In the heart of Ried im Innkreis, we create more than just a product. From the initial spark of an idea, through the selection of the fabric, to the precise cutting and meticulous tailoring: every step of our production takes place right on site. But it’s not just quality that’s at the forefront, but also a deeply rooted respect for people and nature. By strictly adhering to fair labor standards and environmentally friendly guidelines, we make a statement for authentic sustainability every day.

Löffler office building in Ried im Innkreis

WITH PASSION AND SUSTAINABILITY

Imagine a vibrant production facility where 280 dedicated individuals work day in and day out to ensure that from the first creative sketch to the finished product in your hands, everything runs smoothly. An impressive 70% of the fabrics you find with us are produced directly in our own knitting mill in the picturesque Ried im Innkreis in Upper Austria. And for what we can’t produce right on site for you? We then rely on European partners to keep the ecological footprint as small as possible through short transport routes.

But that’s not all: Every thread and material you discover with us not only meets the strictest legal standards, but is also tested and certified by independent entities. The result? All products you receive from us proudly bear the OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 label, a mark for materials that meet the highest health and environmental standards. Added to this is the OEKO-TEX® STeP certification, which stands for environmentally conscious textile production, top-notch workplace safety, and exemplary working conditions. With us, you choose not only quality but also responsibility.

CREATION & VISION

Tradition meets innovation. While firmly rooted in our time-tested values, we always keep an eye on the horizon and look for fresh ideas. Exclusive technologies and innovative materials are created in-house to surpass the status quo with each collection. A dedicated team of 16 creative minds at Löffler forge around 1,000 new designs every year to amaze every ambitious endurance athlete.

THE HEART OF LÖFFLER: OUR KNITTING FACTORY.

Löffler employee working on sewing machine.

More than two thirds of all Löffler fabrics are created in the company’s own knitting mill. 14 experts transform high-quality yarns into finished fabrics. With every thread we knit, we keep our promise: only yarns of the highest quality.

Every year we design more than 300 unique colour and fabric variations. And what drives us in the process? An impressive machine park:

25 specialised circular knitting machines that bring materials like transtex®, Race light and Elastic to life.
3 ultra-modern Seamless machines
Each of these machines has up to 8,000 busy needles.

The impressive result? At full throttle, 52,000 needles ensure that no thread is out of line.

By way of comparison: in one year, we produce enough fabric to cover 113 football fields. That’s an unbelievable 150,000 kg of fabric, or in visual terms: about 2.5 football fields every week!

A little insight into the everyday life of our knitting mill: For the cycling trousers fabric, an impressive 15 km of yarn rattle through our machines every minute, that’s about 6.8 million stitches!

WEEKLY MASTERPIECE: 21,100 PARTS PRECISELY CUT!

Every week, our cutting area is transformed into a hive of activity: Between 12,000 and 25,000 parts are precisely cut and shaped here. On average, this means that 21,100 individual pieces take their shape every week and are ready to go to the next step – whether it’s transfer pressing or creative printing.

FROM NEEDLE AND THREAD: 16 TIMES AROUND THE GLOBE!

Imagine, our sewing machines rattling and humming in use for a total of an impressive 313,000 hours! But that’s not all: the amount of yarn flying through their needles stretches to an incredible 213,500 km. To put that in perspective: That’s like circling the globe 16 times on the equator with a single thread.

ARTWORK ON FABRIC: SUBLIMATION PRESSES & TEAM DESIGN

Jerseys and shorts become canvases for razor-sharp works of art here. Thanks to our state-of-the-art sublimation presses for transfer printing, every piece becomes a visual experience. A look behind the scenes: An impressive 72,500 printed sheets flow out of our printers every year, each one a testament to our passion for detail and design.

hotBOND®: SEAMLESS INNOVATION WITH REFLECTIVE FINISH.

It is no ordinary technique, but an ultrasonic innovation developed by us – an award-winning technology “Made in Austria”.

What makes hotBOND® so special? No needle, no thread: Unique spot welding. Pure wearing comfort: hardly noticeable and completely free of chafing. Flexibility that inspires: just as elastic as the material itself. And as if that wasn’t impressive enough, we have taken our technology one step further: hotBOND® reflective. Thanks to a special technology, these invisible connection points reflect when illuminated – a highlight for all bike and running enthusiasts who value safety.

MASTERPIECE OF EVERY TEST: OUR PROMISE OF QUALITY.

In a world of constant change, we hold fast to one thing: uncompromising quality. With us, no two inspections are alike, as each and every piece is inspected with eagle eyes after completion and subjected to our bespoke quality standards.

But that’s not all. Our commitment to health and safety is evident in every strand of fibre. The materials we choose are not only high quality, but also free of any harmful substances. And so that you don’t just take our word for it: this promise is confirmed by the renowned OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 seal.

FROM THE FINAL INSPECTION TO THE FRONT DOOR: PERFECTION TO THE END.

Our care doesn’t end at the production line. We take the time to lovingly and carefully place each piece in recyclable packaging because we care about our planet. A little insight into our numbers: Every week, around 21,000 items find their way into our finished goods warehouse. Extrapolated, that’s an impressive 1,000,000 pieces per year!

Our Production