Innovation, family and tradition
At DORTEX, people with different professional backgrounds work together. They are responsible for production, marketing,
product development, customer service, shipping, and IT. In guides and blog posts, they share their know-how with you.
This gives you practical support when choosing, designing, and using our products.
In the expert overview, you’ll find our authors with their photo and area of responsibility:
About DORTEX
Who is DORTEX?
DORTEX is a family-owned company based in Germany that has stood for high-quality, custom-made labeling products since 1986. DORTEX was founded by Dipl.-Ing. Burkhard Dohmann, a graduate engineer, in Dortmund.
What does DORTEX do?
DORTEX manufactures custom-designed labels, ribbons, iron-on transfers, and other labeling products. The company specializes in weaving, printing, and laser engraving, and produces all products in Germany. Modern production technologies combined with many years of expertise result in tailored solutions for labeling, branding, and organization. The range is aimed at DIY and handmade projects as well as commercial and industrial applications.
What sets DORTEX apart?
DORTEX stands out because you can design your products with a high level of creative freedom and a wide variety of materials, exactly the way you want them. Thanks to production in Germany and efficiently coordinated manufacturing and shipping processes, we are able to offer fast delivery times. As a premium provider with high standards for every detail, you receive premium quality that shows in the material, craftsmanship, and final result.
DORTEX quality promise
At DORTEX, quality doesn’t just apply to the finished product, but to every step of the manufacturing process.
Carefully selected materials are used to ensure durability and suitability for everyday use. Clear processes
and defined standards guarantee consistent results. Independent testing and recognized certifications make
these standards transparent. Learn more about the tested quality of our
DORTEX products and certifications.
To mark our 40th company anniversary, we are also offering you a return promise from March to September 2026:
if you are not satisfied with your order, you can return it easily for orders with a value of up to
$90.
Commitment & Responsibility
As a family-owned company, we feel equally committed to our employees, customers, and the environment. We deliberately rely on sustainable production in Germany, combining the highest quality with responsible action. Trust, transparency, and responsibility shape our day-to-day work — then and now. Here you can read all about our understanding of sustainability at DORTEX.
Updated on: 2026-04-02
