What Textechno does

Textechno Herbert Stein GmbH & Co. KG is a German, family-owned manufacturer of precision testing instruments for the textile and man-made fibre industries, headquartered in Mönchengladbach and operating since 1949. The company designs, develops, and manufactures all mechanical, electronic, and software components in-house, producing a portfolio of roughly 20 specialized instruments that characterize individual fibres, filaments, yarns, rovings, fabrics, composites, and recycled fibres. Core product families include FAVIMAT+ (single-fibre tensile and vibroscopic linear density testing), DYNAFIL ME+ (filament yarn thermomechanical testing), TEXTURMAT ME+ (crimp and shrinkage testing), FIMATEST (fibre-matrix adhesion testing per ISO 19375), TAPETEST (composite tape characterization), COVAMAT (yarn evenness), and the STATIMAT series (automatic tensile testers). Several products are positioned as the only or first commercial systems of their kind globally, with multiple Textechno methods codified into ISO and DIN standards.

The company serves five primary verticals: man-made fibre producers, filament yarn manufacturers, spinning mills, composites manufacturers (carbon and glass fibre), and recycled fibre processors, supplemented by turnkey laboratory planning and testing services through its 2004-acquired subsidiary Lenzing Instruments in Austria. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of high-value capital equipment with quote-based B2B pricing, complemented by professional services for laboratory setup, operator training, and contract testing. Textechno sells directly from its Mönchengladbach HQ and Chemnitz sales office, through US partner Measured Solutions Inc., and via an agent network of approximately 30 countries, with the Stein family and managing director Dr. Ulrich Mörschel holding 100% of shares and no external investors.

Name

Textechno

Legal name

Textechno Herbert Stein GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://textechno.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Textechno is a family-owned German manufacturer of precision testing instruments for textile fibres, yarns, and composites, serving man-made fibre producers, spinning mills, and composites manufacturers across 30+ countries with in-house engineered hardware and ISO-standardized methods.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Textile Testing Instruments

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Textile Testing, Compliance & Quality Assurance (CRAAAMAL)

Keywords

• Textile testing instruments
• Yarn quality control
• Fiber tensile testing
• Composite material testing
• Man-made fibre testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Mönchengladbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Testing Equipment Manufacturing and Sales: Design, manufacture, and sale of precision textile testing instruments including FAVIMAT+, FIMATEST, DYNAFIL ME+, TEXTURMAT ME+, DRAPETEST, ROVINGTEST, TAPETEST, and various yarn and fibre testing systems. All mechanical components, electronics, and software are manufactured in-house.
2. Laboratory Planning and Setup Services: Complete laboratory design, equipment selection, installation, commissioning, and operator training services. Includes documentation creation with power, compressed air, and water requirements, furniture specifications, and air conditioning needs.
3. Testing Services: Provides composite testing services using proprietary instruments including fibre properties testing (FAVIMAT+), fibre/matrix adhesion testing (FIMATEST), and drapability testing (DRAPETEST).

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Textechno designs, manufactures, and services precision testing instruments and online measurement technology for the industrial fibre, yarn, and composite-material sectors. Core products include FAVIMAT+ (single-fibre testing), FIMATEST (fibre-matrix adhesion), DYNAFIL ME+ (filament yarn thermomechanical testing), TEXTURMAT ME+ (crimp and shrinkage), TAPETEST (composite tape characterization), plus the STATIMAT, FIBROTEST, ROVINGTEST, DRAPETEST, and CLIF lines. The company also provides laboratory planning, installation, operator training, and contract testing services for textile and man-made fibre producers.

Product overview

Textechno is a provider of textile testing instruments organized as a platform-plus-modules portfolio of testing equipment. The core testing instruments include FAVIMAT+ (single fibre tensile testing), DYNAFIL ME+ (filament yarn thermomechanical testing), TEXTURMAT ME+ (crimp and shrinkage testing), FIMATEST (fibre-matrix adhesion for composites), and TAPETEST (tape characterization). These core systems are complemented by specialized add-on modules (COVAFIL+, COMCOUNT for DYNAFIL ME+; ROBOT2, AIROBOT2 for FAVIMAT+; FIMABOND for FIMATEST) and dedicated testing devices (STATIMAT series for yarn tensile testing, FIBROTEST for fibre length and strength, ROVINGTEST for roving processing, DRAPETEST for drapeability, CLIF for impurity classification). The company also offers complete laboratory planning and setup services through its subsidiary Lenzing Instruments in Austria, targeting the man-made fibres, filament yarn, spinning mills, composites, and recycled fibres industries worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FIMATEST: Fibre-Matrix Adhesion Testing system for composite materials through single-fibre pull-out tests
• DYNAFIL ME+
• TEXTURMAT ME+
• FAVIMAT+
• TAPETEST
• Lenzing Instruments

Products and services

• FAVIMAT+ Automatic single fibre testing system combining vibroscopic linear density measurement with tensile testing for precise tenacity determination. Supports multiple test methods including linear density, tensile properties, crimp, friction, bending stiffness, and electrical resistance. Compatible with ROBOT2 and AIROBOT2 automation modules. Used by man-made fibre producers and R&D labs.
• FIMATEST Fibre-matrix adhesion testing system comprising FIMABOND embedding station and pull-out device for FAVIMAT+. Measures interfacial shear strength through single-fibre pull-out tests per ISO 19375 standard. Suitable for thermoset, thermoplastic, and cementitious matrices up to 400°C. Used by composites manufacturers and R&D institutions.
• DYNAFIL ME+ Universal filament yarn tester for measuring thermomechanical properties including draw-force (ISO 12834), shrinkage, crimp, CV values, mean values, and package-to-package homogeneity. Supports integration with COVAFIL+ and COMCOUNT modules. Used by filament yarn manufacturers for process control.
• TEXTURMAT ME+ Automatic yarn crimp contraction and shrinkage tester for textured filament yarns, BCF yarns, and fibre tows. Performs shrinkage testing per EN 14621, ISO 18066, ISO 18067 and crimp testing per DIN 53840, ISO 5688 standards. Used by filament yarn producers.
• TAPETEST Modular test system for thermoplastic tapes with multiple modules: wind-off tension control, friction, width/thickness (laser triangulation), fibre orientation (polarized light), eddy current, thermography, and broken filament counting. Characterizes tape processing properties for composite manufacturing. Used by composites manufacturers.
• FIBROTEST Fibre length and bundle strength tester with absolute measurement of linear-density-related maximum tensile force. First testing device to receive official ITMF recognition for cotton testing methods. Used by spinning mills and cotton testing labs.
• ROVINGTEST Testing system for carbon and glass fibre rovings measuring processing properties including tensile behavior, fibre distribution, and integrity during handling. Used by composites manufacturers for reinforcement material QC.
• FAVIGRAPH Automatic single-fibre testing device for measuring force/elongation, fineness, crimp geometry, mechanical crimping, friction, and bending stiffness of individual fibres. Used by man-made fibre producers.
• STATIMAT 4U Automatic count and tensile tester for high-strength yarns, measuring linear density and tensile properties with automatic package handling. Used by filament yarn manufacturers and reinforcement fibre QC.
• STATIMAT ME+ Automatic tensile tester for yarns with linear yarn feeding and pneumatic yarn disposal, suitable for spun and filament yarns. Used by spinning mills and yarn producers.
• STATIMAT MEL+ Automatic tensile tester for elastic yarns (Elastane), the only such automated testing system worldwide for elastic fibre testing. Used by elastane yarn manufacturers.
• STATIMAT DS Automatic tensile, count, and evenness tester for yarns and twists, combining tensile testing, linear density measurement, and yarn evenness analysis in one system. Used by yarn producers.
• COVAFIL+ Capacitive evenness tester for filament yarns that can be combined with DYNAFIL ME+ for serial or simultaneous testing of yarn evenness and thermomechanical properties. Used by filament yarn manufacturers.
• COVAMAT Automatic capacitive evenness tester for filament yarns for measuring yarn evenness, thin places, and thick places. Used by filament yarn manufacturers.
• COVAMAT S and COVATEST+ Capacitive evenness and hairiness tester for spun yarns, rovings, and slivers, measuring unevenness, thin/thick places, neps, and hairiness characteristics. Used by spinning mills.
• ITEMAT+ Interlacing tester for measuring entanglements in filament yarns, determining the number and quality of interlace points. Used by filament yarn manufacturers.
• DYNATENS High-speed tensile testing device for detecting weak points in yarns, operating at production speeds to identify defects that may not appear at standard testing rates. Used by filament yarn producers.
• MDTA 4 Dust, dirt, and fibre length testing device that separates yarn residues from opened fibres for quantifying unopened yarn portions and measuring fibre length distribution. Used by spinning mills and recycled fibre processors.
• FIBROLENGTH Fibre length testing device for measuring fibre length distribution across all fibre types including coloured fibres, fibre mixtures, synthetic and natural fibres. Used by spinning mills and fibre laboratories.
• FIBRE CLASSIFYING SYSTEM FCS Quality control system for incoming goods inspection in spinning mills, combining multiple measurement technologies for comprehensive fibre characterization. Used by spinning mills.
• Reibwertwaage Friction value balance for measuring yarn-to-metal and yarn-to-yarn friction coefficients relevant for textile machinery processing. Used by fibre/yarn producers and textile machinery operators.
• TEXREEL Yarn winding device for yarns and reinforcement fibres enabling precise package preparation for further testing. Used by fibre/yarn producers and testing laboratories.
• SPUN YARN CONTROL LINE SCL Quality testing systems for the spinning process providing comprehensive monitoring and control of yarn production parameters. Used by spinning mills.
• CLIF Classification system for identifying, counting, and classifying neps and other impurities in recycled fibre material during mechanical recycling processes. Used by textile recyclers.
• FIMAMIX Laboratory mixer with vacuum for preparing fibre-matrix samples for composite testing applications. Used by composite testing laboratories.
• MICRO-BATCH SPINNER Laboratory melt spinning system for minimal sample quantities, enabling testing with small batches for research and development applications. Used by fibre R&D laboratories.
• FIBRESTRESS Bending abrasion and cyclic stress tester for single fibres evaluating fibre durability under repeated mechanical stress conditions. Used by man-made fibre producers and R&D labs.
• DRAPETEST Unique testing device for the investigation of fabrics and multiaxial non-crimp fabrics (drapeability). Used by composites manufacturers and non-crimp fabric producers for preforming QC.
• Complete Laboratory Planning and Setup Complete laboratory design, equipment selection, installation, commissioning, and operator training services for textile testing facilities. Includes documentation with power, compressed air, water, and air conditioning requirements plus furniture specifications. Offered to spinning mills, fibre producers, and research institutes.
• Composite Testing Services Contract testing services using proprietary instruments including FAVIMAT+ (fibre properties), FIMATEST (fibre/matrix adhesion), and DRAPETEST (drapability). Used by composites manufacturers and R&D organizations.
• Lenzing Instruments Online Measurement Technology Online measurement technology for quality control on production machines, offered through wholly-owned subsidiary Lenzing Instruments in Austria. Used by fibre and yarn producers for in-process quality control.

Quantifiable outcome

• First commercial system worldwide for fibre-matrix adhesion testing per ISO 19375 standard
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• ITA Reinforced PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Textechno collaborates closely within ITA Reinforced Partnership to drive innovation in composite testing and advance excellence in lightweight production. Partnership announced with enthusiasm by Textechno management.
• MichelmancoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2019Michelman invested in FIMATEST system for cost-efficient and customized sizing development. Leading global interface expert uses the system to fine-tune sizing and optimize adhesion properties for glass and carbon fibre composites. Michelman supports Textechno in establishing industry standards.
• AZL Aachen (Aachener Zentrum für integrativen Leichtbau)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Partnership with AZL Aachen of RWTH Aachen University and AZL Aachen GmbH to drive innovation in composite testing and advance excellence in lightweight production. AZL Partner Network consists of more than 80 industrial partners from 21 countries.
• umati (universal machine technology interface)strategicTechnology or Integrationumati is a community of machine building industries promoting open, standardized interfaces based on OPC UA. Textechno showcases integration and integrity of testing instruments using OPC UA in diverse production environments.
• Fraunhofer IGCVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in WIPANO project WiPull for standardization of single-fibre pull-out test. Also collaborated on DIN SPEC 19289 development. Contributed to testing of thermoplastic matrices with carbon fibres, recycled carbon fibres, glass, and natural fibres.
• Faserinstitut Bremen (FIBRE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term joint development partner including WIPANO project WiPull, DIN SPEC 19289 development, and FIMATEST system development. Partner in Project Infinity for high-performance tapes from recycled carbon fibres.
• Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden (IPF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development partner for FIMATEST system development. IPF and Textechno collaborated with Faserinstitut Bremen to create the fibre-matrix adhesion testing system.
• SAERTEXminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on development of DIN SPEC 8100 for drapeability testing of fabrics and non-crimp fabrics. SAERTEX is world's leading manufacturer of multiaxial non-crimp fabrics and co-initiator of the specification.
• Groz-Beckert KGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in development of DIN SPEC 8100 drapeability testing standard.
• FTA AlbstadtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in development of DIN SPEC 8100 drapeability testing standard.
• Measured Solutions IncorporatedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized representation and service center for USA market. Located in Greenville, South Carolina. Contact persons include Mark Reese, Patrick Raines, Todd Douglas for sales and service.
• Extracthive SASminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in SAMPE Europe Conference 2024 publication on interfacial shear strength testing, with focus on recycled carbon fibres from solvolysis process.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Tinius Olsen: US-based manufacturer of materials testing machines (tensile, impact, melt-flow) with dedicated textile testing applications. Competes in fibre/yarn/fabric testing as part of a broader materials-testing portfolio.
• MTS Systems / Amphenol Test & Measurement: Formerly MTS Systems, now part of Amphenol's test-and-measurement portfolio, supplying mechanical and dynamic-fatigue testing systems. Competes in dynamic/tensile testing of composites and textiles as a broad incumbent.
• ZwickRoell GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of materials and component testing systems including tensile, hardness and fatigue machines with explicit textile-testing product lines. Competes as a broad incumbent in materials testing equipment.
• AMETEK Inc. (Test & Calibration Instruments): US-based global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with a Test & Calibration segment (Chatillon, Lloyd Instruments) that serves textile and materials testing. Broad incumbent offering competing testing instruments across multiple end markets.
• Instron (Illinois Tool Works): Massachusetts-based global leader in materials testing instruments (tensile, fatigue, impact) and a division of Illinois Tool Works. Competes in textile/fibre tensile testing as a broader incumbent across multiple materials categories.

Direct peers

• Mesdan S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of yarn splicing equipment and laboratory instruments for yarn/fibre testing, including tensile and twist testers. Competes with Textechno in selected yarn and fibre mechanical-testing categories.
• Lawson-Hemphill Inc. US-based manufacturer of specialised yarn and fabric testing instruments (e.g., CTT, Tensorapid lines). Direct peer in textile testing instrumentation serving global fibre and yarn producers.
• Uster Technologies AG: Swiss-based global leader in textile quality management, manufacturing instruments such as the USTER TESTER and HVI systems for yarn and fibre testing. Directly competes with Textechno across yarn and filament quality-control instrumentation.
• SDL Atlas (Testex Group): UK-headquartered (part of Swiss Testex Group) manufacturer of a broad portfolio of textile testing instruments covering tensile, abrasion, pilling, and moisture management. Directly competes with Textechno in fabric and yarn testing equipment.
• Hegewald & Peschke Meß- und Prüftechnik GmbH: German manufacturer of universal materials testing machines and hardness testers, with textile/mechanical testing applications. Direct peer in selected fibre and yarn mechanical-testing instruments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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