#Textile processing

2023-03-02

BERNINA turns visions into reality for winners of the dream studio sweepstakes

BERNINA announced today the first four winners of their Dream Studio Sweepstakes. Lacee of Rainsville, Alabama, Kara of Lodi, California, and Laurie of Rapid City, South Dakota join Pamala of Sandy, Utah as the latest recipients of over $20,000 in collective prizes that include Swiss high quality items like the Q 16 longarm machine, bernette sewing machines, virtual classes, sewing notions and beautiful fabric from Brewer Quilting and Sewing, premium fabric bundles from Benartex, $1,000 shopping spree, BERNINA, Amanda Murphy and Sookie Sews gift cards, and more.

The premium sewing, serging and longarm machine manufacturer chooses monthly winners for their largest sweepstakes to date with over $100,000 in prizes

Winners are matched with their local BERNINA authorized dealer for the start of a running-stitch relationship. Nutalls, Inc in Riverton, UT, Quilters' Hollow in Stockton, CA, The Sewing Center, Inc in Rapid City, SD, and Barb's Sewing Center in Huntsville, AL provided the winners with their prize packages and free training classes on their machines, as well as ongoing support, maintenance, and supplies.

"I couldn"t believe it to be perfectly honest," Laurie said when sharing her feelings on the win and BERNINA. "I had found a used BERNINA machine when my son was five years old,” Laurie shared, "my son will be 41 years old next month and I still have that sewing machine.”

BERNINA has partnered with well-known brands in the stitching and textile industry like Laurastar and Benartex, as well as BERNINA Experts Amanda Murphy, Sookie Sews, and Julian Creates to offer high value prizes and the opportunity to create a sewist's dream studio.

When asked about what it's like to create a virtual dream studio, Julian Collins of Julian Creates shared, "Imagine basically people asking you, 'if money was no object, what would you want in your sewing space?"'

Monthly winners will be chosen to win monthly prize packages. Three Grand Prize winners will be selected at the end of July to win over $75,000 in prizes to build their own sewing room. The Dream Studio Sweepstakes is open for participants to enter daily for a chance to win through July 27, 2023. For official rules and to complete the entry form, visit http://berninasweepstakes.com.

Texprocess 2026: Automation, digitalisation and AI redefine textile processing

Making investment decisions in textile processing has become significantly more demanding. Increasing energy costs, a shortage of skilled labour and ongoing geopolitical uncertainties are compelling companies to focus on technologies that deliver clear gains in efficiency and process reliability. This applies equally to apparel manufacturing and to the processing of technical textiles and high-performance materials. As a result, modernisation initiatives are assessed more carefully – even as the need to upgrade production systems continues to intensify.

Techtextil 2026: Between innovation pressure & market reality

From 21 to 24 April 2026, Techtextil in Frankfurt am Main will once again become the central meeting point for the international technical textiles and nonwovens industry. Running in parallel, Texprocess will focus on the industrial implementation of textile processing technologies as the leading platform in this field. Together, the two trade fairs form a closely integrated presentation and working platform along the entire textile value chain – from material development to finished applications.

Between geopolitical pressure and industrial resilience

In this interview, Dr. Janpeter Horn (VDMA) discusses the current challenges facing textile machinery manufacturers, shaped by geopolitical tensions, regulatory developments and subdued investment. He also outlines why innovation strength, integrated solutions and strategic positioning remain key to global competitiveness.

Sustainable embroidery materials and digital finishing attract attention at GUNOLD booth

More exhibition space, more visitors, and a high level of international participation: GUNOLD’s concept for this year’s Texprocess 2026, which took place in Frankfurt am Main from April 21 to 24, 2026, was a complete success. “Our decision to showcase our entire product range alongside application examples and expert tips was very well received,” says Marketing Director Stephan Gunold, delighted with the positive outcome of the trade show. The focus was particularly on the Stockstadt-based company’s sustainable products as well as its laser, engraving, and sublimation services.

trinamiX mobile NIR spectroscopy: New applications for the footwear and textile industry

trinamiX GmbH expands its solution portfolio for the circular economy, now enabling the identification of materials used in the footwear and textile industries. With its mobile near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy solutions, trinamiX supports manufacturers, sorters, recyclers, and brand owners in reliably identifying materials and improving transparency across increasingly complex value chains.

Itema to showcase weaving excellence at ITM 2026

From June 9 to 13, Itema will exhibit at ITM 2026 in Istanbul (Hall 8 – Stand 806D), unveiling a distinctive exhibition concept designed to highlight the Company’s expertise across the entire weaving value chain. For this year’s edition, Itema will introduce an innovative stand experience built around two core areas: advanced weaving and spare parts solutions and an immersive textile gallery featuring fabrics produced by Itema Customers worldwide.

Last chance to apply: ITMA 2027 Start-Up Valley closes tomorrow

Applications for the Start-Up Valley at ITMA 2027 close tomorrow, offering young technology companies the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of several successful participants from the 2023 edition. The initiative, organised under the CEMATEX Start-Up Grant programme, has already helped a number of textile start-ups accelerate their transition from early-stage concepts to industrial partnerships, funding rounds and commercial deployment.