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There are certain requirements for clothing for hikers and people who work outdoors. Waterproofing and breathability are key, but it also helps if the garment is flexible! Read more

What happens if after all that development and monitoring, the fabric isn’t the best possible, but perfectly usable nevertheless? The best B-quality products are sold at affordable prices in clearance sales! Read more

The famous Silk Road once connected east and west. And fabric still travels from east to west, as fabrics are largely manufactured in Asia. Nowadays the fabrics don’t travel in caravans, however; they are most often shipped by sea. Some of Foxa’s fabrics come from Asia via this new Silk Road, while others travel over land from elsewhere in Europe. Read more

Foxa’s Foxshell product family has welcomed a new addition. Foxshell M Knit Eco has the same properties as other Foxshell fabrics, but it has a lovely and soft knitted surface. The other Foxshell fabrics have a woven fabric surface. Read more

Foxa’s range contains hundreds of different fabrics for all kinds of demanding applications, including military clothing, workwear, and outdoor clothing. Fabrics are increasingly created in collaboration with customers. Sometimes the aim is to find a particular colour; other times it is to create entirely new properties. Read more

At Foxa we always try out new fabrics ourselves. It's much easier to talk about the product when you have your own experience of it. I didn't plan on wearing our new Action Ripstop, but by chance, I was given the opportunity. Read more

In spring 2019, VR renewed its workwear for on-board personnel. The change applied to around 2200 VR employees working as train drivers, as conductors on local and long-distance trains, as service advisors, and in restaurant cars. Read more

Foxa has developed a range of eco-friendlier workwear fabrics. Development work was carried out in collaboration with customers and based around their needs. Read more

Foxa has supplemented its range with the new Klinikka Barrier fabric, which can be used in protective clothing for health care personnel. Klinikka Barrier is also very suitable for use in surgical attire, as it has been tested in accordance with standard 13795-1 (Surgical clothing and drapes - Requirements and test methods - Part 1: Surgical drapes and Gowns). Read more

Johanna Rämö has assumed operational responsibility for Foxa from the beginnig of February. Johanna has been on Foxa's Board of Directors for three years and served as Foxa's Development Manager for the past year. Johanna holds a Master's degree in Political Science and postgraduate studies in accounting at the Turku School of Economics. Her previous experience includes managing and running a family business. Johanna lives in Tammela, where three active dogs and her entrepreneur spouse keep her busy in her free time. Read more