Company information
Our history
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 1865 | Opened as the Clitheroe Shirting Company, based in Grindleton, Lancashire producing fabrics. |
| 1920 | Weaving ceased and gave way to garment manufacturing. |
| 1965 | The name of the company was changed to Trutex Limited. |
| 1974 | Trutex Limited became part of the Tootal Group. Still based in Grindleton. |
| 1984 | Trutex divided into Trutex Schoolwear Ltd and Trutex Casualwear Ltd |
| 1991 | Tootal (and therefore the Trutex companies) became part of the Coats Viyella Group |
| 1995 | Trutex are involved in a Management buyout and became part of the newly formed Vermilion plc. Other companies in the group include Vermilion Corporatewear, a corporate clothing specialist. |
| 1997 | Trutex are accredited as Investors in People. |
| 1998 | Trutex launch new corporate identity. |
| 2000 | Trutex renamed Trutex plc after the disposal of Vermilion Corporatewear is to Rainbow Corporatewear. |
| 2002 | Trutex launch new web site featuring an e-commerce service for customers of their School Link scheme. |
| 2003 | Trutex launch a new range of basic garments that compliment the premium brands within the Trutex ranges. School Link changes its name to Trutex Direct |
| 2005 | Trutex are involved in a Management buyout. |
| 2006 | Trutex build a new web solution for both Trutex Direct and our Retailers. |
