HISTORY

In the late 1960s, American textile manufacturer Bill Klopman, in conjunction with DuPont, pioneered the development of the world’s first polyester-blended fabric for industrially washed workwear. After extensive trials, the ideal performance fabric was achieved – using a blend of 65% polyester/35% cotton, the most important blend still in use today.
Acclaimed as a huge success by the US Laundry Association, Bill Klopman then set his sights on Europe. Market research proved positive and proposals were made to several European governments to build a high-tech manufacturing plant. A site was found in Frosinone, Italy and this became our new European manufacturing base.

BEGIN THE JOURNEY
1967
Klopman is founded by Bill Klopman, Burlington Industries, USA.

 

 

1970
Klopman's Indestructible and Superbandmaster fabrics become firmly established.
1974
The presidency of Klopman is passed from the US to London.
1988
Klopman in Europe, acquired by Dominion Textile Group, continues its growth.
2000
klopman launches Megatec, Multi-functional protectivewear fabric.
2008
Several innovative new fabrics launched including Vantage featuring CORDURA® technology. Fairtrade Certified Cotton is introduced
2012
Expansion in Asia. Jointventure with Argo Manunggal Textile.
2013
New branch office in UAE. Appointed new CEO Mr Alfonso Marra.
2015
Launch of K-Flame, Klopman's new Inherent FR fabric range. Opening Bangkok Branch Office.
2016
Klopman achieves the STeP certification by Oeko-Tex. The company is acquired by the French TDV Industries and the Italian Management.

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