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Coated,Laminatedor Bonded
Coated,Laminatedor Bonded
Industrial,Construction
& Building
Industrial,Construction
& Building
Transport
Cultivation
Medical
Two-phase,Testing & Textile
Machinery
Two-phase,Testing & Textile
Machinery
Eco
Packaging
Universities
Fabric,Fibres &Yarns
Fabric,Fibres &Yarns
Protection
UsefulContacts
UsefulContacts
Home &InteriorsHome &Interiors
Sports
Best ofBritishBest ofBritish
U. K. Technical Textiles Directory
U. K. Technical Textiles Directory
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Coated,Laminatedor Bonded
Coated,Laminatedor Bonded
Industrial,Construction
& Building
Industrial,Construction
& Building
Transport
Cultivation
Medical
Two-phase,Testing & Textile
Machinery
Two-phase,Testing & Textile
Machinery
Eco
Packaging
Universities
Fabric,Fibres &Yarns
Fabric,Fibres &Yarns
Protection
UsefulContacts
UsefulContacts
Home &InteriorsHome &Interiors
Sports
Best ofBritishBest ofBritish
U. K. Technical Textiles Directory
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Technical approach:
Market approach:
Technical textiles are textiles which fulfill technical requirements inorder to perform better (e.g. in order to meet technical standards).The performance attributes of a technical textile outweigh anyaesthetic requirements.
Technical textiles offer solutions for the multi-faceted technicaldemands of our society (e.g. environmental issues, personal security,general security, health and well being).
* source: Euratex 'Working group for technical textiles'
The success of technical textiles is in most part due to the creativity,innovation and versatility in woven, knitted and non woven fabrics,with applications spanning an enormous range of end uses includingprotective clothing, medical and insulation materials for buildings.
The technical textiles sector is one of the most innovative branches ofindustry in the world, ranking as one of the five high-tech sectors withthe greatest potential for development. The global market fortechnical textiles today is worth an estimated 97 billion Euros, whereAsia leads the world in terms of textile comsumption with 8.5 milliontons followed by the USA and Europe with 5.8 and 4.8 million tonsrespectively.
Technical approach:
Market approach:
Introduction
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At present the key areas for technical textiles are automotive 28%,industry 18%, building 10%, protection 10% with the other 34% sharedivided between medical, sport, packaging, agriculture, performanceclothing and home.
Important too for the huge economic potential offered by functionaltechnical textiles is their ability to combine with each other to createever new technical innovations: it is worth mentioning also that manyof these innovations are dependant on the high quality (and oftenhigh value) of raw materials used.
The industry places much emphasis on its diversification in researchto discover, promote and implement innovation as the driving force ofgrowth.
The United Kingdom is seen as a world leader in the field of technicaltextiles.
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Index
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Abbey England Ltd 28
Aegis Engineering Ltd 66
Ahlstrom Chirnside Ltd 46
Albany International (James Kenyon) 46
Alpha Solway 66
Alphatek Hyperformance Coatings 84
Ames Europe Ltd 28
AMG Group 74
AMR Textiles Ltd 46
AmSafe Bridport 66
Anglo Felt Industries Ltd 24
Aqua Geocomposites Ltd 80
Ardmel Group Ltd 80
Asahi Glass Fluoropolymers U.K. Ltd 84
Assyst Bullmer Ltd 80
Atex 46
Auxextix Ltd 84
Baltex - W Ball & Sons Ltd 28
Baxenden Chemicals 84
BDF Ltd 58
Beldam Crossley Ltd 80
BFF Technical Fabrics 29
Blackman & White 85
BMP Europe Ltd 47
Bolton University 96
Bonar Yarns & Fabrics 42
Bowmer Bond Narrow Fabrics Ltd 29
British Millerain Co. Ltd 14
British Textile Machinery Association (BTMA) 100
J H Ashworth & Son Ltd 28
S D L Atlas Ltd 90
S G Baker 62
British Velvets Ltd 42
British Vita PLC 47
Brunel University 96
Bulk Bag Containers Ltd 62
C H Materials Ltd 67
Caligen Foam Ltd 47
Calvin Woodings Consulting 29
Camira Fabrics Ltd 42
Candela Textiles Ltd 42
Capatex 22
Carbon X Europe 67
Carlson Filtration Ltd 47
Carr Reinforcements Ltd 81
Carrington Career and Workwear Ltd 67
Cellucomp Ltd 24
CHA Technologies Group PLC 30
Chemviron Carbon Cloth Division 29
Cheshire Ribbon Manufacturing 48
Clariant Production UK Ltd 30
Cloverbrook 74
Coating Applications Group 14
Cobble Blackburn Ltd 85
Cobra Braiding Machinery 85
Colbond 48
Comfortex 43
Composite Textiles Ltd 30
Concrete Canvas 48
Culimeta – Saveguard 67
Culzean Textile Solutions Ltd 86
J B Broadley 14
BTTG 85
James Cropper P L C 48
D R M Industrial Fabrics Ltd 49
Dailys Ltd 68
Daiwa Sports 74
Danley Engineering Services 86
Dartex Coatings Ltd 14
Davy Textiles Ltd 24
De Monfort University 96
Dent Instrumentation Ltd 86
Divex Ltd 74
Don & Low Ltd 49
Double R Controls 86
Drake Extrusion Ltd 31
Dreamtex 31
Dunlop G R G Holdings Ltd 49
Dunlop Greengate 15
East Midlands Textiles Association Ltd (EMTEX) 100
A key area for technical textiles that adds value in many ways, bothobvious and hidden.Technologies include waterproof, breathable, flame retardant, anti-static, high visibility, rot-proof, anti-bacterial, antifungal, anti-microbial, noise reduction, chemical rot, low-friction,UV protection - the list goes on. Additional comfort is also animportant element. Bonded textiles can join different textiles withspecial properties and compositions together or simply attach oneproduct to another.
Classic waxed fabrics on cotton base orlaminates. Fabric bases used include nylonripstop, cotton, canvas, cotton/Lycra, nylon,polyester, flax etc. Suppliers of high performancewaterproof workwear, military, medical,commercial canvasses, luggage, marine, sports.Lamination properties include breathable,waterproof, rot-proof, proofed and glazed.
Coated and laminated textiles in highperformance PV and PVC, technologies includewaterproof, breathable, flame retardant, anti-static, high visibility. End uses includeperformance, protective and workwear apparel,weatherproof sportswear, tents and inflatablestructures. Brand names include Excat, Electronand Vente.
Transfer coating, transfer laminating includingprecast hot melt adhesive webs. Primary areas ofsupply include the health care and outdoormarkets. Finishes include protective wear andhigh breathability, fire retardant, coated fabricsfor hot and cold-formed injection mouldedseating.
One of the world's leading textile coatingcompanies. Uses specially developed high-techprocessing techniques to coat a wide range ofbase fabrics with bespoke polymer-basedcoating materials.
Producers of high quality natural rubber coatedfabrics with the enviable reputation as a world-renowned producer of custom rubbercompounds and speciality elastomer coatedfabrics.
Coated, Laminated or Bonded Textiles
Fibermark Red BridgeInternational LtdFibermark Red BridgeInternational Ltd
Manufacturer of acrylic coated textiles andpapers used primarily as decorative coverings inthe bookbinding, stationery, packaging, patternbook and security markets.
Anglo/German co-operation which producesspecialized insulating coatings for theconstruction industry and conductive foils.Products are used within a vast range ofindustries, including sports and performancewear, military protective clothing andconstruction.
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Dunlop Greengate
Moss Rose MillSpringfield RoadKearsleyBoltonBL4 8JW
Offers services in quilting, wadding, laminatingand embroidering fabrics for use within marketsincluding children's clothing, car seatbelts,upholstery and bedding amongst others.
Range of latex compounds has been developedand expanded to provide a variety of gel foams,non-gel foams, secondary backing compoundsas well as many other textile and carpettreatments and coatings.
Part of the British Millerain Group. Woven fabricsin cotton and cotton/polyester with variousfinishes and coatings applied for water and rotresist. Supply the military, agriculture, sport andindustry with a range of tents, tarpaulins andmarquees. Brand names are Regentex, Filamore,and Weather Marque.
Lancashire SockManufacturing Co LtdLancashire SockManufacturing Co Ltd
The UK's leading manufacturer of latex foamcoated fabrics, heat reflective ironing boardfabrics, insoles for footwear, synthetic chamoisleathers and commission laminated and thermoadhesive coated textiles, specializing in fabriccoating and lamination. Commission perforatingservices.
Many materials with highly desirable bulkproperties are rendered unusable due to difficultyin coating, adhering or laminating them. Coatingwith NPS's range of LoVOC adhesion promotersallows the subsequent adhesion to, or coating of,many substrates without the need for harshchemicals, corona or other costly pre-treatments.
Coated, Laminated or Bonded Textiles
Somic PLC
P O Box 8, Alliance WorksNew Hall Lane, PrestonLancashirePR1 5PS
Somic provide commission coating servicesusing PVC, polyurethane, polypropylene, TPO,TPU, acrylic and many other polymers. The basetextiles can vary from open scrim to wovencarbon fibre, non woven, stitch bonded, and feltthrough to traditional cotton or cotton polyester.Flame retardant and other specifications can bemet if required and indicative test certificatesissued. Somic also produce their own range ofblind and awning fabrics, black out material andcar hooding.
Stormproofings Ltd
Unit 8Vale Park Industrial EstateHazelbottom RoadLower CrumpsallManchesterM8 OGF
Supplies technical coated and laminated fabricsand also bespoke commissioning coating servicefor your own fabrics. Typical fabric end uses aregarments, fire blankets, roller blinds, industrial,medical, military, marine etc. Coated andlaminated finishes include gas holding, fireresistant, waterproof, anti-microbial, anti-fungal,UV resist, anti-static, high tear strength.
Specialist laminators. Flame resist; adhesives forspraying, scatter coating or continuous melt;thermo bonding, heat bonding, pressure sensitiveadhesive coatings and tapes. Also narrow widthtextile slitting and specialist cutting for parts andshapes. End uses in building and construction,apparel and footwear, medical, automotive,packaging, horticulture.
Coatings for numerous product areas includingtextiles with superior performances. Applicationsinclude wear resist, noise reduction, low friction,chemical resist, UV resist. Products includefabrics, filtration, rope, beltings. Currently use 40trademarks or international brands.
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• farming• forestry• horticulture
From harnessing natural solar energy to protecting and benefittinggrowing systems, protection for crops and animals, harvesting nets andcomposting, technical textiles have a various and robust role to play.This product area has the potential to develop and grow in size with thedemand through Farmers Markets and supermarkets stockingseasonal and locally grown or reared food.
Integrating solar cells into textiles which convertsome of the light into electricity. Developmentinvolves the use of Photo Voltaic cells. Can beused for beneficial growing systems foragriculture and horticulture. Many otherpotential end uses.
Manufacturers of braid and netting products fora variety of markets, including agriculture,marine, industry and sporting.
• bio-fibres• environmental
protection• recycling• waste management
This sector revolves around environmental management, bio-fibres,recycling, bio-degradable, solar energy and sustainability. The use ofregenerative energies is also expected to increase in the future.Natural resources and climate control is of international importanceand research into this area will always be welcome.
Highly skilled in the handling and processing ofrecycled and waste fibres, Anglo manufacture awide range of nonwoven textiles and felts for avariety of end uses.
Eco
Cellucomp Ltd
Unit 3West DockHarbour PlaceBurntislandFifeKY11 9DW
Specialities are bio-materials and sustainabletextiles. The brand Curran is a high strength bio-fibre that provides strength, stiffness andtoughness with a smooth finish. Supply productsfor fishing and also computers. Consultancyservice is available in sustainable technology.
A specialist co-development partner working withcustomers to differentiate their products throughthe creation of bespoke formulation of itsbiodegradable and controlled releasetechnologies which have bio application.Pioneering products include Sorbsan andArglases. Focus is on three core technologyplatforms - alginates, water soluble glasses andbio-degradable polymers and composites. Themedical industry is a major customer.
The longest established Garneting Company inEurope. Processing raw materials and by-products also recycling materials such as Paraand meta-aramid, PPS, Preox, PBO etc, andcertain natural fibres and mill waste. The serviceis primarily for other companies but also work oncommission basis. Can scour and card mostfibres, precision top cutting, crimping and cuttingfor production of synthetic staple fibres.
Pincroft Dyeing andPrinting Co LtdPincroft Dyeing andPrinting Co Ltd
Dyers and finishers of textiles, specialising also inthe production of workwear fabrics. The companyinstalled the largest heat recovery system of itstype in the world to dramatically reduce carbondioxide emissions in the atmosphere.
Market leader in the design and manufacturer ofinnovative geosynthetics includinggeocomposites, geotextiles and geocells.Programme of continuous product developmentallows Terram to provide a unique range ofvalue-engineered solutions that also helpminimise the environmental impact ofconstruction.
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OMCC - Organic MedicalClothing Company LtdOMCC - Organic MedicalClothing Company Ltd
104 Station RoadNetley AbbeySouthamptonHampshireSO31 5AN
Supplies to the medical supply service withFairtrade certified cotton either 100% or as a50/50 blend with polyester. Product areasinclude medical scrub suits, lab coats, nursestunics, surgical gowns, bed linen, towels, dressinggowns etc.
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Fabrics, Fibres & Yarns
• composites• dyes and finishes• fabrics woven, non-
woven, knitted, narrowwidth and webbings
• fibre development &processing
• spinning processes &winding
• yarns
The technical textiles sector has been a growth market for severalyears and includes many niche segments related to individualapplications. Every day sees the constant emergence of new groupsof products thanks to tailor-made fibres, new processingtechnologies and ultra-modern textile machinery. Because of theincreasing importance of technical textiles, there is now a huge needfor technology, quality and precision in the production of fibres, yarns,knits, wovens and non wovens as a first stage in the textilemanufacturing process. The development of new high-tech fibres andthe need to process them with care require all sorts of things fromflexible restructuring of the production process to user-friendlyworking procedures. This places high demands of creativity andinnovation on researchers, designers and indeed engineers.
Producers of knitted fabrics for use in variousindustries, specifically tailored to suit the end userequirement of each customer. Products aredouble knitted and can be used within carinteriors, raincoats and mattresses.
Established specialist yarn processor offering adiverse range of textile and industrial yarns for awide range of applications. Product optionsinclude both flat and textured continuousfilament, incorporate single and multiple endyarns in assembled, intermingled, air-tangled andtwisted forms.
Knitted fabrics using Coolmax, Cordura, Aramid,Nomex, metals for heatable and electromagnetic shielding. Specialist warp-knittedaramid and synthetic materials for thecomposites industry. Finishes include flameretardant, puncture and cut resist. XD spacerfabrics are a range of 3D knits. Supply military,healthcare, industry, sport etc.
Non wovens. Technically advanced fabrics forautomotive, medical, wipes, smokelesstobacco/snuff and filtration. Only UK companyoffering the technologies of chemical bondingand thermal bonding. Wide range of finishingprocess from coating and dyeing to slitting andpunching.
Fabrics, Fibres & Yarns
Bowmer Bond NarrowFabrics LtdBowmer Bond NarrowFabrics Ltd
Woven webbings for various end uses includingautomotive, commercial vehicles, workwear,sports and luggage. Fibres used include nylon,polypropylene, PVC-coated, polyester, cotton,Dyneema, Kevlar, Nomex, and Technora. Specialfinishes include flame retardant and anti-bacterial. Also supply printed webbings and madeup assemblies.
Non woven, fibre & yarn and filtration. Fabricapplications in a variety of end uses such asgeotextiles, automotive, apparel, homefurnishings, medical, filtration and transport.Technologies include needle punched, stitchbonded, power bonded, thermal bonded. Useboth manmade and natural fibres.
Treatment of textile fabrics for adhesion to fullrange of rubber compounds. Using solvent freetechnology and water based bonding solutions.End use fabrics include nylon, polyester, cotton,rayon, polyethylene, aramid (both metal & para-aramid), glass, metal, carbon, ceramic,elastomers.
Raw fibre processing available as greasy wool,scoured wool, carbonised, wool top and noils,cashmere, alpaca, camelhair, angora, silk. Fibretreatments and technologies include shrinkresistant, machine washability, extra brightness,moth proofing, bulk enhancement, anti-microbialand bacterial.
Europe's leading manufacturer of colouredpolypropylene fibres and yarns. From thetraditional core floorcovering market DrakeExtrusion has now diversified the product rangeto include automotive, geotextiles, industrial &filtration, home furnishings, concrete, paper & soilreinforcement.
Uses unique specifications to produce andcustomise fine quality fabrics to serve a range ofindustries, such as major hotels, restaurants andinterior design professionals.
EntellFibres
UMIPSackville Street BuildingSackville StreetManchesterM60 1QD
Researchers and developers of textiles andgarments which have integrated functionalitydimensions to allow easy use and cleaning.Intelligent fibres enable the creation of functionaltextiles and garments that can be cleaned andused without special treatments.
Manufacturer and supplier of high quality thermalbonded polyester waddings, non- wovenmaterials & cushions to the Furniture, Bedding,apparel, filtration, nursery & insulation trades. Inconjunction with the associated company S GCuttings Services, a cut shape facility and a widerange of fibres are offered.
Manufacturers of needlepunched, non wovengeotextiles. Also produces geocomposites usingcomponents such as geocuspates, geogrids,geomembranes, geonets and related productse.g. band drains and erosion mats.
F Harding Macclesfield Ltd
Scragg HouseLangley Business ParkLangley RoadMacclesfieldCheshireSK11 0DG
One of the UK's leading yarn processorsspecialising in all types of twisting, winding,doubling and heat setting of industrial, fashionand dyed yarns and sewing threads.
Specialist yarns and fabrics.Range includes water soluble and hightemperature alumina-silica and fabrics, plus acollection of cold water dissolving films.
Technical fabrics include the well known brandGortex, which is a thin, lightweight, durable Goremembrane which provides the key combined withvery uniform barriers. Coatings includecontamination resistant, windproof, resistant tothe penetration of liquids, breathability. End usesinclude sports, geochemicals, medical, electroniccables.
Hanes International UK
Unit 11 Gorrels WayTranspennine Trading EstateRochdaleOL11 2PX
Leader in the supply, converting and distributionof non woven materials, woven fabrics, knits anddye & finish services to multiple market placesacross North America.
Leading manufacturers of woven and warpknitted fabrics, yarn processing, technicalfinishing and a range of sophisticated chemicalenhancements.Product areas end use include aeronautical,aerospace, automotive, geotextile, healthcare,PPE, 3D spacer fabrics, apparel nets and printbase fabrics.
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Fibrous Ltd
Unit A, Haigh AvenueWhitehill Industrial EstateStockportSK4 1NV
Leading, specialist supplier of exhibition anddisplay fabrics. Stock and distribute a wide rangeof flame-retardant and industry standard fabrics,all of which are to a high grade on both colourand performance.
A global company with a portfolio that includesadvantages intermediate chemical technologies,high performance polymers and differentiatedfibre and other downstream products. End usesinclude apparel, automotive, industrial. InvistaPerformance Technologies offer process licencesfor polyester, nylon and spandex.
Lees Newsome Ltd
Ashley WorksUnit 2 Rule Business ParkGrimshaw laneMiddletonManchesterM24 2AE
Manufacturers of a very diverse range of textilesand textile based products, providing a service toa wide variety of markets. Whilst most of theproducts are cotton based, various non wovens,polycottons, knitted fabrics and microfibres arealso available.
Malcolm Ross and Sons Ltd
Ross House3A Heyes LaneAlderley EdgeCheshireSK9 7PR
Textile yarn agents specializing in the field oftechnical textiles providing yarn or thread fortechnical end uses. Suppliers of a broad base oftechnical materials such as filament yarn,monofilaments, fibrillated yarn, teabag thread,nylon cords, cotton and viscose string, medicalthread, ripcord yarn and identification threads.
Manufacturers and suppliers of technical fabricsfor use within a variety of industries including theautomotive. homeware, handicraft and medicalmarkets. Materials offered include rubber, cork,textile, felt and foam, specialising in felt.
Offers a complete solution from research anddevelopment through to quality assessmentthereby undertaking the entire productionprocess. Substantial stock holding. Raschel andtricot warp knitting machines, in-house dyeingand finishing.
Weavers and raisers of interlinings and specialfabrics. The weaving department is equipped withDornier Rapier looms on a planned replacementcycle. Fabrics can be provided with a brushedsurface.
Manufacturers and suppliers of an extensiverange of high performance fibres and fabrics forthe European composites and reinforced plasticsmarkets servicing industries including:Automotive, Aerospace, Marine, Wind EnergyGeneration, Sports and Recreation and manyothers. Products include Woven Roving GlassCloth, Aramid Cloth, Basalt Cloth and CarbonCloth.
Specialists in the development of membranesystems used by world-wide manufacturingcompanies; particularly in the production ofgarments, footwear and filtration products
Largest manufacturer of woven polyester andnylon fabrics in Europe. Vast range of fabrics andtechnical finishes supplying industries as diverseas fashion, sports, industrial and medical.
Manufacturers and developers of a range offabrics for various customised applications.Fabrics may be woven or non woven and arespecific to the requirements of each industrialcustomer.
Manufacture genuine bobbinet tulle, constructedby warp and weft yarns that interlock, theresultant fabric has high strength, durability,uniform construction and various levels oftransparency. Used in fashion, military, medical,film & theatre, flexible electronics andelectromagnetic shielding.
Wide range of monofilament products with enduses as wide reaching as filtration, narrow fabricsfor waistband stiffening, braided monofilamentsfor use in a variety of automotive, aerospace andmedical applications.
Products include woven, non woven, stitchboned,coated, composites, plus comprehensive sewingand making up. End uses include filtration,composites, floorcoverings, military camouflage,thermal and protective infra-red, also tents andcovers, construction and medical.
Technical Absorbents Ltd (TAL) produces a SuperAbsorbent Fibre SAF, providing absorbencysolutions for applications including nonwovens,medical, horticultural, filtration and construction.
Manufacturers of nonwoven materials for variousapplications; offer a diverse range of mats andveils based on an extensive portfolio of fibre andbinder types. Products find application in a widevariety of fields, including fire protection, surfaceengineering of re-inforced plastics and thermalinsulation.
Ventile® is made from 100% cotton, denselywoven in the U.K. from the finest, long staple fibre.Ventile® is not coated or laminated yet thecombination of the dense weave and the swellingproperties of the fibres when wet provideexcellent weatherproofing. It is an entirely naturalproduct that offers a unique level of comfort,look and feel as well as being windproof, highlybreathable, very durable and quiet. Ventile®fabrics are used in some of the worlds finestouterwear performance garments and havemilitary, medical and workwear applications.
Specialists in the extrusion of fibres and profilesfrom polyketone polymers, principally(polyetheretherketone). Products that resistabrasion or chemical attack whilst maintainingdimensional stability at elevated temperaturesare potential uses of Zyex. Niche productmarkets include aerospace braids, violin strings,medical devices and advance thermoplasticcomposites
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Fabrics, Fibres & Yarns
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William Reed Weaving
Spring Bank MillsEvery StreetNelsonLancashireBB9 7DA
Woven fabrics of medium and high tenacity,continuous filament fabrics in nylon 6.6,polyester and acetate, using yarns from 22dtexup to 1100dtex. Fabrics can be suppliedloomstate or fully finished. Flame retardantTrevira, Cordura, performance Reetech, forballistic, spinnaker, parachutes etc.
The sector covers upholstery, curtains, carpets and other flooringproducts for contract, commercial, domestic and transportation.Stretch FR polyesters , high tenacity warp knitted aerated meshfabrics and spacers; engineered, knitted three dimensional slip oncovers and self supporting suspension nets, ultra high endurancefabrics achieving in excess of half a million Martindale abrasion cycles.Insulating and sustainability are major factors, natural fibres such ashemp or nettle are blended with wool to produce innovative fabricswith natural values.Technical fibres and yarns play a key role in this sector as do highperformance finishes, as in general the 'life expectancy' of interiortextiles is four years or longer.
Synthetic and fibrillated yarns for highperformance flooring and industrial textiles.Artificial grass yarns, polypropylene backingyarns for carpets which include both Axminsterand Wilton types.
The leading weavers of velvet products for thesoft furnishings, contract and upholsterymarkets, supplying a wide range of velvet fabricsusing cotton, linen, Lyocel, open-end and ringpull yarns for a variety of finishes.
Candela Textiles Ltd
Unit 9Marsland StreetHazel GroveStockportCheshireSK7 4ER
Specialists in converting and manufacturing highquality flame retardant fabrics and products. Allfabrics and products meet with the relevantBritish Standard Fire Specifications.
Uses innovative materials, finishes, treatmentsand technologies to make fabrics for commercialand contract interiors. Examples includetechnical knits and nets, sustainable bast fibrefabrics, high endurance fabrics and stretch FRfabrics. Also develop a variety of special yarnsincluding hemp and nettle blends. HoldsworthFabrics is the brand name for automotive, busand train moquettes and flat weaves.
Market leader in the flame retardant coating offabrics for the upholstery and household textilemarkets, offering two alternative methods ofproducing flame-retardant fabrics, i.e.impregnation or backcoating. The choice isdetermined by the base of the fabric and thetype of finish required.
Manufacture of flooring products for commercialand residential, includes linoleum, vinyl, carpettiles, Flotex flooring. Technical finishes includeslip-resist, acoustic, anti-bacterial.The strength of the PWG business has alwaysbeen its ability to offer a wide range ofmachinery/processing skills which have enabledthem to service a broad range ofcustomer/market requirements and substrates.
Manufacturers and finishers of high qualitytextiles for use within the home and interiorsindustries; the UK leader finishing specialists ofhome furnishing textiles. Blackout linings fordomestic and contract end uses. Flame retardantbackcoatings to meet Crib 5. Healthcare finishes.
Manufacturers of Traditional Felt and Rubber /Felt Combination Underlay. The only UKdistributor of Foxi®, the leading brand of anti-sliprug underlay to flooring companies.
Manufacturers and suppliers of a variety ofcontract fabrics for furnishings and upholsteryused within various markets, including thehospitality, healthcare and education industries.
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• filters• mechanical engineering• membranes• roads• wovens and non wovens
The efficient use of energy, materials and resources continues to bethe driver for the industrial, construction and building sectors.Technical textiles and composites play a big role in the constructionsector, providing filters, reinforcement materials, webbings etc.These are areas with strong growth potential particularly in certainAsian markets where the construction industries are buoyant.
Non woven, fibre composites and specialitypapers supplied to a variety of industriesincluding building, food packing, medical,transport, office cleaning, filtration andreinforcements.
Core business is production of paper &paperboard. Also specialists in woven and nonwoven fabrics, manufacturing a full line of beltingand lagging products for the high-efficiencymachinery that makes corrugated sheets in thepackaging industry. Also designs andmanufactures a full line of custom beltingproducts for forming, conveying or drying nonwoven webs.
AMR Textiles Ltd
Units F1 & F2 Europa Park Trading EstateStoneclough RoadRadcliffeManchesterM26 1GG
Specialists in the production of technicalnonwovens and waddings. The current broadrange of needle felts varies from relatively simpleones used as wadding for oven gloves and ironingboard covers, to high specification fabrics used inthe aerospace, automotive, furniture, bedding,domestic products, construction and geotextileindustries.
Major international producer of glass, aramid andcarbon fabrics to many technical applications,especially used to reinforce materials such aspolyester, epoxy and other resins. An ideal enduse is in fabric architecture with lightweightmembrane structures.
Industrial, Construction & Building
BMP Europe Ltd
Shorton Brook DriveAltham Business ParkAccringtonLancashireBB5 5YH
Manufacturers of an extensive range ofengineered textile & polyurethane elastomerproducts for use in various market sectors,including construction and materials handling.Also supplies and converts numerous additionalnon woven textile fabrics using differentmanufacturing processes.
Producer of cellular and industrial polymers,engineered thermoplastic sheet and nonwovenssupplying a vast range of materials for a widespectrum of industrial applications includingautomotive, construction, media and packaging,for a range of markets from transportation tofurniture and comfort.
Manufacturers of an ever-increasing range ofhigh specification foam products, used in amultitude of applications in the automotive,footwear, medical, hygiene and industrialmarkets.
A division of Textile Technologies Europe Ltdwhich specializes in the manufacture of industrialtechnical textiles for insulation, thermalprotection and high performance applicationswithin the aerospace, automotive, petro-chemical, refractory, boiler, furnace, glass andmetal industries.
Colbond
Harley Bank NorthVictoria RoadTodmordenLancashireOL14 5LD
Leading global producer of durable, high-performance nonwovens for industrialapplications, marketed under the well-knownbrand name: Colback ®. Colback ® products arepolyester-based industrial non wovens.
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Concrete Canvas
Unit 3Block A22Severn RoadTreforest Industrial EstatePontypriddCF37 5SP
Manufacturers of 'Concrete Cloth', a flexiblecement impregnated fabric that hardens onhydration to form a thin, durable water proof andfire proof concrete layer. CC has a number ofapplications in the civil and construction sectors.Also produce 'Concrete Canvas Shelters'.
A niche specialist paper and material group.Experts in developing and manufacturing highperformance, non woven mats for new materialsand technologies used in fire protection,composite structures, aerospace, thermalinsulation, fuel cells, batteries, medical devicesand surface engineering of reinforced plastics.
Woven fabrics for a wide range of engineeredindustrial reinforcements, using filaments,textures, spun, mono or multi-filaments. Brandnames include Dewtex for bonding processes,Omnitex for fabric impregnation and lamination,Triatex for manufactured diagonally laid scrimmaterial.
Woven and non woven polypropylene industrialtextiles. Non woven end uses includeconstruction underlays, membranes andcladding; furniture & bedding; medical, protectivecoverings. Wovens include end uses for floorcoverings, composites for luggage and ballistics,geotextiles, packaging, artificial grass etc.
Offers a range of fabrics which can be supplied asfinished products or roll goods, using woven ornon woven fabrics, specialist surface treatmentsand membranes. Key end uses are for filtrationand laundry.
Dunlop G R G Holdings Ltd
Unit 62, Touchet Hall RoadStakehill Industrial ParkMiddletonManchesterM24 2RW
Producers of an extensive range of fabricatedproducts, with particular experience ofproduction in the field of heavy duty rubbercoated textile fabrications used in the military,security and power industries.
Specialists in the manufacture of syntheticelectrostatic non woven media for use in airfiltration. Produces Capofilter, consisting of aspecially developed resin impregnated mat offine wool fibres, to which an extremely stableelectric charge is imparted during manufacture.
Lancaster G T B Systems
32 Europa WayLune Industrial EstateLancasterLA1 5QP
Suppliers of application-specific productsmanufactured from mineral, glass and metalfibres to key industries. The company is the soleproducer of gas turbine basalt mineral insulationwhich is internationally acknowledged as themost reliable and cost effective silencers.
Specialists in the manufacture of a wide range ofLANTEX® phenolic bonded kraft paper andcotton fabric tubes which are eminently suitablefor both electrical and mechanical applications inthe electrical, construction / earth moving,textile, printing and defence industries. Alsoproduce LANTEX® phenolic spin bobbins for thenylon, polyester and polypropylene fibreindustries.
Manufacture from a diverse range of looms andable to weave from 50mm to 3000mm widthsfrom a single ply construction up to 40mm thickwoven as a nine ply. Specialised in heavy weavingand conveyor belt manufacturing where durableand precise textile construction are needed tofulfil difficult operating requirements, often athigh temperature.
Incorporate into textiles activated carbon andother powders such as active alumina, silica geland nano particles that have a valuable role inindustry, defence, medical and domestic productareas for odour and pollution elimination.Manufacture high performance filtration andpurification materials with high level of activitythat are clean and easy to handle
Manufacturers of conveyor belts in both cottonand polyester for all types of industry. Alsocoated fabrics with neoprene, silicone, glass beadand PTFE plus many other types of coatingspecific to customer requirements.
Producers of mesh products with a full range ofmaterial for use in the chemical, food andprocess industries. These include woven precisionmeshes in Nylon, polyester, polypropylene,fluoroploymers and PTFE; Filter cloths andneedlefelts in nylon, polyester, polypropyleneand Nomex
Suppliers of engineered fibre products into theceramic, iron and steel, petrochemical,automotive and aerospace industries. Saffil fibreis used to provide furnace/kiln lining and sealsolutions, and is a major component in thefabrication of hard ceramic boards and shapesfor lining, structures and consumables.
Manufacturers of narrow fabrics, ribbons andtrims, supplying to a variety of markets. Companyfocus is split between traditional applications ofribbons and narrow fabrics in packaging, fashionand retail, but also new and innovative methodsof applying narrow fabrics to a range of technicaland industrial uses. Applications in performanceand protective clothing. Other products includewearable electronics, interactive textiletouchpads and brand protection systems.
One of the world's leading developers andmanufacturers of high performance,industrial textiles for primary industries andarduous environments. Products include Fireflyfire barriers, woven and nonwoven textiles andyarns for heat, fire and abrasion protection, andheat/flame resistant insulating fabrics.
Technical Textile Services Ltd
Units 7 & 8Rhodes Business ParkSilburn WayMiddletonManchesterM24 4NE
Suppliers of technical textiles under TechtexIndustrial to a variety of industries, includingfurniture and bedding, construction, landscaping,automotive, filtration, geotextile & horticulture.Under Techtex Wipes & Hygiene supply thehealthcare with a variety of products.
Leading manufacturer of specialized, highperformance, engineering materials andcomponents. The product range includes hightemperature resistant material items made fromglass bonded mica, advanced thermal millboard,reaction bonded Silicon Nitride, glass cementcomposite and non-Asbestos cement board.
Industrial, Construction & Building
THS Industrial Textiles
Heathfield Business ParkHeathfield StreetEllandWest YorkshireHX5 9AV
A wide range of base fibres, fabrics and finishes todeal with temperature conditions from -60 C upto 1200C. Offering products protection for fire,welding and thermal; electronic, industrialcomposites, petrochemical, chemical, filtration,automotive and aerospace. Fibres include glass,silica, ceramic and aramid.
Non woven filter media and filter bags for areasincluding hot gas, dust and liquid filtrationapplications. Fibres used include polyester, PPS,Meta Aramid, P84 and PTFE for ambienttemperature applications to the most chemicallyand thermally demanding environments. Enduses in industry, power generation to laundrytextiles.
European leaders in polyester fibre technology.Leaders in the world of thermal engineering. Bio-diesel production; the Star system of steamtreatment and recycling, shell and tube heatexchanges, Textvent a unique lightweight textileducting system for air movement anddistribution, polyester staple fibres. Also supplythe Health chain and bedding industries withunique functional fibre performance products.
Non wovens in naturals and synthetics. Supplieshigh quality gaskets to construction andengineering eg water and gas industries.
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• hygiene• medical• well being
In the modern medical field technical textile applications are used in avariety of products from the more obvious gauzes, plasters, bandagesand compressions, bedding and mattresses to synthetic polyurethaneused for cell-seeded, stented heart-value prosthesis. Anti-bacterialtextiles are found in hospital gowns and uniforms - new textile finishesto fight infection are constantly being developed.
Developers of computerised embroiderytechniques applied to both engineering and tothe manufacture of extile surgical implants forapplications such as the repair of abdominalaortic aneurysms in the arteries and fororthopaedics, such as ligament and tendonrepair.
Leading UK manufacturer of disposable handtowels and wiping products for healthcare andkey industrial markets including aerospace,power and utility industries. Capable ofconverting cellulose tissue, airlaid, nonwovensand DRC.
Provides hospitals and clinics with a range of highperformance healing products such as 'Formflex'and 'Sumar' undercast padding bandagesdesigned to be compatible with both syntheticand non synthetic casting materials.
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Lojigma Technologies
Unit 4, Block 19 Ridge WayDonibristle Industrial ParkDalgety BayFifeKY11 9JN
Supplying to the National Health service in itsmany guises since 1945, founder member of theSurgical Appliance Manufacturers Association inthe 1950's. Manufacturers of health and sportscare products, also products widely used inmedical fields from hospitals to pharmacy.
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SmartLifeInc Ltd
SmartLife House2 Eden CloseWilmslowCheshireSK9 6BG
A UK based Technology Company working in thefields of medical, wellbeing, health & safety, sport& clinical research. Widely known in the field of 3Dsensor and activator textile systems, theSmartLife team have developed a novel textilebased sensor platform including, on-body, dry-sensor, wearable and traditional garments etc forthe monitoring of real time vital health signs suchas ECG, EMG, respiration etc.
Narrow woven and knitted fabrics. Usesinnovative vascular technology to developproducts that address the needs ofcardiovascular and vascular surgeons. Thecompany markets a wide range of sealed andunsealed polyester and ePTFE vascularprosthetic grafts for the treatment of diseasedand damaged arteries.
Smith & Nephew
Extruded Films (SNEF)Broad LaneGilberdykeYorkshireHU15 2TD
SNEF is a specialist supplier of films, foam,polymeric nets and tapes for the medical andindustrial sectors. Adhesive coating facilities andadditional downstream processing are availableand all films can be corona treated on-line.Direct lamination and slitting services are offered.Other areas include lamination for garments andshirt collars, fabric interlinings and netting forhorticulture.
• bags & sacks• coverings• transport
Packaging
Usually minimal, discreet and re-useable packaging is required forstorage or transportation of products, all with due care andconsideration
Bags and sack in woven or warp knittedpolypropylene or hessian. Mail bags, food bags,cash handling bags, also bags for agriculture,industry and building.
Producers of Vivelle Papier and Vivelle Suede,used for non-slip underside and liningapplications. VIVELLE Papier has been used in thewrapping of expensive fragile items such asfurniture, glass and vulnerable corrugated plasticsheeting. VIVELLE Papier and Suede are used toline the inside of books and diaries.
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• luminous textiles• police, ambulance,
fireman, emergencyservices uniforms
• thermal insulation
This area of technical textiles covers fabric end uses for the policeand fire brigade, armed forces, construction workers, air and searescue teams. Fabric finishes are key in this sector as are particularfibre properties, both combining to offer a huge range of protectionproperties such as flame retardant, cut-proof, dangerous chemicalproof, protection against UV rays, and thermal
New on the market is a type of modified acrylic fibre that is not onlyflame, heat, UV and solvent resistant but also impervious to acid andbases. Such fibres and fabrics are not only suitable for protectivegarments but also areas such as plasterboard for buildings or textilelinings for transport.
Manufacturers of protective clothing designedfor protective use in military and tacticalsituations. Body armour products are developedto ensure comfort, protection and durabilityusing three layer breathable/heavyweightcorduroy materials, and also flame retardant andfully flame proof Nomex materials.
World leader in the design, manufacture andsupport of engineered aerospace textilesolutions for the commercial aviation, defenceand ground transportation industries.
A Rowe Ltd
Newhaven Business Park,Barton LaneEcclesManchesterM30 OHH
Manufacturers and suppliers of knitted fabrics.Technical developments include anti-bacterialfabrics for healthcare, flame retardant barrierfabrics for protective wear, and various fabrics formilitary and police end use, including heavy load-bearing meshes. Also supply sportswear textiles.
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Protection
Carbon X Europe
Sitex Protective FabricsSignal Centre of Business Excellence2 Innotec Drive, Balloo RoadBangorNorthern IrelandBT19 7PD
Utilises oxidised polyacrylontrile fibre (OPF), OPFis thermally stable, does not burn, melt or ignite,is impervious to molten-metal splash and hasexceptional electrical resistance. Wovens, laidweb, braiding, knits. Used in protective clothingand defence, motor sports, and automotiveindustry.
The largest supplier of workwear and technicalfabrics in the U.K. and one of the market leadersin Europe. Fabrics include polycottons, polyester,nylons and cottons, and additional features areanti-static and fire retardants.
Specialists in passive fire protection; suppliers ofa wide range of technical materials and productsincluding various grades of intumescentmaterials for manufacture of fire stoppingdevices.
Culimeta – Saveguard
Tame Valley MillPark RoadDukinifeldCheshireSK165NB
Manufacturers of a range of specialised productsfrom advanced high performance technicalfibres. High level of vertical integration enablesthe production of spun and twisted compositeyarns, knitted and woven fabrics which areincorporated into jacketing, fire barriers, seals,heat shields, curtains and acoustic products bythe fabrication department.
Protection
Dailys Ltd
Dailys HousePoole Hall Industrial EstateEllesmere PortCheshireCH66 1ST
Tel: +44 (0)151 350 0888www.dailys.co.uk
Manufacturers and suppliers of converted nonwoven materials for industries which requireprotective, and often disposable, garmentsincluding the industrial, medical, personal careand consumer markets.
Leading European supplier of woven and knittedhigh performance textiles. The current extensiverange of fabrics is used by a wide variety ofindustries, including aerospace and defence(reinforcements and ballistic protection), thermalprotection/ insulation, hot gas/molten metalfiltration, automotive and construction..
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A W Hainsworth & Sons Ltd
Spring Valley Mills,StanningleyPudseyWest YorkshireLS28 6DW
Set up early 1990's to source clothing fromChina. Supplies sportswear, police, fire service,military, clean room anti-contamination etc.Fabric technology includes silver, carbon, nanofinishes, anti-microbial, anti-odour, anti-static,fire resistant, moisture management, thermal,weather resistant.
Protection
International SafetyProducts LtdInternational SafetyProducts Ltd
Specialists in the design and manufacture ofsafety products including Lifejackets, Landingcraft, Engineers and Special Forces jackets,Hazardous Duty and General Services equipment
Major supplier and manufacturer of technicallyadvance, high performance clothing and ballisticarmour protection equipment under the tradename of Fortis.
Developers and manufacturers of functional, highquality protective, working, service and specialclothing. Leading manufacturers of protectiveclothing and equipment for firefighting.
One of the UK's leading suppliers of specialistsafety clothing. Specialise in the design andmanufacture of high-spec clothing for specialistindustries, creating garments for the aviationindustry, the telecommunication market placeand general garments for commercial andindustrial applications.
Developers and manufacturers of a full range ofworld-class products for the defence andemergency services, using the latestmanufacturing techniques and the highestquality technical fabrics to develop products andsolutions that are truly fit for purpose.
Safequip
Unit 4, Block BDumyat Business ParkBond StreetTulibodyFK10 2PB
Providers of survival garments and equipment,Contractor Logistic Support (CLS). Focused onserving the oil and gas industry, military, marine,aerospace and homeland security markets.
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Talon Textiles Ltd
Tilex HouseUnit 8, Common Bank Industrial EstateAckhurst Road, Chorley, LancashirePR7 1NH
Producers and distributors of a versatile range ofP.V.C. coated fabrics suitable for manyapplications offering durability and performancecombined with features such as flameretardancy, anti-static properties, chemicalresistance and high visibility finishes. Suppliers ofprotective and performance fabrics to a widerange of industries such as those requiringchemical splash suits, waterproof protectivewear, flame retardant garments and high visibilityitems.
Tilsatec is established as a leading supplier ofadvanced textile products, specializing inproviding extreme levels of performance in PPEand hand and arm protection.
Jack Ellis LtdGairie WorksBellies BraeKirriemuirAngusDD8 4BL
Flame retardant FR fibres with the brand Protex, amodacrylic for workwear and industrialapplications. Another brand name Kanecaron isused in bedding, curtains, mattress ticking andupholstery. Additional performance finishesinclude anti-bacterial and anti-fungal.
Developers of an extensive range of reflectiveproducts for the global market over the last eightyears. Produce reflective tapes, branding,sheeting, signage, inks and microglass beads.
Protective outerwear finished garments.Waterproofs. Tailored raincoats and workwear.Police, air line cabin crew and mountain rescueteams are some of the customers.
• leisure wear• outdoor equipment• performance/functional• sports & active wear
Both performance and function driven. Covering sports, active wearand outdoor equipment.
Outdoor sports garments, footwear, campingproducts. Own 4 brands Force, Ten Vango,Lichfield and Blacks of Greenock, as well asdistributing other well known sports brands.
Sports
Cloverbrook
Sandringham CourtBentley Wood wayNetwork 65 Business ParkBurnleyBB11 5PY
Manufacturers and exporters of durable,weather-ready knitted and woven fabrics forsports and performance wear, designed with thecomfort of the wearer in mind.
Woven performance fabrics and garments withmany recognizable brands for outdoor pursuits.Keela's System Dual Protection (SDP) offersunrivalled protection to waterproofing andbreathability. Special features include seamsealers and ultrasonic cutting.
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Proskins Ltd
Unit 4/5 Bromley CroftMansfiel WoodhouseNottinghamshireNG19 8EF
Manufacturer of tapes and braids for marinesafety industry and used in life jackets and liferafts. Also straps, harnesses and load restraintsfor a wide variety of industries including retail,security, agriculture, medical, veterinary andautomotive
Producers of ultra-thin buoyancy material withexceptional thermal properties.
Sports
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• accessories• aircraft
• laminates• automotive interiors
• railways• special effects
The main qualities of technical textiles used in the transportationsector (which includes cars, trains, lorries, ships, aircraft, motor-cycles, bicycles) are lightness, good sound insulation, UV resistance,formability and wear resistance. At present composite materials areconsidered to have excellent prospects for growth in the internationalautomobile manufacturing sector.
World leaders in manufacturing for the apparel,textile and automotive industry. Specialising inadvanced construction technology, seam sealingmachinery, tapes and adhesives, covering 60%of the world market and exporting to over 80countries around the globe.
Manufacturers of a range of systems and fabriccutters used throughout the textile industry tocreate high quality textile products, includingclothing, automotive seating and boat sails.
Beldam Crossley Limited
P O Box 2141Lostock Lane Industrial EstateLostock LaneBoltonLancashireBL6 4SB
Beldam Crossley cord seals (sometimes known asrope seals) can offer designers and engineers theability to increase operating efficiencies wheninstalled to reduce hot gas leakage betweencomponents in aircraft engines and hot aerostructures.
Independent weavers of high performance fabricsfor use in the aerospace, automotive, equestrian,motorcycle, defence, marine and industrialmarkets and many more composite applications.New developments have included colouredcarbon fibre fabrics for strength and style, plusthe VITECH® range of PVC coated Carbon andKevlar®/Carbon fabrics used in the manufactureof protective clothing and cosmetic panels.
Key product area for automotive body cloth,headliners and interior fabric with design surfaceinterest that includes suedeing, brushing, etching,printing and embossing. Also supplies many otherproduct areas including sportswear, interior,medical, filtration etc.
Wardle Storeys is a long-established supplierinto the global automotive industry.High performance materials are also producedfor the demanding sector of 'yellow products'which includes seating and cab interiors inconstruction, agricultural and materials handlingmachinery.
Manufacturer of upholstery and curtaining forthe transport, rail and aviation industry. Technicalfabric finishes include smoke-reducing, flameproof, low abrasion finishes. Emphasis also onyarns and fabric structure.
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• textile machinery• textile testing
Textile machinery and textile testing are major services working todevelop the technical textile industry in all its areas of production andresearch.
Suppliers of a range of thermally sprayed andfluoropolymer surface engineered coatings tovarious industries including the textile and paperindustries, intended to provide wear resistance,corrosion protection and low friction release.
Produces special fluororesin coating agent,which has very low surface
tension, protecting material from oils and fluids. Itcan be applied to all kinds of fabrics and protectsupholstery, carpets, seats and linen, as well asumbrellas, leather, sportswear, uniforms andsurgical gowns.
ASAHI GUARD®
Auxetix Ltd
The Innovation CentreRennes DriveExeterDevonEX4 4RN
Bespoke R&D company that invents and refinesnovel auxetic technologies which are thenavailable for use on commercial terms. Researchis into different materials and their properties, aswell as those desired by consumers.
Acknowledged as a global leader in polyurethanetechnology, manufacturing specialitypolyurethane prepolymers, blocked isocyanates,polyurethane dispersions, hydrophilicpolyurethanes, polyesters and polyvinylacetatecopolymers. Uses WITCOFLEX Hydrophiliccoatings for breathable (water vapourpermeable) textile coating.
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Blackman & White
Unit 8The Street Industrial EstateHeybridgeMaldonEssexCM9 4XB
Industrial flatbed platform cutters, also lasercutters. Ranges include Mastercut, Genesis andOrion. Materials cut include PV, carpets, Kevlar,plastics, composites, fabrics etc. Supply toaerospace, automotive, clothing, upholstery,marine, composites, building industry etc. Cutterssupport and complement a wide range ofsoftware packages.
B T T G
Unit 14Wheel Forge WayTrafford ParkManchesterGreater ManchesterM17 1EH
Specialists in the testing and certification ofPersonal Protective Equipment, Geosynthetics,Floorcoverings and other construction products.Other departments specialize in Chemical testingand the commission manufacture, dying andfinishing of small scale spun and nonwovenfabrics.
Manufacturers of an extensive range of tuftingmachines and ancillaries, completed to the samehigh standards of precision engineering. Rangeincludes, but is not limited to, high speed carpettufting, tufting gauge parts, tufting designsystems and level loop cut systems.
Cobra Braiding Machinery
Eaton Bank Industrial EstateRiverdane RoadCongletonCheshireCW12 1PL
Manufacturers and suppliers of braidingmachines and braiding equipment that are usedin a variety of worldwide markets. These includeautomotive, aerospace, medical, engineering andnarrow fabrics companies.
Offers a research, development and samplingservice of new products and machineryadaptation to the technical textiles industry.Equipped with a wide range of textile machinery,yarns, polymers, ceramics, glass, carbon, Kevlar™and metal wires. Always willing to experiment withnew technologies for clients.
Danley Engineering Services
Heys Lane Industrial EstateGreat HarwoodBlackburnLancashireBB6 7UA
UK based technology company that specializesin dynamic measurement of textile yarns, withmarket leading products in on-Line monitoring,sensors as well as instruments for both At Lineand laboratory testing.
Experienced precision slitting and rewinding of anextensive range of flexible roll goods. Dealing withwovens and non wovens, films, foils, papers, andadvanced flexible materials.
Manufacture and supply of fabric and colourfastness testing instruments, complemented bycomprehensive range of quality assuredconsumables. Customers are fully supported byafter sales service covering installation, training,application and engineering support,maintenance and calibration.
Award winning optically active additives which areavailable as a mouldable resin product
, glow in the dark paint , glow in thedark high visibility and also an innovative
. End uses include activepaint protection against industrial corrosion, highvisibility clothing for the emergency services,sports and construction workers, nightclub wear.
Manufacturers of a specialist range of rollers forthe finishing and processing of paper, textiles andmetals. Applications include papersupercalendering, textile calendering andsqueezing, embossing and sheet metals.
Premier research and knowledge transferorganisation for the UK's technical textiles andadvanced materials sector. Focuses on research,design and development of new technologiesand applications for the technical textile industryand offers consultancy services for a wide rangeof technical textile requirements.
Manufacturers of measurement and controlsystems for industrial processes including nonwovens, converting paper, extrusion, calendering,food, pharmaceuticals, tobacco, chemicals,minerals etc.
Two-phase, Textile & Testing Machinery
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Miniroller Textile Machines
Unit 7 Park House Bridge EstateLangley RoadSalfordM6 6JQ
Producers of compact roll to roll textilemeasuring machines amongst other machinery;specialists in fabric cutting, spreading, measuringand inspection equipment.
Design and manufacture of machines andequipment for textile and cloth industries - fabricrolling, cloth cutting, measuring, textile folding,inspection.
Two-phase, Textile & Testing Machinery
Q-Lab Europe Ltd
Express Trading EstateStone Hill RoadFarnworthBoltonBL4 9TP
Global provider of material durability testingproducts for weathering, light stability andcorrosion. Utilized in product areas of textiles,automotive, medical, roofing, packaging etcwhich otherwise can be affected by colourchange, cracking, peeling, oxidation or loss ofstrength while exposed to the weather elements.
Manufacturer of flatbed laminating, fusing andheat transfer equipment. Able to laminate multi-layers, process a continuous feed as well as cutpieces and sheeted products.
Providers of a textile cutting service whichincludes: Fabric Cutting, Felt and WaddingCutting, Slitting Services, Pattern Cutting,Garment Cutting and Swing Beam Press DieCutting for use in the Automotive, Safety,Bedding, Industrial, Wadding and Needle punchfelts industries.
Shelton Vision are specialists in the design,manufacture and application of digital camerasystems for surface and product inspection, usedto identify defects in almost any type of woven,non woven and knitted fabrics and laminates.
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Roaches International Ltd
Unit T5 Bretton StreetEnt. CentreBretfield CourtDewsburyWF12 9DB
Designers and manufacturers of acomprehensive range of materials testingmachines and software for evaluating themechanical properties and performance ofmaterials.
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Shirley Technologies Ltd
Unit 12 Westpoint Enterprise ParkClarence AvenueTrafford ParkManchesterM17 1QS
A UKAS accredited laboratory providingcompetitive, independent expert textile testing,certification, advisory and investigation servicesacross the traditional and specialist textileindustries.
Designing and manufacturing equipment,primarily creels for unwinding, guiding andtensioning of every kind of yarn, fibre, tow, tapemonofilament and multi-filament.
Two-phase, Textile & Testing Machinery
West Yorkshire MaterialsTesting ServicesWest Yorkshire MaterialsTesting Services
Designers and suppliers who install andcommission coating, flocking and laminationmachinery.
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These universities offer a wide variety of courses and subject areas forstudy, research, resources and expertise in related technical textilesareas.All welcome undergraduate and post graduate students as well asinternational students.What better way to get involved in textiles or extend one's knowledgeof Technical Textiles than to enrol at one of the excellent Universitiesin the U.K. that are recognised worldwide for their superb educationallevels.
Numerous trade associations exist in the U.K. to promote and unitetheir Technical Textile member companies,Publications offer a wealth of up-to-date and in-depth articles on allthe major and new developments happening in the Technical Textileworld.
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British Textile MachineryAssociation (BTMA)British Textile MachineryAssociation (BTMA)
Mount PleasantGlazebrook LaneGlazebrookWarringtonWA3 5BN
Organisation to support the East Midlands'textiles sector with a range of projects, servicesand solutions for common problems that assistwith business growth, enhance performance andprofitability.
MUTA - The PerformanceTextile AssociationMUTA - The PerformanceTextile Association
MUTA is the trade association for the UKtemporary structures and technical textilesindustries, representing suppliers andmanufacturers of textile products used in sectorsas diverse as marquees, healthcare, aerospaceand bouncy castles.
Nonwovens Network
Centre for Technical TextilesUniversity of LeedsLeedsLS2 9JT
The Textile Centre of Excellence works withindustry on a range of applications to improvematerials performance in dyeing, flameretardancy, hydrohobicity, antimicrobial, fibreidentification application areas
Useful Contacts - Associations
Scottish TextilesIndustry AssociationScottish TextilesIndustry Association
Scottish technical textile companies are at theforefront of global development in many areas ofinnovation including outdoor clothing andperformance wear, SMART materials, medicalapplications and transport fabrics.
Premier research and knowledge transferorganisation for the UK's technical textiles andadvanced materials sector. Focuses on research,design and development of new technologiesand applications for the technical textile industryand offers consultancy services for a wide rangeof technical textile requirements.
UK trade association for fashion and textiles.Accredited Trade Organisation for overseastextile trade exhibitions, including Techtextil inFrankfurt. UKFT is the coordinating body for UKTIgrants for Techtextil.
An international association which unites thosewith an interest in textiles. The individualprofessional expertise of members is diverse: itincludes management, art, design, fashion,economics, science, engineering, research,production, marketing, selling, retailing,education and training.
Future Materials
World Textile Information NetworkPerkin House, 1 Longlands Street,BradfordBD1 2TP
The world's only technical textiles magazine withcoverage of all the end-use sectors, it offers thelatest materials news, R&D and product launchesin an easy-to-digest format, and provides amedia bridge between materials experts, productdevelopers, technologists and designers. FutureMaterials is the publisher of Techtextil News andTexprocess News. Also publish a NonwovenReport
International Dyer
World Textile Information NetworkPerkin House, 1 Longlands Street,BradfordBD1 2TP
Unrivalled coverage of the textile dyeing, printingand finishing industry world-wide. For 120 years,International Dyer has been keeping executives,managers and technologists fully informed oncommercial and technical developments.
Technical Textiles International is the onlyinternational magazine exclusively devoted totechnical textiles. Coverage includes: newproducts and processes, market, applicationsand industry news, health and safety, testing,standards and quality certification together within-depth feature articles written by leadingindustry figures and full coverage of majorinternational fibre and textile exhibitions.
Textile Media Services publishes subscription-only monthly newsletters and special reports.Publisher of Mobile Tex, providing news on theglobal transport textile industry.
Titles include 'Technical Textile Markets' and'Performance Textile Markets'. TextilesIntelligence also publishes a series of one-off, in-deth research reports covering various technicaltextile topics.
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