FENDERTEX® SOCIETY
FENDERTEX®, Manufacturer of textile fenders
Welcome to the website of Fendertex, the designer and manufacturer of the only textile fenders.
Discover the FENDERTEX® company, its history, its evolution, and<BR />the origins of textile fenders designed and manufactured to optimise the pleasure and comfort of sailing.
FENDERTEX®
THE TEXTILE FENDER MANUFACTURER
Safe Boat Equipment was founded on February 3, 2014.
Driven by the experience and passion for yachting of its founder, the company designs and markets a new generation of textile fenders: FENDERTEX®.
This flagship product is a patented innovation that provides numerous advantages for boating enthusiasts.
All FENDERTEX® products are manufactured exclusively in France.
Today, our range of fenders and accessories protects vessels from 18 to 590 feet — motorboats and sailing yachts, monohulls and multihulls, from yachts to giga-yachts.
Discover:
Design & Manufacture ◊ The Advantages of Textile Fenders ◊ Videos
THE MILL
The company did not settle in just any building. This old mill was chosen for its history.
The workshop is located in Aire-sur-la-Lys, a town rich in military heritage. The mill is one of its enduring landmarks.
In 1682, it was built by Count de Robelin, engineer to the King of France, with the help of former soldiers whose injuries prevented them from continuing their service in the army.
Hence its name: Moulin des Invalides.
The Mill Apartment
The Moulin apartment is nestled at the very heart of the company.
If you would like to stay during your visit to discover FENDERTEX®, please do not hesitate to contact us.
HISTORY OF FENDERTEX®
2010 – Launch of research and development for FENDERTEX® fenders
2012 – Integration into the European Center for Innovative Textiles (CETI)
2013 – Testing and validation of fenders by industry professionals
2014 – Creation of the company SAFE BOAT EQUIPMENT – FENDERTEX®
First participation in the Monaco Yacht Show with two ranges of fenders: cylindrical and spherical
2015 – Recruitment of two new employees – Participation in three international boat shows – Start of collaboration with Seaview Progress (Europe)
2016 – Development of a reinforced range for mega and giga yachts – Introduction of new colors for fenders and covers
Recruitment of a new employee – Participation in nine international boat shows
First partnership with OUTREMER shipyard: FENDERTEX® fenders become standard equipment on their sailing yachts
2017 – Milestone reached: over 1,000 vessels equipped
Launch of a new range of tubular fenders, first installed on Groupe SÉTIN’s racing yacht with skipper Manuel Cousin
Recruitment of two new employees – Participation in seven international boat shows
2018 – Creation of the Mooring Pack for boats from 23 to 98 feet: complete mooring equipment gathered in a dedicated bag
Publication of the first FENDERTEX® catalog
Partnership with the new catamaran brand EXCESS: all models delivered with a Mooring Pack
Recruitment of a new employee – Participation in seven international boat shows
2019 – Strategic partnership with PYI Inc. (Seattle, USA), becoming exclusive distributor for the Americas
Technology transfer agreement signed to establish a second FENDERTEX® production site
Participation in several U.S. boat shows to launch the brand overseas
Recruitment of a new employee – Participation in nine international boat shows
2020 – Development of new products: spherical covers, dock protection bumpers
Creation of FENDERTEX® INNOVATION, dedicated to solving navigation challenges through technological solutions
With trade shows cancelled, innovations were presented via a virtual booth
2021 – Recruitment of a new employee – Participation in seven international boat shows
2022 – Acquisition of new premises to expand production capacity, create a showroom, and improve employee comfort
The new facility also includes an apartment to welcome clients and partners
Recruitment of four new employees – Participation in ten international boat shows
2023 – 18,000 products manufactured – 17 employees – €1.7M turnover – Licensing agreement signed in the USA (Seattle) – Japanese license under preparation – Prestigious yachts equipped
2024 – New products: angled dock bumpers – New colors: Yellow & Lagoon – Distribution network consolidated (PYI Americas, Ultra Collection Australia/NZ, Janszoon NL, G&G Rigging IT, Tezmar TR, Empire Marine UAE, Top Water Tackles JP)
2025 – New product announced for launch in 2025 – Participation in 17 international boat shows worldwide