About Us
We are passionate about saving lives, protecting property, and conserving energy. We collaborate with industry leaders to solve high-temperature challenges with innovative textiles and textile-based solutions.
Our Story
In 1978, Sudhakar "Bal" Dixit left his product development job in Corporate America to pursue an idea. After working for a company producing asbestos, he was aware of its risk and believed he could modify fiberglass to match its performance in insulation and fire protection applications.
In less than a year, Bal created Zetex® Fiberglass Fabric, the industry’s first safe and commercially viable alternative to asbestos. After perfecting his texturization and weaving processes in his garage, he purchased land, built a factory, and travelled globally demonstrating how Zetex & ZetexPlus out-performed asbestos without the health risk.
For nearly 50 years, Newtex has continued his spirit of innovation and quality, and is trusted by leading industrial companies when temperatures or risk of fire is extreme.
In 1984 Mr. Dixit was recognized as a finalist for Small Business Person of the Year by President Ronald Reagan. Mr. Dixit was inducted into the Rochester Business Hall of Fame in 2003 and recognized as an Outstanding Alumni of Rochester Institute of Technology in 2022.
Our Solutions
High Temperature Textiles
Innovative high-temperature fabrics, tapes, and other textile products. Enhanced with DualMirror II and Z-Flex II Aluminized films, or coated with ZetexPus Vermiculite and other high-temperature coatings. Confidently protect the people, property, and equipment in your high-temperature environment and application.
Fire Containment
Custom designed, lab-tested, and in-house fabricated fire containment and insulation solutions for your unique extreme high-temperature situation.
Industrial Seals
Custom designed, lab-tested, and in-house fabricated sealing solutions for your unique extreme high temperature situation.
Safety Apparel
High temp apparel products to protect people that maintain, repair, explore, and firefight in extreme high temperature situations.
Consumer Goods
Industrial Grade Heat Shielding and Fire Safety Products designed for your Home, Automotive, & DIY needs.
