Faytex

Name

Faytex

Legal name

Faytex Corp.

Website

https://faytex.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technical Textile Manufacturing for Footwear

NAICS

Textile and Fabric Finishing and Fabric Coating Mills (3133), Footwear Manufacturing (3162)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300), Footwear, (No Rubber) (3140)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAOAIAJ

Footwear Components & Subassemblies Manufacturing (Soles/Heels/Insocks/Outsoles/Uppers)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Textiles, Apparel & Leather Manufacturing/Footwear Manufacturing (Including Athletic & Safety)

SECONDARYIMAOADAA

Protective & Safety Textiles (FR/Arc/Heat/Cut/Chemical)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Textiles, Apparel & Leather Manufacturing/Technical & Industrial Textiles Manufacturing

SECONDARYCRAAACAK

Footwear Components & Materials (Uppers, Soles, Laces, Insoles)

Consumer Products & Retail/Apparel, Footwear & Accessories/Footwear Brands & Manufacturing

Keywords

• Technical footwear fabrics
• Moisture management textiles
• Performance fabric manufacturing
• Sustainable footwear fabrics
• Waterproof fabric laminates

Headquarters

HQ city

Weymouth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Performance Fabric Sales: Sale of technical textile fabrics including Dri-Lex moisture management fabrics, Aerospacer composites, and specialty fabrics for footwear, apparel, and equipment applications. Fabrics sold in rolls/packages to footwear manufacturers and brands.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Faytex Corp. manufactures and sells technical performance fabrics for footwear, apparel, and equipment applications. Core product lines include Dri-Lex® moisture management fabrics, Aerospacer three-dimensional composites, sustainable Dri-Lex Eco™ fabrics, and waterproof Weatherpruf® packages. The company operates more than 40 Dri-Lex fabric variants sold to athletic, outdoor, fashion, and military footwear manufacturers and brands.

Product overview

Faytex Corp. is a performance fabric manufacturer specializing in footwear, apparel and equipment textiles since 1978. The company's product portfolio is organized around its core Dri-Lex® moisture management technology platform, which includes specialized sub-brands: Dri-Lex® Aerospacer (patented 3D composite structures), Dri-Lex Eco™ (sustainable fabrics with DuPont Sorona and Repreve recycled content), Dri-Lex Weatherpruf® (waterproof systems), Dri-Brelle® (non-woven linings), Dri-Freeze® (cooling comfort), and Dri-Blaze® (warmth insulation). Supporting technologies include Aegis Microbe Shield (antimicrobial treatment) and Cleansport NXT (organic odor control). Products are presented through organized Fabric Books: Performance (advanced athletic fabrics), Eco (verifiable sustainable fabrics), Packages (laminated Weatherpruf systems), Berry-compliant (U.S.-made durable fabrics), and Lightweight (minimalist footwear under 200gsm). The portfolio includes over 40 Dri-Lex fabric variants used by top global footwear brands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dri-Lex: A range of technical textile structures and high performance fibers engineered specifically for footwear applications with excellent moisture movement properties, abrasion resistance, and attractive patterns and textures.
• Dri-Lex Eco
• Aerospacer
• Weatherpruf
• Dri-Brelle
• Dri-Freeze
• Dri-Blaze

Products and services

• Dri-Lex® Core moisture management fabric technology engineered for footwear applications, providing moisture movement, abrasion resistance, and varied patterns and textures. Sold to footwear manufacturers and brands.
• Dri-Lex® Aerospacer Patented three-dimensional composite fabric structure with hydrophobic and hydrophilic layers separated by an air chamber, enabling air circulation and delivering moisture to the outer layer for air-drying. Sold to footwear manufacturers.
• Dri-Lex Eco™ Collection of environmentally friendly fabrics made with renewable content (DuPont Sorona, 37% non-petroleum derived) or recycled content (Repreve polyester or nylon). Sold to footwear manufacturers seeking sustainable materials.
• Dri-Lex Weatherpruf® Waterproof footwear system combining technical Dri-Lex moisture management fabrics with breathable waterproof films for complete comfort systems. Sold to footwear brands.
• Dri-Brelle® Non-woven synthetic fabric featuring an exclusive diamond pattern with durability and moisture management properties, used for lining purposes in footwear. Sold to footwear manufacturers.
• Dri-Freeze® Performance fabrics using Nylon 6.6 cooling yarn to provide cooling comfort, maximum moisture management, and breathability. Sold to footwear brands.
• Dri-Blaze® Performance insulation fabrics using Nylon 6.6 yarns with coffee carbon that captures body heat and provides natural antimicrobial properties. Sold to footwear manufacturers.
• Weatherpruf Packages Laminated fabric packages combining Dri-Lex fabrics with breathable waterproof films, foams, and backers for bad weather protection in footwear. Sold to footwear manufacturers.
• Performance Fabric Book Binder of Dri-Lex performance fabrics for athletic footwear applications, including meshes with advanced features. Used by footwear manufacturers and brands for evaluation and ordering.
• Eco Fabric Book Collection of microfibers and eco-microfibers with scientifically verifiable recycled and sustainable content for footwear brands.
• Berry-Compliant Fabric Book Domestically produced U.S. fabrics with rugged moisture-moving properties for footwear brands requiring Berry compliance.
• Lightweight Fabric Book Lightweight performance fabrics weighing 200 g/m² or less with high Martindale scores, designed for minimalist footwear. Sold to footwear manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 40 Dri-Lex fabric variants are being used by most of the top footwear brands in the world
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DuPontcoreTechnology or IntegrationDuPont Sorona sustainable fibers are exclusive to Faytex for the footwear category. Sorona (triexta polymer) contains 37% non-petroleum derived chemicals from renewable plant sugars, providing sustainable performance fibers with superior tensile strength, stretch recovery, and softness. Can be dyed at lower temperatures saving energy.
• Unifi, Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationRepreve recycled polyester and nylon fibers used in Dri-Lex Eco fabrics. Each pound of Repreve saves energy equivalent to 0.4 gallons of gasoline with fewer chemical by-products. Repreve is initially certified as recycled and can be verified at any point in the product lifecycle through third-party testing.
• AegiscoreTechnology or IntegrationAegis Microbe Shield fabric treatment technology combats odor-causing bacteria through a physical mechanism. The positively charged polymer bonds molecularly to Dri-Lex fabric surfaces, puncturing bacteria cell walls without migrating into the environment. Faytex claims Aegis does the best job at the best price.
• Cleansport NXTcoreTechnology or IntegrationOrganic odor control technology using naturally occurring microbes selected for effectiveness in consuming sweat and odor in shoe environments. Patented process for attaching microbes to fabric at up to 100,000,000 per square inch.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Polartec: Leading branded performance textile supplier (fleece, moisture management, insulation) for outdoor and athletic apparel and footwear. Direct peer in delivering branded, technology-positioned performance fabrics to global apparel and footwear brands.
• Bemis Associates: US-based manufacturer of specialty films, adhesives, tapes, and seam-sealing systems for performance apparel and footwear. Comparable as a component supplier whose waterproof laminates and seam tapes integrate with branded outer fabrics in footwear systems.
• Schoeller Textil: Swiss technical textile manufacturer specializing in performance fabrics for sportswear, footwear, and workwear. Directly comparable as a B2B supplier of branded, patented performance textiles (moisture management, stretch, eco) into premium footwear and apparel brands.
• Sympatex Technologies: German specialist in breathable waterproof membranes and laminates for footwear, apparel, and gloves. Closely comparable as a technical component supplier focused on moisture management and waterproofing in footwear applications.
• Cordura (INVISTA): INVISTA's branded durable fabric platform widely used in footwear uppers, linings, and reinforcements. Directly comparable to Dri-Lex as a B2B branded technical fabric for global footwear and equipment brands.

Emerging players

• HeiQ Materials: Swiss specialty chemical and textile technology company offering branded performance treatments (odor control, cooling, moisture management) that compete with Aegis Microbe Shield and Cleansport NXT. Emerging player intersecting Faytex's antimicrobial and comfort fabric value proposition.
• Polygiene (now Polygiene Group): Swedish odor-control and antimicrobial textile treatment company whose technologies compete with Aegis Microbe Shield and Cleansport NXT in footwear and apparel applications. Emerging specialty player in the same value chain layer.

Broad incumbents

• Toray Industries: Global chemical and fiber manufacturer with strong presence in performance and sustainable synthetic fibers (including those used in footwear linings and uppers). Broad incumbent that competes on fiber innovation and supply scale with the fiber inputs Faytex integrates into Dri-Lex fabrics.
• W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore-Tex): Owner of Gore-Tex, the dominant breathable waterproof membrane used across outdoor, military, and athletic footwear. A broad incumbent whose Weatherpruf-equivalent directly overlaps Faytex's waterproof fabric packages, but operates at vastly larger scale and broader end markets.
• INVISTA (Coolmax, Cordura): Large fiber and polymer producer owning Coolmax (moisture management) and Cordura (durable) brands used heavily in footwear linings and uppers. Broad incumbent competing with Dri-Lex at the fiber/yarn level across global footwear brands.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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