Orfama Conducts Fire Drill with Full Evacuation
On February 23, Orfama conducted a fire drill with full evacuation at its facilities, involving all employees. The exercise aimed to test, in a real-life context, the effectiveness of the implemented emergency procedures and to prepare the team for a potential risk situation. The drill was initiated by activating the alarm system in order to simulate a scenario requiring the immediate evacuation of the building. In an organized and responsible manner, employees followed the guidelines defined in the emergency plan and proceeded to the previously designated assembly points. The evacuation took place smoothly, allowing the company to assess response times and team coordination. More than a procedural requirement, this drill represents Orfama’s clear commitment to prevention, preparedness, and the protection of people. Workplace safety is a strategic priority, and initiatives like this are essential to ensure that everyone knows how to act quickly, effectively, and responsibly in the event of a real emergency.
Orfama shines at Première Vision Paris and strengthens its international presence
From February 3 to 5 of 2026, orfama participated in Première Vision Paris, one of the most prestigious fairs in the global fashion and textile industry, demonstrating a continued commitment to innovation, quality, and creativity in its productions. The event offered an opportunity to gain insights into the global textile market, explore the latest international trends, and identify new possibilities for growth and collaboration. The company’s stand showcased recent productions, providing brands and clients the chance to experience the work up close. Additionally, three pieces were selected for display at the Fashion Forum, in the Manufactur area, recognizing the excellence of the production process and the originality of the creations. Participation in Première Vision also enabled the strengthening of relationships with existing clients and the establishment of new industry connections, reinforcing Orfama’s position in the international fashion market and opening opportunities for future collaborations.
Orfama will be present at Fell the Yarn in Paris
Orfama will be present at the international Fell the Yarn fair, taking place in Paris, attending as a visitor with the aim of identifying new yarn qualities, following emerging trends in the textile sector, and strengthening its technical and creative knowledge. Recognised as one of the leading events dedicated to the universe of yarns and textile raw materials, Fell the Yarn brings together companies, producers, and industry professionals of international reference, serving as a privileged space for innovation, knowledge exchange, and inspiration. Orfama’s visit to this event is part of its strategy of continuous evolution, allowing direct contact with new material proposals, technical solutions, and sustainable approaches, aligned with current market demands and the company’s values. Through this presence, Orfama reinforces its commitment to quality, innovation, and development, seeking to anticipate future needs and offer its clients increasingly distinctive products.
Orfama Confirms Its Presence at Première Vision Paris
Orfama will attend Première Vision Paris, which will take place from 3 to 5 February 2026, one of the most relevant international events in the textile and fashion industry. Orfama’s participation in this edition of the fair aims to present its productions, showcase its technical and production capabilities, and strengthen contact with key industry stakeholders, including textile experts, brands and international partners. Presence at Première Vision also allows Orfama to follow the latest trends, innovations and market requirements. This event represents a privileged moment for dialogue with the international textile industry, contributing to the reinforcement of Orfama’s positioning as a trusted partner focused on quality and innovation. Orfama invites all clients, professionals and interested parties to visit its stand during the fair, where it will be possible to discover its productions up close and exchange ideas with the team.
Orfama Strengthens Its Presence in the Swedish and Danish Markets
Orfama was present in Stockholm and Copenhagen, represented by its Commercial Manager, Laurence Arquilliere Demailly, during visits to the Swedish and Danish markets, which took place from 30 November to 2 December 2025in Sweden and from 3 to 5 December 2025 in Denmark. The main objective of these visits was to strengthen ties with existing clients, as well as to establish contact with potential new clients in these strategic markets for Orfama. Direct contact with the market made it possible to gain deeper insight into local needs and to assess new opportunities for collaboration. During the meetings, Orfama’s new collection was presented, with emphasis on the company’s quality standards, production capacity and know-how, further reinforcing Orfama’s positioning as a trusted partner in the international market. Orfama’s presence in Stockholm and Copenhagen is part of its internationalisation strategy, based on close relationships with its partners and a consistent presence in key European markets.
Orfama Strengthens Commercial Relations in New York
Last November, Orfama, represented by its Commercial Director, António Cunha, visited New York with the aim of strengthening ties with existing clients and establishing contact with potential new clients in the North American market. This visit enabled the consolidation of existing commercial relationships and the creation of new collaboration opportunities in a market of strategic importance to the company. During the meetings, Orfama’s most recent productions were presented, highlighting the company’s quality standards, production capacity and know-how. This direct contact with the market contributed to strengthening Orfama’s positioning as a trusted partner and to increasing brand awareness in the North American market. Orfama’s presence in New York is part of its internationalisation strategy, which focuses on maintaining close relationships with its partners and an active presence in key international markets.
Orfama Attends Première Vision Paris 2025
Orfama took part in Première Vision Paris, one of the most important international events in the textile and fashion industry, which took place from 16 to 18 September 2025, in Paris. Recognised as a benchmark platform for innovation, quality and sustainability in the sector, Première Vision brought together professionals, brands and partners from around the world, creating a privileged space for the exchange of knowledge, trends and new collaboration opportunities. During the event, Orfama had the opportunity to reconnect and engage with existing clients, as well as to establish contact with potential new clients, allowing for the strengthening of relationships and the creation of new business opportunities. It was also an important opportunity to present Orfama’s productions to the international market, highlighting the company’s quality standards, know-how and production capacity. Participation in Première Vision Paris represents another step in Orfama’s journey as a company attentive to the global demands of the textile industry and committed to an increasingly sustainable, innovative and competitive future.
Orfama at MODTISSIMO with sustainable production
Back at MODTISSIMO and “with high expectations, as in previous editions,” Orfama will leverage the increasingly international stage of the Iberian fair to present a range of organic products that demonstrate “to customers our responsibility towards the various global challenges we face,” explains António Cunha, Sales Manager and Market Director of the company, to T Jornal, referring to the sustainability of the industry. The knitwear company from Braga will showcase a collection of 100% organic cotton, 100% organic wool, and recycled cashmere blends, “demonstrating respect for the environment and the circularity of the materials we use in the development of our products to keep sustainability as a priority,” he emphasizes. A regular presence at the only fashion event in Portugal, António Cunha highlights that being present at MODTISSIMO “has the advantage of bringing together in one space the various companies in the sector, always presenting great innovations to the market each season, making it a privileged place to discuss problems, find solutions, and seize business opportunities with all stakeholders.” Moreover, the 61st edition (or 60+1), held at Pavilion 5 of Exponor, is an opportunity “to understand the main desires of customers so we can respond with exclusive and differentiated products,” clarifies António Cunha. In addition to Portuguese customers, Orfama expects to connect primarily with the European market, particularly Spain, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands, aiming “to focus on quality markets where we can sell our products with added value,” he reveals. Given the growing internationalization of “the stage where everyone wants to be,” the Sales Manager acknowledges that “a perfect symbiosis has allowed for excellent results.” This recognition stems from “the quality of the products presented by the companies, combined with a strong commitment to innovation, design, and the creation of new materials, alongside good organization, strong export capacity, and the high competence of the industry in general.” Source: https://jornal-t.pt/noticia/orfama-no-modtissimo-para-apresentar-producao-sustentavel/
Orfama wants to strengthen relationships with customers
It is with high expectations that Orfama returns to MODTISSIMO 60+2 “to strengthen the relationship with customers and also understand their main desires so that we can respond with other exclusive and differentiated products”, reveals António Cunha, Sales Manager at Orfama, to T Jornal. Aware of the growing internationalization of the event, António Cunha says he hopes to contact European clients to whom he intends to present his products – “quality markets where we can sell with added value” –, such as “Spain, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands”. Following on from what was presented in the February edition, Orfama is focusing on organic products – 100% organic cotton, 100% organic wool, recycled cashmere blends – “to show customers responsibility towards the various problems we face globally”. Being the only fair in the sector in Portugal, MODTISSIMO – in the opinion of the Sales Manager – “has the advantage of bringing together in the same space the various companies in the sector, always presenting great new products to the market”, he explained, adding that it is a privileged place for discussing problems, finding solutions and business opportunities with all stakeholders. In this sense, “a perfect symbiosis is created”, that is, on the part of companies “there is always a great commitment to innovation, design and the creation of new materials” which is combined “with good organization creating excellent results”, concluded António Cunha. Source: https://jornal-t.pt/noticia/modtissimo-ii-orfama-quer-estreitar-relacoes-com-os-clientes/
Orfama in consolidation
The company specializing in fully fashioned knitwear is in a phase of stability, achieved thanks to close proximity to customers and strong technological investments, which allows it to have good prospects for the future. For Orfama, which has 50% of its production allocated to the Montagut group’s own brands, and the other half to the private label, this is a time of consolidation. “We have had very stable production, due to the connection with customers, especially new customers, which has allowed for a longer-lasting stability in the company”, believes António Cunha, sales area manager. This consolidation process is only possible, he reveals, thanks to “a lot of work in terms of market research”, including during the difficult period of the pandemic. “We continued to visit customers, to have close contact, and this allowed us to create a different dynamic to the one we had before”, explains António Cunha. This proximity has even allowed Orfama to withdraw from trade fairs as an exhibitor – the only exception being Modtissimo. “Fortunately, we are in a relatively stable situation in terms of production and there is little point in going to trade fairs if we are not able to respond to our customers afterwards”, says the sales area manager. Even so, professional events, such as Première Vision, are important “because we have customers there and also to gather market information – it is important to be in the right place to know what is happening and to be able to make better decisions for the future”, says António Cunha. With productions scheduled for the entirety of this year, Orfama is “already working towards 2024”, reveals António Cunha, who stresses that “we live in a very volatile world, anything can shake everything and we have to take precautions”. The company therefore continues to “make investments and adopt new, more optimised ways of working. We have new machinery so that, through this, we can increase the level of quality and, by increasing quality, we will increase our margin, because we will reach customers that would not be possible if we did not have the technology and optimised layouts that we have”, he stresses. Technological reinforcement Among the most recent investments is the acquisition of technology from Shima Seiki, worth 1.2 million euros, «which allowed us to create a product with added value», and the implementation of production with «wholegarment machinery is also underway – we have already purchased the machines, now we are taking the first steps», reveals the sales area manager of Orfama, adding that the articles produced in this way will reach customers in the winter of 2024. In addition to opening up new product possibilities, technology is responding to the shortage of skilled labor that has been felt in the clothing industry. “Our type of product is labor-intensive [the company employs 230 people] and we are finding it increasingly difficult to find people specialized in remeshing, which means we have to think about the future. With machinery, we will be able to make the same product with less labor,” explains António Cunha. For 2023, the sales area manager at Orfama , which produces private label products for Europe, but also for markets such as the USA, South Korea and Japan, anticipates a turnover similar to that of 2022, which was around 7 million euros. “We now have a product with added value and that is how we have grown,” he says. As for the future, “the company has new, more optimized ways of working and new machinery so that, through this, we can increase the level of quality and, by increasing quality, increase our margin because we will reach different customers”, stresses António Cunha. “We do not want to grow in volume, we want to grow in margins”, he concludes. Source: https://portugaltextil.com/orfama-em-consolidacao/