Tranemo

What Tranemo does

Tranemo Textil AB is a Swedish manufacturer of inherent flame retardant workwear founded in 1934, headquartered in Tranemo, Sweden with a logistics centre in Limmared and additional manufacturing operations in Bulgaria. The company specializes exclusively in flame retardant protective clothing in which the flame protection is permanently embedded in the fabric fibres rather than applied as a surface treatment, so that protection cannot be washed out or worn out over the garment's lifetime. Its portfolio comprises 414+ certified FR garments organised into specialised ranges — Tera TX and Tera TX Arc 2 for the electricity and power sector, Cantex ARC 25+, Cantex WS and Cantex 57 for welding and metal industries, Magma for molten metal exposure, Apex for chemical splash, Zenith and Edge for high-visibility and railway applications, Shell FR for weather, and a Ladies FR line — alongside complementary gloves, helmets, and accessories. The proprietary Tranemo Skinsafe™ multi-layer system delivers arc protection exceeding the sum of individual layers, with ELIM values up to 27 cal/cm² corresponding to PPE Category 3.

The company operates a hybrid go-to-market combining a direct e-commerce storefront at tranemoworkwear.com for smaller orders with an authorized dealer network across 12+ European countries (Benelux, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK) and direct enterprise sales via a named export team. Vertical segmentation covers Electricity & Power, Smelters & Foundries, Welding, Railway, Chemicals & Petrochemicals, ATEX explosive environments, and the emerging electric car industry. Pricing is quote-based through dealers and sales representatives; a made-to-measure custom-fit service is offered alongside standard sizing.

Competitive positioning rests on a comprehensive EU certification portfolio (EN 61482-2, EN ISO 11612, EN ISO 11611, EN 1149-5, EN ISO 20471, EN 13034, EN 342, EN 343, RIS-3279-TOM, IEC 61482-2), 90+ years of domain specialisation, European production, and growing sustainability credentials including 447+ PFAS-free products, Oeko-Tex certification on 522+ products, EcoVadis sustainability rating, and participation in the EU LIFE-CIRTECHTEX circular-economy project. The company is privately held with no disclosed external funding, parent company, or institutional ownership.

Name

Tranemo

Legal name

Tranemo Textil AB

Website

https://tranemoworkwear.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1934

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Tranemo Textil AB is a Swedish manufacturer of inherent flame retardant workwear, founded in 1934, serving electricity, welding, railway, smelter, and petrochemical industries across 12+ European countries through e-commerce and a dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Protective Workwear / Flame Retardant Clothing

NAICS

Apparel Manufacturing (315), Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (3159)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire-Resistant (FR) & Arc-Rated Apparel (CRAAALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Flame & Heat Protective Foundry/Welding Apparel (CRAAALAL), Chemical-Resistant & Hazardous Materials Protective Clothing (CRAAALAI), Workwear, Uniform & Protective Apparel Manufacturers (CRAAAAAH), Workwear, Uniforms & Safety Apparel Cut & Sew (IMAOAEAC), Protective & Work Accessories Manufacturing (Safety Gloves/Hi-Vis Accessories) (IMAOAFAH)

Keywords

• Flame retardant workwear
• Protective clothing
• Electric arc protection
• Welding safety gear
• Industrial PPE

Headquarters

HQ city

Tranemo

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Flame Retardant Workwear Sales: B2B and B2C sales of protective workwear through e-commerce platform and dealer network. Products include jackets, trousers, boilersuits, shirts, sweatshirts, and accessories across multiple industry-specific ranges.
2. Made-to-Measure Clothing Service: Custom made-to-measure flame retardant clothing service for workers requiring perfect fit when standard sizes are insufficient.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Tranemo designs, manufactures, and sells inherent flame retardant workwear and protective clothing for workers in hazardous environments. Its core product is certified FR garments (jackets, trousers, boilersuits, shirts, sweatshirts, base layers, gloves, helmets) organized into industry-specific ranges for electricity & power, smelters & foundries, welding, railway, and chemicals & petrochemicals. The company also offers a made-to-measure custom service and a smaller non-FR general workwear line, distributed through European dealer networks, direct sales, and e-commerce.

Product overview

Tranemo is a Swedish workwear company specializing in flame retardant protective clothing since 1934. Their product portfolio consists of two main categories: Flame Retardant Workwear (their core offering with inherent FR protection that cannot wear out) and general Workwear. The Flame Retardant collection includes specialized ranges for different hazards: Tera TX/Tera TX Arc 2 for electricity/power applications, Cantex ARC 25+/Cantex WS/Cantex 57 for welding and metal industries, Switch for high-energy electrical systems, Shell FR for all-weather protection, and Magma for molten metal environments. They also offer industry-specific lines including Zenith and Edge for high visibility/railway, Apex for chemical protection, and Office FR for mixed environments. The Ladies FR line provides gender-specific options. Supporting technologies include the Tranemo Skinsafe™ multi-layer arc protection system. The general workwear range includes Vision HV (high visibility), Craftsman Pro, Comfort Stretch/Light, Original Cotton, and outerwear/accessories. All products are certified to relevant European safety standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tranemo Skinsafe™: A multi-layer protection system for electric arc protection that provides protection greater than the sum of individual layers.
• Cantex
• Tera TX
• Magma
• Outback HW
• Edge
• Zenith
• Apex

Products and services

• Flame Retardant Workwear Certified inherent flame retardant workwear providing protection against heat, flame, electric arc, molten metal, chemicals, and explosion hazards. All flame protection is inherent and cannot be worn out or washed out. Sold to enterprise buyers in electricity & power, smelters & foundries, welding, railway, and chemicals & petrochemicals industries via dealers, direct sales, and e-commerce.
• General Workwear Non-flame retardant workwear for general industrial and service applications, including high visibility, stretch, shell, and outerwear options. Sold through the same European dealer network and e-commerce channels as the FR range.
• Tera TX Flame Retardant Range Fully metal-free flame retardant garments designed for electricity and power industry workers, prioritizing functionality and comfort. Suited to line electricians, electrical installers, and engineers working in proximity to energized systems.
• Cantex ARC 25+ Range Two-layer flame retardant garment system providing protection against high-energy electric arc events. Certified to EN 61482-2 APC 2 with ELIM value of 27 cal/cm², corresponding to PPE Category 3 for electric arc protection.
• Cantex WS Welding Range Heavy welding classification flame retardant garments with flexible stretch design and PFAS-free fluorocarbon-free fabric construction. Provides improved heavy welding classification protection for welders and metal fabricators.
• Cantex 57 Metal Industry Range Inherent flame retardant garments for metal industries with the highest stipulated protection against molten iron (E3), protection against electric arc accidents, and welding certification. Targeted at smelter and foundry workers.
• Magma Molten Metal Range Flame retardant garment collection developed for primary aluminium works and metal industries to withstand splashes of molten iron, steel, aluminium, and other metals/alloys. Certified with highest protection against aluminium (D3) and iron (E3).
• Outback HW Welding Range Class 2 welding flame retardant garments delivering exceptional durability and comfort, built on a unique blend of inherent flame retardant fibres for heavy welding environments.
• Edge Railway High-Visibility Range High-visibility flame retardant range for railway workers providing FR and Arc hazard protection. Non-metal, suitable for cutting/welding, certified to EN ISO 20471 and RIS-3279-TOM.
• Zenith High-Visibility Range High-visibility flame retardant collection for environments with combined high voltage and metal working hazards. HV orange colour certified to EN ISO 20471.
• Apex Chemical Protection Range Protection range for chemical splash work situations that avoids the requirement of wearing a full chemical suit, designed for chemical and petrochemical workers.
• Tranemo Skinsafe™ Multi-Layer Protection System Proprietary multi-layer protection system providing protection against electric arc greater than the sum of individual layers without compromising comfort. Available in 2-layer and 3-layer configurations and applied across 181+ certified garments.
• Protective Gloves Flame retardant and protective gloves for hand protection in hazardous work environments, certified to EN 388 (mechanical risks) and EN 407 (thermal risks).
• Head Protection (Helmets) Helmets and head protection for workplace safety, supporting the head protection category of Tranemo's PPE portfolio.
• Made-to-Measure Clothing Service Custom made-to-measure flame retardant clothing service for workers requiring a perfect fit when standard sizes are insufficient. Offered as a professional service alongside the standard product catalogue.

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ABBminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTranemo partnered with ABB on an arc flash protection initiative, producing case studies and safety guidance on arc flash protection for the electricity industry. Joint content highlighting the importance of proper protective equipment in preventing arc flash injuries.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Bulwark Protection: FR workwear brand owned by VF Corporation with a deep North American base in flame resistant garments for oil & gas, electrical, and industrial markets. Comparable to Tranemo in FR specialization and product depth, though primarily US-focused and a sub-brand of a larger apparel conglomerate.
• Workrite Uniform Company: US-based specialist in flame resistant workwear for industrial and utility customers, including the WorkriteFR and Bulwark-adjacent offerings. Comparable to Tranemo as a focused FR workwear specialist with overlapping electrical, welding, and rail/utility end-markets.

Direct peers

• Sioen Industries: Belgian-headquartered manufacturer of technical textiles and protective clothing with a strong FR and arc-rated workwear portfolio serving European industrial and electrical customers. Closely comparable to Tranemo in product scope, European focus, and multi-standard PPE certifications.
• Mascot International: Danish workwear manufacturer with a growing flame retardant and multi-protection range sold across European industrial channels. Comparable to Tranemo in Nordic origin, European dealer-led distribution, and broad FR/Hi-Vis/utility product portfolio.
• Fristads Kansas: Swedish workwear manufacturer with a long heritage in flame retardant and high-visibility garments for European industrial buyers. Closely comparable to Tranemo as a Nordic-based multi-standard FR/protective workwear specialist with overlapping customer segments and dealer-led distribution.
• Ballyclare: UK-based specialist protective workwear manufacturer with deep expertise in flame retardant garments for industrial, rail, and utility end-markets. Directly comparable to Tranemo in target verticals (rail, utilities, welding) and in offering made-to-measure and bespoke FR programs.

Broad incumbents

• DuPont Personal Protection: Owner of Nomex, Kevlar, and Tyvek brands supplying inherent FR fibers and finished garments to global industrial, electrical, and military markets. Comparable as a competitor in inherent FR technology, though operating at far greater scale and as a fabric/garment licensor rather than a pure workwear brand.
• Ansell: Global protective equipment manufacturer focused on hand and body protection, including FR and chemical-protective workwear. Comparable to Tranemo as an overlapping FR/protective apparel competitor, particularly in chemical splash (Apex overlap) and electrical safety segments.
• Lakeland Industries: US-listed global manufacturer of protective clothing including FR, chemical, and arc-rated garments serving industrial, electrical, and hazmat end-markets. Comparable to Tranemo as a multi-standard FR workwear competitor, though with significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Honeywell Personal Protective Equipment: Global PPE giant offering FR garments, arc-rated kits, and electrical safety PPE under brands such as Salisbury and North. Competes with Tranemo in the Electricity & Power vertical through broader multi-product portfolios and global sales reach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance21 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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