C&A FIT

C&A Factory for Innovation in Textiles (FIT) in Mönchengladbach, Germany focusses on technology, CO₂-free production and more sustainable fashion.

In May 2021, the construction phase of the approximately 4,300 m² area began. It consists of a production space of ca. 3,300 m² and social as well as office spaces (roughly 450 m²).

Since October, the test phase of sewing has started and recently in December, the test phase of the laundry has been initiated.

We expect to sell the first pair of jeans produced at C&A FIT in spring 2022 with an initial amount of 420,000 jeans per year.

Initially, about 100 employees work in the factory.

More digital

C&A FIT connects the best elements of digitisation and automation. Using an agile approach, we're not afraid to fail and try again. In Mönchengladbach, we team up with start-up companies and academic partners at the forefront of digitising textile manufacturing. Driven by automation and robotics, the advanced digitisation of production is a key enabler of higher productivity.

More sustainable

C&A FIT is challenging the conventional paradigms of the textile supply chain by applying more sustainable modes of sourcing, production and distribution to its operations. We are also collaborating with production partners that offer expertise on environmental topics.

Closer to the consumer

C&A FIT is a European project with the intention to elevate industry standards to an even higher level. Our new site is characterised by efficiency and short distances on many different levels.

More digital

More sustainable

Closer to the consumer

Factory for Innovation in Textiles

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