History

In the 1930’s, Dr. Carl Nottebohm, a Freudenberg researcher in Weinheim, Germany, was developing new backing materials for leather and synthetic leather when he realized his invention had the potential of more far reaching applications. He had discovered a method of manufacturing textiles directly from fibers – creating nonwoven textiles. In 1948, the first commercial nonwovens were introduced in Europe. Two years later, Pellon® interfacings were introduced in the United States. The new materials were resilient, light weight and lint free – and forever changed the textile and apparel industry.

The name Pellon was created in the US to reflect the new technology and its end use. PEL comes from pelas the Spanish word for hair. In 1950, interfacing was primarily hair canvas. LON comes from nylon, the first synthetic fiber and a key component in the new fabrics.
The invention of nonwoven interfacing had an immediate impact on the clothing and home sewing industries. In addition to being light weight and flexible, the fabrics were all-bias. With these qualities, shape-retention and wearing comfort of clothing improved. Soon after its introduction, the name Pellon was synonymous with nonwoven fabrics. *

Over the years, Freudenberg continued to refine and to develop new products with patented processes. Innovations we take for granted today, were milestones for the industry:

• Binder-bonded nonwovens ( for example, Pellon® Stitch-N-Tear®, and Craft Fuse™).
• Fusible web (Wonder-Web®)
• Fusible interfacing
• All-bias interfacing ( such as 911FF, Sof-Shape®, and ShirTailor®)
• Chemical free, point sealed interfacings (The new Luxury Fusibles)
• Paper-backed fusible web (Wonder-Under®)

Pellon®  Today

Today, Pellon® brand products are distributed in the United States and Canada through PCP Group LLC (Pellon® Consumer Products) in Tucker, GA.    We do all our packaging, warehousing and shipping out of this facility.  In addition, we are working to expand our product offerings to include complementary product lines such as Lutradur® for fiber artist, quilting and scrapbooking applications as well as Print & Create®, a line of inkjet printable fabrics to name a few.  Our sales and marketing team have many years of combined experience in this industry and they are dedicated to providing you with quality products and assistance for all your projects.