MAKING HEALTHCARE
MORE HUMAN
Tytex is a Danish company, headquartered in the town of Ikast in Central Jutland. For half a century, we have specialised in developing, manufacturing and selling textile solutions for special medical needs ranging from post-op care to compression garments and incontinence solutions.
We are a world leader in the design, development and production of textile-based solutions for fixation and compression of medical devices. We provide advanced textile solutions for a range of areas in the global healthcare sector - be it products for postoperative care or products to help stabilize a condition and prevent additional complications.
EXPERTISE IN WEFT AND WARP KNITTED MEDICAL TEXTILES
Our technology platform is centered around weft (circular) and warp (mesh) knitting technologies.
Your benefits? Seamless, body-fitted medical fixation and compression healthcare textiles.
WEFT CIRCULAR KNITTING
Seamless bodyfitted garments with targeted and controlled support and compression. Circular knitting allows for 100% seamless knitting in critical areas of the body, e.g. after surgery, which means faster healing, less scarring and higher patient comfort.
WARP MESH KNITTING
Medical mesh knitted garments with targeted and controlled fixation of body-worn devices.
MEDICAL TEXTILES AND GARMENTS WITH BENEFITS AROUND THE BODY
Strong know-how and technology in the weft (circular knitting) and warp (mesh knitting) techniques, combined with many years of hands-on experience, make us capable of delivering medical textiles and garment solutions that will provide "benefits around the body".
That means that all the medical textiles and garments produced with the weft (circular knitting) and warp (mesh knitting) techniques benefit the specific medical condition it is intended for.
ELEVATING YOUR MEDICAL GARMENT BRAND
Here you can download brochure where we explain our tried and tested cooperation concept which has been refined and elaborated on for more than five decades.
WE ADHERE TO THE STRICTEST MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS.
ORGANISATION OF SKILLED AND COMMITTED EMPLOYEES
A great deal of Tytex's success is undoubtedly thanks to our skilled and committed employees who have made a great contribution to the company’s success throughout the years.
Tytex A/S is the parent company, with sales divisions in Denmark, USA and Germany, as well as sales representatives who cover the entire world. The company's production facilities are located in Slovakia.
The Ikast headquarter is home to Tytex executive management and the following departments: Sales, Marketing, Product Management, Quality Management, R&D, Human Resource, IT and Finance.
FIVE WAYS TO WORK WITH US THROUGH OUR FIVE UNIQUE OFFERINGS
EVOLUTION AS A RED THREAD
Much has happened since Tytex started out in the middle of Jutland in 1971. But still the keyword in the history of Tytex is evolution. Not only in terms of production methods and products, but also when it comes to the company itself which has lived through a continuous progress through the last many years.
Tytex was founded in 1971 by the Thygesen family who wanted to make a company that was always at the forefront of development. The key to this was a new and revolutionary production method which allowed the product to be knitted completely in one manufacturing process.
In 1973 a successful cooperation started with a market leading pad manufacturer to develop and produce fixation pants for babies and incontinent adults. Taking over the patent rights from an American company in 1979 was a further milestone in development of incontinence briefs.
Tytex has expanded many times in its evolution; the first overseas production plant was set up in Ireland in 1984; then Tytex Inc. was added in the USA in 1989; Tytex Slovakia in 2001; and Tytex Thailand in 2008. An essential part of the company's success has been its ability to keep production costs to a minimum, and today Tytex's production is consolidated and concentrated in high-efficient facilities in Slovakia.
Sales offices were added in Germany in 1993 (Tytex GmbH) and in UK in 2012. Today Tytex has sales divisions located in Germany and USA in addition to the Sales Headquarter in Denmark.
TYTEX TODAY
Tytex is a modern and healthy company which has produced continued good results and progress, in spite of the various global financial crises. The company has been able to adjust to evolving market trends due to its ability to continually change and adapt to new challenges. As a result, Tytex is considered a reliable partner by its customers who are typically the largest companies in their sphere.
FOCUS AREAS
Our focus and goal is to develop products that can actively help improve the user's quality of life. With our in-house R&D department, we are able to create value both as a professional and experienced private label partner and as a supplier of sales and ready-to-market product concepts (brands) for distributors.
OWNERSHIP
Tytex is owned by the Danish investment cooperation Zefyr. At present we employ 550 people around the world.
4-WAY
STRETCH
Textiles that adapt to the body and give superb compression, support, and comfort.
TARGETED COMPRESSION
AND FIXATION
Compression, support, and fixation where needed - and only there.
SEAMLESS
KNITTING
Maximum skin friendliness, minimum skin irritation, and zero pressure marks.
FACT-BASED
SIZING
No size fits all - we base sizing on statistics, comfort stretch measurements, and long knitting expertise.
DEVELOPMENT OF YOUR OWN MEDICAL GARMENT LINE
Should you wish to develop your own garment line and lack in-house competencies we are also eager and able to help you.
Our unique business concept for developing and strengthening your business is built around the principles of agility, lean and fast-time to market considerations.
With your current business as a starting point the process with us will ensure a safe and tried and tested procedure for the development of your customized garments. Every step from idea to implementation is closely followed and documented. By this way of working we ensure a continually deepening relationship, the highest level of quality as well as adherence to all time frames.
This process also ensures your business growth by giving you a competitive advantage because of low cost, agile sales processes, rapid time-to-market and an outstanding perception in the marketplace due to superior quality and high yield at low costs.
OUR CSR PROGRAMME - MAKING HEALTHCARE MORE HUMAN
Making healthcare more human - it is what we do, and it comes with responsibilities.
Our obligations are to work for the good of all our stakeholders. They include not only our clients and our investors, but also the people who use our products, our employees, the communities and countries where we operate, and the environment.
PEOPLE, PLANET AND PROFIT
To honour our obligations we have developed a comprehensive CSR programme to improve health and well-being of anyone whose life our business impact. Read about our CSR-related goals here:
- Quality and environmental management
- The actions of Tytex and Tytex employees (Ethical standards)
- Our support for charitable organizations
OUR ETHICAL STANDARDS
We expect and encourage our employees and associates to act in a positive and respectful manner at all times.
We make the same demands of our entire supply chain, and actively encourage our suppliers to improve their environmental impact, by establishing their own Code of Conduct.
The Tytex manufacturing facility in Slovakia is registered and audited on a frequent basis by a third party, specialized in social accountability and ethical trade practices.
Please contact us on info@tytex.dk to request documents.
Our code of ethics includes upholding international standards for social and corporate responsibility and we emphasize:
- The welfare and development of our employees around the world
- The principle of equal opportunity
- Opposition to child labour and forced labour
- Compliance with all international, national and local laws and regulations
- The promotion of a safe and healthy working environment
EUROPEAN PRODUCTIONS FACILITIES AND DEEP INSIGHT INTO SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
We develop and produce all our medical textile garments according to EU standards, we trade in EU currencies and we deliver products with short delivery times. Thanks to our Europe based and highly automated production facilities, our customers benefit not only from a highly skilled work force, but also our ability to keep production costs low. This means a reliable and stable supply chain delivering quality products at the best possible prices.
Like no other company we are able to make your medical garments the right way — providing excellent value for money, European production facilities and a possibility of ordering high quality products at low MOQs.
REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
Tytex complies with several international industry, environmental and CSR standards and requirements. We have significant experience in handling the legal requirements and systems to obtain, meet and comply with Medical, Quality, Environmental and Social certificates and registrations.
CE (Class I)
Danish Medicines Agency
ISO
We ensure the dependable high quality of our offerings by continually monitoring our processes and procedures. Satisfying the international standards of quality management, ISO 9001, and medical devices, ISO 13485 helps us guarantee the excellence of our products. Furthermore, all Tytex facilities and processes have been certified according to ISO 14001 (environment)
Oeko-Tex (Class II)
Tytex holds the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certificate showing that all our products are free from harmful substances.
Read more about Oeko-Tex on the official website www.oeko-tex.com
SEDEX
Social Accountability and Ethical Trade. Through the UK based CSR system SEDEX, Tytex work to comply and are regularly audited on SMETA equal to Sedex Membership Ethical Trade Audit.
FDA (USA)
Food and Drug Administration. Products manufactured for and delivered to the Americas are registered with the Health Care Authorities and our products and quality are in accordance with all requirements.
CFDA (China)
Food and Drug Administration. Products manufactured for and delivered to China are registered with the Health Care Authorities and our products and quality are in accordance with all requirements.
GKV (Germany)
Post-op bras. Tytex branded products are registered with and have passed the requirements of the reimbursement authorities in a number of countries, depending on market needs and requests.
PZN (Germany)
Fixations and Safehip. Tytex branded products are registered with and have passed the requirements of the reimbursement authorities in a number of countries, depending on market needs and requests.
MiGel (Austria)
Post-op bras. Tytex branded products are registered with and have passed the requirements of the reimbursement authorities in a number of countries, depending on market needs and requests.
e-mediat (Switzerland)
Post-op bras. Tytex branded products are registered with and adhere to the requirements of the reimbursement authorities in a number of countries, depending on market needs and requests.
RELIABLE QUALITY AND GUARANTEED SATISFACTION IN MEDICAL TEXTILES
Both our own regularly conducted customer satisfaction surveys and the supplier satisfaction surveys of our customers show extremely high satisfaction rates for our hospital textile products and post-op garments.
We are proud to announce that our claim rates are among the lowest in the market. Our customer feedback is also partly thanks to our excellent delivery time. All partners express great satisfaction with our ability to deliver in the agreed quantity, on time. We are looking forward to working with you, and improving your business the same way we have already improved many others'.
We constantly urge our customers to rate us in order for us to improve our quality and service offerings.
MANUFACTURING FOR QUALITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS
For our quality and environmental policy to be effective, all our employees must understand it and know how to work with it successfully. We achieve this through an on-going programme of engagement, education and personal development.
RELIABLE, PREDICTABLE QUALITY
We ensure the reliable, high quality of our offerings by continually monitoring our processes and procedures. Satisfying the international standards of quality management, ISO 9001, and medical devices, ISO 13485, helps us guarantee the excellence and safety of our products.
ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS
Tytex is also deeply committed to the environment. So we constantly monitor the environmental impact of our activities. We comply with all relevant legislation and regulations, we are ISO 14001-certified, and we hold Oeko-Tex certificates for all our products (Class II).
Please contact us on info@tytex.dk to request documents.
OUR PHILOSOPHY, VISION AND MISSION
At Tytex, we’re always looking for ways to improve our products to reflect emerging needs. Our approach is summed up by our business philosophy: ”Making healthcare more human”
OUR VISION
"To be recognized as a leading global partner providing value within healthcare markets for textile solutions”
We want to remain the world leader within the medical garment business areas we cater to for both existing and new markets within the healthcare industry. We create value for our partners by listening to them and their users, recognizing their needs and developing our solutions which solve genuine challenges for our target groups.
THE MISSION OF TYTEX
“Tytex provides niche medical textile products that contribute to improving quality of life”
We strive to make life easier for the users of our products and the people who take care of them. We design and manufacture products for people with special physical needs – textiles which support, compress and fixate medical devices. To do this, we develop products based on the needs of our users, creating solutions that are discreet, effective and enable them to function normally.