Equipment Guide
Functional apparel textiles
Functional apparel textiles add performance to clothing: protection, climate control, sensing or a medical benefit. This directory lists specialist manufacturers and suppliers of textiles for professional and protective clothing, sport and active wear, future apparel, textiles with medical and cosmetic qualities, wearable electronics and wearable smart textiles.
Each company listed below is profiled with its product range, markets served and contact details.
Products
Recommended manufacturers
Arville Textiles Limited
At Arville Textiles, we stand at the forefront of technical textile innovation, bringing cutting-edge solutions to industries worldwide. With over 65 years of experience, we have established ourselves as a trusted provider of high-performance textiles, driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence.
Our core values revolve around quality, reliability, and customer-centricity. We believe in forging strong partnerships with our clients, understanding their unique challenges, and delivering tailored textile solutions that exceed expectations. From aerospace and defense to automotive, filtration, industrial, and personal protection, we provide a diverse range of technical fabrics that meet the most demanding requirements.
ISKO (Sanko Tekstil)
ISKO is a global denim company with more than 100 years of experience innovating within the textile domain. Known for our dedication to fashion, craftsmanship, and sustainability, our patented technologies enhance comfort, performance, and durability. Our range includes casual wear, workwear, and of course denim. We work every day to uphold denim and textile culture while leading the change toward a sustainable and circular textile industry.
Milliken & Company
Milliken's Textile business is a vertically integrated US manufacturer of woven and knit fabrics, nonwovens, composites, reinforcement fabrics and specialty textiles, working from fiber to finish. Supplies protective and flame-resistant apparel, automotive and transportation, military and defense, fire service, industrial, home and hospitality, building and construction and telecommunications markets.
PrimaLoft, Inc.
Since 1984, PrimaLoft has made high performance, sustainable insulation. At PrimaLoft, our insulation is made for real use: in the cold, in the wet, through active movement and in extreme conditions. PrimaLoft insulation starts with synthetic microfibers. From there, different constructions and technologies are engineered to deliver lightweight warmth, breathable comfort, durable protection or temperature regulation.
Schoeller Textil AG
Swiss weaving and textile-finishing company producing functional woven fabrics and finishing technologies for performance apparel and workwear. Note: the company website could not be reached during research, so the profile still needs verification.
Sioen Industries NV
Belgian vertically integrated manufacturer of coated technical textiles, with three divisions: Technical Textiles (woven and nonwoven fabrics, coated textiles, films, laminates and composites), Colouring Solutions and Protective Clothing. Its coated fabrics serve transport and automotive, construction, energy, maritime, agriculture and events.
Sympatex GmbH
Makes high-tech functional membranes and laminates that are waterproof, windproof and breathable, based on a polyester membrane that is PTFE- and PFAS-free. Materials are used in outdoor and workwear apparel, footwear, uniforms and accessories, positioned around recyclability and closed-loop Fiber2Fiber production. Now a brand of PIDIGI S.p.A.
Teijin Aramid B.V.
Manufactures high-performance para- and meta-aramid fibres under the brands Twaron, Twaron Next, Technora and Teijinconex. Fibres are used in ballistic protection, protective wear, tyres and automotive, aerospace, marine and offshore ropes, mining, oil and gas, renewable energy and telecom cables. Twaron Next is made from reclaimed material as part of its circularity programme.
Wearable Smart Textiles
Recommended manufacturers for Wearable Smart Textiles
No manufacturers listed for this product yet.
Textiles for future apparel
Recommended manufacturers for Textiles for future apparel
ISKO (Sanko Tekstil)
ISKO is a global denim company with more than 100 years of experience innovating within the textile domain. Known for our dedication to fashion, craftsmanship, and sustainability, our patented technologies enhance comfort, performance, and durability. Our range includes casual wear, workwear, and of course denim. We work every day to uphold denim and textile culture while leading the change toward a sustainable and circular textile industry.
PrimaLoft, Inc.
Since 1984, PrimaLoft has made high performance, sustainable insulation. At PrimaLoft, our insulation is made for real use: in the cold, in the wet, through active movement and in extreme conditions. PrimaLoft insulation starts with synthetic microfibers. From there, different constructions and technologies are engineered to deliver lightweight warmth, breathable comfort, durable protection or temperature regulation.
Textiles with medical/cosmetic qualities
Recommended manufacturers for Textiles with medical/cosmetic qualities
No manufacturers listed for this product yet.
Textiles for professional and protective clothing
Recommended manufacturers for Textiles for professional and protective clothing
Arville Textiles Limited
At Arville Textiles, we stand at the forefront of technical textile innovation, bringing cutting-edge solutions to industries worldwide. With over 65 years of experience, we have established ourselves as a trusted provider of high-performance textiles, driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence.
Our core values revolve around quality, reliability, and customer-centricity. We believe in forging strong partnerships with our clients, understanding their unique challenges, and delivering tailored textile solutions that exceed expectations. From aerospace and defense to automotive, filtration, industrial, and personal protection, we provide a diverse range of technical fabrics that meet the most demanding requirements.
Milliken & Company
Milliken's Textile business is a vertically integrated US manufacturer of woven and knit fabrics, nonwovens, composites, reinforcement fabrics and specialty textiles, working from fiber to finish. Supplies protective and flame-resistant apparel, automotive and transportation, military and defense, fire service, industrial, home and hospitality, building and construction and telecommunications markets.
Schoeller Textil AG
Swiss weaving and textile-finishing company producing functional woven fabrics and finishing technologies for performance apparel and workwear. Note: the company website could not be reached during research, so the profile still needs verification.
Sioen Industries NV
Belgian vertically integrated manufacturer of coated technical textiles, with three divisions: Technical Textiles (woven and nonwoven fabrics, coated textiles, films, laminates and composites), Colouring Solutions and Protective Clothing. Its coated fabrics serve transport and automotive, construction, energy, maritime, agriculture and events.
Sympatex GmbH
Makes high-tech functional membranes and laminates that are waterproof, windproof and breathable, based on a polyester membrane that is PTFE- and PFAS-free. Materials are used in outdoor and workwear apparel, footwear, uniforms and accessories, positioned around recyclability and closed-loop Fiber2Fiber production. Now a brand of PIDIGI S.p.A.
Teijin Aramid B.V.
Manufactures high-performance para- and meta-aramid fibres under the brands Twaron, Twaron Next, Technora and Teijinconex. Fibres are used in ballistic protection, protective wear, tyres and automotive, aerospace, marine and offshore ropes, mining, oil and gas, renewable energy and telecom cables. Twaron Next is made from reclaimed material as part of its circularity programme.
Textiles for sport and active wear
Recommended manufacturers for Textiles for sport and active wear
PrimaLoft, Inc.
Since 1984, PrimaLoft has made high performance, sustainable insulation. At PrimaLoft, our insulation is made for real use: in the cold, in the wet, through active movement and in extreme conditions. PrimaLoft insulation starts with synthetic microfibers. From there, different constructions and technologies are engineered to deliver lightweight warmth, breathable comfort, durable protection or temperature regulation.
Schoeller Textil AG
Swiss weaving and textile-finishing company producing functional woven fabrics and finishing technologies for performance apparel and workwear. Note: the company website could not be reached during research, so the profile still needs verification.
Wearable electronics
Recommended manufacturers for Wearable electronics
No manufacturers listed for this product yet.
Other manufacturers
37.5 Technology (Cocona, Inc.)
3M Company
AB Utenos trikotažas
Adalberto Textile Solutions
Ahlstrom-Munksjö
AMANN & Söhne GmbH & Co. KG
Arclin Inc. (Kevlar / Nomex aramids)
Arvind Limited
Avient Protective Materials (Dyneema)
AW Hainsworth & Sons Ltd
Barrday Inc.
Bekintex NV (Bekaert)
Best Pacific International Holdings Limited
Birla Cellulose (Grasim Industries)
Bossa Ticaret ve Sanayi İşletmeleri T.A.Ş.
Brugnoli Giovanni S.p.A.
Candiani S.p.A.
Carrington Textiles Ltd
Carvico S.p.A.
CeNTI – Centre for Nanotechnology and Smart Materials
CeNTI – Centro de Nanotecnologia e Materiais Técnicos, Funcionais e Inteligentes
Chamatex SAS
Chargeurs PCC Fashion Technologies
CIFRA Srl
Coats
Concordia Textiles
Coolcore LLC
Daletec FR Fabrics
Dartex Coatings Ltd
Devan Chemicals NV
Dilo Group
DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
DYNTEX GmbH
Eclat Textile Co., Ltd.
Elevate Textiles
Engel
Entremonde Polycoaters Limited
Eschler Textil GmbH
Eurojersey S.p.A.
Everest Textile Co., Ltd.
Fiberweb (India) Ltd.
Fil Man Made Group S.r.l.
First Quality Enterprises, Inc.
Formosa Taffeta Co., Ltd.
Fraunhofer IZM
Freudenberg
Freudenberg Performance Materials
Graf & Cie AG
Gülsan Sentetik Dokuma Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
Havep
HeiQ
Hyosung TNC Corporation
IBENA PROTECT
Interloop Limited
Japan Vilene Company, Ltd.
Jersey Lomellina S.p.A.
KERMEL
Kinsei Seishi Co., Ltd.
Kipaş Textiles
Klopman International S.r.l.
KOB GmbH (Karl Otto Braun)
Kufner Holding GmbH
Kurabo Industries Ltd.
Kusumgar Limited
Lauma Fabrics
Lealea Enterprise Co., Ltd.
Limonta S.p.A.
Lindstromgroup
M.I.T.I. S.p.A.
Maglificio Ripa S.p.A.
Marina Textil, S.L.
Marzotto Group
Mectex (Manifatture Italiane Scudieri S.r.l.)
Mewa
Milliken & Company
Mustang Workwear
Nam Liong Global Corporation
Nan Liu Enterprise Co., Ltd.
Naveena Group
Nextec Applications, Inc.
Nextil Group (Nueva Expresion Textil, S.A.)
NILIT Ltd.
NIPI Italia S.r.l. (Thindown)
Nisshinbo Textile Inc.
Nitras Safety Products
Nonwovenn Ltd
NT Majocchi S.r.l. (Majotech)
Olmetex S.p.A.
Orta Anadolu
Outlast Technologies GmbH
Pelsan Tekstil Ürünleri San. ve Tic. A.Ş.
Penn Solutions GmbH (Penn Textile Solutions)
Pertex (MN Inter-Fashion Ltd.)
PIL Membranes Limited
Polartec
Pontetorto S.p.A.
Precision Fabrics Group, Inc.
Profashional
Riopele Têxteis S.A.
Safetyquip
SINGTEX Industrial Co., Ltd.
Sioen
Sitip S.p.A.
Sofileta SAS
Taiwan Paiho Limited
Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd.
Tejidos Royo S.L.
TenCate Protective Fabrics
TenCate Protective Fabrics
Tessitura Serica A.M. Canclini S.p.A.
Tessitura Taiana Virgilio S.p.A.
Textil Santanderina, S.A.
The LYCRA Company
Thermore S.p.A.
Tianyu Textiles
TibTech Innovations
Tintex Textiles S.A.
Toray Textiles Europe Limited
Trans-Textil GmbH
Tytex A/S
U-LONG High Tech Textile Co., Ltd.
Utexbel NV
W. L. Gore & Associates GmbH
Willy Hermann – SUPERFINE GmbH & Co KG
Winner Medical Co., Ltd.
Youngone Corporation
Çalık Denim
No other manufacturers for this product.
