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CONTRACT TEXTILES

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Marlstone 2194

Experience the calming essence of stone reimagined with a refined tactility. Fully biodegradable and bleach cleanable, its organic, pebbled appearance is discreet in a large expanse but intricate at a closer glance. Subtle visual shifts and a tactile dimension enhance its versatility for any environment.

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INNOVATION

Duvaltex is one of the world's most influential commercial textile manufacturers. Our textiles are designed to push boundaries and exceed expectations, setting a new standard for performance, aesthetics, and functionality. We develop and combine leading-edge technologies to create advanced, sustainable solutions that empower change across our industry.

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FROM FIBER TO FABRIC

Our wide textile expertise allows us to bring innovative solutions to our customers. One of our key advantages is our vertical integration of our supply chain that allows us to control the manufacturing process from fiber to fabric.

Manufacturing capabilities

STOCK DYEING

Fiber that has been dyed before being spun into yarn.

FIBER BLENDING

A yarn is created when two or more staple fibers are blended and spun into yarn or when two or more single-fiber yarns are woven together to form a fabric. Fibers are often blended to achieve desired performance characteristics.

YARN MANUFACTURING

Yarn manufacturing is a sequence of processes that convert fiber into yarn suitable including Spun Yarn Manufacturing, Yarn Texturing and Novelty Yarn Manufacturing.

YARN DYEING

A quantity of textile fiber, yarn, or woven goods dyed in one production run. Lot size can vary greatly depending on the mill or finishing plant’s dyeing processes and equipment.

WARPING

The process in which yarns are wound, parallel onto a warp beam.

WEAVING

The term used to describe the structure created through the interlacing of a warp and weft. Three basic weave structures are created: plain, twill and satin. All other weaves, no matter how intricate, are derived from these three structures.

KNITTING

A fabric produced by continuous interlooping of one or more yarns. Specialty knitted fabrics are mostly used for casements and upholstery.

PIECE DYEING

Fabric that has been dyed in piece form after weaving, as opposed to dyeing in yarn form or stock dyeing piled yarn: A yarn formed by twisting together two or more single yarns.

FINISHING

Any processes or treatments applied to a material to alter or change the look, feel, or performance. Some examples are calendering, coatings, embossing, fire resistance, heat treatments, laminations, moisture barriers, soil and stain repellents, washing, and ultraviolet protection.