Innovation is a competitive differentiator for Coats. Our innovation engine is built on science-led research, commercial focus, and platform-based technologies with the potential to scale across multiple markets and categories.
With more than 250 years of deep materials expertise, we develop solutions that help customers improve performance, reduce environmental impact and respond to fast changing consumer expectations.
A Scalable, Platform-Led Approach
In 2025, we continued to strengthen our innovation foundations, delivering $15m in incremental revenue from breakthrough innovation, primarily in Safety Fabrics and Energy.
Innovation is focussed on textile engineering, polymer science, surface science, colour science and fire science – platforms with great potential and value for the apparel and footwear industries, and adjacent markets.
This focused approach allows us to prioritise breakthrough technologies and makes our pipeline more predictable, scalable and value-accretive.
Leading our Materials Transition
Innovation is central to our materials transition. Our Coats EcoVerde™ thread portfolio, which is made from 100% recycled materials, continues to steadily drive growth for the business. 2025 marked a further milestone with the launch of our textile-to-textile recycled threads – helping our customers reduce the environmental impact of their products, while supporting our own sustainability commitments.
Expanding in Footwear
In Footwear, we are extending our reach into high-growth segments with technologies like ProWeave™ – our lightweight, durable woven performance-led shoe upper with incredible potential across sports, athleisure and even luxury applications. The integration of OrthoLite further strengthens our ability to deliver next generation comfort, performance and sustainable solutions across a wider range of footwear components.
In 2025, it introduced two new technologies, adding to its portfolio of 500+ formulations: Slo-Mo™, designed for slower recovery, and Float™, a lightweight, high rebound insole.
Scaling Breakthrough Innovations
Innovation is opening new avenues for growth beyond our core. In 2025, we introduced two new composite tape solutions under our Xtru™ brand for specialist undersea pipeline applications, securing first commercial orders late in the year.
We also continue to expand our presence in high-performance materials and safety fabrics. The acquisition of Viz Reflectives enhances our leadership in high visibility applications with our Signal Lucence™ brand and complements our investments in fire-science innovation.
Creating Value for Customers
Our platforms allow us to work closely with brands and manufacturers to co-create solutions tailored to their needs – strengthening long term relationships, improving operational performance and unlocking new opportunities for growth.