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WHY OUR FABRICS?

Production at Lafayette is vertically integrated. That means all our production processes are located at a single plant, so we can guarantee quality control, optimize the use of resources, and carefully control the research and development of new products and technologies at all stages of the process.

THE BEGINNING OF A TRUE TEXTILE

We process polyester chips at OUR PLANT.

We manufacture yarns with different levels of
LUSTER AND NUMBERS OF FILAMENTS

Level of luster:
matte, semi-matte, and glossy

THE INNOVATION IS IN THE MAKING OF THE YARN

Smooth, twisted, textured.

Properties gained by combining yarns:
STRENGTH TRANSPARENCY
VOLUME
HAND
DRAPE
LUSTER

A VAST PORTFOLIO FOR DRESSING THE MARKET

PLAIN WEAVE
Warp and weft threads are woven together at right angles.

KNITS
A series of loops are interlocked using one or two threads.

WIDE RANGE OF GAUGES
We have heavy gauges as well as fine, from 18 to 40+

BRIGHTER COLORS LONGER

Washes
Sublimation
Thermofixation
Color fast to rubbing

PRESSURE DYEING:
Closed system with high pressure and high temperature. Saturates the fabric with the dye.

FOULARD DYEING:
Dyeing via immersion with rollers to squeeze out the excess dye.

MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STANDING OUT

FUNCTIONAL FINISHES
Antibacterial Waterproofing
Moisture wicking
Repellency

AESTHETIC FINISHES
Napped
Embossed
Beetled
Brushed

4 CONTROL POINTS IN THE PROCESS

RAW MATERIALS
Evaluation of moisture and color index.

YARN MANUFACTURE
Classification of the thread in accordance with type and finishes.

CRUDE FABRIC
Classification of the fabric in accordance with its process (solid / printed).

FINISHED PRODUCTS
Classification of the fabric according to defects, width, finishes and other factors.

COLORS MORE STRONG FOR MORE TIME

We process the polyester chips inOUR PLANT

We make yarns with different
BRIGHTS AND NUMBER OF FILAMENTS

Types of brightness:
mate, semimate and brilliant

INNOVATION IS IN THE HILAZA

Smooth
Twisted Textured

Properties when combining threads:
TENACITY TRANSPARENCY VOLUME TOUCH DROP BRIGHTNESS

BROAD PORTFOLIO TO DRESS THE MARKET

FLAT FABRIC
An interlacing is elaborated ordered between two sets of intersecting threads perpendicularly.

KNITTING
An interlacing is elaborated of tights from one or more threads

WIDE RANGE OF GALGAS
We have thick gauges and fine from 18 to 40+

COLORES MÁS FUERTES POR MÁS TIEMPO

Washes Sublimation Thermal fixation Fixation by frying

PRESSURE DYEING:
Closed system of high pressure and temperature. Dye until saturating the fabric with the dye.

FOULARD DYEING:
Process by immersion and rollers that squeeze the dye.

MORE POSSIBILITIES TO DIFFERENTIATE

FINISHES FUNCTIONAL
Antibacterial
Waterproofing
Moisture transport
Repellency

FINISHES FUNCTIONAL
Perched
Embosado
Satin
Sanding

4 POINTS OF CONTROL IN THE PROCESS

RAW MATERIAL
Humidity evaluation and color index.

YARN
Thread classification according to affinity and finishes.

RAW
Classification of the fabric according to its process (Unicolor / Stamping).

FINISHED PRODUCTS
Classification of the fabric according to defects, width, finishes and others.

WE MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER

Our team of scientists, engineers, designers, and athletes research and develop high-performance textiles for manufacturing sportswear that is stronger, more comfortable, and safer. Arrange for a free consultation with our consultants about the portfolio of additional services we can offer you.

REQUEST A CONSULTATION

SPECIALIZED CONSULTING

Expert consultants who will advise you on garment manufacturing.

DESIGN TEAM

We study the needs of your brand and - inspired by macrotrends for designs, graphics, textures, and concepts - can propose the best design for your garments and collections.

SAMPLES

We make our fabrics available to you so you can test all the benefits of a high-performance garment.

VERTICAL INTEGRATION

We manage the entire fabric production chain (yarn manufacturing, weaving, and finishing) at the same plant, which allows us to custom-develop products for you.

RELIABLE SOURCING

More than 6 million fabrics in stock.

TEXTILES WITH TECHNOLOGIES

Our high-performance fabrics are made for manufacturing sportswear, with unique labels that certify them.

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THE ONLY ONES WITH AN INCENTIVE SYSTEM

We have incentive processes and programs that are connected with the conditions of the fabric.

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DIGITAL AND ROTARY PRINTING AND SUBLIMATION

You can custom design your garments with exclusive and personalized icons.

* Conditions and restrictions apply.

** Designs and personalization only are free of charge; printing process has additional costs.

BACK TO START

I’m looking for fabrics for...

LEGGINGS

SHORTS

Sweats

Jackets

T-shirts

Do I want printing or sublimation for the fabric?

YES

NO

My brand type is...

Sportswear

HIGH PERFORMANCE

I’m making apparel for the following category...

FITNESS

Cycling

OUTDOOR

BEACHWEAR

SOCCER

SPORTS EQUIPMENT

FITNESS

Yoga

Running

Sport at home

Athleisure

CICLISMO

Mountain

Route

Urban

OUTDOOR

Fishing

Hiking or trekking

Beachwear

Competitive swimming

Surfing

Soccer

Soccer

Team uniforms

SPORTS EQUIPMENT

Uses

Sublimation

Brand type

Categories

Sub categories

fabric

YOUR PROJECT IS OUR PROJECT

What are you looking for?

WE UNDERSTAND YOUR USER, SO WE RECOMMEND THE FOLLOWING FABRICS:

Venice R

Asana

Malibu R

Loto R

Safari Sports

Prisma

Fastrack PB

Marruecos R

42k

Ekos R

Fitness Jaspeado

Giro

Hydrotech

Hydrotech R

Montesimone R

Ocean R

Racer

Vertigo

Velero R

5k

10k

Action

Atlantic

Bahía

Davo Ruta Brilho Curvas

Dual

Flash

Force

Lacrosse

Latiss

Michigan

Microtec

Montesimone

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THE ONLY ONES WITH AN INCENTIVE SYSTEM

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DIGITAL AND ROTARY PRINTING AND SUBLIMATION