Lantal Textiles

Lantal Textiles AG is a Swiss textile company with more than 140 years of experience. It was founded in 1886 as a linen mill that wove cloth for cheesemakers. The company is based in Langenthal, Switzerland.

In 1954 the company sold its first aircraft seat cover fabrics to KLM. Aviation has been a core market since that time. Today the company designs, develops, and manufactures high performing textiles for aviation, railway, and bus customers. It focuses on creating aircraft interiors that reflect airline heritage and prioritize passenger well being.

The company produces upholstery and curtain fabrics for aircraft and trains. Its deep dyed carpets are approved by both Airbus and Boeing and are flown by more than 30 airlines. The company states that these carpets can be delivered within 15 business days. It also makes upholstery velvets for high traffic seating in buses and trains. Its leather collection is engineered for use in aircraft, trains, and buses. In addition, the company crafts hand tufted carpets in Switzerland for VVIP aircraft and private homes.

Lantal provides cut and sew services for curtains, seat covers, and literature pockets. These products are made from the company’s own fabrics and leather. For curtains, it offers both steam pleated and sewn pleated finishes. The company also operates a laboratory for flammability, smoke, toxicity, abrasion, and durability testing. This laboratory is approved by Airbus.

The company has production sites in Langenthal and Melchnau, Switzerland, and operates a plant in Portugal. It works with all major airframe makers and serves more than 300 airlines. In 2025 the company received the KMU Swiss Award. It also presents new collections at the Aircraft Interiors Expo each year.

In 2020 the company developed digital deep dyeing technology for carpets. In 2024 it introduced the world’s first Sample Factory for aviation carpet. The company was nominated for the Family Business Award in 2025.

Services

• Upholstery fabrics
• Curtain fabrics
• Deep dyed carpets
• Upholstery velvets
• Upholstery leather
• Handtufted carpets
• Laboratory services
• Sewing services