Innovative sewing machines for efficient curtain making

Curtains are generally seen as mood-enhancing, decorative elements indoors. However, curtains also have a very practical function as indoor sun protection. Blisservice in Ermelo has more than twenty-five years of experience as a manufacturer of industrial sewing machines for the confection of blinds and curtains. Also during the exhibition InCoDa, from September 22 to 24, 2024 in the Evenementenhal Gorinchem, the company will be present with several innovative sewing machines for curtain makers.

As a manufacturer of machines and machines for (ultrasonic) cutting, sewing or welding, Blisservice has grown over the past quarter century into a well-known name in the Dutch garment industry. "Among other things, we build sewing machines for curtain making at several well-known large Dutch hardware stores and retail chains. Another important target group are curtain workshops commissioned by home furnishing companies," says founder Henk-Jan Bloemhof.

Automation of production process

As with many current production processes, automation is paramount in curtain making. Henk-Jan explains the role Blisservice's sewing machines play in this: "The first step in the production process is that the various fabric strips of the curtain are automatically locked together with perfect sewing quality, so that the curtain fabric does not wrinkle or pull. The second step is the application of the bottom hem; that hem is also used to cut the curtain to height. The latter is done using a vertical cutting machine where the fabric is thus pulled up vertically rather than horizontally across a table."

"The advantage of this machine is that it takes up much less space. In addition, this involves cutting the entire hanging curtain to millimeter height in one motion. Then, using a side hemming machine, the side hems are inserted into the curtain. The final step in the production process is the automatic sewing in of the height-adjustable plastic curtain hooks. When the product is ready, it is transported hanging in foil or zipper bags to the final destination, in order to prevent wrinkling of the curtain fabric."

Maintenance and repair

In addition to in-house development of industrial sewing machines and sewing machines, the Ermelo-based company specializes in maintenance and repair. "For this we have built out a portal on which customers can report malfunctions," Henk-Jan continues. "Particularly at the large garment workshops, our sewing machines are equipped with a reporting system that allows our mechanics to monitor malfunctions and maintenance needs remotely. This ensures optimal service at all times."