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In the development and manufacture of military fabrics, it is important to ensure that the fabrics meet the stringent requirements they are subjected to. The new Shimadzu spectrophotometer purchased for Foxa's laboratory brings significant benefits to the quality assurance process and speeds up the production chain. Read more

C.P.E. Production Oy, a protective clothing company based in Forssa, Finland, acquires the entire share capital of Foxa Oy. Foxa Oy is a developer and manufacturer of workwear and military fabrics with the widest product range in the market. Read more

What does a long distance hiker, soldier or hiker, value above all else? Well, at least rest from the rain and shelter from the eyes. And, of course, the fact that the shelter does not add much to the weight of the rucksack and takes up little space. Read more

Foxa Oy has played a key role in a new healthcare workwear collection developed with Provina Textile Services and Touchpoint. The project was tendered by the health care services of the South Ostrobothnia and Ostrobothnia welfare regions. Read more

"Dead stock" is an unfortunate term for fabrics that are perfectly A quality, but easily end up in storage for one reason or another. Often, these discarded fabrics are small tails or batches left over from different projects. With a good partner, fabrics are given a new chance and a new life. Read more

Cordura is a heavyweight in the technical fabrics series – used in bulletproof vests, backpacks, and as reinforcement – also available in a flame-retardant finish. Read more

Foxa has made Asiakastieto’s Suomen vahvimmat (Strongest in Finland) list for the third time in a row. Only three per cent of Finnish companies make it onto the list. Read more

It’s the year of the dragon in the Chinese calendar. This means that the year ahead is set to be aggressive, courageous, energetic and determined – and super-lucky, of course! Read more

What fabric was this made of again? And what are the properties of the fabric? Sometimes you can get your rolls and your bolts confused, and not know the origin of a fabric. Read more

Knitted fabrics add comfort, flexibility, warmth and softness to clothing. It is also possible to add special properties, such as fire-resistance or moisture wicking, to knitwear that is used in demanding applications. There are high quality requirements for knitwear that is subject to demanding use, but we don’t compromise on eco-friendliness. Read more