{"product_id":"brother-vr-professional-embroidery-machine","title":"Brother VR Professional Embroidery Machine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe VR is where embroidery stops being a hobby.\u003c\/strong\u003e A compact single-needle professional machine with a cylinder arm — which means caps, bags, sleeves and finished garments go on it without a fight. It is the smallest machine in the range that a business can genuinely be built on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this machine is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall embroidery businesses\u003c\/strong\u003e taking regular paid work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCap, bag and uniform work\u003c\/strong\u003e — the cylinder arm is the whole point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHome studios going professional\u003c\/strong\u003e without the footprint or cost of a multi-needle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does well\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCylinder arm design\u003c\/strong\u003e — handles caps, bags, sleeves and finished garments that flatbed machines cannot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional build for sustained production runs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact footprint compared to a multi-needle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTouchscreen operation with design preview and editing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign import for customer artwork and logos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional cap frame and rolling stand (also available here as bundles at a saving)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMachine type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProfessional embroidery, single needle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArm type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCylinder arm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeedles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 — rethread between colours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCaps, bags, uniforms, finished garments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCap frame and stand available separately or bundled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 year carry-in (Brother South Africa)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBundle options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also sell the VR bundled with a cap frame, or with its matching rolling stand, at a saving over buying the pieces separately. If you are doing caps, buy the frame with the machine — you will want it in week one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty, service \u0026amp; training\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1-year Brother carry-in warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e, automatic from purchase, no registration required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServicing and repairs\u003c\/strong\u003e go to Brother-authorised service partners nationwide — email us for your nearest. On a production machine, plan servicing into your calendar rather than waiting for a failure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraining\u003c\/strong\u003e through our partner Brother \u0026amp; Empisal Machines CC in Durban.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManuals and support\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brother.co.za\/en\/support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBrother South Africa\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDispatched within 1–3 business days of payment clearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivered in 2–7 business days, anywhere in South Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignature required on delivery — heavy, high-value item\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollection can be arranged on request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions people ask\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVR or PR680WC?\u003c\/strong\u003e The VR has one needle, so it stops for each colour change. The PR680WC has six and runs multi-colour designs straight through. If most of your work is 1–2 colours, the VR is the smart buy. If it is logos with five colours, the PR pays for itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need the stand?\u003c\/strong\u003e Not strictly, but it puts the machine at working height and keeps it stable — which matters when you are on it all day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it sew?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — embroidery only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTalk to us before you buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCall or WhatsApp \u003cstrong\u003e076 513 9007\u003c\/strong\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:naeemn@ninaventures.com\"\u003enaeemn@ninaventures.com\u003c\/a\u003e. Tell us your job mix and we will tell you whether the VR or a multi-needle is the right investment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brother","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45522152718445,"sku":"VR","price":84000.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/5261\/9885\/files\/vr.jpg?v=1785339519","url":"https:\/\/theembroideryhouse.co.za\/products\/brother-vr-professional-embroidery-machine","provider":"The Embroidery House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}