2. Company founded 1939 Today we are one of the worlds leading manufacturers and developers of technical textiles Sharp focus on research and development ADD ENGTEX, ADD TEXTILE EXCELLENCE

3. 1989, Engtex granted a patent for its chainsaw protection fabric 1993, Engtex Quality management certified according to ISO 9001 1999, Environmental management certified according to ISO 14001 2013, Avertic brand submitted to the Swedish patent and registration office MILESTONES

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

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

6. Raschel with weft insertion Raschel with weft insertion and nonwoven Tricot Anti-wicking treatment for synthetic coating applications Chainsaw Rigg TECHNIQUES AND TREATMENTS:

7. 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: Russia Canada Italy India Vietnam Brazil South Africa Austria 9% Saudi Arabia 4% China 1% Vietnam 2%

8. 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

9. 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

10. PRODUCT RANGE MEETS E.G. EN 381, ASTM F1897, AS/NZS 4453.3 SAFETY STANDARDS

11. 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

12. 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

14. 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

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

16. Flame retardant fabrics up to 5.4 metres wide For use on suspended ceilings and walls Can be printed or dyed any colour Able to be used as straight or curved ceilings or walls INTERIOR

17. Our medical business area provides solutions for the healthcare sector We have the capacity and the expertise for developing sterilizable materials MEDICAL

18. Textiles specially developed to provide optimum visibility Used in advertising, exhibitions, as decoration and more. We provide sizes up to 5.4 metres in width VISUAL COMMUNICATION

19. Adapted for reinforcing asphalt The 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

20. 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.

21. Background: We want to increase the comfort in our chainsaw protection material. Forest worksers wants 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

22. Contact details: Malin Stenmarker 0392-37790, 0706-21 81 61 Malin.stenmarker@engtex.se www.engtex.com För att se filmer från Engtex. Gå till www.youtube.com och sök på Avertic.