Alpex Protection

Name

Alpex Protection

Legal name

ALPEX Protection

Website

https://alpex.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technical Textiles

NAICS

Fabric Coating Mills (31332), Fabric Coating Mills (313320), Textile and Fabric Finishing and Fabric Coating Mills (3133)

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081), Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Coated & Laminated Base Fabric Mills (Pre-finish Substrates) (IMAOABAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Coated & Laminated Industrial Fabrics (Tarpaulins/Awnings/Inflatables/Architectural Membranes) (IMAOADAI)

Keywords

• Technical textiles
• Laminated fabrics
• Flame retardant laminates
• Waterproof breathable membranes
• Protective clothing fabrics

Headquarters

HQ city

Loiré

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Technical Textile Manufacturing: B2B manufacturing and sale of laminated waterproof and breathable technical textiles to professional buyers including defense, emergency services, and industrial sectors. Products sold as finished fabric rolls/laminates for garment manufacturing.
2. Custom Development Services: Custom textile development for specific customer requirements including military camouflage printing, specialized membrane configurations, and bespoke product development for procurement bids.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ALPEX Protection manufactures waterproof and breathable laminated technical textiles for protective clothing applications. Its product portfolio includes flame retardant laminates (FR FABRIC EOLINE PTFE), workwear laminates (WORKLINE), military camouflage fabrics, industrial environment textiles, sportswear/outdoor membranes (FACE LINE, SCREEN LINE, Perfortex), the DuPont-co-developed NNF LAM for particulate-blocking firefighter hoods, and accessories such as seam sealing tapes and repair kits. The company produces multi-layer 2-, 2.5-, and 3-ply complexes using PTFE, PU, and PES membranes.

Product overview

Alpex Protection is a French manufacturer specializing in laminated technical textiles for weather protection, workwear, and sportswear markets. The company operates as a single unified product portfolio centered on laminated fabrics produced through contra-collage (lamination/bonding) processes. The product range includes: Flame Retardant Laminates (Laminés Non Feu/FR FABRIC) for firefighters and industrial use; Workwear (WORKLINE) for weather protection; Military/Administration products; Industrial Environment fabrics; Sportswear/Outdoor lines including FACE LINE stretch fabrics and SCREEN LINE wind-breaking laminates; NNF LAM (Nomex Nano Flex LAM) developed with DuPont for particulate-blocking firefighter hoods; and Accessories such as sealing tapes and repair kits. The company also offers TRINITY and VAALSERBERG product lines. All products feature waterproof and breathable properties using PTFE, PU, or PES membrane technologies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NNF LAM: Joint development with DuPont featuring Nomex nano fiber membrane technology for firefighter hoods and protective equipment with enhanced filtration and comfort
• FR FABRIC
• WORKLINE
• SCREEN LINE
• FACE LINE
• SKIN LINE
• TRINITY
• VAALSERBERG

Products and services

• Laminés Non Feu (Flame Retardant Laminates / FR FABRIC) Multi-layer flame retardant textile laminates designed for firefighter suits, moisture barriers, hoods, and industrial heat/flame protective clothing, certified to EN 469, NFPA 1971, and AS/NZS 4967.
• WORKLINE (Workwear Laminates) Waterproof and breathable workwear laminates for industrial and professional workwear applications covering a broad collection of fabrics meeting strict workwear specifications.
• Militaires / Administratifs (Military and Administration Textiles) Camouflage and military-grade laminated fabrics in multiple weight categories and patterns for combat uniforms, sleeping bags, tent shelters, flight jackets, and bivouac equipment supplied to armed forces.
• Environnement Industriel (Industrial Environment Textiles) Technical laminated fabrics for industrial applications such as composites, railways, building, filtration, transport, and construction.
• Sportswear / Outdoor (FACE LINE and SCREEN LINE) Stretch and wind-breaking waterproof breathable laminates for sportswear and outdoor clothing, including mono- and bi-directional stretch fabrics (FACE LINE) and wind-breaking laminates on polar fleece (SCREEN LINE).
• NNF LAM (Nomex Nano Flex LAM) 3-ply laminate built with DuPont Nomex fiber and nano-fiber membrane for firefighter hoods and particulate-blocking protective equipment, certified to EN 13911 and NFPA 1971 with >95% filtration efficiency for particles 0.1–1µm.
• Accessories (Sealing Tapes and Repair Kits) Proprietary seam sealing tapes, pressure sensitive and thermo-activated adhesive repair kits, and other accessories for clothing manufacturers to optimize assembly and extend garment lifespan.
• TRINITY Technical textile product line for industrial applications within ALPEX's industrial environment portfolio.
• VAALSERBERG Technical textile product line for industrial applications within ALPEX's industrial environment portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• >95% filtration efficiency for particles 0.1 to 1μm (NNF LAM)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 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

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• RatiominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partnership for upcycling dormant textile stocks into backpacks and accessories. Ratio uses Alpex's non-valued materials for eco-designed products, supporting Alpex's CSR policy and waste reduction goals.
• 1083minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021French denim manufacturer supplying Made in France fabric for collaborative waterproof jeans project with Fusalp.
• FusalpminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021French ski apparel brand using Alpex's Perfortex membrane technology in collaborative waterproof jeans collection with 1083.
• DuPontcoreTechnology or IntegrationJoint development partnership with DuPont for NNF LAM (Nomex Nano Flex LAM) products using DuPont Nomex fiber. Alpex contributes laminating expertise while DuPont provides Nomex fiber technology. Products jointly marketed as Innovation for Heroes.
• Région Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesminorOthersRegional government financial support for industrial investment projects at Saint-Chamond manufacturing facility.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Toray Industries: Japanese multinational producing technical fibers, films, and laminated textiles including membrane-based fabrics for sportswear and protective applications. Much larger scale and broader portfolio than Alpex, but directly competitive in membrane-laminate technology through Toray's ENTRANT and related product lines.
• Teijin Limited: Producer of aramid fibers (Twaron, Technora) and protective textiles for fire and military applications. Larger conglomerate competing with Alpex in flame-resistant fabric supply chains and offering end-to-end fiber-to-fabric solutions versus Alpex's lamination-focused model.
• DuPont: Strategic partner via Nomex Nano Flex LAM joint development, but also a broader competitor as producer of Nomex fiber, Tyvek protective materials, and other technical textiles. Dual role of supplier/partner and adjacent competitor in firefighter protective fabrics.

Others

• Solvay: Specialty chemicals producer supplying fluoropolymer and specialty membrane raw materials used in technical textile coatings. Operates as an upstream materials supplier to Alpex and its competitors rather than a direct downstream competitor, but relevant for understanding supply chain dynamics.

Direct peers

• W.L. Gore & Associates: Manufacturer of Gore-Tex membranes and laminates with parallel technology platform to Alpex's PTFE-based systems. Operates Gore Protective Fabrics division serving fire, military, and industrial PPE markets with similar certification-driven B2B model. Gore is the global benchmark for waterproof/breathable technical textiles and represents the standard Alpex competes against in firefighter turnout gear.
• Sioen Industries: Belgian technical textile manufacturer with strong protective clothing division producing coated and laminated fabrics for firefighters, military, and industrial PPE. Comparable size and European footprint, direct competitor in EN469-certified firefighter moisture barriers and military laminates.
• Concordia Textiles: Belgian manufacturer of technical and protective textiles including coated and laminated fabrics for defense, fire, and industrial applications. Similar scale, European footprint, and B2B sales model serving overlapping government and industrial customers.
• Klopman International: European leader in workwear and protective fabric manufacturing with coated/lamated textile offerings for industrial and professional clothing. Direct competitor in the workwear fabric segment where Alpex sells WORKLINE products, with similar B2B distribution to garment manufacturers.
• Freudenberg Performance Materials: Manufacturer of technical textiles including interlinings, laminates, and coated fabrics for apparel, automotive, and industrial applications. Comparable in lamination technology breadth and serves overlapping customer segments in protective clothing and outdoor/sportswear.

Emerging players

• Toyobo Co., Ltd. Japanese specialty fiber and textile manufacturer with growing presence in functional fabrics including breathable membranes and protective textiles. Represents an emerging Asian technical textile player that could compete with Alpex in certified protective fabric segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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