MANUFACTURING PROCESS
Klopman handle every stage of the manufacturing process, from the selection of the raw cotton, polyester and technical fibers through to weaving, dyeing and finishing the final fabric.
FROM RAW MATERIAL SELECTION
Our production process starts with the reception of raw materials. This process is carried out with the utmost care, because we are convinced that only by an upstream selection of excellent quality it is possible to obtain a final product in line with the highest market standards.
TO WEAVING
The next stage is the preparation for weaving by warping and slashing and then weaving on state-of-the-art air-jet and rapier looms. The woven fabric – termed ‘greige’ – is now ready for dyeing and finishing on sophisticated and highly automated continuous bleaching/mercerizing and continuous dye ranges.
TO FINISHING
Colour with absolute consistency is one of the most distinguishing features of Klopman fabrics. Always recognized for the range, consistency and fastness performance of its colours. The company has a global strategy for continuous growth, with a vast network of sales representatives, agents and distributors across Europe and the rest of the world. 95% of Klopman’s annual turnover comes from exports. Europe is, inevitably, its most important market but the company is also seeing significant increases in various emerging markets.
FOR AN EXCELLENT LEVEL OF QUALITY
With a high level of automation used in all processes, the majority of personnel at the Plant concentrate on stringent control and monitoring of quality. This ensures that all performance aspects of the fabric are consistently maintained, and it is the combination of Klopman’s expertise in all these individual areas and processes that gives their fabrics overall stability and consistency of performance in wear and throughout the laundry processing cycle.
CERTIFICATIONS
ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001
The company is certified according to ISO 9001 standard, which is based on a number of quality management principles including a strong customer focus, the motivation and implication of top management, the process approach and continual improvement.
Klopman environmental management system is strictly driven by the internationally accepted standard ISO 14001. It’s an essential part of the responsible business practice and respect for people and the planet of the company.
Klopman adheres to the ISO 45001 standard in order to provide proof of our continuous controls in health and safety risks, reducing the potential for accidents in order to improve the overall performances.
Klopman has also recently achieved the ISO 50001 certification for the energy management system. This standard is conceveid for all the organizations committed to addressing their impact, conserving resources and improving the bottom line through efficient energy management.
REACH REGULATION
Klopman is also REACH compliant. The aim of REACH is to obtain complete control of the substances present on the European market, to improve the protection of human health and the environment and to ensure better cooperation between companies involved in the production chain.
STeP – Sustainable Textile Production
Klopman achieved level 3, the maximum ranking level of STeP. The primary goal of STeP by Öeko-Tex certification standard is to help production facilities to measure and improve sustainability, environmental performance, social responsibility, health and safety performance and to report this to industry and consumers in a transparent and useful format.
AEO Certification
Klopman has obtained the ‘Authorized Economic Operator – Full’ (AEOF) certification. This certification is the highest level achievable in the EU programme for Authorised Economic Operators (AEO), and comprises ‘Customs Simplifications and Security’.
