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which are all industrially washable. The company
believes, however, that such innovations can only
be produced through a fully-integrated operation.
“Our Bi-Stretch Relax with XLA by Dow, for
example, is not easy to make,” Volker says. “It’s a
very technical product which takes about two and
a half years to develop, and it wouldn’t have been
possible if we weren’t able to bring everything
under one roof.” Extremely comfortable and
stretchable in every direction, Bi-Stretch Relax with
XLA by Dow is made from 47% cotton, 47%
polyester and 6% DOW XLA, and can be worn in
the corporate or workwear sectors. Having its own
production facilities means that Lauffenmühle
takes quality control and its Corporate Social
Responsibility very seriously. Its entire product
range of Lauffenmühle GmbH & Co KG is certified
according to the Oeko-Tex Standard 10 and its
processes to the environmental management
system DIN EN ISO 14001 and most recently the
independent bluesign® standard. It employs
representatives who are each responsible for a
different aspect of sustainability, such as waste
recycling and resource conservations.
Widening its offering
Health and safety is part of Lauffenmühle’s core
business and it produces a variety of hygiene
fabrics for hospitals and healthcare applications,
including Biotec Silver for a permanent
antimicrobial effect.
Corporatewear fabrics for uniforms in various
occupations in the service industry are also an
area of expertise and, when it comes to classic
workwear fabrics, Lauffenmühle is the market
leader in Germany and holds a strong position in
Europe with a 50% export share. With these
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markets covered, its next conquest will be to
expand its PPE range.
With all these products on offer, it’s no surprise
that Lauffenmühle is still going strong after 175
years. And, when it comes to the manufacturing of
innovative new fabrics, it shows no signs of
slowing down. On the contrary, Lauffenmühle will
present a whole host of new products at the A+A
Show in Düsseldorf, Germany when it exhibits
there in November.
We have a strong philosophy in manufacturing and production. We really
know what we are selling because we have made it with our brains and
with our hands
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