Sioen
WebsiteSioen Industries is a Belgian maker of technical textiles and protective clothing, headquartered in Ardooie. Jean-Jacques Sioen founded the company in 1960 with a small coating line, and his wife Jacqueline Sioen started an apparel workshop that made protective rainwear for fishermen and farmers. The company belongs to the Sioen family through its holding Sihold.
Products
- Coated technical textiles
- Protective clothing for professionals
- Fabrics for demanding uses such as tents and ballistic protection
Sioen was listed on Euronext Brussels before the family holding took it private through a tender offer.
Company
The company moved to Ardooie, bringing all operations under one roof, and later rebuilt its plant there after a major fire. Today Sioen presents itself as a group that protects people and their belongings, and it opened a new Xperience Center in Ardooie in May 2026.