Early Trendsetter

Technical progress makes numerous rationalization and automation measures possible. In the years after the Second World War, Schoeller grows at an above-average rate. Man-made fibers such as Nylon and Lycra make their way from the US to Europe. A new ere of modern clothing begins, Schoeller takes up this trend and develops elastic fabrics. The first stretch ski pants come into existence, heralding the end of the widely-used "scratchy" wool pants.

1954
First trials with "modern" polyester fibers for wool/polyester fabrics.

1961
Launch of the first elastic fabric for ski wear under the name "skifans" from today's perspective the first soft shells.

1965
Construction of the first texturing/twisting plant in Derendingen.

1970
Renaming in Schoeller Textil AG.