As part of a regional industrial group specializing in textile activities, Balas Textile is located since many years in the sectors of sport, sportswear, fashion and luxury goods and markets subject to civil and military tenders.
Over the years, the Balas and Delubac families have worked closely together for the individual protection of soldiers, particularly for the Air Force.
In 1916, Auguste Delubac patented his invention in France and abroad under the name of "plane fabric" or "French fur"
Eddie Rickenbacker, of the 94th Air Squadron, the American fighter ace of the 1914-1918 War had an "aeroplane cloth" suit
Creation of Balas Textile
Entry of financial Mouzon into Balas Textile
Creation of the ERTEC department New generation technical fabrics
Supply of fire retardant lining for French Air Force flight jackets
Purchase of circular double-loop looms
Creation of a laboratory in the premises of Balas Textile
Implementation of digital printing
Supplier of the fire-retardant lining for Rafale pilot jackets (creation of the lining)
Investment in Teintures des Cèdres
Entry of Tissage Robert Blanc into the capital of Balas Textile
Moving to Saint Romain de Popey
Acquisition of new machines for the laboratory
Certification ISO 9001 14001
Expansion of our premises.
Creation of a new surface for the laboratory.