Two Garments per Run
Embroider the same design on two compatible items at once, reducing the number of machine cycles required for repeat orders.
Two-head commercial embroidery production
Embroider Two Items at Once and Grow Your Output
The Ricoma CHT-1502 is a two-head, 15-needle commercial embroidery machine designed for businesses ready to move beyond single-head production.
Load two garments, run the same design on both heads and complete matching orders in the same production cycle. Its large colour touchscreen, onboard lettering, automatic colour changes and included cap system make it suitable for everything from personalised uniforms to repeat logo orders.
2 Heads
Two items per production run
15 Needles
Per embroidery head
1,000 SPM
Maximum embroidery speed
400 × 450mm
Maximum embroidery area
10.4-inch
HD colour touchscreen
The Practical Step Up from a Single-Head Machine
A single-head machine completes one garment at a time. The CHT-1502 stitches the same design on two garments simultaneously, helping you process uniform, workwear, schoolwear, clubwear and promotional orders more efficiently.
Its two-head format is particularly useful for businesses that need greater capacity but do not yet require the floor space or production commitment of a four-, six- or eight-head machine.
Onboard Lettering
Enter personalised text directly on the touchscreen for names, initials and straightforward wording without first creating a separate lettering file on a computer.
15-Colour Capability
Load up to 15 thread colours on each head and let the machine move through the programmed colour sequence automatically.
Cap Embroidery Included
The included cap rings, cap drivers and hooping station equip both heads for commercial cap and headwear production.
Large Embroidery Field
A maximum embroidery area of 400 × 450mm accommodates jacket backs, bags, banners and other larger designs.
Automatic Production Functions
Automatic colour changing, thread trimming, memory retention and thread-break detection help keep production moving.
Create and Manage Jobs from the 10.4-Inch Touchscreen
The high-definition colour touchscreen puts essential embroidery controls directly at the machine. Operators can select designs, assign colours, choose hoop settings, trace the design boundary and create personalised lettering without keeping a computer beside the machine for every job.
Type Personalised Text Onboard
Create names, initials and simple wording directly on the machine. This is ideal for uniforms, towels, workwear, gifts and individual customer names.
Select and Preview Designs
Load a design from machine memory or USB, view it on the colour screen and confirm the selected design before starting production.
Assign the Colour Sequence
Match each programmed colour stop to one of the 15 threaded needles and let the machine change colours automatically.
Use Preset Hoop Parameters
Select the appropriate hoop setting so the machine understands the available sewing boundary and helps reduce the risk of frame collisions.
Trace Before Embroidering
Use the one-step tracing function to check the design's outer boundary and confirm placement before the needles begin stitching.
Prepare Appliqué More Easily
Frame offset, outlining and one-step appliqué functions streamline placement and make multi-stage appliqué jobs easier to manage.
Personalise Names Without Preparing Every Name on a Computer
For straightforward name and text orders, the CHT-1502 can create lettering directly from its control panel. This can significantly simplify jobs where the logo stays the same but the employee, student or team member name changes on every garment.
Enter the Text
Type the required name, initials or wording using the touchscreen lettering controls.
Prepare the Layout
Review the lettering on screen and set it within the available embroidery area.
Check the Placement
Select the correct hoop and trace the design boundary before starting.
Embroider Two Items
Load matching garments on both heads and produce two personalised items in the same run.
Onboard lettering is ideal for names and straightforward text. Company logos, complex artwork and specialised lettering effects still need to be correctly digitised in embroidery software before being loaded into the machine.
Designed for efficient operation
From Design File to Finished Embroidery
The machine can store up to 200 designs, with approximately 20 million stitches of memory on the configuration listed by Direct Sewing. Common commercial design formats such as DST and DSB can be loaded using the machine's USB input.
- USB design transfer
- Compatible with commercial embroidery design formats
- Automatic memory retention
- On-screen design selection
- Automatic colour sequencing
- Pre-sew design tracing
- Frame offset and outlining functions
Complete Repeat Orders with Fewer Machine Cycles
Matching Results
Both heads follow the same design and colour sequence, helping maintain consistency across repeat items.
Faster Batch Work
Two garments can be embroidered during the same run instead of completing each one separately.
Less Repetitive Setup
One design selection and colour sequence controls production across both embroidery heads.
Room to Grow
Increase capacity beyond a single head while retaining a manageable two-head production format.
Equipped for Flats, Finished Garments and Caps
One Machine for a Wide Range of Embroidery Orders
Uniforms and Workwear
Company logos, employee names and role identification.
Schools and Clubs
Team logos, student names, sportswear and club merchandise.
Caps and Headwear
Commercial cap embroidery using the included two-head cap system.
Promotional Apparel
Polos, jackets, T-shirts, hoodies, aprons and branded garments.
Bags and Accessories
School bags, sports bags, totes and compatible finished products.
Towels and Linen
Personalised names, monograms and hospitality branding.
Large Designs
Jacket backs, banners and projects using the included sash frame.
Personalised Gifts
Short-run names, initials and custom wording created onboard.
Automated production controls
Designed to Keep Embroidery Moving
Each head carries 15 needles, allowing up to 15 thread colours to remain loaded. Once the colour sequence is assigned, the machine changes needles automatically as the design progresses.
Thread-break detection monitors production and stops the machine when a thread problem is detected. Automatic trimming cuts the thread at programmed points, reducing manual finishing between colour changes and completed designs.
- Automatic colour changing
- Automatic thread trimming
- Thread-break detection
- Automatic memory retention
- Emergency stop control
- Front LED work lighting
- Low-vibration X and Y axis micro-step motors
- 150W servo motor
Technical information
Ricoma CHT-1502 Specifications
| Machine type | Commercial multi-head tubular embroidery machine |
|---|---|
| Model | Ricoma CHT-1502 |
| Number of heads | Two |
| Needles | 15 needles per head |
| Colour capacity | Up to 15 threaded colours per head |
| Maximum speed | Up to 1,000 stitches per minute |
| Maximum embroidery area | 400 × 450mm |
| Control panel | 10.4-inch high-definition true-colour LCD touchscreen |
| Onboard lettering | Included for creating straightforward personalised text |
| Listed machine memory | Approximately 20 million stitches or up to 200 designs |
| Design formats | DST, DSB and additional supported commercial formats |
| Design transfer | USB input |
| Cap system | Wide-angle cap embroidery system |
| Motor | 150W servo motor |
| X and Y drive | DC36V micro-step motor system |
| Approximate machine size | 1660mm wide × 1300mm deep × 1740mm high |
| Approximate net weight | 400kg |
| Power supply | Universal commercial power system; New Zealand installation requirements should be confirmed with Direct Sewing |
Included with the CHT-1502
Embroidery Hoops and Frames
- Four 90mm round hoops
- Four 120mm round hoops
- Four 160mm round hoops
- Four 200mm round hoops
- Four 290mm square hoops
- One large sash frame
Cap Equipment
- Four cap rings
- Two cap drivers
- One cap-hooping station
- Complete cap embroidery setup for both heads
Startup Supplies
- Embroidery thread starter selection
- Bobbins
- Embroidery needles
- Backing and stabilising materials
- Supplies to help complete initial test projects
Setup and Support
- Hands-on training
- Setup and maintenance toolkit
- Operating guidance
- Direct Sewing after-sales support
Package contents can vary between shipments or production versions. Direct Sewing can confirm the exact current package, training arrangements, installation requirements and delivery plan before purchase.
Useful Links
Why Buy Your Ricoma from Direct Sewing?
A two-head embroidery machine is a major business investment. Direct Sewing helps with machine selection, delivery planning, training and after-sales support—not simply the initial purchase.
More Than 30 Years' Experience
Work with a New Zealand team experienced in commercial sewing and embroidery equipment.
Hands-On Training
Learn the operating workflow, threading, hooping, cap setup, touchscreen controls and routine machine care.
Local After-Sales Assistance
Access ongoing advice and technical support through Direct Sewing's Henderson showroom and workshop.
Delivery and Installation Planning
Discuss access, machine placement, power requirements, delivery and commissioning before the machine arrives.
Visit Direct Sewing at 138 Railside Avenue, Henderson, Auckland. Purchasing and payment-plan enquiries are welcome.
Ricoma CHT-1502 FAQs
What is the main advantage of a two-head embroidery machine?
A two-head machine can embroider the same design on two compatible items during the same production run. This reduces the number of machine cycles required for repeat uniform, workwear, teamwear and promotional-apparel orders.
Can I create lettering directly on the CHT-1502 screen?
Yes. The onboard lettering function lets you create straightforward names, initials and wording directly from the touchscreen. This is particularly useful when personalising uniforms, towels, gifts and teamwear.
Do I need a computer to create every name?
No. Straightforward personalised lettering can be entered directly on the machine. A computer is still needed when creating or editing complex digitised logos and specialised embroidery artwork.
Does onboard lettering replace embroidery digitising software?
No. Onboard lettering is designed for names and relatively simple text. Logos, detailed graphics and specialised stitch effects need to be correctly digitised in embroidery software before being transferred to the machine.
Does the CHT-1502 have 15 needles in total?
It has 15 needles on each of its two embroidery heads. This allows up to 15 thread colours to remain loaded on each head while both heads stitch the programmed design.
Can it embroider two different designs at the same time?
Multi-head production is primarily intended to stitch the same design and colour sequence across both heads. It is ideal for producing two matching items during the same run.
Can the CHT-1502 embroider caps?
Yes. The package includes four cap rings, two cap drivers and a cap-hooping station, allowing both embroidery heads to be configured for cap production.
What is the maximum embroidery area?
The standard CHT-1502 provides a maximum embroidery area of 400 × 450mm, making it suitable for both standard garment logos and larger embroidery projects.
What design files can the machine read?
It supports common commercial embroidery formats including DST and DSB, along with other compatible machine formats.
How are designs transferred to the machine?
Designs can be transferred using a compatible USB drive and then saved into the machine's onboard design memory.
What does the design-tracing feature do?
Tracing moves around the outside boundary of the selected design before embroidery begins. It helps the operator confirm placement and check that the design fits within the selected hoop.
Does the machine stop if a thread breaks?
Yes. Thread-break detection monitors the embroidery process and stops the machine when a break is detected so the operator can correct it before continuing.
What embroidery thread is recommended?
Madeira Polyneon is a professional polyester embroidery thread suitable for commercial garment embroidery, workwear, sportswear and items requiring excellent colourfastness and durability. View Madeira Polyneon embroidery thread.
What training is included?
The Direct Sewing package includes hands-on training covering operation, threading, hoop selection, cap setup, touchscreen controls and routine maintenance. Contact Direct Sewing to confirm the current training arrangements.
What should I organise before delivery?
Confirm doorway and access measurements, final machine location, suitable flooring, commercial power requirements and delivery arrangements with Direct Sewing before dispatch.
Are payment plans available?
Purchasing and payment-plan options may be available. Contact Direct Sewing to discuss the current options and requirements for this commercial machine.
Is the CHT-1502 the Right Machine for Your Business?
Talk to Direct Sewing about your typical order sizes, products, cap requirements, available floor space and training needs. Our team can help you decide whether a two-head machine is the right next step.