In case you missed it: Last month, Colan Australia, our parent company, has made a strategic investment in the Australian textile industry alongside Instyle, marking a significant step towards fostering innovation and growth in the sector.
Investing in the Australian textile industry
Last month, our parent company, Colan Australia, teamed up with Instyle, a leading supplier of sophisticated and sustainable commercial furniture textiles. This strategic investment in the Australian textile industry aims to foster innovation and growth, subsequently enhancing the sector’s global competitiveness. However, for the sake of transparency, it’s important to note that Akeso Socks are currently manufactured in China. Despite this, the investment notably mirrors our long-term vision of contributing to a robust and innovative textile ecosystem in Australia.
A strategic collaboration
This collaboration between Colan Australia and Instyle, a reputable name in providing high-quality, sustainable textile solutions, goes beyond mere financial input. It showcases the boundless potential within Australia’s textile industry, creating a synergy that’s poised to propel the sector forward.
Nurturing local talent and technology
This venture aims to support home-grown talent and tech, driving the industry towards self-reliance and global competitiveness.
A vision for sustainability
This venture aims to support home-grown talent and tech, driving the industry towards self-reliance and global competitiveness.
Global competitiveness with a local touch
This investment aims to bolster Australian textile manufacturers’ global standing while retaining a local touch.
Akeso Socks: Aligning with the future
We’re proudly Aussie-based at Akeso Socks, aspiring for local manufacturing. However, a lack of local spinners, especially for non-woollen materials, challenges us. Colan Australia‘s investment is a step towards overcoming these hurdles. We appreciate our customers’ understanding and support as we aim to bring more production home where we can.
Conclusion
The joint investment marks a pivotal chapter in our journey. It underscores our commitment to a sustainable, innovative, and globally competitive Australian textile industry. We invite our followers to stay tuned for more updates on this exciting venture as we stride towards a greener, innovative textile landscape. If you’d like to read more, visit the article from Instyle.
