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A guide to UK Performance Textiles

Textiles in Action

A guide to UK Performance Textiles

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UK Trade & Investment is the Government Departmentthat helps UK-based companies succeed in the globaleconomy. We also help overseas companies bring theirhigh-quality investment to the UK's dynamic economy –acknowledged as Europe's best place from which tosucceed in global business.

UK Trade & Investment offers expertise and contactsthrough its extensive network of specialists in the UK, andin British embassies and other diplomatic offices aroundthe world. We provide companies with the tools theyrequire to be competitive on the world stage.

For further information please visit www.ukti.gov.uk

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The UK Fashion & Textile association is the most inclusiveand influential British fashion and textile businessnetwork. UKFT works with designers, manufacturers andretailers across the country, representing their views andneeds to Government, promoting them at keyinternational trade shows and assisting them with trainingand skills. UKFT's membership covers key textile mills,technical and performance textiles and textile designersas well as fashion, accessories and all other apparel.

UKFT is an Accredited Trade Organisation and delivers theUK Trade and Investment Tradeshow Access Programmeon behalf of the textile and fashion industry. It is thelargest sectoral user of the TAP scheme and every yeartakes approx. 600 companies to more than 70international shows, including Première Vision and Indigoin Paris, Techtextil and Heimtextil in Frankfurt andIntertextile in Shanghai.

One industry. One voice.UK Fashion &Textile Association

This guide lists some of the key UK Performance Fabriccontacts and signposts some of the additional resourceswhich are available in the UK to assist designers andmanufacturers to source the fabrics they need in the UK.This Directory has been produced for the UK Fashion &Textile Association and the project has been madepossible thanks to the generous support of UK Trade &Investment.

Performance apparel fabrics are becoming an essentialpart of the modern wardrobe and U.K. textile companiesare investing time and money into developing andmanufacturing these types of fabric.

Trainers and sporty or casual influenced outfits are oftenmore readily worn than suits, and performance textilesdeveloped for competition are being integrated into high-end fashion, with sports styles adapted to make fashionstatements both on the high street and through highfashion.

Sportswear first crossed over into casualwear because itwas comfortable and affordable. Since then it hasincreasingly acquired its own sartorial language, onebased on function, colour and performance.

In manipulating the idea of casual and sportswear,designers both in textiles and fashion have pushed theboundaries of what performance apparel fabrics can be interms of inventiveness, fun and sophistication.

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Abraham Moon & SonsAlan Litman LtdBaltex - W Ball & Sons LtdBritish Millerain Co. Ltd, The

Henry BertrandBowmer Bond Narrow Fabric Ltd

CloverbrookCoating Applications Group

Halley Stevensons LtdHainsworth & Sons LtdHieldHolland & SherryH O Bowley

J.T. Knitting LtdJohnstons of ElginLiberty Art FabricsMallalieu’s of Delph

Rainbow Jersey LtdRobert NobleRykneld Tean Ltd

Swisstulle UK Ltd

Ventile FabricsWilliam Reed Weaving

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MUTA – The Performance Textile AssociationNonwovens Network

Scottish Textiles Industry Association

Textile Centre of ExcellenceTextile Institute, TheTextiles IntelligenceUK Fashion & Textiles Association

Woolmark Company Pty Ltd, TheWTIN

Dashing TweedsForest Digital

Insey & Nash

R.A. Smart

Silk Bureau, TheStandfast & BarracksStead Mcalpin & Co Ltd

Schofield Dyers & Finishers

W.T. Johnson & Sons Ltd

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U.K textile mills areworld leaders indesign andmanufacture ofcreative and stylishapparel fabrics. Manynow utilise cuttingedge technologytogether with uniquefabric finishes andnew generation fibreand yarn blends todevelop innovativeperformance fabrics

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Abraham Moon & SonsNetherfield Mills,GuiseleyLeedsLS20 9PATel: +44 (0)1943 873181Email: [email protected]: Martin Aveyard, Design Director

Established in 1837, Abraham Moon is a fully vertical mill weavingtweeds, country checks, tartans and a wide variety of noveltyfabrics and textures, using mainly wool and wool blends, linens andcashmeres.

Moons continues to develop various performance finishes onselected fabrics, e.g. fine wool herringbone 375grms with addedLycra for comfort and stretch; a Stormgard finish on 100% wooljacketing 370grms which is both water and soil repellent yet allowsthe fabric to breathe; and Ceratherm finished 100% wool coating of540gms that absorbs and retains heat allowing maximum heatretention from minimal bulk while retaining the fabric’s soft handle.

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Alan Litman LtdDamad House490 Radford RoadNottinghamNG7 7EETel: +44 (0)155 970 8992Email: [email protected]: Dean Marriott, Sales Manager

Recognised as one of the most innovative independent textilesuppliers in the UK for fabrics which includes jersey, mesh,net, tulles, lace, embroidery available in a wide variety of fibres andblends. Many of the fabrics have and assuch are suited for sportswear, casualwear and activewearcombining comfort and ease.

Large stock service facility means that the entire range areavailable for immediate delivery.

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BaltexW Ball & Sons LtdBurr LaneIlkestonDerbyshireDE7 5JDTel: +44 (0)115 932 2403Email: [email protected]: Howard Mason

Specialists in technical and performance fabrics. Produce a varietyof technical knitted mesh fabrics including 100% Nomex raschelmesh, 100% polyester mesh; warp knitted spacer fabrics in 100%polyester. Also manufacture puncture resistant fabrics with hightenacity polyethylene yarns and cut-resistant fabrics for gloves andprotective clothing.

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The British Millerain Co. LtdOld Broadshaw Farm,Broadshaw Lane,Milnrow,RochdaleLancashireOL16 4NRTel: +44 (0)1706 716370Email: [email protected]: David Littler, Sales & Marketing Director

Since its inception The British Millerain Company has specialised in themanufacture of performance fabrics and today is one of the leadingexponents in its field and while the technology has changed over theyears, remains faithful to its roots.

From a classic range of waxed cottons, through to the latest breathable,laminated, bonded or coated, synthetic fabrics to heavyweight canvas,there is a wide and diverse fabric range on offer.

Recent additions include , a wax treatment which addscharacter to the fabric for a vintage look, and whichbenefits from a waxed finish that can be laundered after made intogarments.

Antique EliteDriden Sahara

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Henry Bertrand52 Holmes Road,LondonNW5 2ABTel: +44 (0)20 7424 7000Email: [email protected]: David Burke, Sales & Marketing Director

Renowned silk manufacturer, with comprehensive stock serviceoffer and innovative novelty fabrics.

New performance finishes on selected silks include water-proofingand stain resistant finishes.

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Bowmer Bond Narrow Fabric LtdHanging Bridge MillsDerbyshireDE6 2EATel: +44 (0)1335 342244Email: [email protected]: Robert Whitehead, Managing Director

Specialist in webbing, straps, bindings and the manufacture ofnarrow fabrics, with fibres used including nylon, polyester,polypropylene, PU coated webbing, cotton and other technicalyarns. End uses encompass leisure, sports, luggage, clothes andworkwear. Additional services are available for promotional printingof logos or branding on webbing, finished assemblies. Finishesapplied to webbing include water-repellent, stiffened and anti-bacterial.

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CloverbrookSandringham CourtBentley Wood WayNetwork 65 Business ParkBurnleyBB11 5PYTel: +44 (0)1282 712000Email: [email protected]: Susanne Davies

Manufacture both knitted and woven sportswear fabric which arelight, soft yet durable enough to cope with the demands ofprofessional sportsmen and women. Computer aided designfacilities within the company quickly allow for design and patterninterpretations from customers. Also produce outdoor fabrics fromlightweight for layering and weather resistant to heavyweightfleece types, all with differing characteristics to meet thechallenges of outdoor weather.

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Coating Applications GroupReedsholme Works,Burnley Road, Rawtenstall,Lancashire,BB4 8LNTel: +44 (0)1706 603 661Email: stephenbrown@coatingapplications.co.ukwww.allied-textiles.co.ukContact: Stephen Brown, Sales Director

Formed in 1981, Coating Application became part of Allied Textilesin 1993.

The company produces a range of breathable waterproofpolyurethane coated fabrics for a wide variety of work andleisurewear products, they are one of the UK's leading textilecoating specialists delivering high performance quality products.They offer a range of dyed fabrics from stock. Special colours areavailable on products with a minimum order of 1000mts.

Fabrics include a lightweight 1.5 oz. with a single sidepolyurethane coating onto a dyed nylon with a fluocarbon finish inface side; a 2oz coated polyurethane nylon and a 3 oz.

with a breathable polyurethane coating.

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Halley Stevensons LtdBaltic Works28 Annfield RoadDundeeDD1 5JHTel: +44 (0)1382 645 225Email: [email protected]: Lynsey Gourlay

Specialists in the manufacture of , withproven expertise and years of experience developing new lookswhile refining traditional waxed cotton finishes, always to thehighest quality and performance standards. Waxed cottons arewindproof, waterproof and highly durable. Offer a comprehensiverange of base fabrics from flyweight to heavyweight, even pure silkand 100% wool, thus allowing the customer to select finish, texture,appearance and performance required. Additional finishes such astumbled or emerised create a soft or vintage appearance

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Dashing Tweeds7 A Osterley RoadLondonN16 8SNTel: +44 (0)7903 953 240Email: [email protected]: Kirsty McDougall

Unique service offering exclusive developments for performancefabrics alongside other textile products.

Dashing Tweeds is one of the UK's latest tweed textile andmenswear companies; they work with a selection of British Mills,also with tailors and fashion to design innovative and originalfabrics.

Offer bespoke cloth developments or fabrics from an exclusive stockservice range. Latest fabric areas developed incorporates the use ofreflective and fluorescent yarns.

Hainsworth & Sons LtdSpring Valley MillsStanningley,Pudsey,West YorkshireTel: +44 (0)113 257 0391Email: [email protected]: Diane Simpson, Sales Director

Established in 1783, a fully integrated mill processing fibre, yarn,fabric, dyeing and finishing. A specialisation is milled woollenfabrics such as meltons and ceremonial worsted which are allrobust fabrics with inherent natural performance. Hainsworth

Technology is used in a range of fabrics that combine theperformance of wool with the performance of man-made fibres tomaximise their benefits.

The Merion Wool is hydroscopic, absorbing 33% of its weight inmoisture without feeling damp, is anti-microbial, sustainable,biodegradable and environmentally friendly.

The aramid fibres are inherently flame retardant, extremely strongand hardwearing and ensuring the fabric maximum performance.

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HieldBriggella MillsLittle Horton LaneBradfordWest YorkshireBD5 0QATel: +44 (0)1274 525525Email: [email protected]: Joanne Alsop, Head of Design

Hield and sister company Butterworth & Roberts manufacturemainly fine suitings and jacketings predominately aimed atmenswear and bespoke tailoring. A selection of fabrics can bedeveloped with performance finishes e.g. 100% wool covert coatingin 550grm with a finish; 100% wool country checkjacketing in 500gms with a robust finish and alightweight high-twist suiting in 280grms with a

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ShowerproofThornproof

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Holland & SherryVenlaw RoadPeeblesScotlandEH45 8RNTel: +44 (0)1721 720101Email: [email protected]: Lindsay Taylor, Sales Director

Finish on selected Holland & Sherry fine suitings is aspecially developed finish that forms a high performance stainresistance around the fibres of the fabric without affecting theluxury soft feel of the cloth. Liquids like rain, coffee, wine etc simplybead up and roll off and even ground in stains can be removed withease by a specialist dry cleaner, keeping fabrics looking new forlonger.

During the multi stage finishing process a solution is applied to thecloth which forms a uniform, invisible nano molecular coatingaround the individual fibres creating a highly functional barrierwithout losing the fabric integrity and texture.

*Nano stands for a unit of measurements which is the billionth part(10-9) of a metre.

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H O BowleyHudson StreetLoughboroughLeicesterLE11 1EJTel: +44 (0)1509 212 161Email: [email protected]: Chris or Nick

A family business with 50 circular knitting machines and a widevariety of machine capabilities. Knit fabrics range from yarns withLycra or natural stretch, single jersey, rib, fleece, sporty plushfabrics in cotton, all synthetics, anti-static and fire retardant yarns.Willing to tailor knit machines to meet customer specifications.

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J.T. Knitting LtdDobroyd MillsNew MillsHolmfirthHD9 1AFTel: +44 (0)1484 685415Email: [email protected]: John Dempsey

Specialist knitters of quality double and single jersey fabrics usingLyrca with mainly natural yarns such as silks, linens, superfinewools, mohair and cotton. Also offer boucles and other surfacetextured fabrics.

Most knitted fabrics can be produced in lengths of 15mts upwardsin customers’ own choice of colours.

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Johnstons of ElginNewmillElginMorayScotlandIV30 4AFTel: +44 (0)1343 554 000Email: [email protected]: Susan Priestley-Cooper, Design Director

Johnstons of Elgin's esteemed history dates from 1797 and is oneof quality, resilience and outstanding provenance with sourcingand manufacture of high quality wools and cashmeres; it is one ofthe last remaining vertical mills in the UK.

Teflon coated tweeds and woollens are made to order and haveoutstanding heat and cold resistance, stain resist, added strengthand stability and resistance to UV rays.

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Liberty Art FabricsRegent StreetLondonW1B 5AHTel: +44 (0)20 7573 9713Email: [email protected]: Edward Forster, Product Innovation

Liberty Art Fabrics are renowned for detailed printed fabrics createdby an in-house design team and famous archive. Recently newinnovative fabric bases have been introduced to complement TanaLawn cottons. These include in 100%nylon at 65 g/sqm for lightweight outwear, a jerseyfabric in 72% polyamide, 28% elastane for swimwear or sports,

in 100% polyamide for swimming trunks,which is soft and robust for casual wear.

New performance bases are being researched and a bespoke serviceutilising Liberty's extensive printing experience is available.

Lomond Water RepellentArgyll Swim

Amalfi Swim LinfordLoopback or Brush back

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Mallalieu's of DelphMallalieu's of DelphValley MillsMillgateDelphOldhamOL3 5DGTel: +44 (0)1457 874811Email: [email protected]: Alison Hallsall, Head Designer

Mallalieu’s of Delph was founded in 1890 and is a fully verticalwoollen manufacturer of yarns, fabrics and finishing. New in-housefinishing developments include applications for both shower proofand washable wools. These are available as separate finishes or incombination and can be applied to most of the apparel fabriccollection.

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Rainbow Jersey Ltd13 Robin Hood Industrial EstateAlfred Street SouthNottinghamNG3 1GETel: +44 (0)115 948 3224Email: [email protected]: Peter Dove

Offer an interesting and wide variety of stretch jersey fabricssuitable for leisure, sports and activewear. Fabric blends includesupplex/Lycra, cotton/Lycra, meryl/Lycra, jacquard knit/Lycra,microfibre, piques and jersey. Fabrics suitable for a wide range ofperformance garments from leisure to sports.

Production is on circular weft knitting machines. Minimum ordersfor non-stock colours is 35 mts.

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Robert NobleMarch Street MillsPeeblesScotlandEH45 8ERTel: +44 (0)1721 720146Email: [email protected]: Alistair McDade, Design/Sales Director

Robert Noble and sister companies Whitley & Green and William Brownweave mainly wool and wool blend fabrics for jacketings and coatingswith collections that include tweeds, checks and tartans, many ofwhich can be developed with a shower proof finish.

Whitley & Green have a special fashion following with their semi-plainauthentic weight coatings with traditional and historical roots in theequestrian world. These fabrics are constructed into luxury garmentsthat require a strong look and highly tailored structure, bold andelegant while often featuring high performance finishes on fabric basessuch as cavalry twills, bedford cords, coverts, drill, gabardines andmeltons. By experimenting with new fibre composition, e.g. addingLycra, metallic yarns or a special finish, Whitley & Green continue toinvest in improving the performance of these naturally robustperformance cloths each season.

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Rykneld Tean LtdHansard GateDerbyDE21 6RRTel: +44 (0)1332 542708Email: [email protected]: Sebastian Lanssen, Marketing

One of the UK's leading narrow width fabric weavers for over 250years. Manufactures webbing, tape and straps with many possibleend uses, incorporating a comprehensive range of yarns to producea variety of widths and colours. Products are then finished by eitherheat setting, dyeing, or applying a range of chemical finishes tocreate or enhance desired characteristics. Provide a stock range ofmade-to-order with special wording, company name or logoincorporated into the webbing or tape.

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Swisstulle UK LtdPO Box 9955NottinghamNG4 9DYTel: +44 (0)115 841 4370Email: [email protected]: Lindsey Bristow

Manufacture of genuine bobbin net tulle constructed by warp andweft yarns that interlock. The resultant fabric has high strength,durability, uniform construction and various levels of transparency.

Fibres used include folded long staple Egyptian cotton, ,polyamide, silk and polypropylene

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Ventile FabricsTalbot Weaving (Chorley) LtdPO Box 391ChorleyPR7 6WNTel: +44 (0)1257 230469Email: [email protected]: Mark Burrows

Ventile (registered trade mark) originally designed in the UK, isdensely woven from 100% cotton using the world's finest longstaple cotton.

Ventile is not coated or laminated yet the combination of the denseweave and the swelling properties of the fibres when wet provideexcellent weather proofing. It is an entirely natural product thatoffers a unique level of comfort, look and feel as well as beingwindproof, highly breathable, very durable and quiet.

There are four grades and fabric weights of , suitable for awide variety of garment applications

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William Reed WeavingSpring Bank MillsNelsonLancashireBB9 7DATel: +44 (0)1282 603666Email: [email protected]: Andrew Gill

William Reed manufacture a full range of medium and hightenacity, continuous filament fabrics in nylon 6.6, polyester andacetate, using yarns ranging from 22 dtex up to 1100 dtex.Fabrics can be delivered both loomstate or fully finished. Includedin the fabric offer are flame resistant fabrics, and

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W.T. Johnson & Sons LtdBankfield MillsMoldgreenHuddersfieldHD5 9BBTel: +44 (0)1484 549965Email: [email protected]: Paul Johnston

Commission fabric finisher for a variety of fabric types, both regularand a wide range of speciality finishes including –which gives wool and wool blends a lightweight, cool andcomfortable handle; to repel liquids and stains;

counteracts odour and bacteria; for superiorhandle and durability that is retained throughout the life of thegarment; for added drape; for a worn and distressedlook; for a clean and sleek appearance.

Coolstretch

NanoblocSilvershield VV Finish

K.K. AntiqueNervous

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Schofield Dyers & FinishersGala MillHuddersfield StreetGalashielsScotlandTel: +44 (0)1896 754848Email: [email protected]: Douglas Ormiston

Fabric finishing and dyeing mainly wool and wool blends, alsofringing for accessories and raising.

Specialistfinishes include Teflon, Fluorocarbon, Resin treatments, Anti-Pilling, Anti-Microbial.

Certified by the SoilAssociation for organic finishing and organic dyeing.

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Digital printing offersendless and excitingpossibilities fortextile design &performance fabrics.

The UK is at theforefront of thedigital printingrevolution in designerfashion, as can beseen on the catwalkat London FashionWeek and other UKfashion shows.

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Forest DigitalHendal Gate FarmHerons GhyllUckfieldEast SussexTN22 4BUTel: +44 (0)1825 731 989Email: [email protected]: Scott Forest

Innovative digital printing with settings of up to 720dpi for detailedprints. Use of both reactive and acid dyes depending on the fabricbase, offer a range of in-stock fabrics for print or willing to usecustomers fabrics. Facilities to develop customers design to digitalformat if required.

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Insey & NashUnit 74Parkside Business EstateBlackhouse RoadLondonSE8 5HZTel: +44 (0)20 8320 2558Email: studio@insleyand nash.co.ukwww.insleyandnash.co.ukContact: Gavin Insley

Bespoke screen printing company based in London, specialise inprocesses that are not achievable by digital printing alone. Portfolioincludes flock, foil, devore and fluorescent pigments. Provide afriendly and professional service to assist in extra added value tocustomer's designs

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R.A. SmartClough Bank,Grimshaw LaneBollingtonMacclesfieldSK10 5NZTel: +44 (0)1625 576255Email: [email protected]: Alison Smart

Using the very latest digital print technology to provide a digitalprint service for short runs or production scale projects. Digitallyprinting presents no limitations on colour and through specialistsoftware to colour matching from monitor to printed fabric. Able touse a wide variety of fabric types from heavy to sheer, stretch topile, while print dye stuffs include acid, reactive, disperse,sublimation and pigments as different fabrics require particularmethods for maximum effect. Flexibility in print run lengths.

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The Silk BureauCorn Mill BankHinton on the GreenEveshamWorcestershireWR11 2QUTel: +44 (0)1386 861122Email: [email protected]: Doug and Elaine Davies

With over 25 years of experience in the field of textile design andproduction, The Silk Bureau were front-runners in the UK digitalprinting production. Print length order from one metre with leadtimes 7 to 10 days from receipt of artwork. Able to print on a widevariety of fabric bases and also use a variety of dye stuffs, themajority of printed fabrics are wash fast.

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Standfast & BarracksCaton RoadLancasterLA1 3PATel: +44 (0)1524 840500Email: barry_forester@standfast-barracks.comwww.standfast-barracks.comContact: Barry Forester

Digital printing using reactive dyes on a stock range of over 100different fabrics including cotton, linen and velvets, which areavailable for sampling and bulk production. Although digitalprinting is initially more expensive that wet printing (also offerrotary and flatbed printing) origination costs are much lower due tosaving on screens and quicker set-up times, this means print runsof 50 mts are possible. Fabric finishes also offered as an addition toprinting: and etc. There is alsoa range of chemical treatments to improve the technicalperformance of the fabric

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Stead McAlpin & Co LtdCummersdale Print WorksCarliseCA2 6BTTel: +44 (0)1228 525224Email: [email protected]: Lindsey Spence

Established 1835 to print, dye and finish fabrics for clients globally,combines innovative and new technology with knowledge born ofexperience in the industry. Offer Digital printing alongside flat androtary screen printing. Added finishes can be applied to many ofthe printed fabrics including

finishing and a variety of chemical finishes.High Glaze, Compressive Shrinking,

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UsefulContacts

Various national tradeassociations bringtogether and promoteUK textile andfashion companies.Publications offer awealth of up-to-dateand in-depth articleson all major and newdevelopmentshappening in theperformance textileworld.Specialist producersoffer unique and one-off performancetextile manufacture.

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British Textile MachineryAssociation (BTMA)Mount PleasantGlazebrook LaneGlazebrookWarringtonWA3 5BNTel: +44 (0)161 775 5740Email: [email protected]: Alan Little, Director

The British Textile Machinery Association provides links to the bestof British textile machinery and related products. It brings togetherBritish textile machinery and equipment manufacturers with theneeds of the global textile and textile related industries.

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British Wool Marketing BoardBWMBWool HouseSidings CloseCanal RoadBradfordBD2 1AZTel: +44 (0)1274 688666Email: mail@british wool.org.ukwww.britishwool.org.ukContact: Tim Booth, Product Development Manager

BWMB works alongside the textile industry to raise the profile ofBritish wool and extend its desirability through promotional andtechnical assistance with a wide range of marketing material. Haveextensive contacts with sheep farmers, raw wool fibre spinners,weavers and knitters.

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The Campaign For WoolThe Sheep CentreMalvernWorcesterWR13 6PHTel: +44 (0)1684 899 255Email: [email protected]: John Thorley or Mags Barrow

The Campaign for Wool was initiated in October 2008 by HRH ThePrince of Wales, who had observed that the wool industry wasfacing enormous and unprecedented challenges regarding costs,usage and supply. The Campaign will run for 5 years with a 'WoolWeek' promotional highlight with manufacturers, retailers andpress during September each year. Wool is promoted for its naturalperformance values such as bio-degradable, fire retardant, naturalhigh UV protection, sustainable and renewable source.

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innovationintextiles.comOrange Zero LtdPO Box 271NantwichCW5 9BTTel +44 (0)7979 746 779Email: editor@innovationintextiles.comwww.innovationintextiles.comContact: Billy Hunter, Editor

On-line news service for all areas of performance and technicaltextiles

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MUTA – The Performance TextileAssociationc/o Luther PendragonPriory CourtPilgrim Court StreetLondonEC4V 6DRTel: +44 (0)20 7618 9196Email: [email protected]: Luther Pendragon

MUTA is a trade association for the UK technical textile industries,representing suppliers and manufacturers of textile products usedin sectors as diverse as fashion, marquees, healthcare,performance, aerospace.

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Nonwovens NetworkCentre for Technical TextilesUniversity of LeedsLS2 9JTTel: +44 (0)113 343 3758Email: [email protected]/index.htmlContact: D.J. Wharton

The Nonwovens Network was established in 1997, on the initiativeof a number of companies who were keen to develop and improveknowledge of nonwoven textiles. The Network brings together UKmanufactures, researchers, suppliers, converters and product usersfrom across the country and internationally.

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Scottish Textile Industry Association5 Lethame GardensStrahavenML10 6DFTel: +44 (0)131 3131 6243Email: [email protected]: Fiona Duff, Project Manager

STIA assists the Scottish textile manufacturing sector to build on itsstrengths to work together in a rapidly changing global industry,encourage and promote interaction and collaboration with industrypartners. Member companies include weavers, knitters anddesigners.

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Textile Centre of ExcellenceTextile HouseRed Doles LaneHuddersfieldHD2 1YFTel: +44 (0)1484 3346500Email: [email protected]: Bill Macbeth, Managing Director

The Textile Centre of Excellence works with industry on a range ofapplications to improve materials performance, including dyeing,antimicrobial, fibre identification; Nano and plasma technologies,to produce fabrics which are self-cleaning; and conductive fibres tomake 'smart' clothing that can monitor the wearers’ body functions.

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The Textile Institute1st FloorSt James' BuildingsOxford StreetManchesterM1 6FQTel: +44 (0)161 237 1188Email: [email protected]: Rebecca Unsworth, Director of Professional Affairs

An international association which unites those with an interest intextiles. The individual professional expertise of members is diverseand includes management, art, design, fashion, economics,science, engineering, research, production, marketing, retailing,education and training.

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Textiles IntelligenceAlderley HouseAlderley RoadWilmslowSK9 1ATTel: +44 (0)1625 536136Email: belinda.carp@textilesintelligence.comwww.textilesintelligence.comContact: Belinda Carp

Textiles Intelligence is a leading provider of business informationon the global fibre, textile and apparel industries - via printedpublications and online access to news and information.

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UK Fashion & Textile Association3 Queen SquareBloomsburyLondonWC1N 3ARTel: +44 (0)20 7843 9460Email: [email protected]: Ann Thomson-Krol

UK trade association for fashion and textiles. Accredited tradeorganisation for overseas textile and fashion trade shows includingPremiere Vision, Indigo, Brits in Paris. UKFT is the coordinatingbody for UKTI grants at many international shows.

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The Woolmark Company Pty LtdUK OfficeSouth WingSomerset HouseThe StrandLondonWC2R 1LATel: +44 (0)20 7845 5887Email: [email protected]: Rebecca Sharp UK Country Manager

The Woolmark Company is a not-for-profit enterprise operating acrossthe textile pipeline through to consumers, promoting Merino as theworld's premier natural fibre. Working through the global supply chain,from farm to fashion, The Woolmark Company aims to educate andinspire designers, retailers and consumers.

is one of their latest campaigns that seek to raiseawareness of wool's natural 'breathability' and temperature regulationmaking it ideal for warmer climates. Modern spinning, weaving andknitting techniques have enhanced the already incredible fineness ofMerino wool to develop this renewable natural fibre into a range offabrics whose lightness, smoothness and softness, visitwww.coolwool.com for more details

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WTINWorld Textile Information NetworkPerkin House1 Longlands StreetBradfordBD1 2TPTel: +44 (0)1274 378800Email: [email protected]: Charlotte Rogers Editor

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PerformanceFabric Codes

Some performanceproperties are visibleto the eye others arenot, but in generalthe textilemanufacturer willprovide informationon the particularadditional values ofthe fabric and careinstructions.

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Antibacterial

Breathable

Breathable-Waterproof

Bi-Stretch

Easy-Care

Digital-Printing

Garment Washable

Chemical process applied to a cloth to stop the development ofbacteria caused by perspiration.

Property of a fabric that consists of wicking humidity from the bodyto exterior thanks to fibre properties and/or properties inherent inits structure. A dry micro-climate can thus be maintained betweenskin and clothing.

Property of a fabric which stops liquid water going through butallows perspiration to exit.

A fabric that stretches in the warp and weft and which regains itsinitial dimensions after stretching. This property is obtainedthrough the use of elastane, textured yarns, or yarns of an elasticnature.

Property of a fabric aimed at easing domestic use

Digital printing allows fine detail and definition, while advancetechnology makes pattern or visual adjustments from computer tofabric straightforward.

A textile designed to stand up to garment washings and wash-outtreatments

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High-Resistance

Mono-Stretch

Stain-Resistance

Waterproof

Water-repellent

Wind-Proof

Property of a fabric to resist tearing and/or abrasion. Through theuse of high tenacity fibres.

A fabric that stretches in the warp or the weft and regains its initialdimensions after stretching. This property is obtained through theuse of elastane textured yarns or yarns of anelastic nature.

Finishing treatment intended to prevent dirt from attaching tofibres.

Property of a fabric which stops water going through.

Finishing process which enables a fabric to resist penetration ofwater unit's liquid form, by oil or dirt. Liquids run off fabric withoutpenetrating it.

Property of a fabric that consists of blocking wind through a weaveimpregnation or membrane.

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