MDB Texinov

What MDB Texinov does

MDB Texinov (operating as Texinov®) is a privately-held French SME founded in 1972 and headquartered in Saint-Didier-de-la-Tour, Isère, that designs and manufactures warp-knitted (maille jetée / tricotage) technical textiles. It serves four primary end-markets — viticulture, arboriculture/horticulture and market gardening (under the Filbio® and TIP product lines and the VINOPROTEX® / Cov'Impact® complete protection systems), medical devices (wound dressings, implants, phototherapy devices, FFP2/FFP3 masks via the Texinov Medical sub-brand), and industrial/civil engineering (smart textiles, 3D textiles, composite reinforcements via Texinov Tech and Afitexinov) — with a workforce of 51–100 employees at a single integrated production site that includes in-house laboratory capabilities for tensile, chemical, and geotextile testing.

The company monetizes primarily through one-time product sales of manufactured technical textiles and complete protection systems, supplemented by custom fabrication services (bespoke dimensions, reinforcements, closures, precision cutting) on a quote-based pricing model with no public list prices. Its go-to-market blends direct B2B field sales targeting agricultural producers, viticulturists, medical device manufacturers, and industrial clients; an e-commerce storefront (texinov-protect.fr) for smaller and individual orders; regional agricultural distributors in France; and active participation in industry events (SITEVI, Enovitis in Campo, Enoforum, Pollutec). Distribution is anchored in Europe (France, Italy, Spain via LIFE VINOSHIELD trials) with emerging North American reach via the DeNETer project and Canadian distributors.

MDB Texinov has been ISO 9001 certified continuously since 1998 and added ISO 13485:2016 for medical devices in 2019, with CE marking on its medical range. Its R&D activity is heavily subsidized by public funding — most prominently the €4.1M EU LIFE VINOSHIELD consortium (2024–2028, 7 partners, 9 trial vineyards across 3 countries) — and is steered toward biobased and biodegradable protective nets (Compostnet, DeNETer, PLA-based materials with FUTERRO and INRAE). The company holds granted patents on VINOPROTEX® and Cov'Impact® fastening/protection systems and registered trademarks (Texinov®, Filbio®), and operates a related sub-brand for geotextile reinforcement through the Afitexinov joint venture with Afitex.

Name

MDB Texinov

Legal name

MDB Texinov

Website

https://texinov.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

MDB Texinov is a French SME founded in 1972 that designs and manufactures warp-knitted technical textiles for agricultural protection (viticulture, arboriculture, market gardening), medical devices, and industrial applications, serving B2B customers across Europe with e-commerce and distributor channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technical Textiles

NAICS

Apparel Knitting Mills (3151), Textile and Fabric Finishing and Fabric Coating Mills (3133)

SIC

Knitting Mills (2250)

akta.pro primary industry

Agricultural & Horticultural Technical Textiles (Crop Covers/Shade Nets/Mulch Fabrics) (IMAOADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical Fabric Mills (Performance/Protective/Medical Substrates) (IMAOABAH), Geotextiles & Civil Engineering Textiles (Road/Soil Stabilization/Erosion Control) (IMAOADAB)

Keywords

• Warp knitted textiles
• Technical textile manufacturing
• Agricultural protection nets
• Medical textile solutions
• Industrial composite textiles

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-didier-de-la-tour

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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 Product Sales: Sale of manufactured technical textiles including agricultural protection nets (anti-insect, anti-hail, windbreak, shade), medical textile devices (wound dressings, implants, protective masks), and industrial textiles
2. Custom Manufacturing Services: Custom fabrication and confection services for specialized textile solutions including custom dimensions, reinforcements, closures, and precision cutting
3. Complete Protection Solutions: Sale of complete protection systems combining nets with proprietary attachment hardware (VINOPROTEX, Cov'Impact) for vineyard and crop protection

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MDB Texinov designs and manufactures warp-knitted (maille jetée) technical textiles for agricultural crop protection (insect exclusion nets, hail/shade/rain/frost protection nets, windbreak nets, bird protection nets, thermal screens), medical devices (wound dressings, implants, phototherapy textiles, FFP2/FFP3 masks), and industrial/civil engineering applications (composite reinforcements, geotextiles, smart textiles, 3D textiles). The company also offers custom fabrication and confection services for specialized dimensions, reinforcements, and precision cutting.

Product overview

MDB Texinov® is a French SME specializing in technical warp-knitted textile manufacturing via maille jetée (warp-knitting) technology, serving four main markets: agriculture, medical, civil engineering, and industry. The product portfolio centers on agricultural protection nets organized under the Filbio® brand (insect exclusion nets like Filbio® 317, 838, 839, and Biothrips 346) and the TIP series (TIP 002, 006, 030, 260, 650 for wind protection, greenhouse, and pest control), the flagship VINOPROTEX® complete vineyard climate protection system combining TIP nets with patented attachment hardware, and the Cov'Impact® co-developed hail solution. Medical operations under the Texinov Medical sub-brand focus on wound dressings, implants, phototherapy devices, and FFP2/FFP3 masks. Industrial offerings include smart textiles, 3D textiles, and composite reinforcements. The company also participates in the European LIFE VINOSHIELD project developing multifunctional protective nets for vineyards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VINOPROTEX®

Quantifiable outcome

• Time savings up to 60h/ha on certain crop operations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Institut Français de la Vigne et du Vin (IFV)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024Key research partner in LIFE VINOSHIELD project. Conducts experimental vineyard trials for climate protection solutions and provides technical expertise on viticultural applications. Hosts annual steering committee meetings and field visits.
• VINIDEAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024European consortium partner in LIFE VINOSHIELD project focused on vineyard climate adaptation solutions.
• ALTAVITIScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024European consortium partner in LIFE VINOSHIELD project for vineyard protection innovation.
• FUTERROcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024Provides PLA (polylactic acid) polymer materials for development of biosourced protective nets in LIFE VINOSHIELD project. Collaborates on sustainable textile materials research.
• INSA LyoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024Academic research partner in LIFE VINOSHIELD consortium contributing scientific expertise and research capabilities.
• Université Catholique du Sacré-Cœur (Piacenza)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024Italian academic partner in LIFE VINOSHIELD project providing research capabilities for vineyard protection studies.
• INRAEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational research institute collaborating on agricultural innovation and sustainable farming practices research.
• CTIFLminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical institute for fruits and vegetables providing expertise on crop protection and agricultural techniques.
• ADIVALORminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural plastic recycling organization providing end-of-life collection and recycling services for used protective nets.
• TECHTERAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompetitiveness cluster for technical textiles supporting innovation and industrial development in French textile sector.
• SCDCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-developed Cov'Impact vineyard protection solution with patented fastening system for hail protection.
• CPA (Comité des Plastiques en Agriculture)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional committee addressing agricultural plastic sustainability and responsible material management.
• Polytechnique MontréalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanadian university partner in DeNETer project developing biosourced and bioactive compound-treated protective nets.
• Université McGillminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanadian university research partner in DeNETer project for sustainable agricultural textile innovation.
• IRDA (Institut de R&D en agroenvironnement)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuebec agroenvironmental research institute collaborating on sustainable crop protection solutions.
• Dubois AgrinovationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian agricultural equipment distributor involved in DeNETer project for North American market distribution.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Arrigoni S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of agrotextiles including anti-hail, anti-insect, and climate protection nets for vineyards, orchards, and horticulture. Direct peer in the European vineyard/arboriculture protection netting segment with overlapping product portfolios.
• Ginegar Plastic Products: Israeli global manufacturer of agricultural films, nets, and covers for crop protection including anti-insect, anti-hail, and shade solutions. Comparable as a major agricultural protection textile producer with overlapping vineyard and orchard protection offerings.
• Diatex: French SME specializing in technical textiles for agriculture, automotive, and industrial applications, including crop protection nets and woven fabrics. Directly comparable as a domestic French technical textile manufacturer serving similar B2B agricultural and industrial segments.
• Polysack Plastics Industries: Israeli manufacturer of agricultural protective nets including anti-insect, shade, and climate screens for greenhouses and open field agriculture. Direct peer in insect exclusion and climate protection netting for agriculture.

Broad incumbents

• RKW Group: German manufacturer of films, nets, and nonwovens for agricultural, hygiene, and industrial applications. Comparable through agricultural crop protection nets and industrial textile capabilities.
• Sefar Group: Swiss-headquartered global manufacturer of precision woven and knitted fabrics for filtration, medical, automotive, and agricultural applications. Comparable as a broader technical textile incumbent with overlapping medical textile certification and fabric manufacturing capabilities.
• Fibertex Nonwovens: Danish manufacturer of nonwoven textiles for industrial, automotive, construction, and agricultural applications. Comparable as a European technical textile manufacturer with industrial and civil engineering exposure.
• HUESKER Synthetic: German manufacturer of geosynthetics and technical textiles for civil engineering, mining, and environmental applications. Comparable through Afitexinov's reinforcement geotextile business and Texinov's civil engineering textile exposure.

Emerging players

• Bally Ribbon Mills: US manufacturer of specialty woven and knitted narrow textiles for medical, aerospace, and industrial applications. Comparable through technical fabric manufacturing for medical devices and protective applications.

Regional players

• Afitex (Afitex-Texinov joint venture partner): French manufacturer of geosynthetics, drainage geocomposites, and erosion control products, partner with Texinov in the Afitexinov JV. Comparable through the reinforcement geotextile business now operated jointly.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCr28OueclBbky7lgnaESMfg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mdbtexinov
• Xx.com/Texinov3
• Facebookfacebook.com/texinov

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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