What Diatex does

Diatex is a French manufacturer of technical textiles and composite materials founded in 1986 and headquartered in Saint-Genis-Laval, France, operating as a privately-held SAS (simplified joint stock company) with share capital of €224,880 and an employee base of 51-100. The company organizes its operations into four product divisions: Composite Division (vacuum moulding, vacuum infusion, kitting, silicone reusable tooling, FOD management, traceability/counterfeit control, equipment maintenance, and training), Light Aircraft Division (coverings, marouflage methods, and training courses), Advanced Textiles Division (aramid, polyester, polyamide, monofilament, parachute, RIPSTOP, fire-retardant M1/M2, multilayer, light-diffusing, airtight inflatable, and digital-printing substrates, plus bespoke development and tailored cutting), and Agrotextile Division (protection nets and bespoke manufacturing). Manufacturing is conducted at the Tissages des Mûres production facility in Drôme, France.

The company serves ten industry verticals including Aeronautics & Space, Wind Energy, Marine, Aeraulics & Air Treatment, Protection & Defense, Agrotextiles, Event Business, Luxury, Sports & Leisure, and Pultrusion. Its technology base is rooted in materials science and composite processing rather than software, with specialized techniques including vacuum moulding and infusion processes, silicone reusable tooling, fire-retardant fabric formulation achieving M1/M2 classifications, and a recent launch of permanent virucidal textile properties. Notable certifications include OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100, REACH compliance, FrenchFab label, Coq Vert (ADEME), and 2024 Ecovadis sustainability rating.

Diatex monetizes through B2B quote-based sales of technical textile products (hardware) and composite processing services (professional services) including training, with standard 60-day payment terms. Distribution operates through direct sales via division-specific contact forms, callback requests, an online payment portal supporting multiple invoice types, and participation in industry trade shows such as SAMPE and JEC World. The company markets in French, English, and German to reach both domestic and Grand Export customers. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is determined per quote based on specification.

Name

Diatex

Legal name

DIATEX

Website

https://diatex.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Diatex is a French manufacturer of technical textiles and composite materials operating four divisions (Composite, Light Aircraft, Advanced Textiles, Agrotextile) that serve aerospace, wind energy, marine, defense, luxury, sports, and other industrial verticals from its Drôme production facility, monetizing through B2B custom textile sales and composite processing services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-genis-laval

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Technical Textile Manufacturing: Design and manufacture of technical textiles including base fabrics, coated/laminated fabrics, fire-retardant fabrics, and specialized textile products for various industries
2. Composite Materials Processing: Processing services including vacuum moulding, vacuum infusion, kitting, and equipment maintenance for composite manufacturing
3. Training Services: Covering training courses for light aircraft division and in-house or on-site training for composite division
4. Custom Development: Development of textiles according to specifications and bespoke manufacturing services

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Diatex designs and manufactures technical textiles and processes composite materials, supplying fire-retardant (M1/M2), coated, laminated, aramid, polyester, polyamide, RIPSTOP, and airtight fabrics alongside composite manufacturing services such as vacuum moulding, vacuum infusion, silicone reusable tooling, FOD management, and traceability. Operations are organized into four divisions—Composite, Light Aircraft, Advanced Textiles, and Agrotextile—serving aerospace, wind energy, marine, defense, luxury, sports, event, and agricultural customers through quote-based direct sales and online payment for invoices.

Product overview

Diatex is a French manufacturer of technical textiles and composite materials offering four core product divisions: Composite Division (vacuum moulding, vacuum infusion, kitting, silicone tooling, FOD management, traceability), Light Aircraft Division (coatings and coverings with training), Advanced Textiles Division (technical fabrics including aramid, polyester, polyamide, fire-retardant, RIPSTOP, airtight for inflatables, digital printing textiles), and Agrotextile Division (protection nets). The company serves diverse market sectors including aeronautics, wind energy, marine, filtration, defense, luxury goods, sports and leisure, and events. Specific products include M28018 PS PU M1 (high-tenacity PU-coated fabric), M837 FR TL (fire-retardant calendered fabric), M837 FR TL Recyclé (60% recycled content fabric), and M838PSFR160-164 (non-porous ripstop fabric for inflatables). All products are manufactured at their Tissage des Mûres facility in Drôme, France.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Composite Division Services Specialized composite manufacturing services for aerospace, wind energy, marine, and defense customers, including vacuum moulding and vacuum infusion processes, kitting, silicone reusable tooling, FOD management for aerospace quality standards, traceability and anti-counterfeit management, and equipment maintenance.
• Light Aircraft Division Coatings, coverings, and a simplified covering/marouflage method for light aircraft, designed for aeronautical maintenance and refurbishment professionals.
• Advanced Textiles Division - Technical Fabric Manufacturing Technical fabric manufacturing covering aramid, polyester, polyamide, monofilament, parachute, RIPSTOP, high-tenacity, fire-retardant, multilayer, light diffusing, airtight-for-inflatables, base fabrics for coating/laminating, and digital printing textiles, with bespoke textile development and tailored cutting per customer specification.
• Agrotextile Division Bespoke agrotextile manufacturing of protection nets and other agricultural technical textiles, produced to customer specification in France.
• Covering Training Courses for Light Aircraft Professional training courses on Diatex's simplified covering/marouflage method, equipping light aircraft maintenance professionals with the techniques to apply Diatex coatings and coverings.
• Permanent Virucidal Textile Technology Fabrics and textile complexes with permanent virucidal properties, developed for protective applications and offered through the Advanced Textiles Division.

Quantifiable outcome

• Recycled polyester fabrics made from plastic bottles reduce environmental impact

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature9 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sefar Group: Swiss manufacturer of precision woven fabrics and textile components for filtration, screen printing, aerospace and industrial applications. Comparable technical fabric and filtration textiles manufacturer.
• Chomarat: French technical textiles specialist producing reinforcement fabrics, composites reinforcements, and coated textiles for automotive, aerospace, marine, sports and construction. Comparable to Diatex's advanced textiles and composite divisions.
• Serge Ferrari: French manufacturer of technical textiles and composite membranes for architecture, marine, sports and industry. Direct competitor to Diatex in coated/laminated technical fabrics with overlap in fire-retardant and inflatable-structure materials.
• Porcher Industries: French manufacturer of technical textiles including glass reinforcements, flame-retardant fabrics, and coated textiles serving aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Closely comparable to Diatex's aerospace and FR textile offerings.
• Schoeller Textil: Swiss manufacturer of high-tech technical fabrics including flame-retardant, protective, and stretch textiles for workwear, sports and aerospace. Comparable specialty technical textiles manufacturer.
• Baltex: UK-based manufacturer of technical textiles including tubular knits, spacer fabrics and coated textiles for industrial, automotive and medical applications. Comparable mid-sized European technical textile manufacturer.

Broad incumbents

• Freudenberg Performance Materials: Global manufacturer of technical textiles, nonwovens and performance materials serving automotive, construction, apparel, hygiene and industrial markets. Overlaps with Diatex in coated/layered technical textiles with broader portfolio.
• Trelleborg Engineered Coated Fabrics: Global engineered materials group with a coated fabrics division producing technical textiles for aerospace, marine, defense and industrial applications. Overlaps with Diatex in coated technical textiles and aerospace markets.
• Hexcel Corporation: US-based global leader in advanced composites and reinforcement textiles for commercial aerospace, defense and wind energy. Significantly larger incumbent serving the same end markets Diatex targets in aerospace/wind with composite fabrics.
• SGL Carbon: German-based global manufacturer of carbon-based products including carbon fibers and composites for aerospace, automotive, wind, and industrial applications. Overlaps with Diatex's composite materials processing activity at much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/diatex-sas

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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