COATS

Coats is a world leader in thread manufacturing and structural components for apparel and footwear, as well as an innovative pioneer in performance materials. The company has a proud heritage dating back over 200 years, with its origins tracing to the Clark and Coats families, who created the weaving and textile industries of Paisley, Scotland, during the late 18th century. The company's purpose is to connect talent, textiles, and technology to make a better and more sustainable world. With a spirit of evolution to constantly stay ahead of changing market needs, Coats has operations across approximately 50 countries with a permanent workforce of more than 16,000, serving its customers worldwide. Coats experts design and manufacture a diverse range of products that serve a variety of strategic ends, including value-adding products such as apparel threads, accessory and footwear threads, structural footwear components, fabrics, yarns, and software applications. These critical solutions are used to create a wide range of products, including ones that provide safety and protection for people, data, and the environment.The company is committed to sustainability, with four dedicated Coats Innovation Hubs where experts collaborate with partners to create the materials and products of tomorrow. Coats participates in the UN Global Compact and is committed to validated Science-Based sustainability targets for 2030 and beyond, with an aspiration to achieve net-zero by 2050. Headquartered in the UK, Coats is a FTSE250 company and a FTSE4Good Index constituent, with a global presence trusted by the world's leading companies to deliver crucial, innovative, and sustainable solutions.