Design variety for demanding applications
Formerly known as “passementerie,” trimmings represent decorative, detailed, and expressive accents. Whether on cushions, curtains, upholstered furniture, or garments—they add a special touch to textiles. Today, trimmings are also used in many other areas: on carpets, outdoor furniture and umbrellas, as design elements for lighting, for refining cables, on mattresses, and in large hotel projects.
Gerster is one of the leading manufacturers and supplies numerous renowned textile publishers worldwide. What sets us apart? Our extensive expertise, over a century of experience, an uncompromising commitment to quality, and the ability to respond individually to customer needs.
Structure meets design variety
Fringes, Effilés & Mesh Structures
Whether on curtains, cushions, furniture, carpets, room dividers, or umbrellas—fringes, effilés, and mesh structures bring movement, quality, creativity, and dynamism to your textiles.
Stylish accents with function
Cords, ropes, strings, and piping
Gerster designs, develops, and produces special cords and ropes. For outdoor furniture. As decorative elements in interior design. Piping—cords with a so-called flange for sewing in—is currently especially trendy. Used as elegant, finely sized contrast lines on cushions and upholstered furniture.
The great variety
Ribbons, trims & straps
From classic-traditional decorative ribbons to modern, functional straps made of high-tech yarns. Whether 2 cm or 10 cm wide. Whether woven or crafted with crochet-galon technique. Ribbons are especially versatile in design and function.
Technology meets textiles
Textile tubing solutions
Innovative solutions for functional and design challenges. Whether as textile tubes for technical applications or as creative hollow structures. For cable braiding. On outdoor furniture. Around modern LED light tubes.
Elegance and emotion
Tassels and tiebacks
They were very popular—and now they’re making a comeback: tassels on wardrobe keys or cushion corners, tiebacks on curtains or canopy beds. Their creation is true craftsmanship.
Custom manufacturing
Custom Trimmings
Do you have special ideas, specific requirements, or a unique project? We manufacture trimmings precisely according to your wishes—tailored and with the utmost care. Learn more about our services.
