Aquatex Functional Fabrics, a subsidiary of the Headlam Group, manufactures high performance fabrics for industrial and protective clothing. Its line of fabrics includes micropporous, breathable laminates; hydrophilic, breathable laminates; coated fabrics; thermal insulation; and high visiibility, barrier fabric. The company custom designs fabris to narrow specifications through its research and development department and testing lbtoatory. Its fatrics are notable for their comfort, ease during moting. durability, and washability. Major customers are Multifabs, British Rail, and the National Rivers Authority. Multifabs is one of the largest manufacturers of industrial and protective clothing in the United Kingdom.