Your Part in Our Journey
About us - Panaz Group
Since our inception in 1986, Panaz has been the driving force in new innovations in commercial fabrics - specified in some of the finest interiors across the world.
The Panaz Group includes,
- Panaz Ltd & USA
- Chase Erwin
- Essential Soft Furnishings
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Whilst it's our beautiful fabrics that really steal the show, none of our successes would have been possible without our people and their commitment to delivering the highest quality.


What our staff say about their experience with us
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“I can’t believe where the last 15 years have gone! I started at Spring Mill in September 2008 when our warehouse was 10,000 sqm. Now, our factory in Bentley Wood has 70,000 sqm of manufacturing and distribution space. I love that Panaz is a family business and sustainability is at the heart of everything they do.
Carol Stewart
Business Development Manager
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I joined Panaz on an internship in 2019 after I finished Uni. Shortly after, Panaz offered me a permanent position within their Product Development Team.
Holly Jones
Custom Designer
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I joined Panaz in 2003 in Customer Service, before taking time out to have my children, and then returning to Panaz to join the projects team. Recently, I have taken part in Panaz' leadership programme - achieving my ILM levels 3 and 5 and further developing my career.
Rebecca Carroll
Projects
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Panaz supported me to become Fire Marshall and First Aider and I also train other members of staff on safe manual handling.
Stephen Poore
Print Room
A day in the life at Panaz ...
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World Class Innovation
An inspiring and creative environment
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In-house Masterclasses
Including buffet lunch
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Training & Qualifications
Full or part-funded, on the job successes
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Staff Recognition
Celebrating key achievements and milestones
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Monthly 1-on-1 mentoring
Develop yourself & your career
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30 days holiday
(including BH) Increasing +2 days after 5 years & +2 days after 10 years.
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Social Events
We love a bit of glamour!
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Christmas Closure
A period of festive fun and relaxation for the holidays.
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Electric Car Scheme
Exchange part of your gross salary in return for a brand-new electric car (Inc. maintenance & insurance)
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Recruitment bonus
Recommend a friend & get £250!
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The Panaz Bees
Volunteer to look after our Bees at HQ - promoting wellbeing and biodiversity
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Team Environment
Our 2023 staff survey consistency achieves between 80-90% satisfaction.
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Staff Garden & BBQs
+ BBQ's, Pizza & Ice Cream parties
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Quiz Nights
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Charity Bike Ride
The Furniture Makers' Charity
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Supporting Local Charities
Church on the Street, Burnley
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Annual Pensions Advice
Supported by PM&M Finance
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Company Sick Pay
After 1 years' service
Passionate about sustainability
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Solar Energy
Our manufacturing, warehousing and offices at Panaz HQ run 100% on solar energy
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Hybrid & EV vehicles
By 2025 our entire fleet will have moved away from fossil fuels
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Packaging
We source sustainably, re-use, recycle and find ways to reduce the need for packaging.
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Printing
Panaz were the first to introduce non-chemical, non-water waste printing techniques. Our technology also allows us to eliminate wastage.
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Recycled polyester fabrics
We developed the first 100% recycled contract quality base cloth, which is woven in England using waste plastic bottles
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Non-Toxic Antimicrobials
Our nanotechnology kills viruses and bacteria, without it migrating from the environment it is applied to.
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SilicaStone
Created from waste glass and ceramics. Made in Lancashire, we reuse all of our production waste.
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Quality & Testing
At Panaz we extensively test of our products to meet the highest standards of FR but for Durability; including Martindale (rubbing), Pilling (bobbling), Seam slippage (tearing) and Colour & Light Fastness (fading) etc
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Tree Planting
We are proud and privileged to partner with Ribble Rivers Trust to support the development of local woodlands. The partnership will see one tree sapling planted in Lancashire soil for every 100 metres of Panaz fabric sold.
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Panaz Bee Hives
Our bees (looked after by a team of Panaz volunteers) enhance biodiversity and help to pollinate a wide range of plants that are important to a healthy environment and a sustainable society
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SMETA Audited
Ensuring our supply chains are ethical and free from forced labour
Our People








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