Klopman

What Klopman does

Klopman International S.r.l. is a European technical textile manufacturer founded in 1967 and headquartered in Frosinone, Italy. The company produces polyester-cotton and specialty fabrics for four primary use cases — workwear, protectivewear, corporatewear, and tacticalwear — serving garment makers, industrial laundries, and end-user workwear brands across more than 14 industry verticals including healthcare, hospitality, automotive, oil and gas, construction, utilities, aviation, military, police, and emergency services. Manufacturing is conducted at the Italian headquarters and at KAI Fabrics in Indonesia, both OEKO-TEX STeP Level 3 certified. The product portfolio spans polyester/cotton and cotton-rich blends, stretch and Tencel fabrics, inherent and treated flame-retardant textiles, antistatic, barrier, high-visibility, foul weather, multifunctional, denim, and softshell constructions, with proprietary branded lines including Megaflex (flame-retardant stretch with Hydrogreen PFAS-free finish), Combathor (military-grade polyamide), and the GREENWEAR sustainability family (We-ar Responsible, We-ar Ethical, We-ar Circular).

Klopman operates a B2B business model selling technical fabrics on a quote-based, volume-tied basis directly to garment manufacturers and workwear companies, with a multi-year contract cadence and no public price list. Distribution is supported by direct enterprise field sales, a multilingual (7-language) website with Fabric Finder tool, a virtual showroom launched in 2020, a customer portal, public tender participation, an e-commerce outlet (Klopman Store), and presence at major trade fairs including TECHTEXTIL and A+A. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of the French Coisne & Lambert Group since October 2020 and presents a coordinated Solution Provider offering alongside sister companies TDV Industries (France) and 4F Knits (France), which together claim to be the only workwear market supplier offering both woven and knit fabric solutions from a single group.

Klopman's differentiation rests on a certification stack (ISO 9001/14001/45001/50001, OEKO-TEX STeP Level 3, AEOF, EU Ecolabel, GRS, RCS, OCS, Fairtrade, EPD/Environdec), proprietary sustainable chemistry (PFAS-free Hydrogreen finish), and an emerging circular economy service — Wear Circular — that recycles post-consumer garments into new high-performance fabrics with verifiable chain-of-custody. The ECOTEC project (2021-2023) extends the portfolio toward smart PPE fabrics with embedded devices. Revenue is not publicly disclosed and the company is privately held within the Coisne & Lambert conglomerate structure, which also owns TDV Industries, providing capital and cross-group coordination.

Name

Klopman

Legal name

Klopman International S.r.l.

Website

https://klopman.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Klopman is a European technical textile manufacturer founded in 1967 that produces polyester-cotton and specialty fabrics for workwear, protectivewear, corporatewear, and tacticalwear. Operating from Italy and Indonesia, the company sells B2B to garment makers, laundries, and workwear brands across more than 14 industry verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technical Workwear Textiles

NAICS

Broadwoven Fabric Mills (313210), Fabric Mills (3132)

SIC

Broadwoven Fabric Mills, Man Made Fiber & Silk (2221), Miscellaneous Fabricated Textile Products (2390)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Fabric Mills (Performance/Protective/Medical Substrates) (IMAOABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Protective & Safety Textiles (FR/Arc/Heat/Cut/Chemical) (IMAOADAA), Coated & Laminated Industrial Fabrics (Tarpaulins/Awnings/Inflatables/Architectural Membranes) (IMAOADAI), Sustainable & Certified Materials (Organic, Recycled, Traceable) (CRAAAMAK)

Keywords

• Technical textile manufacturing
• Workwear fabrics
• Protective fabrics
• Polyester cotton blends
• Sustainable workwear

Headquarters

HQ city

Frosinone

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Technical Fabric Sales: Klopman generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of technical textile fabrics. As a B2B fabric supplier, the company sells polyester-cotton and specialty fabrics to garment makers, workwear brands, and industrial uniform companies on a per-unit basis. Revenue is derived from volume-based fabric orders across workwear, protectivewear, corporatewear, and tacticalwear segments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Klopman manufactures and sells technical polyester-cotton and specialty fabrics for workwear, protectivewear, corporatewear, and tacticalwear applications. The company produces flame-retardant, antistatic, barrier, high-visibility, stretch, softshell, and sustainable fabrics (including recycled and PFAS-free options), supplying garment makers, workwear brands, laundries, and government/defence buyers across Europe and globally.

Product overview

Klopman is Europe's leading fabric manufacturer for workwear, protectivewear, corporatewear and tacticalwear applications. Founded in 1967, the company produces a comprehensive portfolio of technical fabrics including polyester-cotton blends, stretch fabrics, Tencel, flame retardant (both inherent and treated), antistatic, barrier, high visibility, foul weather, multifunctional, denim, and softshell materials. The portfolio includes specialized sub-brands such as GREENWEAR (sustainable eco-friendly fabrics including We-ar Responsible, We-ar Ethical, and We-ar Circular lines) and Kai Fabrics (Indonesian production). Key branded products include Megaflex (flame-retardant stretch), Combathor® (military/tactical), and Hydrogreen Finish (PFAS-free water repellent). The company also operates the Wear Circular initiative providing circular textile solutions from post-consumer recycled garments, in partnership with TDV Industries and 4F. Products serve industries including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, hospitality, food production, automotive, construction, oil and gas, utilities, aviation, and military/police/emergency services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GREENWEAR: Eco-friendly workwear fabrics guaranteeing durability, protection, and sustainability, crafted with environmentally friendly raw materials.
• We-ar Circular
• We-ar Responsible
• We-ar Ethical
• Combathor
• Megaflex
• Hydrogreen
• KAI Fabrics
• Wear Circular

Products and services

• Workwear Fabrics Polyester-cotton and cotton-rich technical fabrics for work uniforms, combining durability, comfort and professional appearance for industrial, manufacturing, and service sector applications.
• ProtectiveWear Fabrics Advanced technical fabrics for protective workwear including flame retardant, antistatic, barrier, high visibility, and foul weather resistance for hazardous work environments in oil and gas, chemical, construction, utilities, and electrical sectors.
• CorporateWear Fabrics Professional fabrics for corporate uniforms, careerwear, casualwear, outdoor and denim applications for image-focused workplace attire in hospitality, retail, and pharmaceutical settings.
• Tacticalwear Fabrics High-performance fabrics for military, police and emergency services including specialized military fabrics, police uniforms and emergency responder garments for defence and security applications.
• GREENWEAR Fabrics Eco-friendly sustainable workwear fabric line including We-ar Responsible (environmentally friendly raw materials), We-ar Ethical (ethical sourcing), and We-ar Circular (post-consumer recycled garments).
• Megaflex Next-generation flame-retardant stretch fabric with permanent elasticity, maximum freedom of movement, and Hydrogreen PFAS-free finish for demanding workwear and protectivewear applications.
• Combathor High-performance military and tactical fabric made with advanced polyamide fibers offering superior abrasion resistance, strength, comfort, and quick-drying performance for extreme operational conditions.
• Hydrogreen Finish PFAS-free water repellent finish for workwear textiles providing sustainable water resistance without harmful chemicals.
• Softshell Fabrics Laminated woven softshell fabrics engineered for durability with waterproof, windproof, breathable properties and flame-retardant multi-norm protection certified to ISO 11612, EN 61482, ISO 11611, EN 1149-5, EN 13034 Type 6, and EN 343 standards.
• Stretch Fabrics Engineered stretch fabrics with permanent elasticity ensuring maximum freedom of movement for workwear, protectivewear and tacticalwear applications where flexibility and comfort are essential.
• Tencel Fabrics Workwear fabrics made with Tencel lyocell fibers for enhanced comfort, moisture management and sustainability in professional clothing applications.
• Inherent Flame Retardant Fabrics Protective fabrics with flame resistance built into the fiber structure, providing permanent protection that does not diminish with washing or wear.
• Antistatic Fabrics Specialized protective fabrics with antistatic properties for environments where electrostatic discharge poses safety risks.
• High Visibility Fabrics Reflective and high-visibility fabrics meeting safety standards for workwear in low-light and high-risk traffic environments.
• Barrier Fabrics Protective barrier fabrics providing defense against chemical splash, liquid penetration and biological hazards in industrial environments.
• Foul Weather Fabrics Weather-resistant fabrics providing protection against rain, wind and harsh conditions for outdoor work environments.
• Multifunctional Fabrics Advanced fabrics combining multiple protective properties including flame retardance, antistatic, water repellency and high visibility for complex risk environments.
• Denim Fabrics Workwear denim fabrics combining traditional appearance with technical performance for occupational and corporate denim applications.
• Wear Circular Circular textile solution creating high-performance fabrics from post-consumer recycled garments, developed in partnership with TDV Industries and 4F, offering end-to-end collection, sorting, recycling, spinning, weaving and finishing services.

Quantifiable outcome

• LCA and EPD certification enables garment makers to significantly reduce the environmental impact of their products and calculate Scope 3 emissions reduction
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• TDV IndustriescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025TDV Industries, based in France and part of the Coisne & Lambert Group, specializes in technical and military textiles. Klopman and TDV Industries jointly developed an advanced LCA tool certified by EPD (Environdec), enabling verified environmental impact calculation for their fabrics. They also collaborate on the Wear Circular initiative, creating high-performance fabrics from post-consumer recycled garments, and co-present at trade events as a unified solution provider group.
• 4F (4F Knits)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 20254F (4F Knits), a France-based company focused on knitwear solutions, partners with Klopman and TDV Industries to present an integrated offering at events like the A+A Fair. 4F developed Powershell, a knitted softshell fabric, which complements Klopman's woven softshell range. The group positions itself as a 'true one-stop shop' offering both woven and knit fabric solutions for the workwear market.
• ECOTEC Project ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2021The ECOTEC project (ARS01_00951, 30-month duration) is a technological platform for developing innovative, low-environmental-impact fabric formulations and industrial processes. Klopman serves as project leader, expanding its range of smart high-visibility PPE fabrics. The project is funded as part of Italy's SNSI specialization area and involves collaboration with fabric specialist partners for smart device integration into protective fabrics.
• KAI (KAI Fabrics)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKAI is Klopman's Indonesian production site, operating as part of the Klopman group. Both KAI and Klopman's Italian facility achieved OEKO-TEX STeP Level 3 certification, the highest level in the sustainable textile production certification system, demonstrating consistent standards across Klopman's global manufacturing footprint.
• OEKO-TEX / Hohenstein InstitutecoreOthersOEKO-TEX is a worldwide certification system for environmentally friendly and socially responsible textile production facilities. The Hohenstein Institute, owner of the OEKO-TEX brand, conducts the STeP certification for Klopman and its subsidiary KAI at Level 3, validating sustainable textile production practices.
• EnvirondeccoreOthersEnvirondec is the international environmental declaration organization that provides the EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) certification for LCA tools. Klopman and TDV Industries obtained EPD certification from Environdec for their advanced LCA calculation tool, ensuring third-party verified, credible environmental impact data for their fabrics.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Heiq Materials: Swiss specialty textile technology company providing PFAS-free and performance finishes (e.g., HeiQ Allergen Tech, HeiQ Eco Dry); a technology and finish competitor to Klopman's Hydrogreen finish line in the sustainable workwear coatings space.
• Frisetta Textil: Swiss technical textile manufacturer specializing in narrow fabrics and protective textiles; smaller in scale than Klopman but overlapping in technical/protective fabric categories for European uniform and PPE customers.

Direct peers

• Carrington Textiles: UK-based manufacturer of workwear and protectivewear fabrics (polyester-cotton, flame-retardant, anti-static) for uniform and rental laundries; the most direct head-to-head competitor to Klopman in the European workwear fabric market.
• Concordia Textiles: Belgian manufacturer of technical and protective textiles including workwear, flame-retardant, and coated fabrics; competes with Klopman in European protectivewear and technical fabric categories for industrial and uniform customers.
• TenCate Protective Fabrics (now part of Bally Ribbon Mills / acquired): Historic Dutch-origin manufacturer of technical protective fabrics (FR, arc-rated, defence); a long-standing direct competitor to Klopman in FR and defence textiles across European and global uniform markets.
• TDV Industries: French technical and military textile manufacturer, sister company under Coisne & Lambert; produces knit fabrics and technical textiles for workwear and defence, jointly presenting with Klopman at the A+A Fair as a unified group offering.

Broad incumbents

• Toray Industries: Japanese global textile and materials conglomerate with extensive technical fabric lines including polyester-cotton blends, FR textiles, and protective fabrics; a broad incumbent supplying Asian and global workwear customers alongside Klopman.
• Freudenberg Performance Materials: German-headquartered global nonwoven and technical textiles producer serving apparel, automotive, and industrial segments; an adjacent incumbent whose technical textile capabilities overlap with parts of Klopman's portfolio.
• Milliken & Company: US-based large diversified textile and specialty chemicals manufacturer with technical fabric lines including protective and performance textiles; competes with Klopman in selected workwear and FR fabric segments globally.
• Sioen Industries: Belgian publicly-listed group producing technical textiles, protective clothing, and coated fabrics across multiple industrial and PPE segments; overlaps with Klopman in FR and protective fabrics but operates at significantly larger scale and broader scope.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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