Lafayette consolida su expansión global con el 40% de su producción destinada a exportaciones

Periodista Portafolio28.01.2026 13:36 Actualizado: 28.01.2026 19:15

Lafayette consolida su expansión global con el 40% de su producción destinada a exportaciones

TL;DR

  • Lafayette dedicated 40% of its production to external markets in 2025.
  • The company has a commercial presence in 24 countries.
  • Exports include approximately 2,400 tons of fabric annually, mainly functional textiles made of polyester.
  • Key segments for exports are health, industry, sports, and fashion, with institutional textiles being a major pillar.
  • Lafayette's textiles have reached countries like the United States, Mexico, and Spain for over 30 years.
  • The company has owned stores and offices in 15 countries to directly support local and international clients.
  • 98% of Lafayette's international exports are by air to ensure prompt delivery.
  • Héctor Pérez, Lafayette's Business Manager, highlighted the company's strategy to position Colombian textiles internationally.
  • Lafayette's industrial infrastructure includes a plant over 80,000 square meters and over 1,500 machines.
  • At Colombiatex de las Américas 2026, Lafayette presented new textiles for beachwear and sportswear.
  • New beachwear offerings include Taeda, a textile made from 100% natural viscose fibers.
  • Sportswear innovations focus on activewear textiles for leggings and tops, incorporating Laftech technologies.