Antex

Synthetic yarns for global markets

Antex is a Spanish textile group founded in 1969 and specializing in continuous-filament and staple synthetic yarns. Its headquarters are in Anglès, Girona. It serves global markets from industrial plants in Spain, Brazil, Mexico, and Poland and has a commercial presence in more than 20 countries.

Products

Antex develops and manufactures specialty synthetic polymer yarns in two main lines:

• Filaments: custom continuous-filament products made from different raw materials, including recycled versions. Product families include BioPolymers, Seaqual, Yarnaway, Yarnback, Ynmas, and Ynviron.
• Fibers: staple fiber, also available in recycled versions, for a range of industries and uses. Families include Seaqual Fibre, Yarnaway Fibre, Yarnback Fibre, Ynmas Fibre, and Ynviron Fibre.

Manufacturing processes

Antex manages the synthetic-yarn processing chain, including spinning, false-twist and air texturing (including Taslan), twisting, intermingling with elastomer, dyeing, sectional warping, masterbatch production, and development and recycling of postindustrial and postconsumer waste.

Plants and locations

• Spain, filament: Group headquarters in Anglès, Girona.
• Spain, fiber: Antex Fibres production plant in Andoain.
• Brazil: Plant opened in 2001 in Fazenda do Rio Grande, Paraná.
• Mexico: Plant opened in 2010 in Tlaxcala.
• Poland: Antex Stilon, producing polyamide and PBT filament yarns in Gorzów Wielkopolski.

Markets and industries

By market, Antex reports 65% of activity in Europe, 17% in South America, 13% in North America, and 5% in other international markets. By industry, 50% is automotive, 20% interiors and contract, 12% fashion, 10% technical applications, and 8% sports.

Certifications and quality

Group plants hold quality and environmental-management certifications, including AENOR, IATF 16949 (a requirement for the automotive industry), UNE-ISO 9001, OEKO-TEX Standard 100, and GRS for recycled-material traceability. The company has also conducted life-cycle assessments (LCAs) to evaluate the environmental impact of its eco-product lines.

Sustainability and research

Antex participates in postindustrial and postconsumer recycling and develops technologies intended to reduce energy and water use. Its innovation work includes DIGIMITEX, a project focused on sustainable recovery of critical metals from mining using functionalized textile fibers and yarns, and the FIBRAEC project.