GUNOLD is once again emphasizing service orientation and product quality. Trade visitors can cut test samples of nonwovens, foils, and fabrics directly from the roll or take thread spools home for their own trials. This allows materials to be tested under real production conditions on their own embroidery machines. In addition, the trade fair team is available for individual consultations—whether to help solving an embroidery problem one is faced with or addressing specific technical requirements. “We are happy to help wherever we can,” says Stephan Gunold.

GUNOLD’s Highlights at Texprocess 2026

Naturally Natural – Matte-Finish Cotton Thread

The premium cotton thread Cotty 30, made from 100% long-staple, mercerized Egyptian cotton, is now available in 20 new solid colours. In total, the colour chart now includes 160 colours. Ten of the new shades are also available in COTTY BIO quality. Both the new and BIO colours are marked in the colour card.

The cotton used for COTTY BIO is grown, spun, and dyed in compliance with GOTS certification. Subsequent processing steps (winding of the final make-up and application of lubricants) comply with all limits required by GOTS (v6.0) for “ingredients and accessories.” COTTY 12 is available in the Sulky Shop for consumers (SULKY COTTON 12), and COTTY is also available undyed, making it ideal for customers who wish to dye the entire textile after embroidery.

Sustainable Tear-Away Nonwovens Added to the Standard Range

GUNOLD has added three sustainable tear-away nonwovens to its standard product range. These products stabilize during the embroidery process and consist of natural fibres. One is even proven to be biodegradable, and all three stabilizers are produced within the EU, which keeps transport routes short. The new STIFFY products are OEKO-TEX certified and offered as precut sheets in plastic-free packaging, increasing productivity and reducing waste in your production. The sheets can be taken directly from the stack, hooped, and processed, and after embroidery the nonwoven can be cleanly torn away resulting in neatly torn edges and guaranteeing comfortable wear of embroidered textiles.

Details:

• STIFFY 2140 – 40 g/m², tear-away, black: Dry, firm, slightly rough nonwoven with a subtle sheen. Natural fibres: 70% viscose, 30% cellulose. Certified according to OEKO-TEX Standard 100, Product Class 1.
  

• STIFFY 2240 – 40 g/m², tear-away, white: Soft all‑rounder, biodegradable. 20% viscose, 10% polyvinyl alcohol, 70% cellulose. Certified according to DIN 4872 and OEKO-TEX Standard 100, Product Class 1.
  

• STIFFY 2675 – 75 g/m², tear-away, black: Strong, stable tear‑away nonwoven, yet very soft and comfortable on the skin. Made from natural fibres: 70% viscose, 30% cellulose. Certified according to OEKO-TEX Standard 100, Product Class 1.
  

Useful tools for daily production routines – Spool Stockings

GUNOLD offers very soft and flexible spool stockings for both its 5.000 m thread cones and the 1.000 m Miniking cones. Spool stockings for Miniking cones are narrower, while those for the larger cones are wider. They are tight enough to hold the thread securely on the cone and prevent it from slipping off during embroidery. The stockings also calm the thread flow toward the needle—avoiding tangling with neighbouring threads on the cone holder. GUNOLD especially recommends spool stockings when embroidering with metallic threads (METY, GLITTER) or special-effect threads such as reflective or glow-in-the-dark threads (CRY, GLOWY). They are sold in boxes of 50 per type and can be used for many years.

Wide Product Range with Practical Relevance

Threads, sustainable embroidery nonwovens, and practical accessories- at Texprocess 2026, GUNOLD presents its comprehensive product portfolio for professional embroidery. The focus is on solutions for daily production needs, supported by personalized consultation and the opportunity to take materials home for testing. The GUNOLD trade fair team looks forward to welcoming visitors in Hall 8, Aisle E20.