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Sustainable Fabrics Spotlight featuring Canada’s KenDor Textiles

PROUDLY CANADIAN. SERVING THE GLOBAL TEXTILE INDUSTRY.

Based in British Columbia and established in 1953, KenDor Textiles has accumulated vast experience and built a broad network of global mills that facilitate virtually any wholesale textile need.

KenDor takes great pride in specializing in environmentally & socially responsible knit and woven textiles while striving to ensure that partner mills adhere to multiple global standards of environmental and social compliance including the STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®. KenDor endeavors to continually expand its sustainable collection of Eco Premiums including TENCEL™ and Merino Wool options.

Ranging from low minimum, in-stock programs to very large, custom made developments and everything in between, KenDor serves as a one stop textile sourcing destination. By keeping just-in-time inventory on hand at its Canadian Warehouse, KenDor supports brands that prioritize North American production all while helping to facilitate growth.

SPECIALIZING IN SUSTAINABLE FABRICS

KenDor offers a wide range of sustainable fabrics including TENCEL™ Lyocell, TENCEL™ Modal, Recycled Polyester, Merino Wool, Organic Cotton, Linen and Hemp. They are also in the process of developing new recycled cotton, closed loop bamboo and recycled polyester developments in upcoming seasons.

KENDOR INSPIRATIONS

Sustainability

Sustainability is the main source of what inspires KenDor’s new developments. Their goal is to get to a point where all of their fabrics have some component of sustainability in them.


Community

Another primary inspiration lies in encouraging their partner suppliers to follow the path of sustainability even during these difficult times.


Collaboration

Additionally, the input KenDor gets from customers on what they would like to see from the company inspires KenDor to pursue new ventures they might not have thought about including before.

NOTABLE & NEW KENDOR FABRICS THIS SEASON

New In Organic Cotton:
• T5912 - Organic Cotton Fleece
• T4420 - Organic Cotton Spandex Rib
• T5322 - Organic Cotton Waffle
• T5323 - Organic Cotton Waffle Stretch 2x2 Rib
• T3669 - Organic Cotton Stretch Spandex Twill
• T3866 - Organic Cotton Brushed Twill *New Colors Coming Soon*
• T4299 - Organic Cotton/Spandex Jersey *New Colors Added*

New In Recycled Polyester:
• T4378 - Recycled Poly/Spandex Brushed Solid Colors
• T4292 - Recycled Chitosante Midweight Compression
• T4488 - Recycled Chitosante Hi Count - Antibacterial + Wicking
• T4895 - Recycled Chitosante Interlock

New Hemp & Linen Collection:
• T2012 - 200gsm Linen
• T2014 - Light Weight Linen
• T1121 - Linen & Organic Cotton
• T2424 - Hemp Organic Cotton Yarn Dye Stripe
• T2425 - Hemp Organic Cotton Yarn Dye Solid

New In Tencel™:
• T4133 - Ribbed Tencel™ Modal With Spandex
• T7063 - High Twist Tencel™ Lyocell Jersey W/Spandex

New Colors Added To Bamboo And Tencel™ Best Sellers:
• 745 Boysenberry
• 653 Flight Blue
• 255 Raspberry
• 272 Chilli
• 562 Peacock
• 030 Ivory
• 244 Fandango Pink


All new additions were added with a focus on expanding KenDor’s sustainable product assortment and with strong consideration of customer input.

WHY KENDOR STANDS APART

Strong Sustainable AssortmentLarge In-Stock ProgramsLow MOQ's

KenDor’s offerings allow them to help emerging brands grow as well as supply the needs of established brands. They keep a broad range of colors available year round and constantly update this based on customer needs and industry forecasting.

JOIN KENDOR TEXTILES

FOR LA TEXTILE UPLOADED

Wed, Feb 24 • 11:30am (PST) • via Zoom

Live Virtual Exhibitor Spotlight Session:

Meet the team, learn more about the company, their fabric assortment & sustainable collection.

Engage in a live Q&A at the end of the session!