Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Premium Shoelaces & Elastic Cords Manufacturer in Loughborough
Since 1963, Fabmania has been a leader in manufacturing high-quality laces, elastic cords, and woven products for global industries. Renowned for 50 years of production expertise, our Leicestershire-based facility houses over 100 braiding machines and weaving looms, enabling us to deliver bespoke solutions to garment, footwear, automotive, and aerospace sectors. Our team, led by Neil Rowley with 25 years of experience, specializes in made-to-order designs, leveraging OEKO-TEX-certified materials and fire-retardant technologies for aviation compliance.With daily dispatch services and a 95% next-day delivery rate, we combine heritage craftsmanship with modern innovation to meet diverse client needs. Our commitment to quality ensures consistent product performance, supported by technical expertise to optimize production designs and material selection for unique applications.
Services
Shoelaces
Elastic Cords
Grosgrain Tapes
Fire-Retardant Products
Made-to-Order Braids
Details
- Year established: 1963
Highlights and features
- We operate over 100 braiding machines and weaving looms for diverse product ranges.
- Our OEKO-TEX-certified materials ensure safety for toys, crafts, and clothing.
- Bespoke designs are produced in 12 weeks with minimum order quantities of 500m.
- Fire-retardant products meet aviation standards for aircraft interior applications.
- Our team has over 40 years of combined production expertise in narrow fabrics.
Associations and certifications
- OEKO-TEX
Services
Shoelaces
We manufacture 20+ styles of cotton, waxed, and polyester shoelaces for trainers, boots, and formal shoes. Our products combine durability with aesthetic appeal, catering to global brands and bespoke clients. OEKO-TEX-certified materials ensure safety for all applications.
Elastic Cords
Our elastic cords, ranging from 1.2mm to 5mm, are used in clothing, toys, and industrial applications. Produced with natural rubber cores and polyester covers, they offer stretch up to 110% and comply with safety standards for child-friendly designs.
Grosgrain Tapes
Custom woven grosgrain tapes from 6mm to 100mm widths, available in 60+ colours. Used for belting, garment accents, and technical applications, they are made to order with lead times of 12 weeks.
Fire-Retardant Products
Aerospace-compliant elastic webbing and cords tested to CAA/FAR/JAR/CS 25.853A standards. Our M1530 product is specified by B/E Aerospace for aircraft seat strapping, ensuring compliance with aviation safety protocols.
Made-to-Order Braids
From 1mm cords to 30mm flat braids, we produce over 500 designs using polyester, nylon, and cotton. Orders are fulfilled with heat-cut lengths, reels, or shoelace ends, supporting short lead times and global B2B clients.
People
Neil Rowley
Manager
With 25 years of production experience, Neil oversees Fabmania's operations, ensuring quality and innovation in narrow fabric manufacturing. His leadership drives the company's growth in B2B and retail markets.
Rai Patel
Braiding Production Supervisor
Rai manages braiding production, leveraging decades of expertise to maintain precision in elastic cords and custom designs. His technical knowledge ensures efficient, large-scale manufacturing for global clients.
Raj Mistry
Weaving Production Supervisor
Raj oversees weaving operations, specializing in grosgrain tapes and fire-retardant products. With over 20 years in the field, his expertise ensures compliance with aerospace and industrial standards.
Questions
What materials are used in your elastic cords?
Our elastic cords use natural rubber cores and OEKO-TEX-certified polyester covers. They are safe for toys, clothing, and industrial applications.
Can I order custom-designed braids?
Yes, we offer made-to-order braids in 500+ designs with minimum quantities of 500m. Lead times are typically 1–2 weeks.
Do you supply fire-retardant products for aviation?
Yes, our fire-retardant elastic webbing meets CAA/FAR/JAR/CS 25.853A standards. M1530 is approved for aircraft seat strapping by B/E Aerospace.
How quickly are retail orders dispatched?
Retail orders under 100m are dispatched via Royal Mail 24. Orders over 100m use next-day courier services.
What widths of grosgrain tape do you offer?
Grosgrain tapes range from 6mm to 100mm widths, available in 60+ standard colours. Minimum order quantities apply.
Are samples available for custom products?
Yes, we provide samples from our design library. Most designs can be modified in colour or yarn type for bespoke orders.
Reviews (4)
Luke Jennings
Jan 28, 2022
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Excellent customer service. My laces arrived, unfortunately the package had been opened and nothing inside.
Fabmania, without hesitation, sent me 3 replacement paces I ordered. Thank you
Fabmania, without hesitation, sent me 3 replacement paces I ordered. Thank you
John Carlon
Jul 01, 2020
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Excellent service - my order for laces arrived the next day, and I can trust as they are made in England by specialists they are made to last. Thanks Fabmania
Nigel Wilson
Jul 13, 2019
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It is wonderful when a Company treats small orders as a priority. My order for a pair of shoelaces arrived within 24 hours. A good quality product.
Clive Harffy
Jan 20, 2019
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I ordered the wrong ends for the laces I purchased, this made them too large to thread through boot eyelets (Berghaus boots). When I explained the situation Fabmania promptly, and for no extra charge, sent me laces with plastic ends which did thread through. Excellent customer service.
