# Stitching Power Tools The Ceal Bag Closer Brings Haberdashery to the Handyman's Tool Bench By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-03-05 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceal-bag-closer References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/03/05/stitch-and-seal/) & [virang](http://www.virang.com/) The complex tabletop contraption that's used by seamstresses has been transformed into a straightforward power tool in the form of the Ceal Bag Closer. Designer Virang Akhiyaniya developed this idea with the goal of producing a device that would help merchants prepare their goods in a much more efficient manner. The [compact handheld sewing machine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sewing-machine1) works with a [thick thread](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nouvelle-danse) and a big stitch to quickly and effectively [seal sacks of food products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ishida-qx800), animal feed, fertilizers, chemicals and more. It can shut a variety of fabric and plastic bags with a closure that isn't airtight, but a great deal more secure than common methods. The Ceal Bag Closer Machine makes business in shops and market stalls quicker and easier and delivers better protected products. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Compact Industrial Sewing Machines:** The development of smaller, more portable sewing machines for industrial use can provide businesses with greater flexibility and speed in production. - **Automated Packaging Tools:** The Ceal Bag Closer demonstrates the potential for automated packaging tools to increase efficiency and reduce labor costs in various industries, such as manufacturing and shipping. - **Thick Thread and Big Stitch Technology:** The use of thick thread and big stitch technology in sewing can open up new possibilities for creating more durable and secure products in various industries, including agriculture and construction. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Agriculture:** The Ceal Bag Closer can be utilized in the agriculture industry for faster and more secure packaging of animal feed, fertilizers, and other materials. - **Construction:** Compact industrial sewing machines and thick thread technology can be used for creating durable products in the construction industry, such as bags for carrying cement and other heavy materials. - **Shipping and Logistics:** Automated packaging tools like the Ceal Bag Closer can streamline processing and packaging of goods in the shipping and logistics industry, reducing labor costs and increasing efficiency. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hardcover Handloom Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiu-this-book-can-be-weaving.md) - [App-Connected Sewing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singer-se9180.md) - [Industrial Cutting Power Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worx-zipsnip-cutting-tool.md) - [Oversized Industrial Application Zippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfpropelled-zipper.md) - [AI-Powered Tabletop Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tailor-robot.md) - [Fashionable Sewing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sewing-machine.md) - [Small Business Vacuum Sealers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desktop-vacuum-former.md) - [App-Connected Sewing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brother-se700.md) - [Manual Braille Label Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sakshar-braille.md)