ZSK + Coloreel - The Special Connection!

What happens when industrial embroidery precision meets unlimited colour freedom? In the conversation between Britta from ZSK and Mafalda from Coloreel, one thing becomes clear: this collaboration doesn’t replace existing workflows - it expands them.

What is Coloreel?

Simply said, Coloreel is a printer for embroidery thread.
It prints colour on demand, while stitching, eliminating the need for pre-dyed threads, colour changes, or large thread inventories.

Limitless Colours

With Coloreel, a single needle can produce any colour at any time - including gradients, stripes, noise effects, and precise colour matches.
Instead of replacing all needles, Coloreel adds value: keep your specialty threads (neon, metallic, white, black) and add one needle that unlocks unlimited colours.

For Who?

Coloreel is ideal for:

• On-demand embroidery businesses

• Creative studios, streetwear, and high fashion

• Companies looking to differentiate, add visible value, and charge premium prices

It’s not about replacing black or white threads—it’s about everything beyond that.

Workflow: Easy to Integrate

Coloreel fits into existing production in multiple ways:

• Use swatches for one-colour files

• Digitize specifically for Coloreel effects

• Keep existing designs without re-digitizing

Toolbox: Giving Old Files New Life

With Coloreel Toolbox, legacy files can be enhanced automatically.
Extra transition stitches are added in hidden areas (e.g. backing or caps), making it possible to use existing designs with Coloreel—no full redesign needed.

A Special Connection with ZSK

ZSK and Coloreel are directly connected. The machines communicate in real time:

• No stitch counting

• Perfect colour accuracy, even after thread breaks

• Automatic colour recovery when rewinding stitches

Precision and reliability are built into the system.

Queue Function: Efficiency for On-Demand

The queue function allows multiple designs and colour versions to be prepared in advance.
It dramatically reduces thread waste between jobs and keeps production flowing—perfect for one-piece or small-batch orders.

Sustainable by Design

Coloreel reduces water consumption by up to 97% compared to batch-dyed threads and uses recycled thread—making embroidery not only more creative, but more sustainable.

More Than Technology

Together, ZSK and Coloreel enable new creative effects, new markets, and real business growth.
It’s not a replacement - it’s an upgrade.

Unlimited colours. Proven precision. One powerful connection.

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