Barnet

Name

Barnet

Legal name

Barnet Europe W. Barnet GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://barnet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1898

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Fibers and Yarns Manufacturing

NAICS

Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (32522), Fabric Coating Mills (31332)

SIC

Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Coated, Laminated & Membrane Fabrics (CRAAAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Coated & Laminated Industrial Fabrics (Tarpaulins/Awnings/Inflatables/Architectural Membranes) (IMAOADAI), Bio-based Materials & Fibers (e.g., cellulose derivatives, lignin-based materials, nanocellulose) (EUAAAIAD)

Keywords

• Industrial fiber manufacturing
• Technical yarn production
• Antistatic yarn solutions
• Polymer resin trading
• Fiber recycling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Spartanburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Fiber Trading: Traditional trading of various fibers including polyester, polyamide, acrylic, polypropylene and viscose. Industrial, textile and technical yarns remain a central part of business activities.
2. Fiber Manufacturing: Manufacturing of shortcut and staple fibers, including recycled high-performance fibers. Manufacturing facilities in USA (Spartanburg) and Europe.
3. Specialty Yarn Manufacturing: Production of patented anti-static yarn nega-stat® and other specialty yarns including floor-stat® and multi-force.
4. Polymer Sales: Trading and supply of various polymers to industrial customers.
5. Recycling Services: Recycling, upcycling and trading in raw materials including post-consumer and post-industrial waste. Specializes in recycling ballistic vests and polyester recycling.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Barnet is a global manufacturer and trader of fibers, polymers, and yarns, supplying thousands of customers in over 70 countries. The company produces conventional fibers (polyester, polyamide, viscose) in staple and shortcut forms, high-performance technical fibers (para-aramid, meta-aramid, PPS, polyimide, HMPE, carbon), a complete yarn portfolio, and polymer resins, alongside patented specialty products such as nega-stat® anti-static yarn, floor-stat®, multi-force, barnet-carbon®, and the ecoware® sustainable line. It also provides recycling services for post-consumer and post-industrial waste including ballistic vest reclamation.

Product overview

Barnet is a global trading and manufacturing company specializing in intelligent materials, offering fibers, polymers, yarns, and development of individual solutions. The portfolio spans from industrial quality to specialty/high-tech products. Core products include patented anti-static yarns (nega-stat®, floor-stat®), barnet-carbon® carbon fibers, multi-force specialty yarns, and the sustainable ecoware® brand. The product range includes conventional fibers (staple and shortcut forms in polyester, polyamide/nylon, viscose), high-performance technical fibers (aramids, PPS, polyimide, HMPE, carbon), complete yarn offerings, and various polymer resins. Barnet also provides recycling services and acquired Davy Group to expand technical fiber capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• barnet-carbon®: Carbon fiber product brand
• nega-stat®
• floor-stat®
• multi-force
• ecoware®

Products and services

• nega-stat® anti-static yarn Patented bi-component conductive filament yarn providing permanent anti-static protection through a core-sheath structure. Used in textile, apparel, PPE, flooring, and industrial applications requiring electrostatic discharge mitigation.
• floor-stat® anti-static flooring yarn Anti-static yarn solution designed for flooring applications, providing permanent grounding properties for floor coverings.
• barnet-carbon® carbon fiber products Carbon fiber products for composites and high-performance applications, including recycled carbon fiber solutions through the CarboFlow partnership. Used in composites, automotive, defense, and industrial applications.
• multi-force specialty yarn Specialty yarn with enhanced performance characteristics for demanding industrial applications.
• ecoware® recycled fiber and yarn line Sustainable recycled fiber and yarn product line covering recycled and eco-friendly fiber, yarn, and polymer solutions for industrial and textile customers seeking sustainable inputs.
• Conventional Fibers (Staple and Shortcut) Staple fibers (polyester, polyamide/nylon) and shortcut fibers (polyester, polyamide/nylon, viscose) for industrial, textile, nonwoven, and specialty paper applications.
• High-Performance Technical Fibers Technical fibers including para-aramid, meta-aramid, PPS, polyimide, novoloid, PBO, HMPE, acrylic (PAN), OPAN, and carbon fibers for demanding applications requiring heat resistance, strength, or specialized properties.
• Yarns Complete yarn range including polyester, polyamide 6.6, polyamide 6, polypropylene, rayon/viscose, para-aramid, meta-aramid, HMPE, PPS, LCP, PEEK, and specialty anti-static yarns for industrial and textile manufacturing customers.
• Polymers Various polymer resins including polyester, polyamide 6, polyamide 6.6, acrylic, polypropylene, and viscose supplied to industrial customers for further manufacturing.
• CarboFlow recycled carbon fiber 100% recycled carbon fiber with controlled properties and proven consistency for reinforcing thermoplastic compounds in composites, automotive, and industrial applications.
• Recycling services Recycling, upcycling, and trading in raw materials including post-consumer and post-industrial waste, specializing in ballistic vest recycling, polyester recycling, and circular economy fiber recovery.

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Carbon Fiber Conversions (CFC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 March 2026Strategic partnership to grow the global market for recycled carbon fibers in plastics. CFC brings expertise in carbon fiber preparation and processing. Barnet provides international network and global sales strength to promote CarboFlow - a 100% recycled carbon fiber with controlled properties. Over 5,000 tons of CarboFlow already delivered into series production applications.
• Changzhou Kangjie Special Non-woven Fabric Co., Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 November 2025Barnet Fibers Shanghai participated in the official opening of Changzhou Kangjie's new production facility. Ma Wei, General Manager of Barnet Trading/Barnet Fibers Shanghai, delivered a speech at the ceremony reflecting the close and trusted relationship. Barnet supplies shortcut fibers for Kangjie's specialty nonwoven production.
• The Davy Group Ltd.coreOthers · 2 October 2017Acquisition of The Davy Group Ltd. assets by Barnet Europe in October 2017. The Davy Group now operates within Barnet Europe as Barnet – Davy Technical Fibers business unit. The combination of similar histories, philosophies, knowledge, and processing capabilities expanded Barnet's activities in recycled and virgin technical fibers and yarns.
• CirculariTeam®minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-industry coalition joined by Barnet to realize a transparent and circular value chain for products made with Dyneema® (ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene/HMPE). The coalition shares knowledge, resources and technical solutions for reuse, repurposing, and recycling of HMPE products at end of use.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Teijin: Japanese advanced materials group with leading aramid (Twaron) and carbon fiber positions. Directly comparable to Barnet's high-performance and technical fibers portfolio across para-aramid, meta-aramid, and carbon fibers.
• Toyobo: Japanese specialty fiber manufacturer with strong aramid, polyester filament, and technical yarn businesses. Directly comparable to Barnet's specialty yarn and high-performance fiber portfolio in industries including automotive, electrical, and protective apparel.
• Indorama Ventures: One of the world's largest PET and synthetic fiber producers, combining manufacturing and global trading across polyester, nylon, and specialty fibers. Highly comparable to Barnet's hybrid trading-plus-manufacturing model across commodity and specialty textile inputs.
• Eastman Chemical: US-based specialty chemicals and advanced materials producer with textile-related fiber businesses (including acetate and cellulosic fibers) and polymers. Comparable in product breadth from specialty polymers to performance fibers trading.
• Ascend Performance Materials: Specialty nylon (polyamide 6.6) integrated producer serving automotive, textiles, and industrial applications. Comparable to Barnet on polyamide 6 and 6.6 fiber and polymer trading activities.
• Kolon Industries: Korean industrial group with aramid fiber (Heracron) production plus chemical and film businesses. Directly overlaps Barnet's high-performance para-aramid/meta-aramid fiber portfolio for automotive, protective, and industrial applications.
• Avient: Specialty formulator of polymer materials, fibers, and colorants serving textile, industrial, and consumer end markets. Comparable in specialty fiber/polymer trading and the application of functional coatings/conductive technologies (similar positioning to Barnet's nega-stat®).
• Toray Industries: Global synthetic fiber and composite materials manufacturer with aramid, carbon fiber, and polyester/nylon operations. Comparable to Barnet's range across conventional textile fibers and high-performance technical fibers serving similar industrial and apparel end markets.
• Hyosung TNC: Korean textile/fiber manufacturer with leading aramid, spandex, and recycled-nylon programs. Overlaps with Barnet's high-performance fiber portfolio (aramids, HMPE) and Barnet's recycling/sustainability focus via ecoware®.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell: Large diversified industrial conglomerate whose Performance Materials segment includes Spectra® HMPE fiber. Overlaps with Barnet's HMPE offering as part of a much broader chemicals, aerospace, and automation portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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