Manufacturing & Technology

When people think of a traditional weaving mill, they often hear the rhythmic clatter of old looms in their ears and picture a scene from days gone by. Here in Konradsreuth, this rhythm still sets the pace, but today it drives one of the most modern and efficient production facilities in Europe. We unite two worlds that are inextricably linked: world-class high-tech production and  artisanal care otherwise found only in the arts and crafts.

For you as a business partner – whether a furniture manufacturer, textile publisher or contract furnisher – this approach is crucial. Because in a global textile industry often characterised by mass-produced goods, interchangeability and rapid cycles, we still offer you something special. Fabrics with character. Superior quality you can rely on implicitly. And manufacturing flexibility that secures you genuine competitive advantages.

Our technological capabilities allow us to operate with great versatility and meet virtually any customer requirement. We utilise both dobby and Jacquard techniques in parallel to meet a wide range of aesthetic and functional requirements.

• Dobby weaving: This technique is ideal for fine, geometric structures, faux-unis and elegant surfaces. It often forms the understated yet technically sophisticated foundation of a collection that captivates with its subtle details.
• Jacquard weaving: This is the pinnacle of patternmaking. On our Jacquard machines, every single warp thread is controlled separately. This enables us to create complex, pictorial patterns and large-scale designs. From opulent, floral-inspired designs that span the entire width of the sofa to complex graphic eye-catchers, there are no limits to your creativity here.

We never settle for the standard settings of a machine. Our own team of three metalworkers specifically modifies and adapts our looms to extend our technical capabilities far beyond the norm.

At the same time, our designers are constantly pushing these new boundaries. They develop innovative weaves and combine them with novel materials to create entirely new fabrics. This results in three-dimensional effects, exciting high-low textures and a tactile depth that make our fabrics a truly distinctive experience.

Our production covers the entire spectrum of textile possibilities, and we make targeted use of the strengths of each type of fibre.

For lovers of authenticity and for elegant home collections, we work with cotton, viscose and wool. These materials breathe, regulate moisture and bring a touch of nature into the home. With viscose blends, we ensure a particularly soft feel.

For demanding applications, such as in high-traffic commercial settings, the hospitality industry or for hard-wearing family furniture, we rely on high-performance materials. Our branded fibres are often fine polyester or polyacrylic blends. They are extremely robust, lightfast and easy to clean, yet often feel like pure natural products. The art here lies in the finishing and twisting processes, which avoid that ‘plastic feel’ and create softness instead. A key advantage here is that our synthetic fabrics are washable and easy to care for – without the need for any chemical finishes. We achieve these properties purely through the physical properties of the fibre and our weaving technique, which guarantees you reliability and durability.

A key quality feature of our fabrics is the dyeing method. Unlike many of our competitors, who dye finished fabrics in the piece (piece dyeing) or print them, we primarily use yarns that arrive at our premises already dyed (yarn dyeing).

When yarn is dyed, the dye penetrates deep into the fibre. Once woven, the colour is firmly embedded in the fabric’s structure. This ensures significantly greater colour brilliance, better rub fastness and, above all, excellent lightfastness. A coloured design woven from yarns of different colours possesses a depth and quality that a printed design can never achieve.

We also place particular emphasis on preparation. When warping the loom – winding thousands of warp threads onto the warp beam – the utmost precision is required. Every single thread must be tensioned to exactly the same degree. Only then can we ensure a flawless fabric finish, free from streaks or tension irregularities. Our staff in the warping department have mastered this craft to perfection.