Weaving sustainability into the fabric of the future

Carrington Textiles is the largest manufacturer of workwear fabric in the UK, producing 130 million metres annually across the international factories of the wider group, and exports to more than 80 countries. Based in Lancashire, the birthplace of British textiles, the business has 130 years of experience and one of Europe’s largest fully integrated textile processing and finishing operations. The company played a key role during the Coronavirus pandemic, supplying more than 10 million metres of specialised fabric to the healthcare sector in the UK and mainland Europe. It has also expanded its portfolio to supply flame retardant, waterproof, defence and sustainable fabrics to the market. The Manufacturer caught up with Research and Development Manager, Kirsty White, to hear how an innovation led environmental strategy is the ace up Carrington Textiles’ sleeve.