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JR Fibres and Texfelt unveil major rebrand

By Haydn Davis
12 November 2024

BRADFORD - James Robinson Fibres and Texfelt, which specialises in ‘eco-engineered’ nonwovens and PU foam replacements and is part of the Yorkshire-based JR Group, have rebranded as Think Group, part of its strategic plan to diversify into new markets.

The rebrand follows James Robinson Fibres' recent 150th anniversary celebration, alongside achievements such as Texfelt's 20% growth in flooring sales over the past year and winning the Sustainability Award at the 2024 Harrogate Flooring Show.

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