The story of innovation starts in 1970 with Glyn Griffiths, the first generation of technical expertise in the Griffiths family and the fountain of knowledge for years to come. As a knitting engineer, Glyn worked for DuPont on the Lycra project in the early days of spandex technology and was one of the key people responsible for learning how to stabilise spandex in knitted fabric. At the time it seemed impossible. Today it is a commodity.
Using the same premise, Van-Niklas is always looking for the next way to take complex fabrics and achieve commercial viability.
Tompkins evolved because speed and efficiency mattered. But people lost sight of the technical beauty that only this machine can bring. Now, utilising the newest yarn spinning technology paired with constructions from 1846, we are able to bring terrys to the market which have never been seen.
Sandwash finishing has now become a buzzword in the market. That all started with the development of Softstreme for Lululemon from Van-Niklas. The rapid growth has transcended into the market, with many suppliers pushing to achieve the finish. But the secret to sandwashing lies in the small detail. With best-in-class understanding of how to manage this sensitive fabric, you can rest assured the quality which comes out is the same as the one you loved when you touched the hanger. That's our guarantee.
We are always looking for ways to bring performance to a fabric without losing the Van-Niklas trademark: the handfeel. We partner with world-leading finishing partners to add a layer of additional value into the product. Just imagine a buttersoft terry which cannot be stained by a glass of wine. Watch this space. New innovation is once again on the horizon.
For brand collaborations, development projects, or sampling requests, reach out to our team. We respond personally to every enquiry within 48 hours.