UK-Made Protective Fabrics for Food, Upholstery, Engineering and Cleaning
Appletex manufactures high-quality circular knitted fabrics, stockinette, cloths, protective covers and bespoke textile solutions in the UK. We supply customers in the food processing, upholstery, engineering, automotive, industrial and cleaning sectors across the UK and international markets.
Whether you need a standard product or something made for a specific application, our experienced team combines decades of manufacturing expertise with flexible production capabilities to recommend a practical, reliable solution for your process.
Food-safe textile products for meat processing, kebab production, brewing, hop bags and specialist food applications.
Stockinette and Rollinet products for foam, mattresses, sofa cushions, upholstery and furniture manufacturing.
Bespoke textile covers, cloths and specialist products for machinery, robots, CNC equipment and industrial environments.
UK-made cleaning textiles, dishcloths, butchers’ cloths and specialist cloth products for commercial and food preparation use.
Where to Start
Many customers come to Appletex with a practical requirement rather than a finished specification. You might know what the product needs to do, but not the exact material, size or format required.
Our team can help you identify the right stockinette, cloth, cover, bag, roll or bespoke textile product for your process.
- Rolls, hanks, cut lengths and sewn bags
- Bespoke widths and formats
- Food, upholstery, industrial and cleaning applications
- Practical advice from an experienced UK manufacturing team
Why Appletex?
Appletex has been part of UK textile manufacturing since 1975. Today, the business continues to support customers who need reliable textile products, practical advice and flexible UK-based supply. From food-safe stockinette to upholstery products, machine covers and cleaning textiles, the focus is on making products that work properly in real production environments.
Practical textile knowledge
A team that understands materials, formats and how products are used day to day.
Flexible production
Standard and bespoke options across a range of sizes, rolls, hanks, bags and cloth formats.
UK-made supply
Manufactured in the UK for customers who value communication, reliability and control.
Quality and compliance
Supporting customers in sectors where consistency, hygiene and product reliability matter.
We deliver what we promise
Manager
Appletex have always answered our enquiries promptly and efficiently. The stockinette rolls are delivered quickly and the product quality is always very high. We fully intend to continue this great relationship in the future.
Director
Appletex has been a reliable partner for years. Their stockinette is top-notch, and their customer service is always prompt and helpful. Orders arrive on time, and their quick responses to queries make the experience seamless. Highly recommend!
Head of Procurement
Your stockinette ensures we can package our meat products to a high standard, making our job easier. We have been using Appletex stockinette for years and it never disappoints, making Appletex a highly valued supplier to our business!
Managing Director
Appletex always go above and beyond to complete our orders on time. We have been using Appletex stockinette for years and have never had a problem, it never disappoints. The team are an absolute pleasure to deal with.
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Products made for real-world applications
Appletex products are used for wrapping, covering, protecting, handling, cleaning and processing across a range of industries.
Meat wraps and carcass stockinette
Kebab stockinette and kebab wraps
Upholstery stockinette and mattress Rollinet
Sofa cushion and foam handling products
Robot covers and machine protection
Engineering, polishing and lint-free cloths
Dishcloths, butchers’ cloths and cleaning textiles
Bespoke textile bags, rolls and specialist formats
About Appletex
A practical team behind every product
Behind Appletex is a team that understands the products, the machinery and the customers using them. From production through to sales and support, the focus is on helping customers find the right textile solution and keeping supply straightforward.
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