Replin Fabrics Ltd

Replin Fabrics, a leading textile supplier to the international aviation industry for over 35 years, is taking advantage of the global growth of smart textiles to ensure a competitive edge.

With over 70 employees, the Peebles based Replin, contacted Interface - The knowledge connection for business, to initiate an R&D programme within the company, in order to reap the benefits of new developments in smart textiles, materials, and new market opportunities. The textiles market is currently undergoing a rapid change. Latest innovations include lightweight textiles strong enough to withstand the impact of a bullet, as well as scent-embedded textiles, stayclean textiles, textiles with displays and fabrics that can change colour. Many new textiles are also being developed for health, promoting faster healing, enhancing wellbeing and green technology areas. Recognising that academic assistance could help the company understand the latest key trends in smart materials, Replin needed to develop a working relationship with an academic department which would ultimately result in recruitment of a key member of staff that could lead to new developments in this area.

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