embroidery machine with an automatic thread tension adjustment system, making it a true game-changer for decorators. Key features include:

i-TM (Intelligent Thread Management): Automatically sets the perfect thread tension for every stitch
15 needles for complete design flexibility
User-friendly touchscreen panel with LAN and USB connectivity
True cap frame support and wide-field embroidery capabilities
Built-in thread break detection for smooth, uninterrupted runs

With these innovations, the TMEZ makes professional embroidery easier, faster, and more accurate than ever before.

👉 Explore the TMEZ Series

3. Is It Right for You?

Consider a single-head Tajima machine if:

You’re fulfilling 10–200 orders/month
You need flexibility in garment types (caps, polos, jackets)
You're in a smaller workspace
You want to start small, then scale with confidence

Hirsch makes it easy to expand later—our customers often upgrade to multi-heads when demand grows. You also have the option to link multiple single heads together by networking them with a LAN connection to transmit designs and improve workflow.