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At YES LTD, we offer top-tier SWF embroidery machines engineered for accuracy, efficiency, and long-lasting performance. Whether you’re starting a new embroidery venture or expanding large-scale production, our range of single-head and multi-head machines ensures outstanding stitch quality on garments, caps, and various textiles.
SWF is one of the world’s leading embroidery machine manufacturers, known for advanced technology and robust engineering. SWF Korea operates under the Mobase Group, a global engineering and manufacturing leader known for its expertise in precision components, electronics, and advanced production technologies.
Mobase produces high-tech solutions for major international brands such as Hyundai, Kia, Samsung, Ford, Stellantis, GM Korea, and Renault, along with other global automotive and electronics manufacturers.
Industrial embroidery machines are used by businesses throughout the UK to produce high-quality embroidered garments, branded workwear and customised products at scale. From school uniforms and teamwear to promotional clothing and fashion collections, embroidery remains one of the most durable and professional garment decoration methods available.
At YES Group, embroidery has been at the heart of our business since 1995. Over the last three decades, we’ve helped businesses across the UK and Ireland choose the right commercial embroidery machine for their production requirements, growth plans and budget. Since 1997, we have exclusively supplied SWF embroidery machinery, backed by installation, training and technical support from our Nottinghamshire headquarters.
Workwear is one of the largest sectors for industrial embroidery machines. Embroidered logos provide a professional, durable finish on polo shirts, hoodies, fleeces, jackets and hi-vis garments, helping businesses strengthen their brand while maintaining a high-quality appearance.
Schoolwear suppliers rely on professional embroidery machines to produce embroidered crests, badges and logos consistently across large garment volumes. Embroidery remains the preferred decoration method for school uniforms due to its durability and long-lasting appearance.
Commercial embroidery machines are widely used to produce branded apparel, promotional merchandise and corporate clothing. Embroidered garments offer a premium finish that helps businesses stand out while delivering long-term value.
Sports clubs, schools and teamwear suppliers use embroidery to create badges, crests and sponsor logos across a wide range of garments. As demand increases, many businesses invest in multi-head embroidery machines to improve productivity and output.
Fashion brands increasingly use embroidery to add texture, detail and premium branding to garments. Industrial embroidery machines provide the flexibility to move from sample production to larger manufacturing runs while maintaining consistent quality.
As embroidery businesses expand, production capacity becomes increasingly important. Many companies progress from single-head systems to multi-head embroidery machines, allowing multiple garments to be embroidered simultaneously while maintaining efficiency and stitch quality.
SWF Korea embroidery machines are Precision-engineered for long-term reliability and consistent performance, with 100% manufacturing in Korea.
Industrial stitching speeds enable faster production while maintaining consistent stitch quality, even on detailed designs, at up to 1,200 SPM.
Added confidence in long-term stitch performance and overall machine quality.
An intuitive interface enables faster setup, simplified operation, modular connection, and reduced training time.
A shared interface across SWF machines makes it easier to upgrade or expand production without retraining operators.
Enables a single machine to run the same design or two different designs simultaneously, you can also stitch the same or different items at the same time, thus increasing flexibility and improving productivity and profitability for mixed orders for all embroidery business machines.
Streamlines daily maintenance and stitch setup, minimizing downtime and ensuring uniform stitch quality across different fabrics and production cycles.
Enables quick transitions between cap jobs, boosting productivity and making short-run or mixed cap orders more efficient.
Choosing an industrial embroidery machine can help your business move from smaller, slower production into a more consistent commercial workflow. When embroidery orders start to increase, the right machine can support better output, cleaner stitch quality and a more professional service for your customers.
A commercial embroidery machine is designed for regular production, not occasional use. This makes it a strong choice for businesses producing branded workwear, schoolwear, teamwear, promotional clothing and fashion-led garments where durability, repeatability and finish all matter.
Production speed is one of the main reasons businesses invest in industrial embroidery machines. SWF single-head and multi-head machines are designed to support high-speed embroidery production, with selected models capable of stitching at up to 1,200 stitches per minute.
For a busy embroidery business, this can help improve turnaround times, manage repeat orders more efficiently and keep production moving during peak periods.
A professional embroidery machine helps support a cleaner and more consistent finish across different garments, fabrics and design types. Features such as automatic thread tensioning, digitally controlled presser feet, thread break monitoring and slim cylinder arm technology are designed to give operators better control throughout production.
This level of consistency is especially important for branded work, where every logo, crest or design needs to look professional from the first garment to the last.
Industrial embroidery machines give businesses room to grow. A single-head machine can be a practical starting point for a new embroidery setup, while multi-head machines allow several garments to be embroidered at the same time.
For businesses handling varied order types, dual-function embroidery machines can add even more flexibility by allowing different designs or products to be stitched on the same machine.
This can help increase capacity, reduce idle time and make production more efficient as demand grows.
Embroidery equipment used in a business needs to be built for regular, reliable production. Strong machine construction, automatic oiling, direct drive trimming, touchscreen controls and networking options all help create a more dependable day-to-day setup.
This is particularly important for companies producing repeat orders, larger garment runs or mixed product types where downtime can quickly affect the production schedule.
The right industrial embroidery machine can help your business make better use of time, labour and production space. Faster stitching, fewer manual adjustments, reduced downtime and more consistent results can all contribute to a more profitable embroidery service.
For many businesses, investing in the right embroidery machine is not only about meeting current demand. It is about choosing equipment that can support future growth, larger orders and a more professional production process.
The right industrial embroidery machine can help your business make better use of time, labour and production space. Faster stitching, fewer manual adjustments, reduced downtime and more consistent results can all contribute to a more profitable embroidery service.
For many businesses, investing in the right embroidery machine is not only about meeting current demand. It is about choosing equipment that can support future growth, larger orders and a more professional production process.
When you invest in an embroidery machine from YES LTD, you’re not just acquiring equipment—you’re gaining a reliable, long-term partner committed to your success.Professional Machine Installation
We Ensure Every Customer Feels Confident From Day One Our goal is to make sure you’re fully comfortable and capable of operating your embroidery machine right from the start.
Choosing the right embroidery machine depends on more than speed or machine size. Your order volumes, garment types, workspace, staffing and growth plans all play a part. At YES Group, we have supported embroidery businesses since 1995, so our advice is built around real production needs, not just machine specifications.
Whether you are buying your first commercial embroidery machine or planning a larger industrial embroidery setup, the right choice should support the way your business works now while giving you room to grow.
For new embroidery businesses, a single-head machine is often the most practical starting point. It gives you professional embroidery capability without taking over your workspace, while still allowing you to produce branded workwear, schoolwear, caps, small runs and personalised garments.
The SWF MAS 12 is a strong choice for startups because it is compact, portable and designed for commercial use. It gives new embroiderers the flexibility to learn, test different products and build customer confidence without stepping straight into a larger production setup.
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As order volumes increase, many businesses need a professional embroidery machine that can handle more frequent production, a wider range of garments and tighter turnaround times. At this stage, it becomes important to think about efficiency, hooping options, stitch consistency and how much time your team spends adjusting settings between jobs.
A multi-head machine can help a growing embroidery business take on more regular work while still keeping production manageable. It can also give you the confidence to say yes to more varied customer requests, from workwear logos and teamwear to repeat branded clothing orders.
2x More Output
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For established decorators, production speed and repeatable quality become much more important. If you are regularly running batches of the same logo or working through larger workwear, schoolwear or sportswear orders, multi-head industrial embroidery machines can make a major difference to daily output.
A larger multi-head setup allows several garments to be embroidered at the same time, helping your team complete more work without relying on multiple separate machines. Features such as larger touchscreens, high stitch memory, automatic oiling, thread management and networked design transfer can also help create a smoother production environment.
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More daily output
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For larger embroidery operations, the focus is usually on scale, uptime and flexible production planning. Enterprise-level businesses may need multi-head or dual function industrial embroidery machines that can support high-volume output, different job types and more advanced workflow control.
SWF Dual Function technology is designed for this level of production. It allows different sides of the machine to work independently or together, so businesses can run different designs or products at the same time. For busy embroidery departments, that flexibility can help reduce idle time, improve output and make production planning more efficient.
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For new embroidery businesses, a single-head machine is often the most practical starting point. It gives you professional embroidery capability without taking over your workspace, while still allowing you to produce branded workwear, schoolwear, caps, small runs and personalised garments.
The SWF MAS 12 is a strong choice for startups because it is compact, portable and designed for commercial use. It gives new embroiderers the flexibility to learn, test different products and build customer confidence without stepping straight into a larger production setup.
As order volumes increase, many businesses need a professional embroidery machine that can handle more frequent production, a wider range of garments and tighter turnaround times. At this stage, it becomes important to think about efficiency, hooping options, stitch consistency and how much time your team spends adjusting settings between jobs.
A multi-head machine can help a growing embroidery business take on more regular work while still keeping production manageable. It can also give you the confidence to say yes to more varied customer requests, from workwear logos and teamwear to repeat branded clothing orders.
For established decorators, production speed and repeatable quality become much more important. If you are regularly running batches of the same logo or working through larger workwear, schoolwear or sportswear orders, multi-head industrial embroidery machines can make a major difference to daily output.
A larger multi-head setup allows several garments to be embroidered at the same time, helping your team complete more work without relying on multiple separate machines. Features such as larger touchscreens, high stitch memory, automatic oiling, thread management and networked design transfer can also help create a smoother production environment.
For larger embroidery operations, the focus is usually on scale, uptime and flexible production planning. Enterprise-level businesses may need multi-head or dual function industrial embroidery machines that can support high-volume output, different job types and more advanced workflow control.
SWF Dual Function technology is designed for this level of production. It allows different sides of the machine to work independently or together, so businesses can run different designs or products at the same time. For busy embroidery departments, that flexibility can help reduce idle time, improve output and make production planning more efficient.
SWF embroidery machines are versatile and can work on a variety of fabrics, including delicate and thick materials. The adjustable settings and Smart Action Presser Feet allow for customization based on fabric type.
With proper maintenance and care, SWF embroidery machines can last many years, often surpassing a decade or two of regular use in commercial settings. In fact the first machine delivered in the UK back in 1996 is still in production today!
Industrial embroidery machines are built for commercial use – 15 needles, speeds up to 1200 SPM, larger embroidery areas, and construction rated for 8+ hours daily. Domestic machines are lighter-duty and designed for hobbyists.
Regular cleaning and oiling are essential for maintaining SWF embroidery machines. Maintenance should be conducted depending on the hours of use – but it’s a very quick and simple process.
Yes. SWF embroidery machines feature an intuitive touchscreen interface and straightforward operation. Combined with full training and installation from YES LTD, they are suitable for beginners as well as experienced embroidery professionals.
SWF embroidery machines are designed and built in South Korea and offer exceptional build quality, advanced features, and outstanding value. With innovations such as patented Dual Function Technology, a 7-year stitch guarantee, and a unified interface across models, SWF provides professional performance with excellent long-term reliability, backed by expert local support from YES LTD.
YES LTD provides professional installation, in-depth operator training, and ongoing UK-based technical support. Our experienced team supports you long after purchase, helping you get the most from your embroidery machine as your business grows.
SWF embroidery machines can be used to embroider garments, caps, workwear, uniforms, bags, promotional items, and textiles, making them suitable for a wide range of embroidery applications.
Yes. All SWF embroidery machines use the same operating interface, making it easy to add or upgrade machines without retraining staff. This allows businesses to scale production efficiently.
SWF embroidery machines support industry-standard embroidery file formats, allowing easy compatibility with most embroidery digitising software and design workflows.
Yes. SWF embroidery machines are supplied with a 7-year stitch guarantee, offering added peace of mind and confidence in long-term stitch quality and machine performance.
YES LTD has over 30 years of experience supplying embroidery solutions. We combine premium embroidery technology with honest advice, professional training, and reliable UK-based aftersales support; making us a partner you can trust.
8 months ago
Roy and his colleague were excellent in solving a touchscreen issue we had on our SWF embroidery machine they were very professional and patient in a step by step procedure to get us up and running again Thank you David Wizard Printers.
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9 months ago
Roger and Roy are the most helpful and knowledgeable men I have spoken with. They have fixed all our machine problems over the phone and they both have time and patience with their customers.
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9 months ago
Absolutely superb company. Outstanding customer service. Brought a prestige r2 pro max from this company and had a few teething problems at the start, Not only did they talk through it with me on the phone they sent someone out the next day! Always on the end of a phone if you need any help. Wouldn’t go anywhere else.
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10 months ago
Always an excellent customer service from YES. From purchasing a machine, buying embroidery supplies and technical assistance. So happy I bought my machine from YES the staff are friendly, efficient and always go the extra mile.
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8 months ago
I started our business in 2006 with one single head compact SWF machine…That old lady is still running like a dream but we have it permanently set up for caps now. Our full range of machines is 2 x dual Function units plus 2 more single head compacts. A total of 7 heads. They all work all day every day. I would not go for any other make of machine. SWF have always served me well and the support from Y.E.S. has been excellent.
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5 months ago
Amazing sales and installation team! we just bought our first Embroidery machine with their recommendations.
We couldn’t be more happier with their help.
13 hours ago
What can I say? What an absolute amazing company, I decided to go with yes Ltd back end of last year because I had a terrible time with the current printer, it was pants!
I was very nervous about going from a small machine to a bigger one, but yes Ltd reassured me that it will be the best thing I did and they was not wrong! My printer is a beast! I absolutely love it!
Felix was amazing, he drove 4 hours down to my shop to help install fit and even stayed over
night to train on it! Not many companies offer that! Thanks to these guys I have now got the
confidence to push my clothing business to its full potential because I have a machine that
actually works & is so fast! The team are absolutely amazing, when I first had it we had some issues with my pc so I purchased a new one just for the printer and John Paul was fantastic he sat on zoom call to me and helped me set up my machine and it did take a while but he was super helpful and supportive and was determined to get it up and running! The lady on reception is fantastic she’s super friendly & helping when I phone up for a stock order, and the technical team are superb, they ring up ask few questions and gets the machine back up and running! They make me feel supported! 100% recommendations to everyone who asks where I got mine from! Well done yes Ltd! You are fab!
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