OUR HISTORY

Sotexpro is a French manufacturer of non-flammable (M1) decorative furnishing fabrics.

Since 1973, the development of our collections has combined style with technical prowess. With its Art Department and field team, Sotexpro is the ideal partner to help your business stand out on your markets.

From thread to custom finished products, Sotexpro incorporates all of the expertise needed to make your textile projects become a reality, with no minimum order size and solutions to fit any budget.
Widely known under the CROCFEU brand, which the company created, SOTEXPRO has been given a new lease of life. As the undisputed leader in flame retardant M1-classified fabric and “blackout” fabrics, SOTEXPRO is expanding its offer in response to changing markets.
This is also reflected in their communications materials (new logo, new brand signature, new website, etc.). SOTEXPRO is revealing its ability to offer a range of high-performance textile solutions dedicated to professionals, whether they be architects or distributors.
To do this, SOTEXPRO relies on a combination of expert techniques and knowledge unique in France, such as:
– extra-wide Jacquard weaving
– large-format digital sublimation printing: fine lines and advanced colour research
– manufacturing

What about CROCFEU?

CROCFEU, which has become a household name for M1-rated flame retardant fabrics, remains SOTEXPRO’s historic trademark. While CROCFEU is still the reference for many of our customers, we are evolving to meet the latest decorative trends in upholstery fabrics and strengthened regulations in the construction sector (researching thermal and soundproofing properties, etc.).
SOTEXPRO is now certified by France Terre Textile®, establishing the company’s desire to maintain its business locally in France.

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“Sotexpro will soon celebrate its 50th anniversary. When I took over the business from my uncle, I was aware of the heritage that had been passed on to me. I have always taken a keen interest in perpetuating the expertise of the textile sector in France”.

Emmanuel Granjard

History of the compagny

1973

1973 : Fire safety standards in public places were introduced in france in july 1973

M0 and M1 ratings for upholstery fabrics become mandatory.. This led to the creation of SOTEXPRO, with the company developing and marketing of a range of fabrics under the CROCFEU brand.

1985

1985 : The crocfeu range is now available in trevira cs 100% polyester fabrics

Sotexpro releases their first printed fabric using thetransfer printing technique. . CROCFEU CROCFEU set itself apart thanks to new innovative items, such as the “CROCFEU Couvr’flamme” (fire blanket)

1985

1985 : Sotexpro acquires ducreux weaving mill on pont rochand

Over the years, it underwent several developments and an extension was built in 2001.

1993

1993 : Flame retardant crocfeu fabrics – the most comprehensive and recognised range on the market in france

New presentation of the Plain, Printed and Jacquard presentation sleeves.

2001

2001 : Sotexpro integrates transfer printing calenders

2009

2009 : Sotexpro buys their first digital printer to produce transfer paper

2009

2009 : Investments in 320 cm jacquard looms increase the company’s production offer

New, more decorative flame-retardant fabrics. As a way to welcome this range, SOTEXPRO created their logo and a new brand is launched.

2011

2011 : Sotexpro enters the tablecloth market and acquires the saint roch brand

2017

2017 : Sotexpro continues its development with the creation of the “lumina” light curtain.

To support the expansion of the company’s offer, Sotexpro created the “Graffiti” wall covering.

2018

2018 : Our Fabric Library Is Online !

This web application is deployed to highlight the offer of Sotexpro’s textile solutions and ease the search for a fabric. Discover the fabric library

2021

2021 : acquisition of the Drapilux brand and creation of sales subsidiary drapilux GmbH

2023

2023 : Sotexpro creates the environmental footprint eco-calculator that generates eco-profile sheets allowing specifiers and users to better assess the environmental impact of our fabrics.

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