About ADFORS
YOUR INNOVATIVE PARTNER FOR TECHNICAL TEXTILES
WHO WE ARE?
MAIN STAGES OF THE FIBERGLASS WALLCOVERING MANUFACTURING PROCESS
Weaving Two distinct sets of yarns are interlaced to form a fiberglass fabric on the weaving machine. The vertical warp yarns are under tension and held stationary on a loom (frame), while the horizontal weft is drawn through (inserted over and under) the warp thread. 1
Focused on light and sustainable construction and industrial markets, Saint-Gobain ADFORS offers glass fiber materials and a complete range of textiles and coating technologies. Our fiber-based solutions and products enhance performance in diverse construction applications, ensuring durability, comfort, and a high-quality finish.
We help enhance clients’ solutions’ performance, durability, and impact. TAILORED SOLUTIONS THAT BOOST SUSTAINABILITY
Heald frame
Warp yarns
Fill insertion
Weft (fill): •Interlaced crosswise •Usually the width of the fabric
Cloth
Air jet or rappier
Warp: •Oriented in direction of machine output
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Coating Fabric is coated to add technical properties,
such as product stability, paint compatibility, resistance to mold, formaldehyde absorption, resistance to fire, etc. Fabric can also be coated with paint or glue.
COMMITTED PEOPLE
Fabric is cut lengthwise to the final width and edges are trimmed.
We empower our teams through training to address our customers’ sustainability stakes.
WHY ADFORS?
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Quality check An automated system checks the fabric, while the operator monitors the process.
Rolls are first transported from the weaving machine to coating machine.
SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS
EUROPEAN MANUFACTURER With over 80 years of expertise, we are a recognized leader in reinforcement technical textiles.
We commit to low-carbon production and circular processes to reduce waste and emissions.
Palletization and shipment Boxes are placed on pallets and are ready for dispatch.
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SUSTAINABILITY ENGAGEMENTS JOINING FORCES FOR SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION
RESPONSIBLE SUPPLY CHAIN
We leverage Saint-Gobain’s principles and expertise to pursue our dual commitment: maximizing our positive impact alongside our customers and teams, while minimizing our footprint in our plants and with our suppliers.
We assess our Scope 3 emissions, embed sustaina- bility in our purchasing de- cisions, use TMS* to monitor filling rate & CO 2 emissions.
Packaging area
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Formatting and packaging Rolls are cut to the proper length and protected by packaging.
* Transport Management System
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