Gunold offers a wide range of products for industrial embroidery and finishing under the Gunold® brand. Under the SULKY® brand, there is a similarly wide range of products for the hobby & creative market. Since 1927, we have been involved in embroidery and finishing from the very beginning of multi-head embroidery. Initially by drawing and punching embroidery motifs on punch cards. Today we are specialists in embroidery materials: embroidery threads, embroidery backings, special embroidery foils, effect fabrics for appliqués/patches, needles and other accessories for embroidery. Excellent service, know-how and first-class quality characterize both our products and our advice.
Kicking Off the Anniversary Year with a New Logo Preserving Tradition, Evolving the Brand GUNOLD’s distinctive brand identity is getting a fresh new look. In anticipation of its 100th anniversary next year, the long-established company from Stockstadt is already unveiling its redesigned logos. The focus is on a contemporary look and greater independence for individual…
Trends in Embroidery and Textile Decoration (Text and Fotos : Reiner Knochel) Over the centuries, fashion has repeatedly reflected what moves us, and this remains true today, as evidenced by a wide variety of trends. These trends are shaped by contrasts that clash with one another, reflecting, on the one hand, the pursuit of harmony,…
This special yarn is transparent, nearly invisible, and surprisingly versatile. INVISIBLE, made of 100% polyester by GUNOLD GmbH, is used wherever fastenings need to be as invisible as possible. This special transparent thread is suitable both for sewing and embroidery projects where the thread is meant to recede into the background, as well as for…
Gunold GmbH at Texprocess 2026 At Texprocess 2026, taking place from April 21–24 in Frankfurt am Main, GUNOLD will present numerous hands-on examples related to embroidery in Hall 8, Booth E20. The focus is on creative embroidery designs as well as the extensive product range of threads, nonwovens, and accessories for embroidery and embellishment. “Trade…
Trends in Embroidery and Textile Decoration (Text and Fotos : Reiner Knochel) White, offwhite and natural shades will play a major role in the spring-summer 2027 season. Neutral on one side, at the same time leaving room for imaginative design ideas… Of course, this story is also inspired by Pantone’s colour of the year 2026…
GLOWY – the special thread with a surprising effect Light and color—no other thread combines these two properties as fascinatingly as GUNOLD’s GLOWY specialty thread. During the day, it appears in powdery, soft pastel shades, and at night it transforms into a contrasting bright green. Embroidery and decorative seams change their appearance as if by…

Since 2003, aka-tex has been organizing seminars for beginners in the world of embroidery and punching. But they also train advanced students who want to refresh or deepen their knowledge in many different courses.