Cedro Têxtil introduces new fabrics for professional uniforms at FISP 2026

Workwear launches include options with elasticity, flame-retardant protection, and recycled fibers; news reflects investments of over R$ 100 million

Cedro Têxtil is presenting four new fabrics for the workwear market—the professional clothing and uniform segment—at the International Safety and Protection Fair (FISP 2026), held from October 6 to 8 at São Paulo Expo. The launches meet different workplace needs with options combining resistance, comfort, mobility, flame protection, and material reuse.

The new offerings include Elastic Rip Stop, High-Durability Elastane Tricoline, Inherent Rip Stop, and Circular FR fabric. The product development accompanies an investment cycle exceeding R$ 100 million over the past two years, aimed at modernizing industrial facilities, incorporating technologies, and creating higher value-added fabrics.

“We are bringing to market the results of investments that began on the factory floor and now reach the final product. We developed fabrics for various work environments, whether for durability, comfort, or protective features,” says Fábio Mascarenhas, CEO of Cedro Têxtil.

Elasticity and protection for different tasks

Elastic Rip Stop combines tear-resistant fabric construction with greater freedom of movement. The goal is to serve teams requiring durable uniforms without sacrificing mobility throughout their shifts.

For applications demanding flame retardancy, Cedro presents Inherent Rip Stop, whose protective properties are integrated into the fiber structure. The fabric was developed for uses such as firefighting gear and multi-mission uniforms.

High-Durability Elastane Tricoline is tailored for administrative and corporate uniforms. The fabric blends comfort, elasticity, durability, and ease of care.

“A uniform needs to adapt to the wearer’s daily routine. In some activities, strength and protection are essential. In others, comfort, mobility, and easy maintenance take priority,” states Renata Garcia Parsia, Professional Commercial Manager at Cedro.

Investments in technology and industrial capacity

The development of these new lines was backed by the modernization of the company’s industrial infrastructure, laboratory testing, innovation, and the integration of technology into the production process. Cedro consolidated its yarn production in Pirapora, Minas Gerais, expanding its capacity to engineer specialized yarns and fabrics.

“Yarn quality, manufacturing processes, and technology directly dictate critical product characteristics. Investing in our manufacturing facilities strengthens our capacity to innovate,” explains Fábio Mascarenhas.

The company has also been expanding its international reach. According to Cedro, exports grew by over 30%, driven by a strategic effort to expand its presence in markets demanding higher value-added fabrics.

Circular fabric repurposes fibers from discarded uniforms

The fourth launch is Circular FR fabric, manufactured using recycled fibers from end-of-life uniforms. The goal is to reclaim material after its lifecycle ends and incorporate it into the production of new textiles.

“Product development must increasingly consider what happens across an item’s entire lifecycle. In this case, we are also looking at what comes after the uniform’s use. The circular economy opens an important avenue to rethink material usage,” highlights Renata Garcia Parsia, Professional Line Manager.

With these launches, Cedro expands its portfolio for the workwear market. As a Latin American leader in the segment, the company combines industrial investment, technology, and product development to address the demands of diverse professional routines.

About Cedro Têxtil

Founded in 1872, Companhia de Fiação e Tecidos Cedro e Cachoeira (Cedro Têxtil) is one of the main representatives of the Brazilian textile industry, with a strong focus on the jeanswear and workwear segments. With over 150 years of continuous operations, the company produces denim, twill, and professional fabrics, leading the workwear market in Latin America and ranking among Brazil’s top denim manufacturers. Headquartered in Belo Horizonte (MG), it is a publicly traded company with industrial operations in Minas Gerais.