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Our journey

History

Founded in 2008, BBN FABRICS set out to close the gap between commodity textiles and the real performance demands of industrial workwear.

What began as a focused weaving operation has grown into a vertically integrated mill serving workwear and protectivewear brands across more than 40 countries. From the first polyester-cotton workwear lines to today’s inherent flame-retardant, antistatic and foul-weather fabrics, every step has been driven by the same principle: the people who wear our fabrics deserve to come home safe.

Over the years we have expanded dyeing, functional finishing and in-house testing capabilities, invested in recycled and PFAS-free chemistry roadmaps, and built long-term partnerships with garment makers, distributors and end-users who treat safety as non-negotiable.

2008

BBN FABRICS is founded

A focused weaving operation is launched to serve industrial workwear with performance-first fabrics.
BBN FABRICS is founded

2010

First export programmes

Initial shipments to European and Middle-East garment makers establish BBN as a reliable development partner.
First export programmes

2012

Integrated dyeing & finishing

A dedicated finishing centre adds FR, water-repellent, antistatic and oil-repellent capabilities under one roof.
Integrated dyeing & finishing

2015

Protectivewear portfolio

Launch of inherent FR, antistatic and high-visibility fabrics for oil & gas, utilities and mining sectors.
Protectivewear portfolio

2019

Sustainability roadmap

Recycled polyester lines, PFAS-free repellent finishes and OEKO-TEX® certification become standard development tracks.
Sustainability roadmap

2024

Hardwear brand launch

BBN consolidates its global offer under the Hardwear brand, built for B2B workwear buyers who need certified performance.
Hardwear brand launch

Continue the journey

See where our fabrics are made and how we keep quality consistent across every metre.