Austrian Coating Fabrics
Founded in 1884, the Leichtfried woolen mill is specialized in the production of high-quality woolen cloth and loden fabrics, made primarily from extra-fine Australian Merino wool.
The carefully selected raw materials have to pass through many different stages in a fully integrated production process – from spinning the fine woolen yarn and weaving the greige fabrics right through to the finished cloth. The production phase that is most important for the special characteristics of our loden fabrics is fulling, whereby the raw fabric shrinks considerably in both warp and weft directions. This process accounts for the fabric’s special, comfortable touch and its unique grip. Meticulous quality assurance procedures throughout the entire production process ensure that our customers can always rely on first-class quality.
Loden fabric has long been known as the ideal one for traditional costume clothing in Austria and South-Germany. Our family business has managed to produce even finer, lighter and softer loden fabrics. This is why our fabrics, made from extra-fine Australian Merino wool, today are also used in the fashion industry and for haute couture pieces. Many reputable European clothing companies and internationally renowned fashion houses trust in the quality of fabrics by Leichtfried.
