Textiles
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The textile sector.
From the era of silk production and the invention of the Jacquard loom, Lyon and its surrounding region have long stood at the forefront of France’s textile industry. Today, its companies and sector leaders continue to drive innovation, sustaining the region’s emblematic industrial dynamism.
No. 1
French region
600
companies in the AURA region
No. 1
French region for technical textiles, with 70% of national revenue
Specialized sectors.
Leading companies in the area
Global specialist in soft textiles and floor coverings, the group supplies the world’s largest sports complexes, including the Olympic Games.
An emblematic mid-sized company in the region, Boldoduc is developing recognized expertise in smart textiles and technical textiles.
This start-up based near Lyon is developing an innovative process to recycle complex textiles efficiently (especially polyester) and support the circular economy.
A leading supplier of installations, equipment, automation solutions and services for hydropower plants and the paper, metallurgy, textile, green energy and environmental industries.
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Reasons to invest in Lyon and its region.
Join key networks
Competitive clusters (Techtera), federations (Unitex), technical centers (IFTH)… Join the textile ecosystem in Lyon and its region to accelerate your company’s development and benefit from synergies, expertise and strategic collaborations within the local industry.
Leverage global expertise
The region is home to international experts specializing in PET depolymerization and catalytic technologies. Their knowledge makes it possible to develop innovative solutions, optimize recycling processes and strengthen the circular economy, while supporting the transition to more sustainable operations in the textile industry.
Mobilize local funds
Lyon and its region offer various funding mechanisms (via Demeter, the AURA region, etc.) to support your set-up and growth plans, facilitating your business development and the deployment of your investments for any company in the sector.
Iconic places.
Bel Air Textile
2,800 m² of space entirely dedicated to the textile sector, including a stock of machinery, a co-working space and private offices and workshops, located in Villeurbanne.
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