Building Better
We exist to help the textile industry move to a more responsible model of manufacturing. By bringing advanced, science-led technologies to one of the world’s most established industries, we reduce water, energy and chemical use while enhancing performance and quality, supporting the global transition to more sustainable textile manufacturing.
Our story so far
The systems that underpin textile manufacturing have changed far less than the world around them. Water, energy and materials are used in ways that no longer make sense for the industry, or for the environment. Xefco was founded on the opportunity to approach these challenges differently.
Since 2018, Xefco has grown from early R&D into a technology company made up of engineers, scientists and designers applying advanced materials and manufacturing science to real-world textile production. Working closely with brands, mills and partners, we’ve moved ideas from concept to commercial deployment, building technologies designed for global scale.
Jun 2018
Xefco founded, with a focus on advanced materials and manufacturing solutions for the textile industry
Xefco secures grant funding from Innovative Manufacturing CRC (IMCRC) for the development and scaleup of its Ausora technology
XReflex launches, introducing world first Radiant Barrier Technology for textile applications through Joint Venture with HeiQ Materials AG.
Xefco hits key Ausora development milestones proving potential as disruptive solution for textile dyeing and finishing.
Xefco joins Deakin University’s ARC Future Fibres hub
Xefco secures grant funding and joins as founding industry partner of Deakin University’s REACH Hub
Xefco R&D/Pilot Facility established at Deakin Manufutures, Geelong Australia
Large-scale Ausora pilot system commissioned at Xefco's R&D/Pilot Facility
Mar 2025
Xefco assumes full control of XReflex Joint-Venture, enabling strategic growth and investment
Nov 2025
Xefco establishes entities in Indonesia and Vietnam support scaling and commercialisation of Ausora
Now
First commercial Ausora systems prepared for deployment to SE-Asia
Leadership
Tom Hussey
Co-founder, CEO
Tom has two decades of materials innovation expertise and textile leadership, guiding Xefco from R&D through to commercial delivery.
Brian Connolly
Co-founder, COO
Brian has two decades of materials innovation expertise and textile leadership, guiding Xefco from R&D through to commercial delivery.
Our Team
47
People strong
Supporting our progress from R+D to commercialisation
7
Specialised departments
R+D, engineering, sales, marketing, production, operations and finance
5
Operational regions
Australia, Taiwan, China, Vietnam, North America
Want to work with us?
Join our team and work on innovative projects that are changing the textile industry for good.