Telefunker

Textile factory, mainly manufacturing curtains, located in the textile centre of Belgium. When the activities moved to other countries, the factory got abandoned.

The original cotton mill was founded in 1896. After a fusion with another cotton company, it got its name ‘Filature Nouvelle Orléans’ in 1957. In 1972 a takeover took place and the factory eventually closed down in 1990. Until 1996 the buildings were used for different purposes by Barco.

Spinning mill, built in 1908 and expanded in 1927. Through the years the spinning activities got replaced by general textile production. The beautiful building got abandoned in 1990.

One of the famous felt & hat making factories in Belgium. Epouse Jacobs closed its doors in 1980.

The company started in 1880, the famous brand name was introduced in 1953. Due to the changing fashion market, they went bankrupt in 2001.

The company was found at the end of the 19th century. They introduced a unique chrome tanning technique and flourished in the 1930’s. Unfortunately the company went bankrupt in 1998.

Old abandoned warehouse of the big Simonis wool-spinning factory. Nowadays the Simonis brand is well known for its high quality billiard cloth.

Textile factory (spinning), closed its doors in 2003.

Manufacturer of bulletproof vests. The factory got robbed by the Nijvel gang in 1983. The factory closed its doors in the mid-90’s.

One of the most famous felt & hat making factories in the northeast of Belgium.