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Hainsworth. Est. 1783 United Kingdom. Hainsworth Background. Specialist textile company: Apparel fabric Technical and industrial fabrics Interior fabrics Textile Innovation Center Founded by Abimelech Hainsworth Currently 3 out of 5 directors are Hainsworth family members.
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Hainsworth Est. 1783 United Kingdom
Hainsworth Background • Specialist textile company: • Apparel fabric • Technical and industrial fabrics • Interior fabrics • Textile Innovation Center • Founded by AbimelechHainsworth • Currently 3 out of 5 directors are Hainsworth family members
Hainsworth Background • 1783- established mill in Farsley, UK • 1899- creation of Khaki Serge fabric • 1953- chosen to construct special cloth for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II • 1975- partnered with Dupont to introduce 1st protective Nomex® fabric. Later known as Kevlar ® and Hainsworth TITAN ® • 1970’s- produced English Pool cloth • 2009- introduction of woollen Coffins