Business Details
Trusted Industrial Textiles & Coated Fabrics Supplier
Lows Of Dundee has established itself as a leading distributor of industrial textiles and coated fabrics across the UK. As a family-owned business with decades of industry experience, we operate two core divisions: Coated Fabrics and Industrial Textiles, alongside our Horticulture, Homeware, and Seasonal Products division. Our Blackburn warehouse maintains extensive stock for same-day dispatch, offering products including PVC, polyethylene materials, and specialist accessories.Our dedicated team provides tailored support, with local representatives available for detailed project consultations. We prioritise customer service and industry reputation, ensuring consistent quality through controlled production processes and certifications such as FR certification. With a heritage of supplying high-performance textiles to diverse sectors, we combine technical expertise with practical solutions to meet evolving client needs.
Services
Industrial Textiles Distribution
Coated Fabrics
PVC Products
Custom Solutions
Horticultural Supplies
Highlights and features
- Family-owned heritage with decades of industry expertise
- UK's largest distributor with immediate dispatch capability
- Specialist divisions for industrial, horticultural, and custom textile needs
- FR-certified products for safety-critical applications
- Nationwide support with localised project consultations
Services
Industrial Textiles Distribution
Lows Of Dundee distributes high-performance industrial textiles nationwide, maintaining extensive stock in Blackburn for immediate dispatch. Their product range includes PVC, polyethylene, and specialist materials engineered for durability in construction, agriculture, and manufacturing applications. The company ensures consistent quality through controlled production partnerships and certification compliance.
Coated Fabrics
Specialist coated fabric solutions include flame-retardant PVC, polyethylene, and custom-engineered materials. Products meet industry standards for applications such as vehicle side curtains, temporary structures, and industrial covers. Technical support includes colour matching, FR certification, and tailored width/finish options for commercial clients.
PVC Products
Comprehensive PVC product portfolio spans tarpaulins, marquee linings, and industrial covers. Materials range from 350gsm to 1400gsm with options for UV protection, chemical resistance, and acoustic insulation. Specialist lines include EU-compliant food-grade PVC and recyclable alternatives like CycloWtex for environmentally conscious clients.
Custom Solutions
Customer-specific textile manufacturing available through partnerships with Sioen Industries. Minimum production runs of 1,000m allow custom colour matching (RAL/Pantone), FR treatments, and technical specifications. Services include sample approval processes and production of specialist products for niche applications like biogas containment and marine equipment.
Horticultural Supplies
Dedicated horticultural product range includes shade nets, greenhouse films, and nursery tunnel materials. Innovations like B7170 with 40% light transmission cater to garden centres requiring natural illumination. Products combine durability with UV protection for extended outdoor use in agricultural and landscaping contexts.
Questions
What industries do Lows of Dundee serve?
We supply industrial textiles to construction, agriculture, horticulture, marine, and events sectors across the UK, with specialist products for temporary structures, protective covers, and custom applications.
Can you produce custom-coloured PVC materials?
Yes, through our manufacturing partner Sioen, we offer colour matching to Pantone/ RAL standards with sample approval prior to production runs of 1,000m minimum.
Do you offer flame-retardant products?
Yes, we stock multiple FR-certified PVC options including PW900/FR, PE610/FR, and specialist grades for structures, ducting, and industrial safety applications.
What is CycloWtex?
CycloWtex 350 is our 2023 eco-friendly alternative to PVC, offering similar strength at reduced environmental impact. It's fully recyclable and suitable for tarpaulins and covers requiring heat welding.
How quickly can orders be dispatched?
Our Blackburn warehouse holds extensive stock for same-day dispatch of standard products including PVC sheets, mesh, and coated fabrics in multiple widths and finishes.