South Carolina-based La France Industries has completed the development of the Ritz Repreve fabric collection.
LaFrance unveils eco-friendly fabric
Designed specifically for buses, motorcoaches.
January 28, 2008
1 min to read
The fabric is created using 100 percent recycled Repreve yarn on an energy-efficient jacquard weaving system.
The company has been producing seating fabrics for the U.S. transportation industry for over 100 years. La France is the only U.S. producer of plush motorcoach upholstery fabrics.
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