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Textiles Companies in Birmingham: 200+ Active Firms (2026)
Textiles companies in Birmingham manufacture fabrics, garments and sewn products for consumer, workwear and industrial supply chains across the West Midlands.
Buying centres tend to sit with owner-managed fashion labels, workwear buyers, industrial procurement teams and wholesalers that need repeatable small-batch production rather than distant mass manufacture. Contracts are often practical: sample development, short production runs, finishing, relabelling, fulfilment, repair or component supply for fabric-based goods. The customer base is mainly business-to-business, although consumer-facing labels and online sellers appear through contract manufacturing and private-label supply. Engagements can be seasonal, purchase-order led and margin sensitive, so evidence of delivery reliability, material traceability and UK production capacity matters as much as design capability.
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Birmingham has 273 actively trading textiles companies in this list, giving the city a sizeable but still specialist manufacturing base within the West Midlands. Reported employment totals 1,180 people, which points to a cohort where many firms remain workshop-scale or combine production with sourcing, importing and fulfilment. Only 10 firms report turnover above £5M, while 68 were incorporated since 2022, so the market mixes long-standing garment and fabric operations with newer entrants built around short-run production, online demand and outsourced supply chains.
Licensing is not usually the main constraint for Birmingham textile producers; compliance sits closer to labelling, fibre-composition, product-description and consumer-protection rules. Finished textile goods need clear fibre content information, and responsibility usually rests with the manufacturer or UK importer. Labels must be in English, durable, legible, visible and accessible, while fibre names need to follow the prescribed list. Goods that include fur, leather, bone or other non-textile animal-origin parts need the wording “contains non-textile parts of animal origin”. Misleading descriptions and omissions can also be caught by consumer law. UKFT remains the relevant trade body for fashion and textiles.
Scale-up depth appears limited, and that shapes the outlook more than demand fashion alone. Birmingham’s textiles base tends to sit between craft production, wholesale supply, workwear, repair, finishing and contract manufacture, rather than around a narrow group of very large factories. Cost pressure, retailer caution and scrutiny of material claims are likely to keep margins tight. Firms with credible UK production capacity, traceable sourcing and dependable fulfilment should find buyer interest, but consolidation seems more plausible through supplier relationships and subcontracting networks than through a wave of large standalone manufacturers.
273
Active firms
2026
10
£5M+ turnover
Birmingham firms
68
Incorporated since 2022
newer Birmingham firms
Key facts
About 3% of the trading cohort reports turnover above £5M (10 of 273 firms) — the rest sits below that revenue band.
24% of the cohort was incorporated since 2022 (68 firms), so a sizeable share is in its first few filing cycles.
Textile products must carry fibre-content labels under the Textile Products (Labelling and Fibre Composition) Regulations 2012, with the manufacturer or UK importer responsible for ensuring the label is in English, durable, legible, visible and accessible.
Misleading textile product descriptions and omissions fall under Part 4, Chapter 1 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024.
WRAP says the UK consumed 1.42 million tonnes of new textile products in 2022 and generated 1.45 million tonnes of used textiles in the same year.
Of the used textiles generated in the UK in 2022, 650,000 tonnes were diverted to reuse and recycling and 421,600 tonnes were exported.
Textile Exchange reports that global fibre production reached 124 million tonnes in 2023, with polyester accounting for 57% of total fibre production and less than 1% coming from pre- and post-consumer recycled textiles.
Top Birmingham textiles companies
COMPTONS 2000 LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns and manufactures custom textile and canvas products including military tentage systems, waterproof covers, tarpaulins, groundsheets, vehicle and trailer covers, banners, welding curtains and…
Serves the Ministry of Defence and British Army, plus commercial and industrial buyers, commercial vehicle operators, trailer owners and classic car owners with specialist textile cover and tentage…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing, Hiring · 4% CAGR over 4y
Location
F. Chand & Co Limited
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsManufactures private‑label clothing for fashion brands, providing in‑house garment production including design development, pattern cutting, sampling, grading, fabric sourcing, cutting, sewing,…
Serves B2B fashion and apparel brands seeking private-label premium clothing production, including established brands with seasonal collections and labels wanting UK-made garments in small to…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -10% CAGR over 3y
Location
D P S Embroidery Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides trade garment decoration services including embroidery, digitising, screen and transfer printing, and heat‑applied transfers. Supplies blank clothing, applies branded logos and designs, and…
Sells to trade-only corporate clothing and promotional merchandise businesses, including resellers and agencies serving their own end customers.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing, Hiring · 2% CAGR over 4y
Location
POWERZONE EU LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed
Location
FPM UK LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsManufactures retail and corporate clothing including outerwear, protective and waterproof garments for men, women and children. Provides garment processing services such as alterations, logo…
Serves B2B customers in the corporate and retail sectors, including organisations needing branded, protective or high-visibility clothing, plus medical facilities sourcing PPE.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -8% CAGR over 2y
Location
D R Workwear Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsManufactures workwear and personal protective clothing, including boiler suits, fire‑retardant jackets, trousers, and poly‑cotton garments. Works with clients to produce protective clothing that…
Serves businesses and employers with staff requiring workwear and protective clothing, including industrial and trade clients needing garments that meet workplace safety requirements.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy
Location
RSS Windscreen Ltd
Trajectory
1y · 2024–NowFinancial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
K S Covers Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsManufactures bespoke thermal insulation jackets and removable covers for industrial equipment. Provides site measurement, in‑house fabrication and installation, and supplies off‑the‑shelf insulation…
Serves B2B customers with plant, equipment or pipework requiring thermal insulation jackets, including industrial and commercial sites needing bespoke measurement, manufacture and installation.
Financial Health
StableStable
Location
U.K.P. ACCESSORIES LTD.
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsSupplies garment branding products for apparel brands, including woven and printed labels, swing tags, patches, buttons, rivets, trims and branded packaging. Also provides digital labelling and…
Serves B2B fashion and apparel brands globally, including teams responsible for garment branding, packaging, supply chain compliance and product identification across clothing and accessory ranges.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -6% CAGR over 2y
Location
PARKASH & SONS LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsManufactures and exports casual wear, fitness wear and sportswear apparel. Produces items including T‑shirts, hoodies, jackets, leggings, tracksuits and team uniforms for sports such as soccer,…
Serves B2B apparel buyers, retailers, wholesalers and sportswear brands seeking casualwear, fitnesswear and team uniforms, with some emphasis on European buyers and export customers.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -3% CAGR over 4y
Location
FONZ LEATHER STYLES LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns, manufactures and distributes leather goods including handbags, purses, wallets, apparel, luggage, gloves, slippers and hats. Provides OEM production, design trend development, quality…
Serves wholesale buyers, retailers, fashion brands and individual consumers looking for leatherwear and leather goods, including OEM and branded product customers.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 4% CAGR over 4y
Location
ARDEN ORTHOTICS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsManufactures bespoke orthopaedic footwear, custom insoles and fabric supports. Provides orthotic products as well as footwear adaptation, repair and re-welting services, supplying made-to-measure…
Serves NHS orthotics services and private customers who require orthopaedic footwear, insoles, fabric supports, and footwear adaptations or repairs.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -66% CAGR over 4y
Location
Top Stitch Birmingham Ltd
Trajectory
4y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · -29% CAGR over 4y
Location
Dulhan Boutique Ltd
Trajectory
4y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
SAVANNAH EMBROIDERY STUDIO LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · 0% CAGR over 1y
Location
Socks Direct Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsManufactures and imports hosiery products, primarily socks, and supplies them to retailers and stockists. Distributes branded hosiery lines and manages product sourcing and supply through brand…
Sells B2B to retail stockists and distributors seeking hosiery lines, including socks and related branded products.
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Deborah Tallentire (Stage and Screen) Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StrongStrong · Growing · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
B1 BESPOKE LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns, develops and manufactures bespoke products for clients, handling product development from concept through production in an in‑house factory. Offers small minimum order quantities and short…
Serves businesses seeking UK-based bespoke product manufacturing, particularly buyers needing short lead times, small flexible MOQs and alternatives to Far East sourcing.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -11% CAGR over 4y
Location
ABR BLINDS LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsManufactures and installs contract blinds and curtains, including Roman, vertical, roller, pleated and Venetian blinds. Provides measuring, quotation, supply and fitting services using…
Serves B2B and public-sector customers, including education providers, healthcare facilities, offices and other commercial establishments that require flame-retardant blinds and curtains.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 6% CAGR over 4y
Location
ENGLANDS SAFETY LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
A & S Clothing Manufacturers Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
AC FURNITURE LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 9% CAGR over 4y
Location
Dubb & Pall Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
DOTI CRAFT LTD
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed
Location
ETILER FASHION LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy
Location
Ab Tailoring Ltd
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed
Location
BIROU TRANSPORT LTD
Trajectory
2y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable
Location
Lichfield Manufacturing Ltd
Trajectory
1y · 2024–NowFinancial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
PRINTIGO LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides garment printing and embroidery on items such as T‑shirts, hoodies, workwear and sportswear. Also offers paper and large-format printing including business cards, flyers, banners and…
Serves businesses, schools, hospitality teams, sports clubs and event groups, as well as consumers seeking one-off personalised gifts and small garment orders.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 5% CAGR over 2y
Location
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing, Hiring · 13% CAGR over 1y
Location
Manor Park Trading Company Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDesigns and produces household textile products for the home. Develops and supplies home textiles through in‑house and partner brands, and provides product design, sourcing and production services…
Financial Health
StableStable · -4% CAGR over 2y
Location
DM Interiors Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable
Location
JOHN HEMSLEY (ROPES & LIFTING EQUIPMENT) LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsManufactures and supplies wire rope, fibre rope, chain and webbing slings, and cable‑laid grommets for lifting applications. Provides rope splicing and supplies lifting accessories and equipment such…
Serves B2B customers in construction, industrial, offshore, marine, mining, aviation and entertainment sectors, as well as specialist lifting companies needing rope and lifting equipment for specific…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -7% CAGR over 4y
Location
John Wilde & Co. (Metals) Limited
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsManufactures and supplies funeral furnishings for the funeral services sector, including coffin fittings, burial and cremation handles, ornaments, crucifixes, name plates, cords and tassels, urn…
Serves B2B customers in the funeral service sector, including funeral directors, funeral managers and related operators in the UK and abroad that purchase funeral furnishing supplies.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 4% CAGR over 1y
Location
BRANDED CLOTHING LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupplies customised clothing with printed or embroidered logos for businesses and organisations. Offers a range of garments including T‑shirts, polo shirts, hoodies, workwear, corporatewear, hi‑vis…
Sells to businesses buying branded uniforms, workwear and corporate clothing, plus clubs, teams and other organisations ordering custom printed or embroidered apparel. Also serves some individual…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
HERITAGE LEATHERGOODS CO. LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsManufactures and sells leather goods and accessories, including belts, studded straps, wallets, key fobs, passport and card holders, dog collars, and guitar straps. Offers personalised leather items…
Serves consumers buying belts, personalised accessories and gothic/punk/biker fashion items, as well as trade customers or retailers sourcing catalogue lines in leather and studded accessories.
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Intelligent World Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupplies healthcare infection-control products including disposable hospital curtains, cubicle track systems, window blinds and related accessories through an online shop, with options for…
Sells to hospitals and other healthcare settings needing infection control products, particularly buyers responsible for disposable curtains, blinds, accessories and cubicle track. Likely serves…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
H S R TRADING LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed
Location
OGGIE76 UK LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed
Location
Rios Blinds Midlands Ltd
Trajectory
2y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable
Location
Blind Rage Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDesigns, supplies and installs made-to-measure window coverings including blinds, plantation shutters and curtains, as well as garden awnings. Provides product selection online and through showrooms,…
Serves homeowners and commercial customers planning interior window treatments, including online shoppers, showroom visitors, and clients wanting in-home or on-site consultation, measuring and…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 2% CAGR over 2y
Location
Curtains & More By Britannia Ltd
Trajectory
2y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 1y
Location
SUITE FACTORY LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed
Location
BS SUTHI AND BROS LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsManufactures clothing and outerwear for fashion brands and retailers, specialising in jackets, workwear and protective garments. Provides garment production, sampling, alterations, and private‑label…
Serves B2B customers in the clothing industry, including medium and large clothing brands, high street retailers, clothes designers and established fashion brands needing UK-based garment production…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 12% CAGR over 2y
Location
AERO TRADE LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsManufactures men's and women's country and casual outerwear, including wax, quilted and tweed jackets. Produces garments in-house and offers bespoke clothing manufacturing services, allowing clients…
Serves B2B clothing brands and retailers needing bespoke men’s and women’s casual outerwear manufacturing, including country wear labels using their own designs, labels and trims.
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
PERFECTION CLOTHING LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsImports, exports, and manufactures women’s trousers, shorts, skirts, and cropped styles under the PINNS brand. Supplies clothing collections to retailers and offers private label garment design and…
Serves fashion retailers, stockists and private-label apparel brands seeking women’s trousers, shorts, skirts and crops, with wholesale and export customers including retailers worldwide.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing, Hiring · 5% CAGR over 2y
Location
K & K FASHIONS LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsManufactures clothing on a cut, make and trim (CMT) basis, producing jackets, outerwear, tracksuits and other garments. Provides pattern making, embroidery, and sourcing of fabrics and trimmings to…
Sells to clothing brands, fashion businesses and garment buyers needing UK-based manufacturing, especially for jackets, outerwear, tracksuits and other apparel. Serves B2B customers requiring cut,…
Financial Health
StableStable · -9% CAGR over 3y
Location
SB MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsManufactures outdoor and country clothing for brands and retailers, including wax jackets, tweed jackets, knitwear, headwear and trousers. Provides garment manufacturing services, sourcing fabrics…
Sells B2B to buyers in the textile and apparel industry, including clothing brands and retailers seeking UK-made outerwear and garments, from sportswear to high-end fashion.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -13% CAGR over 4y
Location
G B TEXTILES LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDevelops and supplies technical and fashion fabrics for apparel brands, including nylon, cotton and polyester textiles for outerwear and sportswear. Provides weaving, dyeing, knitting and finishing…
Serves B2B customers: middle- to high-end fashion brands and apparel manufacturers developing outerwear, casualwear, sportswear and athleisure collections across markets including Europe, the US and…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -72% CAGR over 4y
Location
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How Birmingham textiles companies work and how to sell to them
What they do
Birmingham textiles firms usually earn through a mixture of production margin, service fees and resale margin. A workshop may charge for pattern work, sampling, cutting, sewing, embroidery, finishing or repair, then move into per-unit pricing once a design or component is approved. Wholesalers and importers make money on mark-up, minimum order quantities and repeat fulfilment, while contract manufacturers tend to work against purchase orders rather than long subscription agreements. Cash flow is often tied to fabric, trims, labour and shipping timing, so deposits, staged payments and credit control matter more than the headline order value.
Who they sell to
Most buyers sit close to operations rather than corporate strategy: founders, production managers, merchandisers, sourcing leads and procurement teams often share decisions. Smaller labels and online sellers may buy directly after a sample, while workwear, industrial and public-sector-adjacent orders usually involve specifications, supplier questionnaires and price comparisons. Sales cycles can be short for repeat finishing or repair work, but longer where the textile firm must prove capacity, labelling compliance, insurance and delivery performance. Channel relationships still count; referrals from designers, wholesalers, agencies and local manufacturers can sit alongside email outreach and tender portals.
What they buy
Most textiles firms tend to spend on tools and services that tighten production control rather than abstract office optimisation. Common purchases include stock control, production scheduling, accounting, payroll, CRM, barcode or garment-tracking systems, product information management, e-commerce connectors and basic analytics for margin, returns and repeat orders. They also buy recruitment support for machinists and warehouse staff, health and safety advice, labelling and trade-compliance guidance, insurance, energy advice, equipment maintenance, logistics, packaging, photography and performance marketing. Finance products can be relevant when fabric purchases, machinery or customer payment terms create a working-capital gap.
Why and how to sell to them
Birmingham textiles buyers tend to evaluate suppliers when a new order pattern exposes strain: more SKUs, tighter delivery windows, a move into importer responsibilities, a retail audit, a hire in operations or procurement, or a push to win larger workwear and industrial accounts. Useful outbound usually starts with waste, rework, late payments, traceability or labour bottlenecks, not with generic growth language. Sellers should be ready to show short payback, low disruption to workshop routines and evidence that their offer can cope with seasonal peaks, small batches and documentation requirements.
How this list is built
Data sources
This list is built from UK Companies House filings, XBRL accounts data, and semantic analysis of each company's public website. Revenue and headcount figures come from the most recent filed accounts; where the company has not filed, values are estimated using a model trained on filed history and peer benchmarks and are labelled as estimates.
Classification
Rather than relying solely on SIC codes, Firmbase classifies each company semantically: the company's website is crawled, an AI model reads what the company actually sells, and the company is placed into the relevant industry and subsectors. SIC codes are used as one signal but not the only one. This means a company that registered under a generic SIC code but pivoted into (for example) fintech is correctly identified as fintech, not as its original SIC category.
Freshness
The underlying company data is refreshed from Companies House continuously; filings appear in the list within days of submission. The curated list ordering is regenerated when the underlying data moves meaningfully (company count changes by more than 5%, a new company enters the top-ranked segment, or the filed-revenue numbers for the top firms change). You can see the last-updated timestamp near the top of the page.
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