Technology Partner · Juki

A global standard in industrial sewing

Industrial sewing machines from Juki — founded in Tokyo in 1938 and trusted by garment factories worldwide — supplied, installed and serviced by Al Borj across Dubai, the UAE and the wider GCC.

From the DDL-8100E and DDL-5550N lockstitch workhorses to the MO-6816S overlock and LU-1508NH walking-foot, we match the right Juki to your production — with local OEM parts, trained engineers and full after-sales support.

Lockstitch · Overlock · Walking-foot · Buttonhole · Local parts & AMC
Juki industrial lockstitch sewing line on a garment floor
§ 01 — The Juki story

Decades of Japanese precision

Born in Tokyo, trusted by the world

Juki was established in Tokyo in 1938 and grew from household sewing machines into one of the most recognised names in industrial sewing. Its commitment to quality engineering was recognised with Japan's Deming Prize for quality management in 1981 — a milestone that still shapes the company's reputation on production floors today.

From garments to automotive — one brand, every application

Juki supplies factories across apparel, footwear, automotive interiors, upholstery, marine canvas and industrial textiles around the world. Its lockstitch, overlock, coverstitch, bartacking and walking-foot machines cover every major stitch type and material weight — and the models that matter to GCC production are stocked and serviced in the UAE through Al Borj, Sharjah, supplying industrial sewing equipment since 1987.

§ 02 — Why Juki

Why production floors choose Juki

Founded in Tokyo in 1938
Decades of continuous engineering have made Juki one of the most established names in industrial sewing, with deep accumulated know-how across machine types.
High speed without compromise
Juki machines are engineered so that high running speed and consistent stitch quality work together, rather than being traded off against one another.
Holds its settings, shift after shift
Juki lockstitch and overlock machines keep tension and stitch length consistent across operators and long runs — so quality does not drift between the first garment and the thousandth.
Deming Prize quality
Juki won Japan's Deming Prize for quality management in 1981 — an achievement that helped shape the engineering culture behind the machines it builds today.
Trusted on factory floors worldwide
Juki machines are widely used in garment factories internationally. When a buyer audits your production line, Juki equipment on the floor is a recognised signal of quality.
Al Borj local support since 1987
OEM parts stocked in the UAE, factory-trained engineers across the GCC, and operator training on every machine we sell — not as an add-on, as standard.
§ The lineup

The Juki machines we supply most

The Juki models that actually run on UAE and GCC floors — lockstitch, overlock, walking-foot and buttonhole. Tap any machine to get a quote on WhatsApp.

Juki DDL-8100E — Single-needle lockstitch machine
Most supplied · Lockstitch
Juki DDL-8100E
DDL-8100E
Single-needle lockstitch machine
  • TypeSingle-needle lockstitch
  • Best forGarment assembly, seaming & topstitching
  • DriveDirect-drive servo motor
  • StrengthConsistent seam tension across operators
The lockstitch Al Borj installs most across UAE garment floors — steady, all-day output with quality held by the machine, not the operator.
Juki DDL-5550N — Single-needle lockstitch machine
Lockstitch · Proven
Juki DDL-5550N
DDL-5550N
Single-needle lockstitch machine
  • TypeSingle-needle lockstitch
  • Best forGeneral to medium-weight garment sewing
  • FeedReliable drop feed
  • StrengthProven, easy-to-service platform
A long-running favourite for medium-weight apparel — dependable, simple to maintain and easy to staff around.
Juki MO-6816S — 5-thread overlock / safety-stitch machine
Overlock · Safety stitch
Juki MO-6816S
MO-6816S
5-thread overlock / safety-stitch machine
  • TypeOverlock / safety stitch
  • Best forEdge finishing & seaming on knits and wovens
  • ThreadsUp to 5-thread configuration
  • StrengthClean, durable seam edges at speed
For fast, clean edge-finishing and seaming — the overlock that keeps assembly balanced against your lockstitch stations.
Juki LU-1508NH — Heavy-duty walking-foot machine
Walking-foot · Heavy duty
Juki LU-1508NH
LU-1508NH
Heavy-duty walking-foot machine
  • FeedUnison / walking foot
  • Best forUpholstery, leather, denim, heavy fabric
  • HookLarge vertical-axis hook
  • StrengthEven feed on thick, layered work
For the heavy seams — upholstery, leather and denim — where layers must be held together through the stitch without slippage.
Juki DU-1181N — Heavy-duty top & bottom feed machine
Heavy feed · Top & bottom
Juki DU-1181N
DU-1181N
Heavy-duty top & bottom feed machine
  • FeedTop and bottom feed
  • Best forCurtains, covers, bags, furnishings
  • StrengthEven feed on layered work
  • UseMedium-heavy materials
For furnishing and cover seams that need even feed without the cost of full unison feed — a dependable heavy-duty workhorse.
Buttonhole · Garment
Juki LBH-781U
LBH-781U
Lockstitch buttonhole machine
  • TypeLockstitch buttonholing
  • Best forShirts, uniforms and workwear
  • StitchClean, consistent buttonhole
  • StrengthReliable high-volume buttonholing
A long-running buttonhole workhorse for shirt and uniform production — consistent buttonholes, run after run.
1938
Juki founded in Tokyo — decades of industrial sewing engineering
1987
Al Borj supplying and servicing industrial sewing equipment in the UAE
UAE
OEM parts stocked locally with factory-trained service engineers
1981
Deming Prize winner — Japan's quality management award
In the field

We converted our entire garment line to Juki lockstitch and overlock machines. The consistency of seam quality across shifts — without constant re-adjustment — is what changed the economics of our production. A machine that holds its settings is a machine that pays for itself.

Production manager, UAE garment factory
Questions, answered

Juki industrial machines: common questions

Which Juki machine is right for a garment factory in the UAE?

For most garment operations the DDL-8100E single-needle lockstitch is the core machine — fast, reliable and easy to staff around. Pair it with the MO-6816S overlock for seam finishing and the LU-1508NH walking-foot for heavier work. Al Borj will assess your production type and volume to recommend the right configuration — contact us for a no-obligation consultation in Dubai or Sharjah.

What is the difference between the Juki DDL-8100E and DDL-5550N?

Both are single-needle lockstitch workhorses. The DDL-8100E is a direct-drive servo machine — quieter, with automatic functions and energy savings — while the DDL-5550N is a proven, simpler platform that is easy to maintain and staff around. Al Borj supplies both across the UAE and can advise which suits your fabrics and budget.

Does Al Borj supply Juki spare parts in the UAE?

Yes. Al Borj holds Juki OEM spare parts stock in the UAE, so most common parts do not need to be ordered internationally. Our service engineers are factory-trained and cover the GCC — from Dubai and Sharjah onward. Annual maintenance contracts are also available for production facilities running multiple Juki machines.

Can Juki machines handle heavy materials like leather or canvas?

Yes. The Juki LU-1508NH walking-foot and DU-1181N feed machines are built for heavy materials — upholstery, leather, denim and canvas. For very heavy applications such as automotive leather or marine canvas, speak to our team about the correct model and needle specification. Al Borj has experience setting up Juki machines for non-apparel production across the GCC.

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