Initially, this was the first French linen mill

The origins of the Dickson group date back to 1836, when the young thread maker, David Dickson, left his native home in Scotland to start the first French linen mill near Dunkirk, in northern France. In 1840, the company really took off by combining thread spinning with fabric weaving. Focusing primarily on sails, the business grew by inventing new ways to prevent mold on seafaring fabrics. In 1909, Dickson became the official supplier of collapsible tents and tarpaulins for the French National Defense.

From northern France to the USA, looking back at an authentic success story

In 1969, the Dickson textile mill merged with the Eugène Constant weaving company, operating in Lille since 1913. The union between these two French protagonists of the French textile scene led to the birth of a dynamic, innovative company, which quickly established a reputation as the benchmark for quality awning fabrics. In 1998, Dickson joined the American group, Glen Raven, the world’s no.1 for outdoor fabric. The resulting technical and marketing synergies enable the company to provide its customers with top quality customized service, all around the world.