history
2007. With increasing emphasis on Defab branded products, the company has focussed on producing and supplying fabrics that meet the ever-changing needs of people and the environment in a global market.
1995. Most canvas converters were purchasing their quality fabrics from Defab and installation of a state of the art canvas coating mill commenced.
1985. Whilst big orders for apparel fabrics had almost dried up, Defab was already producing niche products for industrial markets.
1982. Deciding to engage in more value added manufacturing, Defab commenced selling its own branded apparel fabrics.
1980. Defab is already a large business with approximately 100 employees.
1976. Defab commenced operations in Campbellfield, Victoria, Australia as a commission based weaver of apparel fabrics at a time when the TCF sector was experiencing major restructure with many company’s closing their doors due to reduced protectionism.