Workers at the axed Bonar Yarns factory in Dundee have been “left in the dark” following the closure announcement on Monday.
Almost 30 jobs will be axed before Christmas, but workers still don’t know which of them will be let go.
All 127 workers at the Hilltown plant have been put on notice of redundancy and the firm said up to 68 jobs could ultimately be affected.
The company plans to move its operation to Abu Dhabi to save costs.
One man who has worked at the plant for 13 years, said: “Even after the meeting we were brought into on Monday we still don’t know exactly what’s going on we have been left in the dark.
“We feel the management have treated us unfairly it feels they’re taking our lives away from us.
“The factory is open as normal and we have to do the same hard graft we’ve been doing while thinking we could be laid off at any point.
“We just want to know where we stand.”
Another worker who had been working at the factory for 10 years said: “I love everything about the job, but it’s the ones on the floor actually doing the work that are going to be left with nothing.”
Chief executive Brett Simpson said: “We know this will be a period of uncertainty for staff at Dundee and we are committed to consulting with our employees and their representatives.
“We do believe, however, that the restructuring of our workforce is necessary to help us secure the long-term viability and competitiveness of Bonar Yarns in a highly competitive global marketplace.”
Further announcements from the company will be made “as appropriate”.
Local MSPs Shona Robison and Joe FitzPatrick have made initial contact with the troubled textiles firm, but dates for meetings with staff representatives and senior management are yet to be agreed.
Ms Robison said: “The company has a long history in Dundee and I would certainly like to find out more about why it is considering such a move.
“Our first concern is the impact on employees and we have already been in contact with John Swinney, cabinet secretary for finance, employment and sustainable growth, to ensure that the Scottish Government is ready to do all it can, if required, through the Pace (Partnership Action for Continuing Employment) team and other agencies.”
Low and Bonar was started in Dundee and expanded globally. The company produce artificial fabrics and sports grass for companies around the world.