Company founded 1939Today we are one of the world’s leading manufacturers and developers of technical textilesSharp focus on research and development

ADD ENGTEX, ADD TEXTILE EXCELLENCE

1989, Engtex granted a patent for its chainsaw protection fabric1993, Engtex Quality management certified according to ISO 90011999, Environmental management certified according to ISO 140012013, Avertic brand submitted to the Swedish patent and registration office

MILESTONES

Research and development is an ongoing process at EngtexOur own R&D department collaborates with a broad network of experts, test institutes, colleges and universitiesOur product range is under constant development since we always look to solve new problems with our products.

DEVELOPMENT

Production plant is located in Mullsjö, SwedenManufacturing process is specially adapted for synthetic filament yarns.We work exclusively with knitted textiles

PRODUCTION

Raschel with weft insertionRaschel with weft insertion and nonwovenTricotAnti-wicking treatment for synthetic coating applicationsChainsaw Rigg

TECHNIQUES AND TREATMENTS:

Engtex Globally

New Zealand 1%

France 3%

Finland 7%

Belgium 3%

Portugal 11%

Norway 25%

India 2%

Czech Republic 3%

Germany 15%North America 5%

Sweden 12%

Other strategic and emerging markets:RussiaCanadaItalyIndiaVietnamBrazilSouth Africa

Austria 9%

Saudi Arabia 4%

China 1%

Vietnam 2%

We are always indentifying new solutions and adapting our products.Today we have textiles of industries ranging from healthcare to construction. It's not a matter of what we are able to produce, but what you want us to produce.

BUSINESS AREAS – A RAPIDLY GROWING RANGE OF APPLICATIONS

We have specialized on chainsaw protection.Sharp focus on comfort and durability in addition to the actual safety aspects.We have created Avertic – a high performance chainsaw protection fabric in several different variants.

PPE

PRODUCT RANGEMEETS E.G. EN 381, ASTM F1897, AS/NZS 4453.3 SAFETY STANDARDS

Deals exclusively with critical situations where material and quality may never fail.Research, technologically advanced production and rigorous testing make sure we always deliver.

MILITARY

Technical textiles developed to withstand break-in attempts and malicious damage.Used for protection for roller shutters.We use a variant of avertic, specially adapted to meet the specific requirements of break-in protection.

SECURITY

We provide solutions for reinforcing several different types of plastic and rubber.Common areas of applications are storage, halls, tents, roofing membranes, flexible doors and ventilation ducts.Our reinforcements provide the highest durability while keeping weight to a minimum.

REINFORCEMENT

We provide solutions for interior, fittings, seats etc.Textiles that are durable and able to meet automotive industry standards and requirements

AUTOMOTIVE

Flame retardant fabrics up to 5.4 metres wideFor use on suspended ceilings and wallsCan be printed or dyed any colourAble to be used as straight or curved ceilings or walls

INTERIOR

Our medical business area provides solutions for the healthcare sectorWe have the capacity and the expertise for developing sterilizable materials

MEDICAL

Textiles specially developed to provide optimum visibilityUsed in advertising, exhibitions, as decoration and more.We provide sizes up to 5.4 metres in width

VISUAL COMMUNICATION

Adapted for reinforcing asphaltThe basic principal in our solution is the absorption and dispersion of energy within the textile instead of in e.G. An asphalt pavement.We adapt textile construction through the choice of absorption requirements, yarn fibre and design.

GEO

OUR OWN MATERIAL BRAND WITH ALTERNATIVES FOR THE PPE AND THE SECURITY BUSINESS AREA.

A HIGH PERFORMANCE POWER SAW PROTECTION.YEARS OF RESEARCH, TOUGH TESTING AND CONSTANT EFFORTS TO MAKE NEW TECHNICAL ADVANCES ARE KEY TO THE MATERIAL.

Background: We want to increase the comfort in our chainsaw protection material.Forest worksers want’s to have trousers that are not to heavy and thick and also transport moisture.

Assignment:Help us to find out how to increase the comfort in chainsaw protection material? Which parameters affect the comfort in our material?Help us with some comfort measurements for example air permeability on Swerea IVF.

Compensation: Engtex will give compension for the thesis.

Thesis

Contact details:

Malin Stenmarker0392-37790, 0706-21 81 61Malin.stenmarker@engtex.se

www.engtex.com

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