Technical textiles
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The technical textiles sector.
Allying innovation, expertise and industrial performance, the sector develops solutions ranging from protective textiles to advanced technical materials. It supports both local and international companies and strengthens the competitiveness and appeal of Lyon and its region.
600
companies in the AURA region, 30% of the national total
€4.2bn
of revenue in the AURA region
3
competitive clusters, technology centers and dedicated federations
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.
A subsidiary of the Innothera group, based in Saint-Étienne with a site in Trévoux, designing medical devices and compression solutions combining innovation, quality and expertise.
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Reasons to invest in Lyon and its region.
Find a training center
Lyon and its region have many training centers specializing in technical textiles. Schools (ITECH Lyon, SEPR, etc.), institutes and professional bodies train qualified talents in textile innovation, technical materials and industrial processes, ready to meet the needs of businesses and support the development of the sector.
Benefit from a dynamic ecosystem
The sector, structured around many local networks, promotes cooperation and stimulates the development of your business, offering support, exchanges of expertise and opportunities for collaboration within an innovative environment.
Recruit your key talent
Lyon and its region train qualified professionals in technical textiles every year, from engineers to specialist technicians. Companies can access this pool of skills to strengthen their teams and accelerate the development of innovative industrial projects.
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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