Manufacturer and market leader for technical textiles

Freudenberg Performance Materials has a global presence for technical textiles, fabrics and nonwovens. There are 33 production sites in 14 countries. The global company is headquartered in Weinheim, Germany.

In 2023, Freudenberg Performance Materials achieved total revenues of more than 1.4 billion Euros.

At the end of 2023, we employed over 5,000 colleagues worldwide.

Protecting the environment. This, and social responsibility, are key components of Freudenberg Performance Materials global business activities for textiles, fabrics, fibers, composites and nonwovens. Freudenberg Performance Materials is committed to sustainability throughout the textile industry in the value chain and life cycle for technical textiles and nonwoven fabrics. This commitment applies to quality assurance, occupational safety, environmental protection and sustainable manufacturing processes and performance in textiles and nonwovens. These commitments also apply to industry partners and suppliers, selected according to these values. Environmentally friendly waste management, and manufacture of technical textiles and nonwoven fabrics is another important element of this commitment.

Freudenberg Performance Materials is a member of the textile industry that has been certified to DIN ISO 9001 (quality management), DIN ISO 14001 (environment) and OHSAS 18001 (occupational health and safety). In detail: All sites are certified according to OHSAS 18001 (occupational health and safety) and DIN EN ISO 14001 (environment). With regard to quality management, numerous sites are certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949. One goal is to introduce a certified energy management system according to DIN EN ISO 50001 for sites with high energy consumption.

Technical textiles, nonwoven fabrics, products, fiber and textile solutions made of recycled polyester are offered. Further information on eco-friendly solutions and industrial textile solutions can be found on the sustainability page.

Freudenberg Performance Materials can provide technical textiles and nonwoven fabrics that are made of synthetic polymers or fibers such as polyester (PET), polypropylene (PP), polyamide (PA) and viscose. For PET products and textiles, eco-friendly recycled PET chips, flakes and fibers are typically used.

Guiding principles for technical textiles and nonwoven fabrics are based on those of the Freudenberg Group. These principles have been summarized for employees all over the world, our business partners and the public. This level and guidelines of performance has applied all Business Groups of the Freudenberg Group since 1887.

Freudenberg Performance Materials is the nonwovens, textile, fabrics and technical textiles specialist of the Freudenberg Group. The global textile and nonwovens technology company has 11 Business Groups and operates in around 60 countries. This means that Freudenberg Performance Materials technical textiles and nonwoven fabrics can be found in varied applications in industrial contexts across the globe. In 2022, the Freudenberg Group generated sales of more than 11.8 billion euros and employed more than 50,000 people. More information about the Freudenberg Group can be found at: www.freudenberg.com

Freudenberg Performance Materials develops, provides and delivers technical fabrics, technical textiles nonwoven fabrics and other industrial fibers for a wide range of markets and industries including automotive, construction, apparel, energy, hygiene, interior design, medical, footwear, leather goods and special applications. Partners for textiles and fabrics are just as varied; from small private companies to large multinational corporations and industries in need of textiles.

Technical textiles and nonwoven fabrics are usually invisible, but always indispensable. Textiles, fabrics and fibers are an important, technical component of many consumer products, manufacturing tasks and industrial applications. Our industry partners use smart textiles in these industries:

• In automobiles (e.g. headliners, interior trim, carpets).
• In clothing (e.g. interlinings in suits).
• In buildings (e.g. carrier material for tufted carpets, acoustic nonwovens, wiping and cleaning cloths, carrier material for bitumen membranes for roof waterproofing).
• In hygiene products (e.g. baby diapers, sanitary towels and incontinence products).
• In shoes (e.g. insoles for sports shoes). In batteries (separators in NiMH and lithium ion batteries).
• In cables (e.g. water blocking sheaths in power and submarine cables).
• In medical products (e.g. traditional and modern wound care and stoma care).
• In food (e.g. baking trays and tea bags).

There are two ways to get in touch with Freudenberg Performance Materials via the website. You can either contact one of the contacts listed on the pages for the desired market segments or materials. Or you can contact Freudenberg Performance Materials using the general contact form on the start page (top right, indicated by an envelope symbol). If you have a preexisting contact, you can of course contact them directly. They will be happy to clarify your textile material, technical textiles or nonwoven fabrics requirements and suggest a suitable solution.

Globally positioned
Globally present and always exactly where you need them.

Innovative
A pioneer in the technological development of technical textiles, modern materials, solutions and textile manufacturing processes

All technologies covered
Comprehensive know-how and many years of experience of all relevant technologies, such as technical textiles. This allows for meeting requirements of partners exactly.

Tailor-made solutions
Together with internationally active customers, diverse teams work on tailor-made solutions.

Click on the menu item "Career" on the start page. There you can find out which vacancies are currently available and what the application process at Freudenberg is like. Under this menu item you will also find a contact function that links you directly to the human resources department.

Freudenberg Performance Materials Service SE & Co KG is a service provider for the companies of the Freudenberg Performance Materials Business Group. Experts in Purchasing/Procurement take care of all delivery issues, e.g. the entire spectrum of direct consumables (raw materials, shipping), indirect goods (MRO), machinery, plant accessories, production equipment and services. Send your e-mail to the purchasing department.

Please get in touch with the procurement department.