A company of tradition and quality
N.V. JOS VANNESTE S.A. is located in Kortrijk, the historical world center of the flax industry. The family business is currently run by the fourth generation of Vannestes, who also intend to be "linen experts".

The company's worldwide renowned flax fibers, pure linen yarns and linen tops used for blending with other fibers are the results of its optimism, dynamism and know-how.
 
 
 N.V. Jos Vanneste S.A. stands for
A lively tradition,
focused on the future.
 
A thorough knowledge of raw materials and their possibilities.
Through its priviliged location in the world center of linen JOS VANNESTE S.A. is at the forefront of the market, which allows it to react promptly to any event.  
  Thanks to continuous research and creativity both the qualities and the production processes can be further improved and new end-uses for linen be discovered.
The monthly capacity of 500 tons allows highly appreciated "JUST IN TIME" deliveries in all parts of the world.
The wide network of representatives in textile centers all over the world keeps JOS VANNESTE S.A. informed about new trends and evolutions. Through this permanent information N.V. Jos Vanneste S.A. is able to respond to any personal demand.
 Quality Control
  Although the industry is rather traditional and little normalized, JOS VANNESTE S.A. introduced a very strict control procedure into their production system.
The state-of-the-art equipment in the laboratory of JOS VANNESTE S.A. gives permanent information on thickness, fiberlength and degree of cleanliness.
  JOS VANNESTE S.A.'s fiber shades reach unparallelled conformity levels thanks to the analyses which are carried out to normalize the shades. Controls on strength, twist, shade and moisture content assure strict conformity in the spinning process.
     
Our laboratory is equiped with :
Air Flow Adjusted for linen and puts a comparable figure on the fiber thickness.
All Meter Gives the fiber diagram and classifies the fibers in fiberlength groups.
Spectra Flash Defines the shades and indicates their deviation from a preselected standard.
Töniessen Allows a visual and numeric evaluation of faults in slivers or tops.
 
 Interesting links
  Libeco-Lagae