Trading agency for natural, synthetic and technical yarns as well as insulation and heat protection products, based in Tönisvorst.
Franz Holstein GmbH
TönisvorstNew on Amplifa
About Franz Holstein
Franz Holstein GmbH is a textile trading agency based in Tönisvorst on the Lower Rhine. The company sells and brokers yarns and textile products for the traditional textile industry as well as for industrial applications. The product range spans natural fibre yarns such as cotton, linen, wool and silk, filament yarns and synthetic fibres such as polyester and polyamide, through to textile glass yarns for technical purposes. A key focus is on high-temperature-resistant insulation and heat protection products such as tapes, packings, seals, hoses and yarns, as well as machine parts for the container glass industry. The company sees itself as a consulting and development partner for sourcing, product development and process optimisation, drawing on a network of predominantly European suppliers. Sustainable yarn development with recycled and environmentally friendly yarns from the EU is an integral part of the portfolio.
- Site
- Tönisvorst
- Processes
- Consulting & development of textile solutions (trading agency, no own manufacturing), Supply of insulation and heat protection products (tapes, packings, seals, hoses, yarns), Consulting/sales of yarns, Product development, Sourcing consulting, Process optimisation, Sustainable yarn development
- Materials
- Cotton yarn, Linen yarn, Wool yarn, Silk yarn (mulberry silk, tussah, schappe, bourette), Filament yarn, Polyester, Polyamide, Textile glass yarn
- Founded
- 1895
- Employees
- 2-10
- Industries
- Textile industry, Fashion, Homeware, Functional textiles, Container glass industry, Insulation and heat protection
- 01
Consulting
- 02
Product development
- 03
Sourcing via European supplier network
- 04
Distribution and trading of yarns and textile products
Yarns and Fibres
Cotton yarn
Natural fibre yarn for fashion, homeware and technical applications.
Linen yarn
Traditional natural fibre yarn for textile products.
Wool yarn
Natural fibre yarn for fashion and home textile applications.
Silk yarn
Mulberry silk, tussah, schappe and bourette for high-quality textile applications.
Filament yarn
Synthetic yarn for technical and textile applications.
Polyester
Synthetic fibre for textile and technical products.
Polyamide
Synthetic fibre for demanding textile applications.
Textile glass yarn
High-temperature-resistant yarn for insulation and heat protection products.
Regenerated fibres
Fibres for sustainable yarn development and the circular economy.
Locations
Tönisvorst
DEHead office, consulting and sales
- Materials
- Yarns made from natural fibres, synthetic fibres and glass yarn
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consulting & development of textile solutions (trading agency, no own manufacturing)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Natural fibres, Synthetic fibres, Glass yarn |
| Supply of insulation and heat protection products (tapes, packings, seals, hoses, yarns)Other (textile/trade) | – | – | – | – | Textile glass yarn, high-temperature-resistant fibres |
Additional services
History
- 1895
Founding of the company; according to its own statement 'Passion for Textile Tradition and Innovation since 1895'.