More than 3 centuries of expertise in advanced fabric solutions
Applications
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Technical textiles for building and marine
Senfa Cilander specializes in advanced technical textiles designed for the building and marine industries. Our high-performance fabrics offer exceptional durability, weather resistance, and versatility, making them ideal for a wide range of applications, from architectural facades to marine environments. Engineered to withstand extreme conditions, our materials ensure longevity and reliability, providing sustainable solutions for both construction and maritime projects.
Technical clothing
Senfa Cilander specializes in high-performance technical clothing, offering innovative solutions for extreme conditions. From advanced fire and rescue apparel to high-performance sportswear, our products combine safety, comfort, and durability to meet the highest standards.
Army & camouflage
Senfa Cilander specializes in the production of high-performance internal components for military apparel. These often invisible elements are critical to ensuring the structure, durability, and functionality of operational uniforms, providing both comfort and longevity while enhancing performance in the field.
Backlit and Frontlit
Senfa Cilander offers premium textiles engineered for both Backlit and Frontlit applications—ensuring exceptional visual performance whether light is diffused from behind the fabric for a striking illuminated effect, or projected onto its surface for vivid, high-impact displays.
Banner solutions
Senfa Cilander’s banner textiles are engineered to provide high-quality printing, durability, and flexibility for various indoor and outdoor advertising applications.
Services
Senfa-Cilander is a leading expert in advanced textile processing, offering a complete range of high-end services to enhance both the functionality and aesthetics of fabrics. Our expertise includes precision coating, dyeing, impregnation, functionalization, heatsetting for dimensional stability, and Soft Touch finishing for superior tactile quality.
We also provide comprehensive quality control, material testing to meet international standards, and efficient textile washing to prepare fabrics for further treatments. With state-of-the-art facilities and customized solutions, Senfa-Cilander delivers exceptional textile performance and durability across diverse industries.
Company
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Senfa Cilander represents the fusion of two esteemed entities in the textile industry: Senfa, a French pioneer in technical textile coatings, and AG Cilander, a Swiss leader in textile finishing with a history dating back to 1673. This strategic alliance combines centuries of expertise to deliver innovative, high-quality textile solutions across diverse sectors.
AG Cilander's journey began in 1673 with the establishment of Appretur Meyer & Mittelholzer in Glattbach, Herisau. Over the years, the company has achieved significant milestones, such as:
- Inventing the transparent process for manufacturing Swiss organdy cotton in 1912.
- Becoming the first textile finisher globally to receive OEKO-TEX 100 certification in 1993.
These accomplishments underscore AG Cilander's commitment to innovation and quality.
Senfa, founded in 1973 has built a reputation for its cutting-edge French expertise in coating technical textiles. The company offers a range of functionalities, including: Blackout, Fireproofing, Impermeability, Diffusion, Printability, Water repellency, Acoustic. Serving large-scale projects in interior design, visual communication, and protective clothing.
Innovative Solutions for Diverse Industries
Senfa Cilander leverages the combined strengths of its founding companies to offer a comprehensive portfolio of textile solutions. The company's expertise spans various applications, from: Traditional wear and sustainable fashion, Interior architecture, Protection and health, Mobility and industrial uses, Sports
By integrating advanced coating and finishing technologies, Senfa Cilander delivers products that meet the highest standards of performance and sustainability.
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Blog
Senfa Cilander Unveils New Identity at FESPA 2025 | High-Performance Textiles
By combining Swiss and French expertise in coating, military, and nautical applications, we are reinforcing our position as a leader in high-performance textile solutions. This new chapter also embra ...
A new chapter begins: Senfa becomes Senfa Cilander!
Born from the strategic acquisition of Swiss textile excellence — Cilander (founded in 1673) — and the expertise of Senfa (founded in 1970 in Alsace), Senfa Cilander merges the best of Swiss and Fre ...