Innovation at the service of technical and engineering professions

The technical yarn sector is very broad and includes all the yarns used for functional fabrics other than clothing or upholstery. This includes, in particular, the yarns used for fabrics in aeronautics, transport, defense, nuclear power, construction, outdoor use, etc.

SOFILA brings strong expertise in these areas, reinforced since 2024 with the integration of Moulinage du Solier, which specializes in these sectors.

Expertise and tailor-made solutions for technical and high-performance yarns

Our R&D department works with most suppliers of technical materials worldwide to provide a tailor-made solution to our customers’ needs and according to their specifications:

  • Tensile strength
  • Abrasion resistance
  • Ballistic resistance
  • UV and heat resistance
  • Specific functionalities (anti-wave, antistatic, etc.)

Our technical yarn manager explains his vision of the profession


Example of an area of application in the technical sector

Construction

Construction

Outdoor & sports equipment

Outdoor & sports equipment

Transport

Transport