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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.

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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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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

Ellis Developments Ltd 58

Endura 75

EntellFibres 31

Epitropic Fibres Ltd 31

EX02 75

Farnbeck 50

Ferguson Polycom Ltd 15

Fibermark Red Bridge International Ltd 15

Fibre Fillings 32

Fibrevision 87

Fibrous Ltd 33

Flameproofings Ltd 43

Flexible Reinforcements Ltd 62

FlexiWarm PLC 15

H Dawson Wool 30

James Dewhurst 49

Forbo-Nairn Ltd 43

Formax UK Ltd 50

Forth Marine Textiles 75

Fothergill Engineered Fabrics 68

Future Materials 103

Gaddum & Gaddum Ltd 32

GEOfabrics Ltd 32

Giltech 24

Guilford Europe Ltd 81

Halley Stevenson 16

Halmatex Ltd 87

Hanes International UK 33

Heathcoat Fabrics Ltd 33

Heriott-Watt University 97

Holden Laminates 16

Hollingsworth & Vose Air Filtration Ltd 50

Howfleet Ltd 68

I P S Hospital Services 58

I T A C Ltd 16

Industrial Latex Compounds Ltd 16

innovationintextiles.com 103

Intelligent Textiles Ltd 34

International Dyer 103

International Net & Twine Ltd 22

International Safety Products Ltd 69

W L Gore 33

P.W Greenhalgh 43

A W Hainsworth & Sons Ltd 68

F Harding Macclesfield Ltd 32

James H Heal & Co Ltd 87

Richard Hough Ltd 88

J T Inglis & Sons Ltd 17

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Invista Textiles (UK) Ltd 34

Jack Ellis Ltd 71

Keela International 75

Kempton Clothing 69

Kingston University of London 97

Lancashire Sock Manufacturing Co Ltd 17

Lancaster G T B Systems 50

Langtec Ltd 51

Lantor (UK) Ltd 58

Leeds University 97

Lees Newsome Ltd 34

Lion Apparel Systems Ltd UK 69

Lojigma Technologies 59

Louvolite Ltd 44

Luminous Technologies 87

Malcolm Ross and Sons Ltd 34

Mansam Products 17

Marathon Belting Ltd 51

Materials KTN 88

C H Materials Ltd 67

Miniroller Textile Machines 88

Mitchell Interflex Ltd 35

MUTA - The Performance Textile Association 100

Naish Felts Ltd 35

NDC Infrared Engineering Ltd 88

Nonwovens Network 100

Nottingham Trent University 98

Novel Polymer Solutions Ltd 17

NWtexnet 101

W & J Knox 22

Andrew Mitchell Ltd MITCO 62

The Multiple Winding Co Ltd 35

OMCC - Organic Medical Clothing Company Ltd 25

P&S Textiles Ltd 51

Palmhive Technical Textiles Ltd 35

Panaz Ltd 44

Perfora Innovations 69

Perident 59

Phoenix Dryers & Engineering (Blackburn) 89

PIL Membranes Ltd 36

Pincroft Dyeing and Printing Co Ltd 25

Plastok Associates Ltd 52

Polux 36

Polymaster (UK) Ltd 89

Power Textiles Ltd 22

Proskins Ltd 76

Purification Products Ltd 51

Q-Lab Europe Ltd 89

Regray Textiles 36

Reliant Machinery Ltd 89

Remploy Frontline 70

Replin Fabrics 81

Resintex 36

Roaches International Ltd 90

Robinson Healthcare Ltd 59

Rossendale Combining 17

Rykneld Tean Ltd 76

S G Cuttings Services 90

Safequip 70

Saffil Ltd 52

Sallis Healthcare 59

Saturn Sails 76

P&R Ratcliffe Underlay Ltd 44

A Rowe Ltd 66

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Scott & Fyfe 52

Scottish Textiles Industry Association 101

Selectus Ltd 52

Shakespeare Monofilament UK 37

Shelton Machines Ltd Shelton Vision 90

Shirley Technologies Ltd 91

Sleeve It Ltd 53

Smart Garment People Ltd 91

SmartLifeInc Ltd 60

Smith & Nephew 60

Somic PLC 18

Speciality Fibres and Materials Ltd 37

Stormproofings Ltd 18

Survival One 70

Swisstulle UK Ltd 37

Sympatex Technologies UK 76

T B A Textiles 53

Talbot Weaving (Chorley) Ltd - Ventile® Fabrics 38

Talon Textiles Ltd 70

Tatham Ltd 91

Technical Fibre Products 38

Technical Textile Services Ltd 53

Technical Textiles International 103

Technitex Faraday Ltd 101

Tenmat Ltd 53

Terram Ltd 25

Testometric Company Ltd 91

Texkimp Ltd 92

Textile Centre of Excellence 101

Textile Media Services Ltd 104

Technical Absorbants Ltd 38

Textiles Intelligence 104

The Textile Institute 102

Therma-float Ltd 77

Thor Group Ltd 92

THS Industrial Textiles 54

Tilsatec 71

Toray Textiles Europe Ltd 37

UKFT 102

United Wire 54

University of Abertay 96

University of Manchester 97

University of Strathclyde 98

Vascutek 60

Victrex PLC 92

Vita Liquid Polymers Ltd 92

Vivelle (UK) Ltd 63

Wardle Storeys PLC 81

Waxman Fibres Ltd 71

Web Dynamics Ltd 54

Web Processing Ltd 93

Wellman International Ltd 55

Wenaas Scotland Ltd 18

West Yorkshire Materials Testing Services 93

Whitford 19

William Johnston 55

William Reed Weaving 39

Zyex 39

University of Salford 98

Viz Reflectives 71

Andrew Webron Ltd 54

J & D Wilkie Ltd 38

S Yaffy 72

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UK TechnicalTextiles Directory

UK TechnicalTextiles Directory

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• functional clothing• multi-functional textiles• smart textiles• surface treatments

eg coatings, laminates• shape memory

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.

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British Millerain Co. Ltd

Old Broadshaw FarmBroadshaw LaneRochdaleOL16 4NR

Tel: +44 (0)1706 649242Email: [email protected]

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.

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Coating Applications Group

Reedsholme WorksBurnley RoadRawtenstallLancashireBB4 8LN

Tel: 1706 603661Email: [email protected]

+44 (0)

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.

Dartex Coatings Ltd

Acton CloseLong EatonNottinghamNG10 1FZ

Tel: 115 983 7676Email: [email protected]

+44 (0)

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.

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J B Broadley

Reedsholme WorksBurnley RoadRawtenstallLancashireBB4 8LN


+44 (0)

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.

Ferguson Polycom Ltd

Windsor MillManchester RoadHollingwoodOldhamLancashireOL8 3RA


+44 (0)

Producers of high quality natural rubber coatedfabrics with the enviable reputation as a world-renowned producer of custom rubbercompounds and speciality elastomer coatedfabrics.


Fibermark Red BridgeInternational LtdFibermark Red BridgeInternational Ltd

AinsworthBoltonLancashireBL2 5PD


+44 (0)

Manufacturer of acrylic coated textiles andpapers used primarily as decorative coverings inthe bookbinding, stationery, packaging, patternbook and security markets.

FlexiWarm PLC

Summerlawn HouseEast StreetMayfieldTN20 6TY


+44 (0)

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

Tel: 1204 571 686Email: [email protected]/division_dunlopgreengate.php

+44 (0)

Manufacturers of thermoplastic coated fabrics -i.e. polyurethane coated textile, polypropylenecoated textile, polyethylene coated textile for thesafety, industrial, and civil engineering markets.Range of thermoplastic coated fabrics include:Polyether Polyurethane coatings, PolyesterPolyurethane Coatings, Polypropylenepolyethylene coatings, EVA and Hytrel®coatings.

Halley Stevenson

Baltic Works28 Annfield RoadDundeeTaysideDD1 5JH


+44 (0)

Offers a combination of performance and handleto traditional outerwear fabrics. Waxed and oiledcottons, also other fabric bases.


Holden Laminates

Moss Rose MillSpringfield RoadKearsleyBoltonBL4 8JW

Tel: 1204 571 686Email: [email protected]/division_johnholdenandsons.php

+44 (0)

Offers services in quilting, wadding, laminatingand embroidering fabrics for use within marketsincluding children's clothing, car seatbelts,upholstery and bedding amongst others.

Industrial LatexCompounds LtdIndustrial LatexCompounds Ltd

Greenside WayChadderton Industrial EstateGreengate, MiddletonManchesterM24 1SW

Tel: +44 (0)161 688 7221Email: [email protected]

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.

I T A C Ltd

Bankfield MillsStonecloughRadcliffeManchesterM26 1AS


Manufacturers of hi-tech adhesives and coatingsfor use within many industries including thetextiles and fibres industry.

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J T Inglis & Sons Ltd

Riverside WorksDundeeDD1 3LU


+44 (0)

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

Britannia MillsBacupLancashireOl13 9RZ


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.

Mansam Products

Mansam Buildings49-51 Broughton LaneManchesterM8 9UE


Manufacturers and suppliers of a range ofmaterials, including coated fabrics, vinyls,leatherettes, plastic (PVC) sheetings, linings,tapes and pipings.

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Novel Polymer Solutions Ltd

Aspen House16 Miller CourtSevern DriveTewkesburyGloucestershireGL20 8DN

Tel: +44(0)1684 853750Email: [email protected]

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.


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.

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Wenaas Scotland Ltd

Wenaas BuildingHareness CircleAltensAberdeenAB12 3LY


+44 (0)

Leaders in workwear that requires highperformance.

Rossendale Combining

Broad OakAccringtonLancashireBB5 2BS


+44 (0)

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.

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Whitford

10 Christleton CourtManor ParkRuncornWA7 1ST


+44 (0)

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.

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Capatex

127 North GateNew BasfordNottinghamNG7 7FZ


A range of horticultural and agro-textiles forgrowers, nurseryman, landscapers, foresters andfarmers. Also involved in industrial technicaltextiles.

Cultivation

W & J Knox

PO Box 1Mill RoadKilbirnieAyrshireKA25 7GY


+44 (0)

Raschel knitted fabric is used to manufacturenetting for a variety of end uses including fishfarming, crop protection, sport nets etc.

Power Textiles Ltd

Upland HouseEttrick RoadSelkirkTD7 5AJ


+44 (0)

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.

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International Net & Twine Ltd

222 Ballynahinch RoadHillsboroughCo.DownNorthern IrelandBT26 6SH


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.

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Anglo Felt Industries Ltd

Tong LaneWhitworthRochdaleLancashireOL12 8BG


+44 (0)

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


+44 (0)

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.

Giltech

12 North Harbour EstateAyrKA8 8BN


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.

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Davy Textiles Ltd

Prince StreetDudley HillBradfordBD4 6HQ


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

Adlington WorksMarket StreetAdlingtonNear ChorleyLancashirePR7 4HE


+44 (0)

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.

Eco

Terram Ltd

Fiberweb Geosynthetics LtdBlackwater Trading EstateThe CausewayMaldonEssexCM9 4GG


+44 (0)

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.

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Abbey England Ltd

Abbey HouseHaig RoadParkgate Industrial EstateWA16 8DX


Products relating to saddlery and equestrian.Coated textiles, laid webs, braids, knitted fabrics,dyes & adhesives.


Ames Europe Ltd

PO Box 447WesthoughtonWiganLancashireWN6 0WT


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.

J H Ashworth & Son Ltd

Kingston MillsManchester RoadHydeCheshireSK14 2BZ


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.

BaltexW Ball & Sons LtdBaltexW Ball & Sons Ltd

Burr LaneIlkestonDerbyshireDE7 5JD


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.

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BFF Technical Fabrics

Bath RoadBridgwaterSomersetTA6 4NZ

Tel: +44 (0)1278 428500Email: enquiries@bff-technicalfabrics.co.ukwww.bff-technicalfabrics.co.uk

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.


Bowmer Bond NarrowFabrics LtdBowmer Bond NarrowFabrics Ltd

Hanging Bridge MillsAshbourneDerbyshireDE6 2EA


+44 (0)

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.

Calvin Woodings Consulting

The LodgeEathorpeWarwickshireCV33 9DF


Development services for nonwovens and thefibre industry

Chemviron CarbonCloth DivisionChemviron CarbonCloth Division

Rainton Bridge Industrial EstateHoughton-le-SpringTyne and WearDH4 5PP


World leader in the manufacture of 100%activated carbon, used in medical, defence andindustrial applications.

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CHA Technologies Group PLC

St James Building79 Oxford StreetManchesterM1 6FQ


+44 (0)

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.


Clariant Production UK Ltd

Rawdon ParkYeadonLeedsLS19 7BA


+44 (0)

Colour dyes, pigments, special chemicals fordyeing, printing and finishing.Textile effects include crease resistant, moisturemanagement, repellency, flame retardants,protective coatings. Serve and supply numerousproduct markets.

Composite Textiles Ltd

3G Moss Industrial EstateWoodbine Street EastRochdaleOL16 5LB

Tel: +44 (0)1706 750045Email: compotexuk.comwww.compotexuk.com

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.

H Dawson Wool

Mercury HouseEssex StreetBradfordBD4 7PG


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.

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Drake Extrusion Ltd

DrighlingtonBradfordBD11 1BY

Tel 113 285 2202Email: [email protected]

+44 (0)

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.

Dreamtex

4th FloorBrunswick MillBradford RoadManchesterLancashireM40 7EZ


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.

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Epitropic Fibres Ltd

Vale MillOakworthKeighleyWest YorkshireBD22 0EB


+44 (0)

Manufacturers and marketers of Epitropicantistatic fibres; conductive, antistatic, carbon-impregnated polyester fibres.


Fibre Fillings

Albion MillCawdor StreetFarnworthBoltonLancashire

Tel: 1204 578 141Email: [email protected]/division_fibrefillings.php

BL4 7JE

+44 (0)

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.

GEOfabrics Ltd

Skelton Grange RdStourtonLeedsLS10 1RZ


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.

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Gaddum & Gaddum Ltd

Pewit Hall Farm OnecoteLeekStaffordshireST13 7SE


Specialist yarns and fabrics.Range includes water soluble and hightemperature alumina-silica and fabrics, plus acollection of cold water dissolving films.


W L Gore

Simpson ParkwayKirkton CampusLivingstonEH54 7BH


+44 (0)

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.

Heathcoat Fabrics Ltd

WestexeTivertonDevonEX16 5LL


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


+44 (0)

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.


Invista Textiles (UK) Ltd

Ermin StreetBrockworthGloucesterGL3 4HD


+44 (0)

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.

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Intelligent Textiles Ltd

21 Staines RoadStainesMiddlesexTW18 2TA


+44 (0)

Designers and manufacturers of a range offabrics using traditional methods of weaving.


The Multiple Winding Co Ltd

Taylor LaneDentonManchesterM34 3NR


+44 (0)

Multiple winding manufacture, customizedprocessing and bespoke textile yarns whichinclude glass fibre, plied, cabled, multi end etc,also woven narrow fabric tapes.

Naish Felts Ltd

Crow LaneWiltonSalisburySP2 0HD

Telephone: +44 (0)1722 743505Email: [email protected]

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.

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Palmhive Technical Textiles Ltd

NTG HouseWillow RoadLentonNottinghamNG7 2TA


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.

Mitchell Interflex Ltd

County Brook MillFoulridgeColneLancashireBB8 7LT


+44 (0)

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.


Resintex

Kingston MillsManchester RoadHydeManchesterCheshireSK14 2BZ


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.

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Polux Ltd

Elliott StreetRochdaleLancashireOl12 0LH


Specialists in the manufacture of hightemperature products including threads, yarnsand fabrics.

Regray Textiles

Unit 6Simpson StreetHydeCheshireSK14 1BJ


Manufacturers of elastics, braids, cords, tapesand webbings for equestrian, upholstery andmilitary end uses.

PIL Membranes Limited

Estuary RoadKing's LynnNorfolkPE30 2HS


+44 (0)

Specialists in the development of membranesystems used by world-wide manufacturingcompanies; particularly in the production ofgarments, footwear and filtration products


Toray Textiles Europe Ltd

Crown Farm WayForest TownMansfieldNottinghamshireNG19 0FT


Largest manufacturer of woven polyester andnylon fabrics in Europe. Vast range of fabrics andtechnical finishes supplying industries as diverseas fashion, sports, industrial and medical.

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Speciality Fibresand Materials LtdSpeciality Fibresand Materials Ltd

PO Box 111101 Lockhurst LaneCoventryCV6 5RS


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.

Swisstulle UK Ltd

PO Box 9955NottinghamNG4 9DY


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.

Shakespeare Monofilament UK

Enterprise WayFleetwoodLancashireFY7 8RY


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.


J & D Wilkie Ltd

Marywell WorksMarywell BraeKirriemuirAngusDD8 4BL


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.

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Technical Absorbants Ltd

PO Box 24Great CoatesGrimsbyDN31 2SS


Technical Absorbents Ltd (TAL) produces a SuperAbsorbent Fibre SAF, providing absorbencysolutions for applications including nonwovens,medical, horticultural, filtration and construction.

Technical Fibre Products

Burnside MillsKendalCumbriaLA9 6PZ


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.

Talbot Weaving (Chorley) LtdVentile® FabricsTalbot Weaving (Chorley) LtdVentile® Fabrics

PO Box 391ChorleyPR7 6WN


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.

Zyex

Stonedale RoadStonehouseGloucestershireGL10 3RQ


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

Peek


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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.

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• carpets• curtaining & blinds• floor coverings• insulating/energy

sustainable• upholstery

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.

Home & Interiors

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Bonar Yarns & Fabrics

Caldrum WorksSt Salvador StreetDundeeDD3 7EU


Synthetic and fibrillated yarns for highperformance flooring and industrial textiles.Artificial grass yarns, polypropylene backingyarns for carpets which include both Axminsterand Wilton types.

Home & Interiors

British Velvets Limited

Alma MillWyre StreetPadihamBurnleyBB12 8DQ

Tel: 1282 778134Email: [email protected]://www.britishvelvets.com

+44 (0)

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.

Camira Fabrics Ltd

Hopton MillsMirfieldWest YorkshireWF14 8HE

Tel: +44 (0)1924 495605E-mail: [email protected]

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.

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Comfortex

Anchor WorksRochdale RoadOldhamOL1 2HP


+44 (0)

Manufacturers and worldwide suppliers ofmemory foam mattresses, pocket sprungmattresses, cold cure moulded foam seating andconverted slabstock foam.

Home & Interiors

Flameproofings Ltd

Units 1 & 2 Lyon Industrial EstateLyon RoadKearsleyBoltonBL4 8NB

Tel: 1204 700 424Email: [email protected]/division_flameproofings.php

+44 (0)

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.

Forbo-Nairn Ltd

PO Box 1Den RoadKirkcaldyFifeKY1 2AB


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.

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P.W Greenhalgh

P O Box 42RochdaleLancashireOL16 3TH


+44 (0)

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.

Home & Interiors

Louvolite Ltd

Ashton RoadHydeCheshireSK14 4BG


+44 (0)

Designers, manufacturers and suppliers ofwindow blind fabrics and components,distributing products globally.

P&R Ratcliffe Underlay Ltd

Stanley MillShackleton StreetBurnleyLancashireBB10 3BM


Manufacturers of Traditional Felt and Rubber /Felt Combination Underlay. The only UKdistributor of Foxi®, the leading brand of anti-sliprug underlay to flooring companies.

Panaz Ltd

Spring MillFenceBurnleyLancashireBB12 9HP


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.

Industrial,Construction & Building

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Ahlstrom Chirnside Ltd

Chirnside MillsChirnsideDunsBerwickshireTD11 3JW


Non woven, fibre composites and specialitypapers supplied to a variety of industriesincluding building, food packing, medical,transport, office cleaning, filtration andreinforcements.


Albany International(James Kenyon)Albany International(James Kenyon)

PO Box 35Pilsworth Road,BuryLancashireBL9 8QE


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

Tel: +44 (0)1204 799 910Email: [email protected]/division_amrtextiles.php

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.

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Atex

P.D. Interglas Technologies LtdSherbourneDorsetDT9 3RB


+44 (0)

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.


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.

British Vita PLC

Oldham RoadMiddletonManchesterM24 2DB


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.

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Caligen Foam Ltd

Broad OakAccringtonLancashireBB5 2BS


+44 (0)

Manufacturers of an ever-increasing range ofhigh specification foam products, used in amultitude of applications in the automotive,footwear, medical, hygiene and industrialmarkets.

Carlson Filtration Ltd

Butts MillBarnoldswickLancashireBB18 5HP


+44 (0)

Manufacturers of a range of filtration productsincluding XE, BK, EE, PROC 3, W2N and specialityfilter sheets made from cellulose fibres.


Cheshire RibbonManufacturingCheshire RibbonManufacturing

Kingston MillsManchester RoadHyde, ManchesterCheshireSK14 2BZ


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


+44 (0)

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'.

James Cropper P L C

Burneside MillsKendalCumbriaLA9 6PZ


+44 (0)

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.


James Dewhurst

Altham LaneAlthamLancashireBB5 5YA


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.

Don & Low Ltd

Newfordpark HouseGlamis RoadForfarAngusDD8 1FR


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.

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D R M Industrial Fabrics Ltd

Bond StreetBuryLancashireBL9 7BE


+44 (0)

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


+44 (0)

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.


Farnbeck

32 SwanfieldBonnington RoadEdinburghEH6 5RX


Manufacturers of specialist printers' blankets,rubber coated blankets, stamping cloths for thesecurity printing industry eg banks andnewspapers.

Formax UK Ltd

Cutters CloseNarboroughLeicesterLE19 2FZ


Produces speciality reinforcements for thecomposite industry. E,Glass, Multiaxia, Aramids,Fybribs, carbon fabrics. Stitched core fabrics. Enduses include industrial, construction, automotiveand marine.

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Hollingsworth & VoseAir Filtration LtdHollingsworth & VoseAir Filtration Ltd

Waterford BridgeKentmereCumbriaLA8 9JJ

Tel: 1539 825200Email: [email protected].

+44 (0)

hvaf.co.uk

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.


Langtec Ltd

1 Calder CourtAlthamAccringtonLancashireBB5 5YB


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.

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Marathon Belting Ltd

Healey MillWhitworth RoadRochdaleLancashireOL12 0TF


+44 (0)

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.

Purification Products Ltd

Reliance WorksSaltaire RoadShipleyWest YorkshireBD18 3HL


+44 (0)

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

P&S Textiles Ltd

Hornby StreetBuryLancashireBL9 5BL


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.


Plastok Associates Ltd

75-79 Market StreetBirkenheadWirralCheshireCH41 6AN


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

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Saffil Ltd

Pilkington Sullivan SiteTanhouse LaneWidnesCheshireWA8 0RY


+44 (0)

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.

Scott & Fyfe

Scotscraig WorksNewlson StreetTayportFifeDD6 9DQ


+44 (0)

Woven, knitted and stitch bonded fabrics,spacers, laminates. Supply products forautomotive, sports, agriculture, medical, andhome carpets. Use mainly polypropylene andglass fibre.

Selectus Ltd

BiddulphStoke-on-TrentStaffordshireST8 7RH


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.


Sleeve It Ltd

Skyke MillBeltham RoadBelthamBlackburnBB1 2NN


Manufacture and supply a diverse range ofinsulation materials, ties and cords, protectivesleeving and identification products.

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T B A Textiles

PO Box 40Rooley Moor RoadRochdaleLancashireOL12 7EQ


+44 (0)

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


+44 (0)

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.

Tenmat Ltd

Ashburton Road WestTrafford ParkManchesterM17 1RU


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.


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.

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United Wire

Granton Park AvenueEdinburghEH5 1HT


+44 (0)

Woven wire fabric available in a variety of weavestructures. Supplying industry includingpetrochemicals, engineering and drilling, oilfiltration.

Andrew Webron Ltd

Hareholme MillBacup RoadRawtenstallLancashireBB4 7JL


+44 (0)

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.

Web Dynamics Ltd

Moss LaneBlackrodBoltonBL6 5JB

Tel: +44 (0)1204 695666Email: [email protected]://www.webdynamics.co.uk

Producers of TLX multi-foil and membraneinsulation for the building sector as well asmaterials for disposable workwear protection.


Wellman International Ltd

Newfield RoadOldburyWest MidlandsB69 3ET


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.

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William Johnston

9 Spierbridge TerraceThornliebank Industrial EstateGlasgowG46 8JH


+44 (0)

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.

Medical

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BDF Ltd

Ladywell AvenueGirvanAryshireKA26 9PF


Manufacturers of dental floss, single use gownsand other hospital wear, draping systems.

Medical

Ellis Developments Ltd

Far CloseRolleston RoadFiskertonSouthwellNottinghamshireNG25 0UJ

Tel: +44 (0)7976 425899Email:[email protected]

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.

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I P S Hospital Services

Featherstall Road SouthOldhamLancashireOL9 6HS


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.

Lantor (UK) Ltd

St Helens RoadBoltonLancashireBL3 3PR


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


Manufacturer of performance fabrics forhealthcare, using Rotecno fabric for protectivegarments for hospitals, pharmacies andlaundries.

Medical

Perident

Tweedbank Industrial EstateGalashielsTD1 3RS


One of the largest manufactures of dental floss inEurope, also manufactures other interdentalproducts

Robinson Healthcare Ltd

Lawn Road Industrial EstateCarlton-in-LindrickWorksopNottinghamshireS81 9LB


For professional, home and animal healthcaresectors. Woven Gamgee®, cotton wool, nonwovens.

Sallis Healthcare

E Sallis LtdVernon WorksBasfordNottinghamNG6 0DH


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.

Medical

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Vascutek

Newmains AvenueInshinnanRenfrewPA4 9RR


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

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Bulk Bag Containers Ltd

Old Glamis FactoryOld Glamis RoadDundeeDD3 8JB


Manufactured and sourced woven bulk bags forthe building trade etc. Made from polypropylene,polythene or hessian.

Packaging

S G Baker

Union StreetFriockheimAngusDD11 4TD


+44 (0)

Bags and sack in woven or warp knittedpolypropylene or hessian. Mail bags, food bags,cash handling bags, also bags for agriculture,industry and building.

Flexible Reinforcements Ltd

Queensway HouseQueenswayClitheroeLancashireBB7 1AU

Tel: +44 (0)1200 442266Email: sales@flexiblereinforcements.co.ukwww.flexiblereinforcements.co.uk

Offers an extensive range of PVC and mapalpolypropylene, supply the stationary andpackaging markets primarily.

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Andrew Mitchell LtdMITCOAndrew Mitchell LtdMITCO15 Dunivaig RoadEaster QueenslieIndustrial EstateGlasgowG33 4TT


+44 (0)

Industrial protection covers, tarpaulins, sails,tents and vehicle tension curtains for transport,military and medical.

Packaging

Vivelle (UK) Ltd

Victoria HouseCroft StreetWidnesCheshireWA8 0NQ


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.

Protection

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Aegis Engineering Ltd

Unit 5Chesford GrangeWarringtonCheshireWA1 4SZ


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.

Protection

Alpha Solway

Queensberry StreetAnnanDumfrieshireDG12 5BL


+44 (0)

Chemically resistant clothing, gloves, respiratorymasks. Can also supply 'off the shelf' products orbespoke items

AmSafe Bridport

The CourtBridportDorsetDT6 3QU


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


+44 (0)

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.

Carrington Careerand Workwear LtdCarrington Careerand Workwear Ltd

Market StreetAdlingtonNr. ChorleyLancashirePR7 4HJ


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.

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C H Materials Ltd

29 Claremont RoadMorecambeLancashireLA4 4ER


+44 (0)

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


+44 (0)

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.

Fothergill Engineered Fabrics

SummitLittleboroughLancashireOL15 0LU


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


+44 (0)

Outershell fabrics incorporating Ti-Technology apatented weaving system using highperformance Nomex and Kevlar fibres. Brandsinclude Atlas, Titan, Metis and Repel forfirefighters, police riot suits, demining suits andprotection against hazardous chemicals. Alsospecialist woollen and felted manufactures andfinishes.

Howfleet Ltd

Unit 38The Point Business ParkRockingham RoadMarket HarboroughLeicestershireLE16 7QU


+44 (0)1

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

Orrell Mount159 Hawthorne RoadLiverpoolL20 6JU


+44 (0)

Specialists in the design and manufacture ofsafety products including Lifejackets, Landingcraft, Engineers and Special Forces jackets,Hazardous Duty and General Services equipment

Kempton Clothing

Byford RoadLeicesterLE4 0DG


Major supplier and manufacturer of technicallyadvance, high performance clothing and ballisticarmour protection equipment under the tradename of Fortis.

Lion Apparel Systems Ltd UK

29 Riverside WayUxbridgeMiddlesexUB8 2YF


Developers and manufacturers of functional, highquality protective, working, service and specialclothing. Leading manufacturers of protectiveclothing and equipment for firefighting.

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Perfora Innovations

29 Sutton Oak DriveSt. HelensMerseysideWA9 3PH


+44 (0)

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.

Protection

Remploy Frontline

Unit A24 Kelvin RoadWallaseyMerseysideCH44 7JW


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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


Supply protective garments and equipment towater rescue, fire and emergency services.

Survival One

Howe Moss DriveDyceAberdeenshireAB21 OGL


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


+44 (0)

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.

Protection

Tilsatec

Flanshaw LaneWakefieldWest YorkshireWF2 9ND


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


Jack Ellis, established in 1994, specialize in thedesign and manufacture of ballistic body armourprotection based on the latest technologymaterials.

Waxman Fibres Ltd

Grove MillsElland,West YorkshireHX5 9DZ


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.

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Viz Reflectives

Unit 4Tricketts LaneNantwichCheshireCW5 6PZ


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.

Protection

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S Yaffy

7 Cambuslang RoadCambuslang Investment ParkGlasgowG32 8NB


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.

Sports

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AMG Group

2 Kelburn Business ParkPort GlasgowPA14 6TD

Tel: +44 (0)1475 746000email [email protected]

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


+44 (0)

Manufacturers and exporters of durable,weather-ready knitted and woven fabrics forsports and performance wear, designed with thecomfort of the wearer in mind.

Daiwa Sports

Netherton Industrial EstateWishawLanarkshireML2 OEY

Tel: +44 (0)1698 355723email [email protected]

Design and manufacture of angling equipmentfor coarse, sea, carp and game fishing

Divex Ltd

Enterprise DriveWesthill Industrial EstateAberdeenAB32 6TQ


World leaders in the manufacture, supply andresearch of diving equipment for commercial,professional and defence divers.

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Endura

16 Grange RoadHouston Industrial EstateLivingstonEH54 5DE


+44 (0)

Outerwear cycling garments and finishedproducts. Specialist technical textiles include -Meryl, Tactel, Spandural, Scotchlite, Thermastat,Fieldsensor, Dermimax, Cordura, Entrant Gll,Coolmax, PTFT.

Sports

EX02

Phoenix CrescentStrathclyde Business ParkLanarkshireML4 3NJ


+44 (0)

Heated and thermal garments for motorsport,skiing and medical use.

Forth Marine Textiles

Unit 79 Miller RoadDunfermlineFifeKY12 9DL


Industrial textiles for sails, boat covers, awnings,canopies, tarpaulins, covers.

Keela International

Nasmyth RoadSouthfield Industrial EstateGlenrothesFifeKY6 2SD


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


+44 (0)

Knitted leggings and socks for compressionsportswear, also anti cellulite slimming reduction

Sports

Rykneld Tean Ltd

Hansard GateDerbyDE21 6RR


+44 (0)

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

Saturn Sails

Largs Yacht HavenLargsAryshireKA30 8EZ


Bespoke sails for cruising yachts, racing yachts,also tarpaulins and boat covers.

Sympatex Technologies UK

The White HouseSuite 11 Wilderspool ParkGreenalls AvenueWarringtonCheshireWA4 6HL


Produces a waterproof, windproof and breathablemembrane for the outer layer of performance,sports and outdoor clothing.

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Therma-float Ltd

Beech Lane HouseWilmslowCheshireSK9 5ER


+44 (0)

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.

Transport

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Ardmel Group Ltd

Nasmyth RoadSouthfield Industrial EstateGlenrothesFifeKY6 2SD


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.

Transport

Aqua Geocomposites Ltd

Belmont HouseGarnett PlaceEast GillibrandsSkelmersdaleLancashireWN8 9UB


+44 (0)

Since 1989 Aqua Geocomposites have beensupplying geomembrane separators andgeotextiles to the railway, for installation inproblem formations.

Assyst Bullmer Ltd

Unit 3B, South Park WayWakefield 41 Business ParkWakefieldWest YorkshireWF2 0XJ


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.

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Carr Reinforcements Ltd

Gordon Street MillWorsthorneBurnleyBB10 3NA


+44 (0)

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.

Transport

Guilford Europe Ltd

Cotes ParkSomercotesDerbyshireDE55 4NJ


+44 (0)

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 PLC

Grove MillEarbyNear ColneLancashireBB8 6UT


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.

Replin Fabrics

March Street MillsPebblesEH45 8ER


+44 (0)

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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• special & uniqueproducts

• 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.

Two-phase, Textile &Testing Machinery

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Alphatek HyperformanceCoatingsAlphatek HyperformanceCoatings

A5 Cuba Industrial EstateBolton Road NorthRamsbottomLancashireBL0 0NE


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.

Two-phase, Textile & Testing Machinery

Asahi Glass FluoropolymersU.K. LtdAsahi Glass FluoropolymersU.K. Ltd

Hillhouse International SiteYork House, Thornton CleveleysBlackpoolLancashireFY5 4QD


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.

Baxenden Chemicals

Paragon WorksBaxendenAccringtonLancashireBB5 2SL


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


+44 (0)

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.

Cobble Blackburn Ltd

Gate StreetFurthergate Industrial ParkBlackburnLancashireBB1 3AH


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.


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Culzean Textile Solutions Ltd

54A High StreetStewartonAyrshireKA3 5DB


+44 (0)

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


+44 (0)

Manufacturers of carpet tufting machinery andother ancillary equipment, including textile wastestrippers.

Dent Instrumentation Ltd

Enterprise WayWhitewalls Industrial EstateColneLancashireBB8 8LY


Specialists in the design and manufacture ofoptical yarn break sensors for the textile industry.

Double R Controls

Pennine Business ParkPilsworth RoadHeywoodBuryLancashireOL10 2TL


Combined manufacturers of textile machineryincluding infrared heating control, computer-tape certifications, spool/traverse windingequipment and slitting machines.


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Fibrevision

Heather CloseLyme GreenMacclesfieldCheshireSK11 0LR


+44 (0)

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.

Halmatex Ltd

Queens AvenueHurdsfield Industrial EstateMacclesfieldCheshireSK10 2BN


+44 (0)

Experienced precision slitting and rewinding of anextensive range of flexible roll goods. Dealing withwovens and non wovens, films, foils, papers, andadvanced flexible materials.

James H Heal & Co Ltd

Richmond WorksLake ViewHalifaxWest YorkshireHX3 6EP


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.

Luminous Technologies

PO Box 26647HelensburghScotlandG84 4BP


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.

LiquidLight GLF2000

fabricfabric coating system

LiquidLight GLF2000

fabricfabric coating system


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Richard Hough Ltd

Mill Hill StreetMill HillBolton,LancashireBL2 2AB

Phone: 1204 526562Email: [email protected]

+44 (0)

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.

Materials KTN

Arch 30North Campus IncubatorAltrincham StreetOff Sackville StreetManchesterM1 3NJ

Tel: +44(0)161 306 8500Email: [email protected]

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.

NDC Infrared Engineering Ltd

Bates RoadMaldonEssexCM9 5FA


Manufacturers of measurement and controlsystems for industrial processes including nonwovens, converting paper, extrusion, calendering,food, pharmaceuticals, tobacco, chemicals,minerals etc.


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Miniroller Textile Machines

Unit 7 Park House Bridge EstateLangley RoadSalfordM6 6JQ


+44 (0)

Producers of compact roll to roll textilemeasuring machines amongst other machinery;specialists in fabric cutting, spreading, measuringand inspection equipment.

Polymaster (UK) Ltd

Upper MillsUnit 19SlaithwaiteHuddersfieldHD7 5HA


Design and manufacture of machines andequipment for textile and cloth industries - fabricrolling, cloth cutting, measuring, textile folding,inspection.


Q-Lab Europe Ltd

Express Trading EstateStone Hill RoadFarnworthBoltonBL4 9TP


+44 (0)

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.

Reliant Machinery Ltd

Unit LCradock RoadLutonLU4 OJF


+44 (0)

Manufacturer of flatbed laminating, fusing andheat transfer equipment. Able to laminate multi-layers, process a continuous feed as well as cutpieces and sheeted products.

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Carlinghurst RoadBlackburnLancashireBB2 1PN


+44 (0)

Produce and supply machinery for use within thetextile industry, such as dryers, bondingequipment and laminating machines.

Phoenix Dryers &Engineering (Blackburn)Phoenix Dryers &Engineering (Blackburn)

S D L Atlas Ltd

PO Box 162Crown RoyalShawcross StreetStockportCheshireSK1 3JW


Leading supplier of textile testing equipment,laboratory products, consumables, and servicefor the fabric, apparel, yarn, and fibre industries.


S G Cuttings Services

Unit E4 Europa Park Trading EstateStoneclough RoadRadcliffeManchesterM26 1GG

Tel: 1204 574 030Email: [email protected]/division_sgcutting.php

+44 (0)

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 Machines LtdShelton VisionShelton Machines LtdShelton Vision

1 Priory Business ParkWistow RoadKibworthLeicestershireLE8 ORX

Tel: 116 2790920Email:[email protected]

+44 (0)

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

Tel: +44 (0)1924 455455Email: [email protected]/index.html

Leading manufacturer of laboratory and sampledyeing equipment as well as quality controltesting equipment.

Smart Garment People Ltd

PO Box 154LiverpoolL17 8WL


Textile and garment consultancy network andbusiness development agency, which specialisesin cutting-edge "smart" textile technologies.


Tatham Limited

Farnham RoadBradfordBD7 3JG

Tel: 1274 525931Email:[email protected]

+44 (0)

Manufacturers of textile machinery for theprocessing of woven and non woven fabrics. Alsosupply carding machine spares and repairs.

Testometric Company Ltd

Unit 1Lincoln Business ParkLincoln CloseRochdaleLancashireOL11 1NR


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.


Thor Group Limited

Bramling HouseBramlingCanterburyKentCT3 1NB


+44 (0)

Producers and suppliers of a wide range ofbiocides, flame retardants and personal careingredients.

Victrex PLC

Victrex Technology CentreHillhouse InternationalThorntonCleveleysLancashireFY5 4DQ


+44 (0)

The leading global manufacturer of highperformance polyaryletherketones, including theversatile VICTREX® PEEK™ polymer.

Vita Liquid Polymers Ltd

Harling RoadWythenshaweManchesterGreater ManchesterM22 4SZ


Produces polymers for various applications,including textile print finishing, gel foamtechnologies, water-resistant latex and adhesiveproducts.

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Texkimp Ltd

Swan HouseNew Cheshire Business ParkWinchamNorthwichCheshireCW9 6GG


Designing and manufacturing equipment,primarily creels for unwinding, guiding andtensioning of every kind of yarn, fibre, tow, tapemonofilament and multi-filament.


West Yorkshire MaterialsTesting ServicesWest Yorkshire MaterialsTesting Services

Nepshaw Lane SouthMorleyLeedsLS27 7JQ

Tel: 113 289 8234Email:[email protected]

+44 (0)

Textile testing laboratory, services includeflammability, light, abrasion, seam slippage. Thelaboratory is accredited by several High Streetretailers.

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Web Processing Ltd

New Horwich RoadWhaley BridgeHigh PeakCheshireSK23 7LG


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.

Universities

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University of Abertay

Bell StreetDundeeDD1 1HG


Universities

Bolton University

Centre for Materials Research and InnovationDeane RoadBoltonBL3 5AB

Tel: 1204 370916Email: [email protected]@bolton.ac.ukwww.bolton.ac.uk/CMRI/

+44 (0)

Brunel University

Room TAO35Tower ASchool of Engineering & DesignUxbridgeUB8 3PH


De Monfort University

The GatewayLeicesterLE1 9BH

Tel: +44 (0)116 255 1551Email:[email protected]

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Heriott-Watt University

Scottish Borders CampusThe High MillsNetherdaleGalashielsTD1 3HF


+44 (0)

Universities

Kingston University of London

Knights Park CampusKingston upon ThamesSurreyKT1 2QJ


+44 (0)

Leeds University

Woodhouse LaneLeedsLS2 9JT


University of Manchester

William Lee Innovation Centre,Textile and Paper School of Materials,University of ManchesterSackville StreetManchesterM60 1QD


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Nottingham Trent University

School of Art and DesignBurton StreetNottinghamNottinghamshireNG1 4BU


+44 (0)

Universities

The University of Salford

School of Art & DesignCentenary BuildingPeru StreetSalfordM3 6EQ

Tel: 161 295 2599www.artdes.salford.ac.uk/index.html

+44 (0)

University of Strathclyde

16 Richmond StreetGlasgowG1 1XQ


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Useful Contacts- Associations & Press

• publications• trade associations• useful contacts

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


Trade Association for British textile machineryand related products.

Useful Contacts - Associations

East Midlands TextilesAssociation Ltd (EMTEX)East Midlands TextilesAssociation Ltd (EMTEX)

69 - 73 Lower Parliament StreetNottinghamNG1 3BB


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

c/o Luther PendragonPriory Court, Pilgrim StreetLondonEC4V 6DR

Telephone: +44 (0)207 618 9196Email: [email protected]

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

Tel: 113 343 3758Email: [email protected]/index.html

+44 (0)

Association for people with a shared interest innonwovens.

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NWtexnet

120 Bark StreetBoltonBL1 2AX


+44 (0)

North West technical textile organization,offering support services to North West basedtechnical textiles companies.

Textile Centre of Excellence

Textile HouseRed Doles LaneHuddersfieldHD2 1YF


The Textile Centre of Excellence works withindustry on a range of applications to improvematerials performance in dyeing, flameretardancy, hydrohobicity, antimicrobial, fibreidentification application areas


Scottish TextilesIndustry AssociationScottish TextilesIndustry Association

5 Lethame GardensStrathavenML10 6DF

Tel: +44(0)131 313 6243Email: [email protected]

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.

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Technitex Faraday Ltd

Arch 30North Campus IncubatorAltrincham Streetoff Sackville StreetManchesterM1 3NJ


+44 (0)

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.


UKFT

3 Queen SquareBloomsburyLondonWC1N 3AR

Tel +44 (0)20 7843 9460Email: [email protected]

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.

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The Textile Institute

1st FloorSt. James' BuildingsOxford StreetManchesterM1 6FQ


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

t: +44 (0)1274 378800Email: [email protected]

Editor: Tara Hounslea

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

t: +44 (0)1274 378800Email: [email protected]

Editor: John Scrimshaw

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.

innovationintextiles.com

Orange Zero LtdPO Box 271NantwichCW5 9BT


Editor: Billy Hunter

On-line news service for all areas of technicaltextiles

Technical Textiles International

International Newsletters Ltd,44 Friar St,Droitwich, WorcsWR9 8ED


Editor: Nick Butler

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.

Useful Contacts - Press

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Textile Media Services Ltd

2A Bridge Street, SilsdenKeighleyBD20 9NB

Tel: 1535 656489Fax: 8700 940868E-mail: [email protected]

Editor: Geoff Fisher

+44 (0)+44 (0)

Textile Media Services publishes subscription-only monthly newsletters and special reports.Publisher of Mobile Tex, providing news on theglobal transport textile industry.

Useful Contacts - Press

Textiles Intelligence

Alderley HouseAlderley RoadWilmslowSK9 1AT


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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