Engtex AB / Avertic Chainsaw Protection

Engtex AB has been developing and manufacturing technical textiles in Sweden for many years. Sales amount to approximately SEK 175 million with an export share of approximately 90% and sales volume amounts to approximately 3,000 tonnes. Engtex is located in Ulricehamn, where the manufacturing unit is also located. The business currently has about 65 employees. Engtex has had a very positive development in recent years, which has enabled extensive investments in equipment and expertise. Our customers represent a wide range of industries worldwide. Read more at www.engtex.com. In the early 80:s Kjell Eng, the founder of Engtex, got the idea to use textiles for protection and cut prevention. Having worked as a logger earlier in life, he was very aware of the danger in using and handling a chainsaw. The first generation of protection fabrics consisted of a multilayered specially designed tricot fabric that pealed off layer by layer at contact with the saw chain. The first chainsaw protection ever was born. Statistics showed a reduction in injuries at work-related accidents in forestry work and logging. It did not however stop the more severe accidents with deep cuts and lethal outcome. Development of a third generation of protection fabrics started in 1991-1992. By using a combination of new protection techniques, new materials and finishing, this new generation of protection textile enhanced not only the wash ability of garments but also the level of protection compared to earlier generations. With today’s cut prevention fabrics Kjell Eng’s original idea, Engtex and the trade mark Avertic® has protected forest workers all over the world. For over three decades Engtex and Avertic® has built a robust reputation for security, safety and confidence.