Embroider with confidence
Ask any experienced embroiderer what makes a great finished product and they’ll tell you it’s more than just the machine. The right backing, the right frame and the right advice is just as important as the embroidery itself.
That’s exactly where ETC Supplies, which calls itself “the trusted partner behind exceptional embroidery”, has built its reputation.
For more than 30 years, the company has focused on supplying garment decoration companies with the products that make day-to-day production easier, more efficient and more consistent. ETC has built its business around embroidery, developing specialist knowledge and a product range that has made it a trusted supplier to businesses across the UK and Europe.
Embroidery backing specialists
Backing is one of the most important parts of any embroidery project, yet often receives the least attention. Choosing the correct stabiliser can be the difference between crisp, professional embroidery and puckering, distortion or poor stitch definition.
ETC offers an extensive range of embroidery backings to suit everything from lightweight fashion garments to heavyweight workwear and high-volume commercial production. “Whether it’s tearaway, cut-away or specialist stabilisers, customers have access to products that deliver reliable performance across a wide variety of fabrics and applications,” it says.
The ETC team also understands that every job is different. Their practical knowledge enables them to help customers choose the right backing for each application, ensuring better embroidery quality while reducing unnecessary waste and production issues.
Let the magnets do the work
Designed to make hooping quicker, easier and more consistent, magnetic hoops have become a popular choice for businesses looking to improve workflow without compromising on quality.
ETC stocks a wide range of magnetic hooping solutions, including the Mighty Hoop range, which helps reduce hoop burn, minimise fabric distortion and make loading garments significantly easier. By applying even pressure across the garment, magnetic hoops can also improve consistency, particularly when working with delicate, thick or difficult-to-hoop materials.
The company also supplies EMS, Durkee, and a comprehensive selection of traditional embroidery frames and specialist hooping solutions. Whether customers are upgrading from conventional hoops or looking for the right frame for a specific application, ETC has a solution.
Team ETC has a wealth of knowledge and expertise
Threads, DTF and embroidery essentials
ETC continues to expand its product offering. “One of the latest additions is the Isacord embroidery thread range, giving customers access to one of the industry’s most respected thread brands. Manufactured from 100% polyester, Isacord is renowned for its strength, colour consistency and smooth-running performance, making it a popular choice for professional embroiderers producing high-quality work at speed.”
The supplier has also strengthened its range of direct-to-film (DTF) supplies. From films and powders to inks, the company offers everything businesses need to support in-house DTF production. “By bringing embroidery and DTF supplies together under one roof, ETC makes it easier for garment decorators to source quality products from a single trusted supplier, backed by the same knowledgeable service customers have come to expect.”
Experience-driven support and resources
“Years of working alongside garment decoration businesses have given the team a strong understanding of the day-to-day challenges faced by decorators, whether they’re producing personalised garments, workwear or large commercial orders,” it says. “That experience allows ETC to offer practical guidance as well as quality products, helping customers find solutions that work in real production environments.” Alongside this, ETC is committed to more sustainable embroidery, planting a tree through its Tree-Nation partnership with every order while expanding its range of recycled and recyclable products.
“Combined with fast despatch, excellent stock availability and an easy-to-use online store, ETC has become more than just a supplier, it has become a trusted resource for embroidery professionals across the UK and Europe.
“Whether it’s finding the right backing, selecting the ideal frame or keeping essential supplies in stock, ETC continues to help embroiderers achieve professional results, one stitch at a time.”
