Embroidery Shop Management Software
for Commercial Decorators.
Calculate True Hourly Overhead, generate calibrated stitch count pricing matrices, manage digitizing sewout approvals, track multi-head machine runtime capacity, and collect 5-star Google reviews on complete autopilot for a flat $49/month with unlimited users.
No Credit Card Required for Trial • 14-Day Free Trial • Built for Scale
Stitch Math
Auto Stitch Count Matrices
Multi-Head
Machine Capacity Scheduling
$49/mo
Flat Rate • Zero Per-User Fees
Decorations
Left Chest Corporate Crest
Super White
Madeira #1801
Navy Blue
Madeira #1984
Golden Poppy
Madeira #1972
Gunmetal
Madeira #1800
$396.00
$5.50 / piece (72 pcs)Products & Sizes
Nike Dri-FIT Polo
Midnight Navy
$2,052.00
72 UnitsProject 1 Total
$34.00 / piece avg
$2,448.00
From Cost Setup to 5-Star Review:
The Point A → Point Z Embroidery Journey
See how The Print Life simplifies stitch count math, automates multi-head scheduling, coordinates uniform stores, and captures 5-star reviews on autopilot.
Enter your monthly fixed shop overhead (rent, multi-head machine financing, embroidery needles/backing, operator wages, and target net profit margin). The Print Life calculates your True Shop Hourly Rate and generates calibrated stitch count pricing matrices based on machine running speeds (e.g. 750–900 stitches per minute).
Key Commercial Embroidery Capabilities:
- Stitch Count Tier Tables: Base pricing up to 5,000 stitches + automated increments per 1,000 extra stitches.
- Surcharge Add-On Rules: 3D Puff foam, metallic/specialty threads, polybagging, and specialty backing material fees.
- Digitizing Fee Recovery: Automatically applies digitizing setup fees for new logos with 1-click waiver for re-orders.
| Stitch Count | 12–23 | 24–47 | 48–71 | 72–143 | 144+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base (Up to 5k) | $6.50 | $5.20 | $4.25 | $3.60 | $2.95 |
| Extra 1k Stitches | +$0.85 | +$0.75 | +$0.65 | +$0.55 | +$0.45 |
Everything Built Specifically for
Custom Embroidery Shops
Engineered around needle speed, head counts, and thread charts. Run single-head boutiques or high-volume multi-head facilities with zero chaos.
Stitch Count Pricing Matrix Engine
Eliminate manual stitch estimations. Configure base pricing up to 5,000 stitches with automated increments per 1,000 extra stitches and built-in digitizing recovery.
Multi-Location Mockup Generator
Place flat and 3D puff embroidery graphics across Left Chest, Right Sleeve, Cap Front, and Back Yoke directly on the quote. Generate realistic thread proofs in seconds.
Multi-Head Capacity & Run Time Math
Calculate machine running times dynamically based on total stitch count, color changes, running speed (750–1,000 SPM), and head count (1, 4, 6, 8, 12-head).
Live Catalog Blanks & Auto PO Splitting
Direct PromoStandards integration with SanMar, S&S Activewear, and AlphaBroder for instant inventory checks on Richardson caps, Nike polos, and Carhartt jackets.
0% Fee Corporate Uniform Stores
Launch employee uniform programs, hospital scrub stores, and school athletic shops with zero platform commissions. Aggregate orders into master embroidery batches.
Pick & Pool Bin Wall & Cash Protection
Sort corporate uniform packs into barcode cubby stations with zero distribution mix-ups. Offset credit card merchant fees with automated 3% surcharge recovery vs $0 ACH bank transfers.
Granular Action Time Estimation
Configure exact action times in seconds and minutes for hooping, thread color changeovers, trimming, steaming, and folding on each embroidery matrix.
Time-Estimated Schedule Calendar
The master schedule calendar uses calculated stitch times to show available machine hours and open capacity slots for every day of the week.
Hands-Off Workflow Automations
Automate your embroidery floor. Event triggers respond bidirectionally to shop actions and client actions (digitizing approvals, sewout sign-offs, deposit payments) to advance stages and dispatch stitch files with zero manual touchpoints.
Embroidery Shop Software Compared.
See how The Print Life equips custom embroidery shops with stitch-specific pricing, multi-head runtime math, and thread management without legacy seat taxes.
| Feature | Print Life ($49/mo) | Printavo | ShopVox | Teesom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stitch Count Matrix Engine (Base + 1k Increments) Configures base 5k stitch tier with automated 1k stitch increments and True Hourly Burden math. | ||||
Digitizing DST/EMB File Vault & Version History Stores production stitch files and sewout proof revisions directly on customer records and job line items. | ||||
Commercial Thread Palettes (Madeira, Isacord, Robison-Anton) Direct thread colorway matching with color numbers and needle stops saved for consistent re-orders. | ||||
Multi-Head Capacity & Run Time Math (Stitches ÷ SPM) Calculates exact machine run times (Est: Xh Ym) across 1, 4, 6, 8, and 12-head setups to eliminate overbooking. | ||||
Multi-Project Proposals (Hats + Polos + Jackets on 1 Quote) Combine embroidery, screen print, and DTF sub-projects with 3D puff and flat placements on one invoice. | ||||
0% Take-Rate Corporate Uniform & Medical Scrub Stores Batch employee apparel orders, auto-generate blank vendor POs, and sort packs on pick-and-pool bin walls. | ||||
Scan-to-Verify Fulfillment & Automated 5-Star Google Reviews Scan barcode travelers to prevent pack-out mistakes, then dispatch automated Google review SMS/emails. | ||||
Flat $49/mo (Unlimited Operators, Heads, & Orders) No per-operator seat taxes, no per-head charges, and no feature gate paywalls. |
Why Commercial Embroiderers Are Choosing The Print Life
Other platforms charge high monthly subscriptions, penalize you for adding machine operators, and lack stitch-specific calculations. We include it all.
No Seat Taxes
Unlimited Operator Seats
Give your front desk, digitizers, hooping team, multi-head operators, and accountant their own accounts without paying per seat.
Multi-Head Math
Machine Runtime Scheduling
Calculate exact run times based on stitch counts, color stops, and machine heads to prevent production floor scheduling bottlenecks.
0% Store Fee
Corporate Uniform Stores
Launch employee uniform portals and hospital scrub shops with zero transaction fees, automated POs, and pick-and-pool bin sorting.
$49 / month flat
14-Day Free Trial • Unlimited Users • Zero Hidden Feature Tiers
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about scaling your commercial embroidery shop on The Print Life.