Tailor-Made Solutions
Since 1860, Filt1860 has established itself as a leading manufacturer of technical textiles, combining unique expertise in knitting, braiding and textile assembly. Custom manufacturing lies at the very heart of our activity, enabling us to meet the specific needs of a wide range of industries.
Production flexibility and a modern machine park
Filt1860 operates a modern and versatile production facility, offering precise and highly flexible manufacturing capacity. This infrastructure enables us to meet the most demanding requirements, whether for small series or specialised product developments.
- Knitting: Our nets are knitted on Rachel and crochet machines, available in flat or tubular versions, with square, diamond-shaped or hexagonal meshes.
- Braiding: Our rigid or elastic cords are braided on 3, 8, 12 and 16-carrier machines and supplied on reels or spools.
- Bespoke design: Half of our production is dedicated to tailor-made products developed according to the most demanding technical specifications.
Innovative and high-performance raw materials
We use a wide variety of natural and synthetic raw materials to meet the technical requirements of our clients, including:
- Natural fibers: cotton, linen, recycled cotton,
- Synthetic fibers: polypropylene, polyamide, polyester, recycled polyester.
- High-performance fibres: Kermel©, UHMWPE, aramids, and metallic threads (tin, copper, stainless steel, Basaltex® fibers).
Commitment to sustainable and innovative production
Filt1860 is committed to an eco-responsible approach, using recycled materials and participating in innovative research projects. For instance, we are part of the European INTERREG INDIGO programme, which aims to reduce plastic waste from marine fishing by developing prototypes of biodegradable fishing nets with a controlled lifespan.
Filt1860 is also actively involved in the FILL project, supported by the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF). This research and innovation programme seeks to develop biodegradable nets for mussel farming, reducing the environmental impact of plastics in the sea and supporting sustainable aquaculture.
As part of our innovation strategy, Filt1860 has formed a partnership with Basaltex®, a recognised specialist in basalt fibres.
By combining our textile expertise with their know-how, we have developed new nets incorporating basalt fibres.
These mineral fibres, derived from volcanic rock, are distinguished by their outstanding technical properties:
- High mechanical strength,
- Excellent resistance to heat and fire,
- Chemical stability and durability,
- Natural and recyclable composition.
Through this development, we are paving the way for more efficient and sustainable textile applications, tailored to the specific requirements of demanding industrial sectors.
Our commitment was recognised in 2017 when Filt1860 was awarded the “Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant” (Living Heritage Company) label by the French government, acknowledging our outstanding craftsmanship and expertise.
Filt1860, your partner for innovative, durable and tailor-made textile solutions.
