ButterFly B-1501B/T
The B-1501 B/T is the compact, entry-level embroidery machine from Butterfly. The single-head B-1501 is lightweight, but is a true industrial/commercial embroidery machine. The machine measures 30 x 34 x 36 inches (L x W x H) and weighs 224 Kilograms.
The single-head, 15-needle machine features a 15 x 16 inch sewing area with a 1000 stitch per minute maximum sewing speed. The memory capacity is one million stitches (99 designs). The Butterfly is manufactured in China with Japanese solenoids and Italian belts.
The Butterfly B-1501 features a 270 degree cap system, laser trace,[1] and 4-inch color LCD.
Butterfly B-1501B/T
The Butterfly B-1501B/T is a 15-needle, single-head embroidery machine. The machine can embroider caps, flats and tubular goods. The machine can embroider most materials, including leather embroidery.
According to Butterfly marketing materials: "The machine (B-1501B/T) is ideal for most all embroidery jobs from large garments to pocket size designs to caps. The machine is ideal for both start ups and existing commercial embroidery shops for both full service embroidery and samples. The machine is portable enough to attend shows yet strong enough to tackle jacket backs, leather goods,[2] etc. This machine will benchmark against again other machine in its class."[3]
Market Niche
The Butterfly B-1501 single-head machine lies squarely in the "value" segment of the single-head embroidery machine market. Less expensive than the Tajima Neo single-head machine, but more expensive and feature-rich than the home-market sewing machines used by hobbyists.
Sources
1. - laser trace: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liEBV7P5ZdI
2. - leather embroidery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmkk7tRD89E
3. - http://www.butterflyemb.com/b1501bt-Single-Head-15-fifteen-Needle.php