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Heli Sahanen, a clothing designer who recently moved to Forssa, is participating in the European Metamorphosis of Workwear project, which is taking visions of the future of workwear on an exhibition tour around Europe. Sahanen's workwear of the future is made from Foxa fabrics. Read more

In 2022, Foxa donated workwear fabrics to Globe Hope, which were used to make Ukrainian flag colored bags. The sale of these bags has generated a total of €27,930, which has been donated to Save the Children Finland to help children in Ukraine. Read more

Lauri Greis, a student of fashion and design at Aalto University, presented his thesis at the university's annual fashion event last spring. It won the young designer a total of three prizes and a place in the Nordic competition. Read more

Rain or shine, many of us have to work outside. That's why it's important to wear work clothes that are not only weatherproof but also comfortable to wear.
The main comfort factor in rainwear is breathability, i.e. how the fabric allows water vapour to pass through to the outside. If water vapour cannot escape, the rainwear becomes an uncomfortable bag. Read more

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