Advanced Flexible Materials
The Northwest contains Europe’s largest cluster of technical
textile companies, employing over 37,000 people, with over 70% of
the region’s output exported. The region is home to airbag
manufacturer Autoliv, Europe’s largest workwear manufacturer
Carrington and a huge range of highly innovative companies.
Supporting the 450+ companies contained in the cluster NWtexnet
works to promote the sector, develop new technology and introduce
new business practices to keep the regions leading position.
The Advanced Flexible Materials industry forms part of the
Manufacturing sector.