Equipment Guide
Woven, knitted, braided and laid textile structures determine how a fabric carries load, drapes and lets air or liquid through. This directory lists specialist manufacturers and suppliers of woven fabrics, knitted fabrics, laid webs and braidings for reinforcement, filtration, protection, insulation and technical apparel.
Each company listed below is profiled with its product range, markets served and contact details.
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.
Dickson Constant SAS
French manufacturer of technical textiles, known for solution-dyed acrylic and coated technical fabrics under the Dickson and Sunbrella brands. Ranges cover solar protection (awnings, blinds, screen fabrics), marine fabrics, indoor and outdoor upholstery and woven vinyl flooring. European arm of US-based Glen Raven; completed a full transition to PFAS-free fabrics in 2026.
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.
KARL MAYER Technische Textilien GmbH
German family-owned textile machinery builder founded in 1937, organised in three business units: Warp Knitting, Warp Preparation and Technical Textiles. The Technische Textilien unit (Chemnitz and Selbitz) builds machines for technical textiles, including multiaxial and composite reinforcement machines and weft insertion machines.
Kvadrat A/S
Kvadrat was established in Denmark in 1968 and has deep roots in Scandinavia's world-famous design tradition. A leader in design innovation, Kvadrat produces high-performance, design textiles, rugs, window covering and acoustic solutions for both commercial and residential interiors. Our products reflect our commitment to colour, quality, simplicity and innovation.
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.
Porcher Industries SA
Designs and manufactures technical textiles and composite materials, including glass and carbon yarns, woven and coated fabrics, scrims, thermoplastic prepregs and laminates. Materials serve aerospace and defence, automotive, building, industry, sports and leisure and interior design. Vertically integrated from fibre and yarn through weaving, coating and composite part materials.
SAERTEX GmbH & Co. KG
Develops and produces textile reinforcement materials for fibre composites, mainly multiaxial and unidirectional non-crimp fabrics from glass, carbon, aramid and natural fibres, plus core materials and cut kits. Materials are used for lightweight components in wind energy, aerospace, automotive, boatbuilding and industry, with production and kit-cutting sites worldwide.
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.
Toray Industries, Inc.
Toray Industries, Inc., established in January 1926, has its head office in Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower, Tokyo.
Recommended manufacturers for Knitted fabrics
KARL MAYER Technische Textilien GmbH
German family-owned textile machinery builder founded in 1937, organised in three business units: Warp Knitting, Warp Preparation and Technical Textiles. The Technische Textilien unit (Chemnitz and Selbitz) builds machines for technical textiles, including multiaxial and composite reinforcement machines and weft insertion machines.
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.
Toray Industries, Inc.
Toray Industries, Inc., established in January 1926, has its head office in Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower, Tokyo.
Recommended manufacturers for Braidings
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Recommended manufacturers for Laid webs
Recommended manufacturers for Woven Fabrics
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.
Dickson Constant SAS
French manufacturer of technical textiles, known for solution-dyed acrylic and coated technical fabrics under the Dickson and Sunbrella brands. Ranges cover solar protection (awnings, blinds, screen fabrics), marine fabrics, indoor and outdoor upholstery and woven vinyl flooring. European arm of US-based Glen Raven; completed a full transition to PFAS-free fabrics in 2026.
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.
Kvadrat A/S
Kvadrat was established in Denmark in 1968 and has deep roots in Scandinavia's world-famous design tradition. A leader in design innovation, Kvadrat produces high-performance, design textiles, rugs, window covering and acoustic solutions for both commercial and residential interiors. Our products reflect our commitment to colour, quality, simplicity and innovation.
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.
Porcher Industries SA
Designs and manufactures technical textiles and composite materials, including glass and carbon yarns, woven and coated fabrics, scrims, thermoplastic prepregs and laminates. Materials serve aerospace and defence, automotive, building, industry, sports and leisure and interior design. Vertically integrated from fibre and yarn through weaving, coating and composite part materials.
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.
Toray Industries, Inc.
Toray Industries, Inc., established in January 1926, has its head office in Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower, Tokyo.
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