Meet Baltex: Paul Gretton
Tell us about your path to Baltex. I started in the apparel section at Courtaulds as a circular weft knitting mechanic. As well as in-house training I also did a technical training course at Nottingham Trent Polytechnic. I worked my way up through junior management and ended up as a senior fabric technologist. As the […]
Baltex to showcase high-tech fabrics at Techtextil
The future of medical, military, aerospace, automotive and composites textile science will be on the agenda when Baltex returns to Techtextil. Our team will be exhibiting at the must-attend event in Frankfurt, Germany from April 21st to 24th. And we’ll be ready to share samples, expertise and insights into how to innovate and deliver consistent […]
Baltex takes innovation to Techtextil 2026
Baltex, the home of technical textile innovation, will soon be sharing success stories and samples at Techtextil 2026. From April 21st to 24th, our team will be in Frankfurt to join an estimated 35,000 experts and 1,500 exhibitors from the technical textile and nonwovens industry. We’ll be showcasing a range of solutions for medical, military, aerospace, automotive […]
Spacer Fabrics for Wound Dressings: Supporting Innovation in Advanced Medical Textiles
At Baltex, we support the medical sector with high-performance knitted spacer fabrics for wound dressings, engineered for use in a wide range of advanced wound care products. These textiles offer a unique combination of breathability, moisture control, cushioning, and customisation – making them ideal for applications where healing outcomes, patient comfort, and material performance are […]
Driving Excellence Through ISO 9001: Quality Control at Baltex
At Baltex, ISO 9001 quality control in technical textiles is fundamental to the manufacture of our advanced knitted fabrics. Operating in high-specification sectors such as aerospace, automotive, defence, and medical, we adhere to stringent quality standards to ensure our products meet the precise and often critical performance requirements of these industries. Central to this commitment […]