B.I.G. Yarns, a leading producer of polyamide (PA), polypropylene (PP), and polyester (PET) yarns for commercial, automotive, residential, and technical applications, has announced a strategic €25 million investment into its French manufacturing site. This significant move reinforces the company’s focus on innovation, sustainability, and European manufacturing leadership. The investment includes the integration of state-of-the-art Bulked Continuous Filament (BCF) lines, further elevating B.I.G. Yarns’ expertise in producing one-step 3-ply yarns and strengthening its global market position.
With a clear focus on advanced yarn solutions, B.I.G. Yarns is enhancing its capabilities to develop and produce 1-step 3-ply yarns that address the growing demand for greater design flexibility in carpet tiles. The introduction of the new machine park is a critical element of B.I.G. Yarns’ growth strategy, offering a more energy-efficient, agile, and rapid production process. These upgrades allow for smaller production batches and highly flexible runs, enabling the company to deliver more sustainable and competitive products to its contract customers.
The company’s cutting-edge yarn technology expands possibilities for carpet tile manufacturers, providing enhanced design freedom, richer contrasts, and a broader color palette.
“At B.I.G. Yarns, we are committed to blending innovation with operational excellence to deliver superior solutions to our customers,” said Emmanuel Colchen, General Manager at B.I.G. Yarns. “This investment reaffirms our strong commitment to the European market and our mission to provide high-performing, sustainable yarn solutions that meet evolving customer needs.”
Investing further in Europe also sends a strong message about B.I.G. Yarns’ strategic focus on local manufacturing, despite mounting competition from producers in the Middle East and Asia. With a production facility located within 500 kilometers of its main customer base, the company ensures faster lead times, tighter collaboration, and outstanding service levels.
This investment not only cements B.I.G. Yarns’ leadership in the 1-step 3-ply yarn sector but also emphasizes its long-term vision for sustainable, innovative growth in the yarn industry.
Experience Our Sustainable Yarn Innovations
B.I.G. Yarns invites visitors to explore its latest sustainable yarn solutions at Clerkenwell Design Week 2025, taking place from May 20 to 22 in London. Attendees can discover the expanded design, color, and contrast possibilities enabled by B.I.G. Yarns’ advanced 1-step 3-layer technologies—reshaping the future of carpet tile design through flexibility, sustainability, and innovation.
