Arville Adds New European Presence

Arville announces first dedicated European presence 

We’re delighted to announce the opening of our new presence in France, further solidifying our commitment to our growing roster of European and international customers. 

The new office will be run by our European Business Development Manager Julia Barthe Nassivet, who recently joined us following a decade with Baltex. Julia will be based near Bordeaux, providing our European customers with access to our full range of technical textiles capability across the Aerospace, Defence, Automotive, Filtration, Food, Medical, Industrial and Pharmaceutical sectors. 

“We are thrilled to be expanding our presence in Europe,” said Jim Wight, CEO of Arville. “Our new office will allow us to better serve our existing clients and reach new customers both in France and across Europe as we continue to grow.” 

Julia added, “These are exciting times for Arville. Our new European presence will provide greater flexibility and proximity to our customers and enable us to showcase our full range of technical textiles products and services.”  

For more details contact Julia Barthe Nassivet, European Business Development Manager;

Tel +33 (0) 745 024 696

[email protected] 

Arville Launches New Website

We’re delighted to announce that the new Arville website is now live.

Launched as part of our 75th anniversary year, the site has been completely refreshed to give a clearer view of what we do – producing World Class Technical Textiles for customers all over the world.

You’ll find a fresh design, improved navigation, and a wide range of new content. Whether you’re looking for specific product requirements, exploring our integrated design, weave, coating and fabrication capabilities, or just want to learn more about the sectors we work in, you’ll find it all here.

Our new website reflects our knowledge and experience, and also the partnerships that we have with our customers who have always been at the heart of how we work. We’re proud to share this new chapter with our customers, partners, and fellow employees.

Watch this space as there’s plenty more to come.

If you’re interested in knowing more about Arville and how we can support your project, contact us at [email protected] or give us a call at +44 (0)1937 582 735

Recruitment: Arville Boosts Sales Team With Two New Hires

We’re delighted to welcome two new faces to the Arville Sales Team.

Louise Sheridan joins us as Business Development Manager. She brings decades of experience in industrial textiles, starting at just 16 years old as an Apprentice Lab Technician before moving into sales. Previously at leading companies such as Pincroft, James Heal, and Camira, she’ll focus her resources and knowledge on Arville’s growing Military & Defence market.

Rachel Curnow joins us as Internal Sales Administrator bringing with her 10 years of account management experience in the SaaS and education sector. She’s an accomplished relationship management and customer engagement professional and is also currently studying for her PRINCE2 project management qualification.

Arville 75: Celebrating 75 years of World Class Technical Textiles at the Wetherby Beer Festival

For three generations – and almost 75 years – Arville has been at the forefront of technical textile innovation. We’ve been pioneering man-made fibres and engineering high-performance fabrics across PPE, aerospace, defence, and many other sectors.

This year, we officially enter our 75^th year and will be holding a series of events and activities to mark the occasion. First up for our Arville 75 celebrations, we will be proudly continuing our sponsorship of the Wetherby Beer Festival 2025, raising money for local causes including Grange Park Sports Club, Martin House Children’s Hospice, and Wetherby RUFC.

The event is on May 2-3 at Grange Park, home of Wetherby Rugby Club. We hope to see you there.

Smarter Manufacturing: Sustainability & Efficiency at Arville

At Arville, sustainability is at the core of how we operate. Through intelligent stock and inventory management, strategic recycling partnerships and advanced manufacturing efficiencies, we’re investing in responsible production.

Our Material Review Board (MRB) has already repurposed over 10 tonnes of old and stranded yarn, preventing waste while improving our cost efficiencies. Meanwhile, our partnership with Davys Textiles ensures that all materials are recycled rather than discarded, aligning with our ESG commitments. With further process refinements in place, we’re making sure that every stage of production is leaner, more efficient, and future-ready. Special recognition goes to Eleanor Ford for co-ordinating Phase 1 and Luke Handley for his outstanding leadership in the warehouse team. Their work is paving the way for Phases 2 & 3, which will free up warehouse space, streamline stock management, and prepare Arville for future growth.

For our customers, this means greater reliability, reduced lead times, and a more sustainable supply chain. At Arville, innovation and responsibility go hand in hand as we work to ensure that the future of textiles is smarter, cleaner, and more efficient.

Knowledge is Power: Arville Textiles 101 & Internal Sales Development Training

True innovation comes from deep technical knowledge. That’s why we continuously invest in training, research, and knowledge-sharing to ensure our teams remain at the forefront of textile engineering.

This year we’ve set up Textiles 101, a training programme led by industry expert Neil Fegan, whose father was a partner with Arville’s founder, William Wight. This hands-on course offers a deep dive into weaving and yarn fundamentals and Arville’s wide range of machinery. Senior Management, Marketing and Sales teams have all been involved, and it’s been a great way for our junior and senior management to work together and share knowledge.

We also continue to invest in our commercial team with our Internal Sales Development Training which focuses on customer service and making sure that our teams provide every customer with specialist guidance tailored to their requirements.

Between them, our Textiles 101 and Internal Sales Development Training programmes ensure that Arville doesn’t just sell world class technical textiles – we understand them and our customers’ challenges inside and out.