LTA S.r.l. NonWoven Technology

What LTA S.r.l. NonWoven Technology does

LTA S.r.l. NonWoven Technology is an Italian B2B manufacturer of technical non-woven fabrics and water-based open-cell latex foams, founded in 2013 and headquartered at its Carmignanello (Cantagallo, Tuscany) production site, with a registered office in Campi Bisenzio (Florence). The company operates a vertically integrated production process covering carding, needle punching, coating, lamination, and water-based latex foaming, with over 95% of the production cycle carried out in-house on approximately 15,000 sqm of facilities and over 80% of raw materials sourced from textile recycling.

Its product portfolio spans five served verticals: footwear (insoles, midsoles, linings, strobel reinforcements, anti-shock inserts via lines such as L-Memory, L-GEL, FULL GREEN, GEA FLEX, GREENPLANET, STRONG, SIGMA, STAR-ZENIT), industrial applications (plotter cutting table felts, thermal/acoustic insulation), personal protection (FIRE-X/NoFlame flame barriers, DYNAFELT cut/puncture-resistant UHMWPE felts), transport and automotive (TEX-MOVE, CARPANNEL, CARFRESH, DIGOCAR thermoformable panels plus fire barriers), and agrotextile (Terralenx, Terralenx Plus, Terralenx Bio Plus, Tex-Floor). The company is part of the Alma-Pointex-LTA family group in the Prato textile district, coordinating R&D and commercial presence with uppers/linings producer Pointex and parent Alma S.p.A.

LTA makes money through direct B2B sales of components to footwear manufacturers, automotive suppliers, transport-equipment makers, industrial OEMs, and agrotextile buyers, with quote-based pricing tailored to specification and order volume. Distribution is handled directly with no intermediaries, and post-delivery processing (custom printing, lamination, adhesivization) is performed by customers. Commercial reach is supported by a bilingual website, participation in international trade shows (LINEAPELLE MILANO, three editions in 2023 via the Tuscany FESR 2021-2027 export program), and a portfolio of certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, EMAS, GRS, FSC, REACH, and the 2018 Greenpeace DETOX commitment via the Italian Detox Implementation Consortium).

Name

LTA S.r.l. NonWoven Technology

Legal name

LTA S.R.L.

Website

https://ltasrl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LTA S.r.l. NonWoven Technology is an Italian B2B manufacturer of technical non-woven fabrics and water-based latex foams, supplying footwear, automotive, personal-protection, industrial, and agrotextile OEMs from its Carmignanello, Tuscany production site within the Alma-Pointex-LTA family group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technical Nonwoven Materials and Latex Foams

NAICS

Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing (32615), Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (32619)

SIC

Plastics Foam Products (3086), Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Foam Conversion & Fabrication (Cutting, Laminating, CNC, Packaging Inserts) (IMANAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Foam Protective Packaging (EPS/EPE/EPP, PU, Molded Foam) (IMALAFAA), Polyethylene (PE) Foam Manufacturing (IMANAIAE)

Keywords

• Technical nonwoven fabrics
• Latex foam components
• Footwear reinforcement materials
• Protective nonwoven felts
• Agrotextile filtration products

Headquarters

HQ city

Cantagallo, Tuscany

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2B Non-Woven Fabric and Latex Foam Manufacturing: LTA manufactures and sells technical non-woven fabrics and water-based open-cell latex foams as components to footwear manufacturers, automotive suppliers, transport equipment makers, and industrial companies. Revenue is generated through direct product sales to business customers, with customization (printing, lamination, adhesivization) handled by customers as additional processes. Over 95% of the production cycle is carried out in-house.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

LTA manufactures technical non-woven fabrics and open-cell, water-based latex foams for use as components in footwear, industrial, personal-protection, transport, and agrotextile applications. Its production is highly integrated: over 95% of the cycle is carried out in-house, and the company sells the resulting sheets, rolls, felts, panels, and foams directly to business customers.

Product overview

LTA S.r.l. is a manufacturer of technical non-woven materials and open-cell elastic latex foams. The company operates in five main sectors: Footwear (insoles, midsoles, linings, protective components), Industrial Applications (plotter cutting tables, building insulation), Personal Protection (flame barriers, cut-resistant felts), Transport Vehicles (automotive panels, flame-resistant materials), and Agrotextile (plant protection, green roof systems). Product portfolio includes specialized lines like FOAM FLEX and L-GEL/L-Memory latex foams, GEA FLEX/L-GEA natural material lines, STRONG/SIGMA reinforced felts for safety footwear, FULL GREEN/GREENPLANET eco-sustainable lines, NOFLAME/FIRE-X flame barriers, TEX-MOVE/DIGOCAR automotive materials, and Terralenx agrotextile products. Over 80% of raw materials come from recycling activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FIRE-X: Flame-resistant non-woven fabrics without chemical additives, asbestos, or halogenated flame retardants. Also known as NoFlame line.
• DYNAFELT
• TEX-MOVE
• Terralenx
• GEA FLEX
• FULL GREEN
• GREENPLANET
• DIGOCAR

Products and services

• Tex-Floor High-capacity filtration and drainage products for green roof maintenance, including DIGOFLOOR for protecting bituminous waterproofing membranes and PP-PLUS C.T. for water filtration and drainage.
• Terralenx Bio Plus New product launch composed of natural fibers (wool and kenaf), fully biodegradable and naturally absorbed by soil, for professional horticulture and nursery production.
• Terralenx Plus Reusable product made from synthetic fibers with durable lamination, combining woven and non-woven components, for protection from the elements, soil, and weather in multiple agricultural cycles.
• Terralenx Agrotextile product line designed to protect plant growth and to protect and improve the end-of-life of agrotextile products, fostering environmental sustainability in the agritech sector.
• Dynafelt Felts made from UHMWPE fibers (including Dyneema) providing high mechanical strength and lightness for cut and penetration resistance, suitable for protective clothing, protective vests, and hunting dog vests.
• Fire-X No Flame K Flame-resistant non-woven fabrics with intrinsic fire protection without chemical additives, asbestos, or halogenated flame retardants, designed for technical protective clothing and personal protective equipment.
• NoFlame Flame-resistant non-woven fabrics from recycled aramidic fibers, free of chemical additives, asbestos, and other dangerous fibers, qualified as fire barrier for public transport, railway, and aeronautic sectors.
• Tex-Move Non-woven fabrics designed for transport and automotive sectors, including CARPANNEL thermoformable panels for automotive interiors and trunks, and CARFRESH permeable felt for automotive interiors.
• Digocar Thermoformable non-woven panels, insulating coatings and fillers for automotive and transport vehicles, made from GRS-certified recycled polyester fibers.
• Foam Flex Latex foam produced with water-based technology, available on various lining fabrics (Nontex 22, Nontex S, Tela PC, NewJet, M1) for footbeds and insoles, with high recovery and breathability for footwear applications.
• L-Memory Water-blown slow-memory open-cell foam with vapor management and antimicrobial properties, suitable for footbeds and insoles in footwear and other comfort applications.
• L-GEL Open-cell GEL foam made from natural latex in water dispersion, offering high mechanical strength, slow recovery, and low hardness, designed for casual and comfortable footwear.
• Gea Flex 100% natural product line derived from FSC-certified natural latex and organic cotton, designed for various footwear components, with versions for shoes, insoles, and sandals.
• L-Gea Eco-sustainable product line for footwear with low environmental impact, made from FSC-certified natural latex, FSC-certified organic cotton, and GRS-certified recycled polyester, over 80% recyclable and biodegradable.
• Digofresh Non-woven insole with a polyester fiber surface and activated-carbon fiber, offering freshness and antimicrobial properties for footwear.
• Drycel Functional non-woven insole with high moisture dispersion and thermal regulation, paired with a mechanical Ret system, suitable for high-performance footwear.
• M.A.S.T. Active Product line for active footwear, using non-woven fabrics with Performax and biochemical technologies for air circulation, comfort, and moisture management.
• Strong Non-woven insole with internal reinforcement to provide structure and stability, acting as a counter-support in footwear.
• Strong SL / Strong ESL Reinforced insole with a rigid, flexible internal reinforcement in SL version, and a stiff internal reinforcement in ESL version, both providing structural support and stability for footwear.
• Strong Eco / Sigma Eco Reinforced insoles with internal reinforcement produced from recycled polyester fibers, offering structure and stability for footwear while using recycled content.
• Sigma Non-woven insole with antistatic, ESD, and dissipative electrical properties, suitable for dissipative footwear to prevent electrostatic discharge.
• Digoplanet Non-woven insole with various fiber compositions, suitable for footwear applications requiring structural support.
• Planet Flex Combination of felt board and latex foam in various thicknesses and densities for cemented shoes with low evaporative resistance (Ret) for enhanced comfort.
• Star Zenit Complete range of DIY plotter cutting mats made from static non-woven felts, suitable for various cutting table sizes, designed for indirect processing of digital prints.
• Full Green Insole Eco-sustainable footwear products derived from GREENPLANET recycled fibers and vegetable-origin raw materials, with low environmental impact and recycled content up to 100%.
• GreenPlanet Brand of LTA non-woven felts derived from recycled and plant-origin fibers and biodegradable components, designed for low environmental impact in footwear and other applications.
• Full Green Felt Eco-sustainable non-woven felts made from GREENPLANET-derivative circular fibers and recycled vegetable-origin raw materials, suitable for footwear and other applications seeking lower environmental impact.
• TNT Range Complete range of GRS recycled synthetic fiber non-woven fabrics including PLUS felts, DOUBLEPLUS felts, OMEGA fabrics, and PACK felts, produced in Tuscany and used for industrial applications, with several variants and treatments.
• Beta Non-woven felt for industrial applications.
• Polar Non-woven felt for industrial applications.
• Zenit Non-woven felt for industrial applications.
• Cutting Belt Cutting belt for plotter cutting machines made from polyester and wool blends, offering durability and cut resistance for industrial plotter cutting.
• Plus GRS-approved recycled polyester felts for industrial thermal and acoustic insulation, made by needle punching without chemical treatments, available in thermo-stabilized and calendered versions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 80% of raw materials sourced from textile industry recycling
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Alma S.p.A.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Since 2013, LTA has been part of a Family Group together with Alma S.p.A. and Pointex S.p.A., operating in the Prato textile district. The group companies share the same objective of responding to new market challenges through cooperation in research and development, commercial presence, distribution, and communication.
• Pointex S.p.A.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Since 2013, LTA has been part of a Family Group together with Alma S.p.A. and Pointex S.p.A. Pointex S.p.A. handles aesthetic components such as uppers and linings, and together with LTA forms a comprehensive product offering from high fashion to safety footwear.
• Consorzio Italiano Implementazione DetoxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLTA shares its Greenpeace DETOX commitment with a group of companies that are part of the Italian Detox Implementation Consortium, pursuing greater sustainability and transparency in the Fashion System production chain.
• Regione Toscana (Tuscany Regional Government)minorOthersLTA benefited from the Tuscany FESR 2021-2027 Program, Action 1.3.1 'Support for SMEs - export' through the Bando Internazionalizzazione 2023, enabling participation in 3 editions of LINEAPELLE MILANO international fair.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TWE Group: European non-woven producer focused on automotive interiors, filtration, and industrial applications. Directly competes with LTA's TEX-MOVE automotive and industrial felt lines.
• Texon International: Specialist in non-woven and cellulose-based insole/strobel materials for global footwear brands. Direct competitor in LTA's primary footwear segment with overlapping product categories (insoles, counters, reinforcements).
• Ahlstrom: Specialty non-woven manufacturer serving filtration, building products, and technical textiles. Overlaps with LTA in industrial and protective non-woven applications and shares a sustainability/GRS positioning.
• Alma S.p.A. Sister company in the Alma-Pointex-LTA family group, operating in the same Prato textile district. Provides textile components and shares R&D, distribution, and commercial reach with LTA, making it the closest strategic comparable.
• Suominen Corporation: European non-woven producer with sustainability-led positioning (recycled fibers, GRS) similar to LTA's. Comparable in wet-laid and spunlace/needle-punch technologies for technical and consumer end-markets.
• Latexco NV: Belgian manufacturer of latex and PU foams for bedding, pillows, and footwear comfort components. Competes directly with LTA's L-Memory, L-GEL, and Foam Flex open-cell latex foam lines.
• Pointex S.p.A. Sister company in the Alma-Pointex-LTA family group, supplying aesthetic linings and uppers for footwear. Joins LTA's technical non-wovens to deliver a complete footwear materials package, with overlapping customers in the Italian footwear cluster.

Broad incumbents

• Freudenberg Performance Materials: Global market leader in non-woven technical textiles (automotive, construction, apparel, footwear). Comparable in end-use applications and production technology, but at much larger scale and a broader portfolio than LTA's niche focus.
• Teijin Aramid: Producer of Twaron aramid fiber used in ballistic/flame-resistant applications. Comparable to LTA's FIRE-X and DYNAFELT in end-use (PPE, transport, fire barriers), but as a fiber supplier rather than a finished non-woven converter.

Regional players

• Italtex S.p.A. Italian technical textile producer based in the Prato district, supplying fashion and footwear brands. Overlaps with LTA in textile expertise and Italian footwear customer base, but focused on different product formats.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

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