Success Story: Textiles Lafayette – Innovation and Reliability in Industrial Processes

Thanks to the solution implemented by Pladesan, Textiles Lafayette was able to optimize its washing process, improve the quality of the final product, and reduce operational costs. This collaboration is a clear example of how innovation and joint work between companies can generate sustainable, high‑impact results

Textiles Lafayette is a Colombian company with more than 80 years of experience in the textile industry. A leader in the production and commercialization of high‑technology textiles, it operates an 80,000 m² manufacturing facility and employs more than 2,200 people. Its operation is vertically integrated, covering spinning, weaving, and finishing processes.

With a presence in 15 countries and exports to 24, Lafayette serves markets such as fashion (beachwear and accessories), home décor, sports performance, corporate uniforms, and advertising fabrics (BTL). Its focus on innovation, technology, and sustainability positions it as a benchmark for efficiency and environmental commitment.

The Challenge

In February 2024, Textiles Lafayette began searching for a reliable supplier to replace a stainless‑steel mesh in a Japanese washer, which was showing significant wear. This deterioration directly affected the fabric process, causing snags and broken threads, compromising the quality of the final product

As a temporary solution, a protective fabric was used over the netting, but this required frequent changes, this increased operating costs and did not solve the underlying problem.

The Solution with Pladesan

As a temporary solution, a protective fabric was used over the mesh, but it required frequent replacements, increasing operational costs and failing to address the root problem

Results and Benefits

The implementation of the plastic modular belt brought multiple benefits to Textiles Lafayette:

◎ Uniform surface that does not affect the fabric washing process
◎ Custom design adapted to the machine’s specific operating conditions
◎ Guaranteed support for future replacements
◎ Partial repairs or progressive renewal thanks to its modular design
◎ No need to modify the existing machine
◎ Competitive cost with a durable and efficient solution