Phormium
Phormium develops, produces, and sells fiber-based textiles for professional crop cultivation. These products contribute to favorable environments in greenhouses, mushroom cultivation, and composting facilities. The key product is textiles for greenhouses, which regulate the climate for cultivation. Their function can include excluding radiant heat and providing insulation for lower energy consumption. Phormium is one of the leading players in the global market. The company was previously called Cresco.
Textiles for professional crop cultivation
Phormium develops, manufactures, and sells textile-based solutions for professional crop cultivation and is one of the leading suppliers in the global market. Their products contribute to favorable environments in greenhouses, mushroom cultivation, composting facilities, and also in park environments where they are used to prevent weed growth. The primary product is climate fabric, enabling climate control in greenhouses, leading to improved cultivation processes with reduced energy usage. Phormium operates its production facility in Lokeren, Belgium.
Sustainability
Phormium is constantly engaged in development work, driven by the goal of finding new and sustainable products. They have expanded their product offerings for climate control, combining up to four different materials to reduce energy usage in greenhouses. These products enable an optimal balance between humidity, light diffusion, and heat protection. Phormium continues to develop PLA, a biodegradable polymer made from corn, which has long been used in ground cover products. The material is now being utilized in more product categories, and Phormium actively seeks opportunities for next-generation material use in product development. They collaborate regularly with industry specialists, growers, and universities to remain at the forefront of technical solutions, such as multi-layer climate fabrics for various functions.
About Phormium
Phormium develops, produces, and sells fiber-based textiles for professional crop cultivation. Their products contribute to favorable environments in greenhouses, mushroom cultivation, and composting facilities. The primary product is textiles for greenhouses, regulating the climate for cultivation, including functions such as excluding radiant heat and providing insulation for energy efficiency. The wholly-owned production facility is located in Lokeren, Belgium, and Phormium is one of the leading players in the global market.