Profile of Carrington Textiles: a Leading Provider of Flame Resistant and Performance Fabrics

June 2019 | 16 pages | ID: P90F3CF2AD9EN
Textiles Intelligence Ltd

Abstracts

Carrington Textiles, based in the UK, is one of Europe s largest producers of flame resistant fabrics for workwear. Its performance fabrics and finishes meet the stringent requirements of workplaces, and the company has expanded its portfolio in recent years to include camouflage fabrics and waterproof fabrics. The company operates production facilities in Portugal, Russia and the UK, and it has an impressive distribution network with primary locations in France, Germany and Hong Kong. Also, it has recently set up a joint venture with a distributor based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Carrington Textiles has achieved significant growth in recent years, and it is continuing to invest in new machinery and processes in order to ensure that growth is sustained. Indeed, the company is optimistic about its future, and expects that its sales will continue to increase in the coming years. This report provides insight into the establishment of Carrington Textiles and the development of the company s diverse portfolio of products. Furthermore, the report examines the company s production facilities and markets, analyses its commitment to environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR), and provides an outlook for the future.

Contents

SUMMARY

INTRODUCTION

PRODUCTS AND INNOVATIONS

Workwear fabrics
Waterproof fabrics
Defence fabrics
Pattern designs
Recent innovations
Varese
Xtraflex SL 37.5
Molveno
Other recent innovations

PRODUCTION FACILITIES AND MARKETS

Production facilities
Pincroft Dyeing & Printing
Alltex
MGC – Acabamentos T?xteis
Adventum Technologies
Markets

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)

Sustainable raw materials and processes
Investment in new machinery and facilities

OUTLOOK