Fabric continuity and consistency of performance is vital, and this is where Klopman's manufacturing expertise leads the way.

All fabrics are manufactured to ISO 9001:2008 quality standards using sophisticated continuous processing technology in Europe's most advanced and well-equipped production facility based in Frosinone, Italy.

The entire process, from the selection of fibres through to spinning, weaving, colour formulation, dyeing and finishing is stringently controlled and monitored throughout.

As a result, the quality, durability and colour performance, together with the wash and wear consistency of each fabric style is maintained.

Significant investment in state-of-the-art ring spinning and open-end spinning facilities and the introduction of advanced yarn technologies have enabled Klopman to improve product diversity and quality even further.

In addition, specially-developed spinning technologies, produced as a direct result of close collaboration with The Denkendorf Institute, have brought about significant improvements in yarn strength.

To obtain optimum results in weaving, Klopman has invested in air-jet looms, which together with advanced yarn technology produce greige fabrics of exceptionally consistent quality and with differing characteristics of weave.

These include plain, twill, satin, soft and mechanical stretch weaves in a range of weights designed to meet a diversity of end-use applications.

State-of-the-art looms operate in an atmostphere of total humidity control, with electronically-controlled floor to ceiling airflow and electronic monitoring throughout the whole process to ensure that the fabric is consistent in every respect.

The Frosinone weaving facilities rank amongst the most advanced in the world, further extending Klopman's capability to produce even more enhanced weave and texture variations.

Colour with absolute consistency is one of the most distinguishing features of Klopman fabrics.

Always recognised for the range, consistency and fastness performance of its colours, Klopman has taken fabric dyeing a dramatic stage further.

In yet another innovation designed to offer greater flexibility, a continuous dye range has been purpose-designed by Klopman using the most sophisticated process technology available.

Also, an automated colour 'kitchen' enables Klopman to formulate dye colours quickly and with total accuracy, together with computerised process control to ensure enhanced consistency and quality. In addition to over one hundred standard on-line colours Klopman also specialises in producing colours to match and complement corporate identities as required.

After dyeing, a choice of finishes, including sueding and brushing is added to the fabrics.

During this process, specific properties are also applied, such as durable press, crease recovery and resistance, fluid repellency, stain resistance and flame retardancy.

And prior to final despatch, once again all finished fabric is thoroughly checked for quality including colour and shade in relation to both Klopman's own specifications and those of the customer.

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Greige fabric production
Fabric dyeing and finishing

Klopman fabrics are world-renowned for their consistently high quality.

This is due to a combination of the dedication and expertise of the people who work at Klopman and substantial on-going investment in a wide range of systems and technologies specifically designed to ensure that the highest standards are maintained at all times.

In addition to being fully accredited to ISO 9001:2008, Klopman works to the highest European Quality Management standards, observes strict quality control procedures at all stages of the manufacturing process and tests to all relevant specifications and EN standards.

A sophisticated electronic mapping technique is used to inspect all finished fabric and before shipment fabric consignments are bar-coded to ensure that their progress can be fully monitored to the point of delivery.

As Europe's leading manufacturer of fabrics for the garment rental industry, Klopman adheres strictly to the procedures specified in ISO 15797 ­ the internationally-established standard for industrial washing and finishing procedures for the testing of workwear.

In addition, as a member of the European Textile Services Association (ETSA) Klopman uses ETSA's test methods and performance standards including all physical and colour-fastness parameters.

In order to ensure that testing accurately reflects industrial laundering processing Klopman testing is carried out on industry-standard equipment including a state-of-the-art tunnel finisher ­ the first acquired by a fabric manufacturer.

The certification by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) was awarded to Klopman in 1993 after the company underwent a period of intensive work bringing systems and procedures in line with the international standard. This process was aided by the existing stringent quality standards within the organisation, and by the company's commitment to achieving this internationally recognised standard. What has taken other companies several years, Klopman achieved in less than 12 months.

Klopman was one of the first European textile manufacturers to become eligible to display the prestigious Öko-Tex Standard 100 'Confidence in Textile' label for polyester/cotton blends.

An initiative of the Austrian Textile Research Institute and the Hohenstein Research Institute in Germany, in conjunction with fellow institutes throughout Europe, the Standard, which is drawn up by the International Association for Research and Testing in the field of Textile Ecology (Öko-Tex), is only awarded to organisations who can demonstrate that all materials used in manufacturing are allowed under the standard.

Klopman never forgets that we all have a responsibility to protect the environment. It is a concern that is demonstrated in many practical ways. All liquid by-products used in the manufacturing process are neutralised before discharge into an on-site effluent treatment plant and wherever possible water is recycled. Air extraction systems throughout the plant ensure that the air
expelled is constantly filtered and purified . And because the cotton fibres chosen by Klopman are of a high quality of whiteness there is a reduced need for processing to achieve finished fabrics with exceptional whiteness.