NEWS FROM CARRINGTON TEXTILES

Here you will find the latest news about our new textile developments, our presence at trade fairs, recent awards, events, charity features, production updates and more.

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Carrington Textiles Supports Better Cotton for Sustainable Workwear

07 October 2024

Carrington Textiles commits to sustainability by supporting Better Cotton, aligning workwear fabrics with responsible cotton sourcing worldwide.

Increasing our military fabric printing capacity

25 July 2024

Doubling our Camouflage Printing Power

Carrington Textiles Releases First Sustainability Report

08 July 2024

We are proud to announce the release of our first sustainability report, highlighting some of Carrington Textiles’ significant achievements in environmentally responsible activities.

Portuguese factory cuts CO2 emissions by 45% with biomass boiler installation

05 June 2024

Global workwear textile manufacturer Carrington Textiles has achieved 45% reduction in carbon emission after installing a biomass boiler at its Portuguese site.

Carrington Textiles and The LYCRA Company partner to showcase stretch military fabric in Germany

26 February 2024

Innovative Military Fabrics Showcase at Enforce Tac 2024

Innovative textile technology enhances thermal signature management for military protection

13 February 2024

Innovative Thermal Signature Management for Defence

Showcasing stretch flame resistant textile innovations in the Middle East

04 December 2023

Explore the latest in stretch flame resistant fabrics at Intersec 2024

Carrington Textiles’ stretch military ripstop fabric recognised with PCIAW award

13 November 2023

Carrington Textiles Spartan HT Flex Lite receives PCIAW Fabric & Fibre Innovation Award

Carrington Textiles Launches Innovative Website

02 November 2023

Carrington Textiles Innovative Website Launch at A+A Event in Düsseldorf

Carrington Textiles Showcases Sustainable Fibres and Stretch Fabrics at A+A in Hall 16 Stand E42

03 October 2023

Carrington Textiles A+A Exhibition Showcase

Carrington Textiles Unveils Innovative Flame-Resistant Blends at NSC Congress

21 September 2023

Carrington Textiles Flame-Resistant Fabrics at NSC 2023

Carrington Textiles Unveils Cutting-Edge Military Fabrics Innovations at DSEI 2023

29 August 2023

Carrington Textiles Military Fabrics Innovations at DSEI 2023

Danish Defence Show to Welcome Latest Military Fabrics

07 August 2023

Carrington Textiles and Pincroft Debut at DALO Industry Days

Stretch military ripstop fabric for protection and comfort in the field

15 March 2023

Our new Spartan HT Flex Lite, is a military lightweight fabric developed in response to the defence market’s request for textiles for army uniforms that are durable and comfortable.

Carrington Textiles to sponsor PCIAW® events this year

06 March 2023

Proud to be the Premier Sponsor in Portugal.

Carrington Textiles to showcase latest military textile innovations in the Middle East

06 February 2023

Carrington Textiles first appearance at IDEX in Abu Dhabi.

Recycled bottle count for sustainable workwear polycotton

20 October 2022

Carrington Textiles now provides the number of plastic bottles recycled per metre of polycotton in the company’s quest to offer supply chain transparency and traceability.

Carrington Textiles weaves sustainability into brand new fabrics

15 November 2021

The launch boasts a range of brand-new textiles made with recycled polyester from plastic bottles, organic and responsibly sourced cotton, as well as a new technology that biodegrades synthetic fibres, a first in the workwear world.

Carrington Textiles wins award for supporting the healthcare sector during the pandemic

05 November 2021

We also received the highly commended award under the ‘Best fabric & Fibre Innovation’ category for the development of our antiviral finished fabrics for workwear in 2020.

Carrington Textiles flame retardant fabrics receive the RU mark

12 August 2021

A range of six fabrics which are also NFPA 2112 accredited have now received approval by the North American safety certification company UL.

130th Anniversary: How the role of R&D goes beyond fabric development

17 June 2021

Innovative fibres, sustainability and more.

130th Anniversary: An insight into our global presence in trade fairs

10 March 2021

In over two decades Carrington Textiles has attended more than 60 exhibitions across 5 continents, leading the way in research, development and sustainable practices in the textile industry.

Carrington Textiles secures joint venture in Asia and announces growth in Europe

15 February 2021

This new venture with Sapphire Textile Mills will increase the company’s capacity to 130 million square metres a year and it’s the start of a series of investments that Carrington Textiles’ parent company, the RTS Group, are implementing across the rest of its production facilities in Europe.

A legacy forged in fabrics: Carrington Textiles and Pincroft celebrate 130 years of UK manufacturing

18 January 2021

After joining forces in 1998 we have become a powerhouse of the European textile industry.

On trend new colours on Carrington Textiles’ poly-cotton Teredo

07 August 2020

Developed by our French team, these eight new colours offer natural and vibrant shades for a more on-trend look, suitable for end users in hospitality and retail.

Launching the range of re-engineered NFPA 2112 compliant flame retardant fabrics

30 June 2020

Made up of six fabrics that have been part of Carrington Textiles portfolio for many years, they have been enhanced to provide extra protection to the wearer.

Carrington Textiles supports front line healthcare workers in the fight against Covid-19

20 April 2020

Manufacturer has supplied over 3.5 million metres of fabric for healthcare uniforms.

European textile manufacturer MGC acquires Melchior Textil GmbH

20 January 2020

This new structure will provide customers with a wider choice of fabrics all under one roof.