Klopman (now part of Burlington Industries) commissions Europe's first state-of-the-art manufacturing plant for polyester-blended fabric in Frosinone, Italy.

5,000 metres of fabric produced in Frosinone.

Klopman introduces the concept of industrially laundered polyester/cotton workwear fabrics throughout Europe and establishes the links with leading garment makers and laundries that are still in place today.

Klopman's Indestructible and Superbandmaster fabrics become firmly established with rental laundries who immediately recognise the economic performance benefits they offer compared to traditional 100% cotton.

Giuseppe Rodinò (formerly with Burlington/Klopman in the US) becomes President of Klopman. Launches long-term $100million investment plan to introduce new technologies and manufacturing facilities.

Klopman recognises the increasing importance of product diversity and specialisation and separates product range into three distinctively branded areas – image workwear, protectivewear and casual apparel.

Klopman awarded ISO9002 quality assurance accreditation and the environmental standard Öko-Tex 100.

Investment in new technologies produces major results. Klopman launches innovative and extremely durable '2000' fabric range together with Super White which offers an unprecedented standard of brilliant whiteness.

Management team further strengthened – John Hart (ex-Wrangler and Levi's) appointed Vice President, Sales and Marketing.

On-going investment sees introduction of fully-integrated FR finishing plant and specialist printing and finishing facilities.

Klopman launches unique range of Comfort S-T-R-E-T-C-H fabrics. One of the first uses of which is for the garments worn by the official welcoming personnel at the UK's Millennium Dome.

Demand for the heritage and performance attributes of authentic Klopman fabrics increases in the Apparel sector – specifiers include Calvin Klein, Dockers and Teddy Smith.

Another industry first, filling a much-needed gap in the market for a multi-functional protectivewear fabric, Klopman launches Megatec which is fully EN-accredited for flame retardancy and anti-staticity as well as for protection against liquid chemical splash.

47,000,000 metres of fabric produced in Frosinone.

Klopman’s innovative collection of specialist protectivewear fabrics signficantly extended. Additions include a range of fabrics offering unique antimicrobial protection, a specialist fabric for anti-allergy applications and a choice of fabrics to provide protection from electromagnetic radiation.

City Collection launched – a new range of fabrics specifically designed to meet the growing demands of the corporatewear market for the ideal combination of appearance, comfort and practicality.

Klopman announces on-target completion of a €5 million continuous improvement programme as well as plans to extend weaving capacity at a new greige production facility in Tunisia.

Several innovative new fabrics introduced including Titan, the first of a new generation of workwear fabrics, a collection of built-in odour defence shirting fabrics and Megatec-K, a lightweight fabric ideal for shirtings which is Klopman's most highly accredited multi-functional protectivewear fabric to date.

Klopman becomes the first polyester cotton fabric manufacturer to be awarded prestigious EU Eco-label environmental accreditation.

Klopman announces substantial new investments (€6 million) in advanced dyeing & finishing manufacturing equipment and information technology (IT) systems to be installed in Frosinone.

As a result of testing by the Hohenstein Institutes, Klopman's Starmaster Comfort Stretch fabric is officially rated as among the most comfortable fabrics available today.

Several new fabrics introduced, including Invincible, the ultimate heavy-duty workwear fabric, as well as a number of innovative new advanced protectivewear fabrics.

New corporate logo introduced, designed to demonstrate Klopman’s forward-looking approach and commitment to the European textile sector.

Further new fabrics launched, including Harrison, the first canvas stretch fabric to be introduced to the European workwear market, and Charlotte, a versatile lightweight cotton-rich fabric suitable for a wide range of garments and applications.

Klopman launches two new Comfort S-T-R-E-T-C-H fabrics for women's imagewear - Consort and Regency, plus Cruise for men's imagewear. All three fabrics have a distinctive weave.

New EN-accredited protectivewear fabric introduced ­ Megatec 250N Hi Visibility Yellow with FR, liquid chemical splash and anti-static accreditations.

Klopman announces substantial new investment (€4 million) in new bespoke dye range.

Three new fabrics launched: Showstar High Visibility Yellow - an EN 471 accredited high visibility stretch fabric, 210 Aerocool® - an advanced moisture control fabric and Coverstat 160 - a lightweight, breathable anti-static shirting.

A formalised approach to corporate social responsibility sees Klopman detail commitment to best practice in a number of key areas, including Our People, Our Operations, Our Industry and The Environment, together with a Code of Conduct defining the key labour standards that Klopman has always been committed to respecting in the workplace.

Klopman celebrates 40th anniversary!

Klopman acquired by MW Unitexx S.A. a wholly-owned subsidiary of MW Corp of Mumbai, India - a significant development designed to enable Klopman, and Klopman customers, to capitalise on opportunities and operate on a truly global basis.

Several innovative new fabrics launched including Klopman Vantage fabric featuring CORDURA® brand technology, the first of a new generation of high performance workwear fabrics offering the optimum combination of exceptional abrasion resistance, comfort and style.

In addition, and in keeping with Klopman’s commitment to operate in an environmentally-friendly and ethical manner, the first fabric to be made with Fairtrade Certified Cotton is introduced.