Chil-Tex incorporating Coopers of Ashbourne has over 145 years of history, skills and experience of manufacturing ladies foundationwear and corsetry.

From Humble Beginnings

Founded in 1855 by Richard Cooper production started with four staff in the bottom floor of a rented house in Ashbourne.

 

one of the fleet of early delivery vans 		   the first band knife used by the firm in 1865 - Mr Cooper on the right

The company continued to grow at its height employing 3000 staff over 4 sites, this was only achieved by developing strong brands and a reputation for quality.

 
Ashbourne factory packaging dept. (1950s) stitching room, Ashbourne factory (1950s)

Full Circle

In 1970 the present Managing Director Jim French left Coopers to start Chil-Tex Ltd. In March 1999 he came full circle and bought the Coopers of Ashbourne company.  This merger of product range and skill base now represents a formidable force within the industry. 
our modern purpose built factory in Ashbourne

Today the company operates from a purpose built factory in Ashbourne using the latest design and production techniques while maintaining the manufactory experience that only history can bring.