Bambers are authorised UK suppliers of the Brother PR680W 6-needle embroidery machine. It remains one of the UK’s most popular choices for entrepreneurs moving into professional embroidery, garment personalisation, and small business production. The build quality of this multi-needle machine is exceptional and made to last. Therefore, the PR680W represents excellent value for money for your embroidery business, large or small.
🛠️ Built on 80 Years of Engineering, Not Just “Box Shifting”
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- Est. 1946: Our father started this business in 1946 after salvaging a treadle machine from a Salford bomb site. He taught us the trade, and we have been family-run ever since.
- 60,000+ Machines Serviced: Alan and Steve Bamber have personally serviced and repaired over 60,000 sewing and embroidery machines since joining the family business in 1979 and 1982.
- A Real, Working Workshop: Steve Bamber and our expert workshop manager, Shahid, run a fully equipped, dedicated service department right here in Manchester, supported by Maggie and Jenny in the shop.
- Our Dedicated Wednesday Road Trips: Every single Wednesday, Steve and I physically close our shop doors to travel the length and breadth of the UK. Whether it’s delivering a new PR680W or rescuing a customer as far as Southampton, Edinburgh, Kent or Scarborough, we hit the road ourselves.
- Rescuing Abandoned Customers: A huge number of our service clients bought their Brother PR models elsewhere, only to be left stranded by empty promises and a total lack of technical support from their original dealer. We step in to keep your business running.
- 98% On-Time Arrival Guarantee: We respect your time. We give you a precise appointment slot, and 98% of the time, we arrive within 10 minutes of that booked time. No waiting around all day for a courier.
Free Personal Delivery & Expert Setup Service
- Alan and Steve will personally deliver your Brother PR680W.
- We turn up on time, every time.
- We will carefully carry your PR680W upstairs, downstairs, or into your garden studio or workshop.
- We provide comprehensive in-situ training so you can start embroidering immediately.
- We drink your tea and eat your biscuits!
Brother PR680W Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The PR680W features a convenient cylinder arm and handles cap embroidery perfectly using the optional Brother cap frame indexing system.
The machine natively reads
.PES, .DST, and .PHC embroidery design files. You can easily transfer your designs via a standard USB stick or completely wirelessly using Brother’s free Design Database Transfer software.Absolutely. It is specifically designed for small businesses, garment personalisers, and entrepreneurs scaling up from a single-needle machine. Its quiet operation and compact footprint make it ideal for garden studios, spare rooms, and commercial workshops.
Do I need to oil the Brother PR680W?
Yes, minimal regular maintenance keeps it running perfectly. We recommend applying a single drop of sewing machine oil to the race of the hook mechanism before starting your daily embroidery projects.
Brother PR Adventures Across the UK
Every Wednesday, Alan and Steve travel across the United Kingdom delivering new Brother PR embroidery machines, collecting machines for service and repair, and supporting embroidery businesses throughout the country. Here are just a few of the places we’ve visited and each one is a link to a film on our YouTube channel. Click them to see our films.
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Why Buy The Brother PR680W From Bambers?
You can talk of deals and discounts and, we’ll always try to match – but. we truly believe that Steve and I offer the best service for Brother PR embroidery customers across the UK. We offer such a personal and careful delivery service, to ensure your machine arrives safely and on time.
We DO NOT send your machine via DPD/UPS etc., and we provide in-situ training. We take you through the simple operation of the PR680W. Nice and easy, no pressure. In addition, we provide you with Full Peace of Mind with a 12month Guarantee that covers parts, labour and transport. As if all that wasn’t enough, if you buy your Brother PR680W from Bambers, we also provide the use of a free loan Brother PR6 whenever we take your original machine away for service or repair.🧑🔧
So let’s review the Bamber Difference
- Personal Delivery by Alan & Steve
- Scheduled delivery time – usually within 10 mins of booking time
- In-situ training
- On going support
- 12 Months Guarantee covers Parts, Labour & Transport
- Free Loan Brother PR when your PR is being serviced or repaired
What will the Brother PR680W Embroider?
- Hoodies
- Sweatshirts
- Polo Shirts
- T Shirts
- Baseball Caps – with optional cap frame
- Bags
- Sleeves
- Trouser Legs
- Sportswear
- Baby Wear
- Promotional Wear
- Schoolwear
What else do I need?
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- Embroidery Thread
- Stabilisers/Backings
- Needles
- Extra Frames – Only when you become busy and need to set up a production run
- Cap Frame – Only when you know you have enough demand to justify the expense
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- Brother PE Design Software – Not needed to run the PR680W only buy if you wish to digitise your own designs
Who is the Brother PR680W for?
You have built a business with a single-needle embroidery machine and you need to upscale
You have an existing print business and customers are asking for embroidery
You have identified a section of the market, and you have the funds to go big
For your own hobby and pleasure
Brother PR680W Demonstrations and Advice at Bambers in Manchester
We have supplied hundreds of the Brother PR six and ten-needle embroidery range across the UK. From the highlands of Scotland to the south coast of England, and all points in between. So it’s always worth a trip to Bambers and to see the Brother PR680W in action. It will give you a chance for you to ask all your question, and us to answer them, face-to-face. And you can’t beat that.
Many of our customers want to talk specifics – garments, fabrics and weave structures etc. In other words what embroiders well, and how to compensate with ‘awkward’ garments or fabrics.
You might also have questions about software and digitising, again we’re here to help. And, advise what to spend your money on, and perhaps what you shouldn’t spend your money on. Not right away, anyway.
Perhaps you can tell. At Bambers, we’re never going to sell, sell, sell. We’re only interested in answering your questions, advising and helping you choose the best embroidery machines for your requirements
FAQ’s
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- Is the PR680W suitable for beginners?
Yes, we have helped hundreds of ‘beginners’ start their journey.
- Is the PR680W suitable for beginners?
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- Can the machine embroider caps?
Yes, but you’ll need a cap frame attachment to do that.
- Can the machine embroider caps?
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- Do Bambers provide training?
Yes, we provide full and ongoing training
- Do Bambers provide training?
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- Do you deliver throughout the UK?
Yes, we deliver across mainland UK with the exception of inside the M25 and Cornwall
- Do you deliver throughout the UK?
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- What software do I need?
Software isn’t necessary to run the machine
- What software do I need?
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- What garments can it embroider?
See our list of garments above
- What garments can it embroider?
- Do you offer servicing?
Yes, we have a fully equipped workshop with highly experienced and expert technicians.
Thinking of Buying a Brother PR680W multi-needle embroidery machine – Phone Bambers for a Friendly Chat
There’s a lot to consider when investing in a Brother PR680W, and it’s important to have someone you can trust by your side.
For many embroidery businesses across the UK, Bambers are the first choice for advice, supply, training and aftersales support. Our customers appreciate the fact that Alan and Steve personally deliver and install their embroidery machines, provide in-situ tuition, and remain available long after the sale has been completed.
When you buy from Bambers, you’re not simply receiving a machine via a courier along with an instruction manual. You’re gaining the backing of a family business that has been supporting sewing and embroidery customers since 1946.
Whether you’re starting a new embroidery venture, expanding an existing business, or simply looking for honest advice, we’re here to help. We’ll answer your questions, discuss your plans, and help you decide whether the Brother PR680W is the right machine for your needs.
Come and visit our Manchester showroom to see the Brother PR680W in action, or simply pick up the phone for a friendly, no-obligation chat.
Bamber Sewing Machines
445-449 Liverpool Road
Eccles, Manchester M30 7HY
0161 707 7786
www.bambersew.com
We have a small car park at the rear of the building, and we are just off junction 11 of the M60 motorway. The Trafford Centre is at Junction 10.
