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Made for Life

TenCate Protective Fabrics is the world's leading manufacturer of inherently FR textiles.

Who we are

TenCate Protective Fabrics is enabling millions of people worldwide to be great at what they do. Generations of professionals in emergency response, military, light and heavy industry, energy, and oil & gas have been relying on our fabrics for safety, comfort and confidence. We enable professionals who dedicate their lives to protecting the lives of others. Firefighters, soldiers and police officers rely on our protection to complete their mission and return home safely.
From the harshest working conditions, to the welcoming sight of home, we recognize the people we're protecting are unique individuals whose lives extend beyond work. Supporting a world of evolving needs, our innovations lead the way in user-centered design, technology and sustainability. We're proud to continue our 300-year-old manufacturing tradition as we design, develop and produce fabrics that bring out the best in professionals — in work, as well as in life.
Our team

700

Across 6 Continents

Offices

3

US, EU, APAC

End Users

1,000,000+

Are Wearing Our Fabrics

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Their needs are our starting point

We recognize that the professionals we’re protecting are unique individuals whose lives extend beyond work. And their needs don’t suddenly change when they change into or out of their work clothing. It’s why we continuously strive to create fabrics that make you feel just as free, comfortable and confident as you would wearing casual fabrics. But with the added quality of unmatched protection against extreme conditions. In doing so, we are allowing professionals to be themselves.

And that brings out the best in them.

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Making confidence the industry standard

In tough conditions, our fabrics keep professionals safe and comfortable. Increasing their confidence as well as their performance. In our drive to deliver the best possible user experience, we partner with leading garment makers and industrial laundries. Our common goal is to deliver garments that not only protect but fit well, look good and last longer. Adding confidence and pride to unbeatable quality and value for money.

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Innovating for the future

In the ever-evolving world of work, we are frontrunners of innovation. Our fabric concepts lead the way in user-centered design, technology and sustainability. We also continuously raise the bar when it comes to quality, field testing our designs and integrating user experiences into the creation and improvement of truly innovative products.