B & T Textilia
B & T Textilia
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About us
B&T Textilia specialises in exclusive high-end jacquard and plain fabrics. We ensure the uncompromising quality of our products by selecting only the best yarns, primarily from Belgium, France, Italy and Peru.
We thrive and search for the natural and elegant fibres, mainly wool, cotton, linen, silk and cashmere. We understand that look, feel and finish play an import roll in fabrics and therefore spend unlimited time and budget to reach the best.
Together with our customers we develop products which comply 100% to the requirements of the customers
Our story
B&T Textilia is specialised in jacquard fabrics and plain weaves.
All our high-end fabrics are made in Belgium and crafted from the best weaving yarns produced primarily in Belgium, France, Italy and Peru. By consciously choosing natural fibres − such as alpaca, mohair, wool, cotton, Belgian linen, silk and cashmere − we stay true to the essence of our heritage.
B&T Textilia is artisanal with the emphasis on artistry and skill. Idealist – the company uses fine natural fibres and materials almost exclusively – its roots and product- focused sensibillity are essentially European.
Creativity
B&T Textilia’s creativity is a result of wide-ranging influences, including our proud heritage.
Our 5 multicultural in-house designers are all passionate about intricate jacquard fabrics and textiles, and work with highly regarded freelance artists and licensing houses from all over the world.
A variety of design studios, trend books, art and colour books, frequent travels, old documents and archive fabrics provide further inspiration. B&T Textilia is also a member of several trend-watching associations such as Trendvision. All designs, books and historical fabrics are archived on a purpose-built software system.
Blending these different approaches, ideas and viewpoints produces high-end fabrics in an innovative stylistic fusion that ranges from ethnic to traditional to contemporary. Use of hi-tech textiles and the latest Computer Aided Design software – linked via a network to the weaving department – add flexibility and speed.
The result: custom-made products and developments, and one-of-a-kind and limited production items, all made in Belgium of the finest craftsmanship.
Quality
Because we control each step of the process with great care, we are absolutely confident in the quality of our jacquard fabrics and plain weaves. In the final step, to ensure the quality we promise, we test our fabrics in house on martindale and pilling.
All our jacquard fabrics and plain weaves are made in Belgium and crafted from the best weaving yarns, which are produced primarily in Belgium, France, Italy and Peru. We consciously choose natural fibres because of their ecological and luxurious character.
We work exclusively with the finest European dyeing houses, and we never make concessions on quality. The rich feel and craftsmanship of our high-end fabrics are our principal hallmarks.
Our history
The history of B&T Textilia is interwoven with the history of 5 generations of artisans – dating back to 1854 when the company’s founder was a maker of woollen suits and apparel fabrics.
Located between the historical towns of Ghent and Bruges, our company expanded its operations by absorbing other weaving companies in the area. Today building on 800 years of authentic Flemish craftsmanship, B&T Textilia represents an unknown passion for textiles.
For centuries, Flanders has been famous for its tapestry and weaving industry. The B&T Textilia weaving mill has been located in the village of Waarschoot, between Ghent and Bruges, for over 100 years. During this time, we have expanded our operations through several carefully-chosen acquisitions.
By combining over a century of experience, Flemish craftsmanship and a passion for innovation and high-end fabrics, B&T Textilia has become a preferred partner for the creative minds in the high fashion and interior design industries.
A golden age
Our story officially began in 1912, when Société Anonyme de Waarschoot founded Société Anonyme Textilia. But our history dates back to 1854, when our founder was a small-scale maker of woollen suits and fashion fabrics. Specialised in velour, the company became independent in 1925. The weaving industry was booming at that time, and more than 300 people kept over 300 machines up and running.
The humble ’70s
During the 1970s, the vibrant sound of the mill died down. The company merged with Société Anonyme de Waarschoot, and of the 1000 employees only 700 remained. The new N.V. Textilia focused on home linens, upholstery fabrics, fashion fabrics, industrial applications and yarn spinning. Even though its creations travelled all over the world, the company’s heyday was over − or so it seemed…
A new wind blowing
In the early 1980s, Patrick Van Damme took over the weaving mill. A decade later, his son Thierry, who had just finished law school, joined the company. They introduced the production of unique and exclusive products and changed the course of the company to upholstery and home decoration fabrics.
Then, in the mid-1990s, a fusion with weaving mill Bruggeman from the Waasland resulted in the new name: B&T Textilia. The new organisation brought the company back into the limelight of the fashion and interior design industries.
Oostmoer 10 Waarschoot 9950 Belgium
Creatuft
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Creatuft, manufacturer of woollen wall-to-wall carpets and rugs
Our contemporary and timeless collection consists of tufted, flatwoven or Wilton woven carpets. We offer our clients a wide choice in design, color and structure. On most ranges we can offer both, 4 & 5m wide carpets, with various backing options. If desired, you can also have products made to measure with us.
We personalize your range according to your individual wishes and requirements. We only work with ecological natural and durable products.
Craftsmanship
Traditional craftsmanship from generations is combined with our modern production methods and enables our current generation of weavers, spinners and tufters to produce high-quality carpet.
Many customers already appreciate our flawless service, flexibility, dynamic and customer-oriented approach.
Wool….the natural choice
Wol is 100% natural, biodegradable, sustainable and soft. It feels comfortable, does not dry out, is safe and flame-resistant, anti-static and has good anti-slip characteristics. Wool is also easy to clean and dirt and stain resistant.
In addition, wool also naturally has heat-unsulating characteristics, provides a natural and balanced air-moisture balance, and also is working sound-absorbing.
A group that stands for quality
Having its origin in the rich textile tradition of Flanders, the group has grown into a leading manufacturer of floorcoverings in natural materials. We guarantee excellent craftsmanship from fiber to finished carpet, partly thanks to our vertically integrated family business.
Industrielaan 16 Kuurne 8520 Belgium
Associated Weavers
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Associated Weavers (AW) is one of the leading European manufacturers of tufted wall-to-wall carpet and a challenger to be reckoned with in the world of luxury vinyl flooring.
The company’s 630 dedicated employees achieve an average production and sale of 26 million square meters of carpet each year, which translates into a turnover of around 172 million euros. Associated Weavers exports to over 55 countries and over the years has built strong and lasting relationships with its partners worldwide.
A passion for flooring, thorough product knowledge and an eye for great design are the strengths of Associated Weavers’ teams. By keeping a close watch on the trends and innovations in terms of colour, texture and technique in interior decorating, the company succeeds in standing out from the crowd with creative and contemporary carpet and flooring for the residential market.
With luxury vinyl flooring, carpet tiles and wall-to-wall carpet, Associated Weavers is now also determined to become a trustworthy name in commercial flooring. Always a marketing trailblazer, Associated Weavers is sure to create commercial concepts as successful as its notorious residential brands, like Sensualité® and Sedna®.
Klein Frankrijk, Weverijstraat 1 Ronse 9600 Belgium
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Why Clarysse?
Creating the perfect towel, that’s the passion we’ve shared at Clarysse since 1953. We proudly create sustainable bath, bed and kitchen linen of the highest quality, for everyone who wants to make life a little more beautiful.
Grote Molstenstraat 21 Wielsbeke 8710 Belgium
Brugsesteenweg 106 Pittem 8740 Belgium
Vandewiele
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MISSION & VISION
WE IMAGINE, BUILD AND INTEGRATE INNOVATIVE TEXTILE SYSTEMS FOR FLOORING QUALITIES, HOME LINEN, FASHION FABRICS AND TECHNICAL TEXTILES.
FROM YARN TO FINISHED PRODUCT.
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Machine building:
Carpet machines
(tufting – extrusion – heat setting)
Textile Machines
Bulk handling machine
Technology and components:
Aros Sweden : Drive systems
ROJ Biella Italy: Electronics and embedded systems
Protechna Munchen Germany: Vision systems
Wuxi Vandewiele China : Actuators and servo motors
Iro Ulricehamn: yarn handling and feeding
Cobble Blackburn : Gauge parts
Memminger Dornstetten Germany : knitting accessories
Vandewiele SARL : accessories
VDW Nanjijng China : diecast
Superba : Heat-Setting Solutions
Savio: Yarn Finishing
Milestones
1880 – First signs of industrial activities in Marke (Belgium). Mr. Polydor Benoot starts a small company specialized in industrial process machinery servicing.
1921 – Michel Van de Wiele, in succession to his father in law Mr. Polydor Benoot, starts with the construction of weaving looms.
1984 – Start-up of a sales and distribution unit in Greenville (South Carolina),U.S.A.
1986 – Acquisition of Wittendal SA (France), thus enabling in-house jacquard machine manufacturing.
1987 – Establishment of Michel Van de Wiele GmbH in Viersen, Germany after acquisition of the know-how and industrial processes of major competitor in the velvet weaving machinery market : Güsken
1993 – ISO-9002 certified
1995 – ISO-9001 certified
1996 – Establishment of Michel van de Wiele Service Center in Istanbul, Turkey.
1999 – Acquisition of Bonas machine Company Ltd. (U.K). manufacturer of electronic jacquard machines for flat weaving machines.
2000 – Acquisition of all shares of IRO AB-sweden (including ROJ – Memminger-IRO), manufacturer of prewinders for weaving and knitting machines with production facilities in Sweden, Germany, Italy, USA, Taiwan and China
2002 – Establishment of IRO (Wuxi) Technology Co. Ltd. In Wuxi Jiang Su, China
2006 – Building of two new factories in China (production service 20.000 m²)
2011 – Acquisition of “Protechna” in Germany. Active in Quality assurance in textiles.
2013 – Acquisition of Cobble in UK. Tufting machine manufacturer
2013 – starting up of aluminium foundry in Nanjing China.
2014 – Acquisition of JTS Italy – manufacturer of harnesses for flat and velvet weaving machines
2014 – start up of first Van de Wiele extrusion line
2015 – Acquisition of “Superba SA” in France –manufacturer of heat-setting and space-dyeing machines
2016 – Establishment of Cobble – Van de Wiele LTD Co. Ltd. – Production of spare parts and gauges for tufting machines
2017 – Establishment of Van de Wiele (China) Textile Machinery Co. Ltd. – Production of jacquard machines for the Chinese market..
2019 – Acquiring a majority position in the Bejimac group, – manufacturer of textile finishing machines
2021: Acquisition of “SAVIO GROUP” in Italy – the world leader in the yarn finishing sector, operating in the design, manufacturing and distribution of winding machines, quality control devices and electronic boards for the textile industry. It has factories in Italy, China, India, Belgium, Germany and Switzerland.
Michel Vandewielestraat 7 Marke 8510 Belgium
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Tactile walls, made to be caressed.
walls to talk about
Omexco is a Belgian brand of fine wallcoverings, founded in 1976. In our atelier close to Brussels, we design and manufacture exquisite wall decorations to dress your rooms in tactile beauty. Printed, woven or natural, each one of our creations is custom cut to bring poetry to your space. Reducing our environmental footprint is at the heart of every decision we make, since the seventies. We don’t cover your walls, we make them stand out.
Eco-friendly
beauty
since 1976.
design & environment
As a manufacturer, we limit our impact on the environment on different levels. We use recycled fibres as much as possible and favour renewable energy for the production process. We always opt for products with a non-harmful base and renewable materials such as cork or recycled sari silk.
Omexco has a long history of being eco-conscious and we push our creativity whilst trying to reduce waste, e.g. by custom cutting every order. Almost all of our products are eco-certified and PVC free. All these efforts allowed us to obtain the Ecological Label as well as the certificate for sustainable forestry.
Inspired by nature, we are driven by design, innovation and craftsmanship.
As an established designer and producer of luxury wallcoverings, we control the whole process from the original idea all the way to the production process and the shipping of the final product. This allows us to always offer a flawless high-end product.
exquisite mastery
A team of in-house designers is in continuous dialogue with a highly qualified production team to create new designs, with subtle colours and unique textures. A lot of research and development goes into the creation of those new designs in order to offer an ever more qualitative product. Over the years, we acquired a broad expertise in printing on non-woven and textile wallcovering. Our « colour lab » also offers a custom colouring service on request.
customer care
A full range stock-holding enables us to offer a swift and flexible cut length service. An efficient customer service and warehouse team do their utmost to ensure that every order is shipped worldwide within 24 hours.
Ambachtenlaan 12 Heverlee 3001 Belgium
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History
Ragolle was founded in 1950 by Alfred and Maria Ragolle. In 1985 the second generation, Myriam Ragolle and her husband Herman Verhelst set up a rug division with wool and viscose qualities. Ragolle later broadened the collection with heatset polypropylene and polyester rugs.
In 1999 we built a new production plant which was expanded in 2013. Ragolle finished the expansion with new offices and showrooms in 2016. Herman Verhelst and Myriam Ragolle are the present CEOs of the company. Their daughter Annemie Verhelst is head of the design department.
Maalbeekstraat 1 Waregem 8790 Belgium
Lano
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Historiek
De huidige structuur van Lano dateert uit 1970 toen drie belgische ondernemingen met meer dan 100 jaar textielactiviteit met elkaar fusioneerden.
Lano produceert zowel kamerbreed tapijt, karpetten, als synthetisch gras. Productietechnisch omvat het gamma naast geweven Wilton en Axminster tapijt ook getuft tapijt voor zowel de residentiële als de hospitality markt. Het imago van een kwaliteitsproducent gekoppeld aan top design is het resultaat van een geïntegreerd productieproces dat nauwkeurige kwaliteitsbewaking toelaat in alle stadia van zowel de productie als de levering. Vandaar dat Lano een ISO 9001 gecertificeerde onderneming is.
Productiesites
HARELBEKE
Dit is de grootste site van Lano, met een oppervlakte van 200.000 m², waar zowel kamerbreed getuft als Axminster tapijt en synthetisch gras worden geproduceerd. Op deze site bevinden zich ook de moderne productielijnen voor continu verven en bedrukken, het latexeren en een magazijn voor stockage van 20.000 rollen getuft tapijt.
FORCEVILLE
Forceville bij Amiens in Frankrijk is de vestiging van de ultramoderne spinnerij van Lano.
Milieu
LANO houdt rekening met het milieu in alle stadia van het bedrijfsproces (aankoop, productie en levering). De expliciete doelstelling van LANO is om de negatieve impact van alle bedrijfsactiviteiten op onze planeet te beperken, rechtstreeks of onrechtstreeks.
Iedere afdeling van LANO heeft de verantwoordelijkheid om dit proces te beheren en te analyseren, in samenwerking met leveranciers en klanten. Zij moet ook de nodige systemen uitwerken voor milieuprestatiemetingen die worden gerapporteerd aan de Directie.
LANO HOUDT IN ALLE BEDRIJFSPROCESSEN
REKENING MET VOLGENDE PRINCIPES:
- Verbruik van grondstoffen moet in de lijn liggen van het duurzaamheidprincipe
- Vermindering van emissies gedurende het productieproces
- Streven naar continue verbetering van de milieuprestaties
- Realiseren van efficiënt energieverbruik
- Recycleren van afval
- Verbeteren en verlengen van de productlevenscyclus door betere kwaliteit
- Initiëren van de best mogelijke milieuvriendelijke processen in de productieketting
MET VOLGENDE ATTITUDE:
- Ontwikkelen van transparante en constructieve relaties met de overheden
- Het leveren van een positieve bijdrage aan alle activiteiten die het verantwoordelijkheidsbesef tegenover het milieu kunnen promoten binnen de lokale samenleving
MET VOLGENDE AMBITIES:
- Evolueren naar de ISO 14001 standaard
- Minimaliseren van het verbruik van niet gerecycleerde materialen; maximaliseren van gerecycleerd materiaal
- Minimaliseren van de CO²-emissies, energie- en waterverbruik, afval
- Minimaliseren van de afval van producten na hun levensduur door hergebruik in het industriële process
Venetiëlaan 33 Harelbeke 8530 Bzlgium
Louis de Poortere
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OUR HISTORY
Even in the Middle Ages, Flemish textile products have an excellent reputation throughout Europe. Everyone envies the talent of the Flemish weavers. Nobody is their equal in combining beauty and quality.
Within this world of know-how and creativity the great Flemish carpet tradition grows. The beautiful city of Kortrijk, cradle of Louis De Poortere, becomes the center of this industry.
Each project is another step, each step is another conquest…
When Louis De Poortere established in Kortrijk the company, he named after himself, he can rely on the solid experience acquired since 1859 by the family company De Poortere Freres, cloth manufacturers and merchants.
But Louis De Poortere’s innate desire for innovation forces him to explore new horizons.
He starts designing carpets with Oriental patterns which immediately enchant the British market.
Year after year, Louis De Poortere carries on with his innovations: he diversifies his collections, explores new production techniques and multiplies his creations.
Staying ahead in technology. To have complete creative freedom… Louis De Poortere has always provided all the necessary means to create.
As innovator, designer and pioneer, Louis De Poortere characterizes his company with his desire for progress. Thanks to its high technology, Louis De Poortere already lives in the future.
Its extensive machinery, which masters the most advanced techniques, enables the company to offer the world’s most diversified range of products.
Rue de la Royenne 45 Mouscron 7700 BELGIUM
Osta
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Our Story
Heritage and experience.
Founded in Belgium in 1934, OSTA is an authentic manufacturer of pure wool and man-made fiber rugs. Our name is established by nearly 90 years of masterly excellence and experience in the weaving industry. We weave to order and keep part of our collection in stock to meet the demand for fast deliveries. The highly skilled in-house design team aspires to reinvent itself and refine the designs of today and tomorrow. Every day, our professional sales team gives the best of themselves and goes above and beyond to meet the clients needs. The entire OSTA team strives to provide the best quality and services for our partnerships around the world.
Knowledge and innovation.
Our weaving mill is based in Avelgem, mere minutes away from Oudenaarde, which is Flanders’ historical tapestry weaving center. We are proud to continue the fine art of weaving and keep this remarkable legacy alive. Our team aspires to offer the widest possible scope of high-end techniques and textures, ranging from the sophisticated Jacquard to high-end wilton. We achieve luxurious high pile, elegant cut and loop (commonly referred to as Brussels weave), and even intricate high-performance rugs. The finest materials are selected to weave our products, from natural fibres such as pure wool or cotton to even recycled polyester. OSTA highly values its in-house knowledge, and so the design team joins forces with our skilled master craftsmen to innovate and create the unexpected.
Belgian design and quality.
100% designed and made in Belgium with natural and eco-friendly materials, striving for quality and perfection every step of the way.
Master craftsmen.
OSTA highly values its in-house knowledge, and so the design team joins forces with our skilled master craftsmen to innovate and create the unexpected.
Knowledge and innovation.
For almost 90 years we have specialized in outstanding Belgian design and innovation. Every single day, the team strives to reinvent itself and refine the designs of today and tomorrow.
Quality mind-set.
Our master weavers and motivated team strives daily for the best quality. And the finest materials are selected to weave our products, from natural fibres such as pure wool or cotton to even recycled polyester.
Modular and inspiring.
Our in-house developed displays are modular and allow constant change. Because our showroom is flooded with natural light, you can optimally perceive the colors of each and every piece.
Sustainability is key.
We produce partly our own energy by solar panels which are placed on the entire roof of the factory. Our textile waste, paper, cardboard, plastics, pallets, cartridges, batteries and many more are being recycled.
OSTA showroom in Harelbeke.
Evolis 119 Harelbeke 8530 Belgium