H & C Whitehead is a recognised world class textile finisher with nearly 100 years experience in fabric finishing an extensive and diversified range of textiles. We are a leader in the coating and finishing of woven and non-woven fabrics.
With a combination of our skilled workforce and innovative technology we are proud to be working with a number of iconic British companies producing high end luxury brands.
Curtains
Any composition or blends, typical finishes include wash and tenter, desize and tenter, wet and tenter or wash and resin.
Upholstery
Any composition or blends, typical finishes include wash and tenter, FR backcoat, stain resist, anti pill and tumble.
Shirting
Polyester/cotton, 100% cotton, or cotton/wool blends. A crease resist resin finish with softener, and an optional calendar is the normal finish for this material.
Mattress Fabric
100% cotton, 100% polyester, or polyester cotton blends. A non durable flame retardant, together with a non durable anti microbial is the typical route for this type of cloth.
Rainwear
Either a ZDHC compliant durable water repellent or a C6 fluorochemical treatment for stain resistant properties is offered.
