Best Startup Scotland
At Best Startup Scotland we track over 100,000 Scottish startups and over 500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and organisations we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
We’ve ranked the top 31 Textiles companies in Scotland. The companies, startups and institutions listed in this article are all exceptional companies, well worth a follow. We have included links to their websites, socials and CrunchBase (if you’re interested in their financials).
We selected the organisations listed in this article based on:
- Track record
- Executive leadership
- Market share
- Innovation
- ESG rating
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Top Textiles Companies & Startups (Scotland)
Sansible Wearables
Sansible Wearables creates wearable technology for rugby players called LiveSkin, for better sports performance.
Founder(s): Charlie Patterson, Jack Ng
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Consumer Electronics, eSports, Sporting Goods, Sports, Textiles
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Endura
Endura is manufactures a range of mountain biking, road, and commuter clothing and accessories for cycling.
Founder(s):
Location: Livingston, West Lothian, United Kingdom
Industries: Manufacturing, Textiles
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Survival-One Ltd.
Survival-One Ltd. design, manufacture, sells and rents survival clothing and equipment.
Founder(s):
Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
Industries: Fashion, Manufacturing, Product Design, Textiles
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Joseph
Joseph is an online store and an iconic design house that offers complete wardrobe, accessories and footwear for both men and women.
Founder(s):
Location: Carnwath, South Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Industries: E-Commerce, Lifestyle, Shoes, Textiles
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Ulster Weavers
Ulster Weavers is a home textiles company based in Holywood, Northern Ireland.
Founder(s):
Location: Holywood, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom
Industries: Textiles
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Fishers Services
Fishers is the market leader for laundry, textile rental and industrial workwear throughout Scotland and the North East of England.
Founder(s):
Location: Cupar, Fife, United Kingdom
Industries: Hotel, Laundry and Dry-cleaning, Restaurants, Textiles
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Johnstons of Elgin
Johnstons of Elgin manufactures cashmere cloth, knitwear, and accessories.
Founder(s):
Location: Elgin, Moray, United Kingdom
Industries: Manufacturing, Textiles
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Don & Low
Don & Low is a manufacturer and distributor of innovative, high performance woven and nonwoven technical textiles.
Founder(s):
Location: Forfar, Angus, United Kingdom
Industries: Manufacturing, Textiles
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Moorbrook Textiles Ltd
Moorbrook Textiles Ltd is a manufacturing firm that designs & manufactures textiles, fabrics & accessories.
Founder(s):
Location: Ayr, South Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Manufacturing, Textiles
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J&D Wilkie Ltd
J&D Wilkie Ltd is a privately owned global technical textile manufacturing company with head office based in Scotland.
Founder(s): David Wilkie, James Wilkie
Location: Kirriemuir, Angus, United Kingdom
Industries: Textiles
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Tiso Group Ltd
Tiso Group Ltd provides outdoor clothing and equipment company.
Founder(s):
Location: Leith, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Retail, Textiles
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Lochcarron of Scotland
Lochcarron of Scotland is the world’s maker of professional craft, dye, warp, weave, Scottish tartans and textiles for artisans and women.
Founder(s):
Location: Selkirk, Scottish Borders, The, United Kingdom
Industries: Textiles
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ArdMoor
ArdMoor is an online retail store that supplies fashion apparel, branded clothing, footwear, gift vouchers, and other accessories.
Founder(s):
Location: North Berwick, East Lothian, United Kingdom
Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion, Retail, Textiles
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Bonar Yarns & Fabrics
Bonar Yarns & Fabrics produces high-quality polypropylene backing yarns for woven carpets from Axminster and Wilton.
Founder(s):
Location: Dundee, Dundee City, United Kingdom
Industries: Manufacturing, Textiles
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Begg x Co
Begg x Co is a Scottish fashion brand engaged in designing, making, and selling luxury cashmere clothing products and accessories.
Founder(s): Alex Begg
Location: Ayr, South Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion, Product Design, Retail, Textiles
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Tony Beal
Tony Beal is a textile manufacturing company that specializes in designing, manufacturing, installing and repairing covering solutions.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Industrial, Manufacturing, Textiles
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Stewart Campbell Flooring
Stewart Campbell Flooring offers carpets, tiles, wood flooring, lamination, stair roads, furniture moving, designing, and fitting services.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Building Material, Interior Design, Professional Services, Textiles
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DC Dalgliesh
D.C. Dalgliesh Ltd. designs, waves, and produces tartans. It offers dancers dress and reproduction tartans; hand-sewn kilts and plaids, etc.
Founder(s):
Location: Selkirk, Scottish Borders, The, United Kingdom
Industries: Manufacturing, Textiles
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MYB Textiles
MYB Textiles is a manufacturer of weaver of madras and lace sheers, panels and blankets.
Founder(s):
Location: Newmilns, East Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Home Decor, Manufacturing, Textiles
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Kinloch Anderson
Kinloch Anderson is a manufacturer and retailer of highland dresses specializing in Scottish tartans, kilts, leather goods, and shoes.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Manufacturing, Sales, Textiles, Wholesale
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CLAN by Scotweb
CLAN by Scotweb is an online store that offers an exquisite collection of Scottish clothing, jewellery, gift, and fabric products.
Founder(s): Nick Fiddes
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion, Gift, Textiles
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W&J Knox
W&J Knox is a textile manufacturing company that produces various types of nets for fish farming, sport and agriculture industry.
Founder(s):
Location: Kilbirnie, North Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Industrial, Manufacturing, Textiles
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Kizzies
Kizzies is a family-run business that offers the latest trends from all the leading children’s designers based in Whitburn, West Lothian.
Founder(s):
Location: Whitburn, West Lothian, United Kingdom
Industries: Fashion, Textiles
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Scott & Fyfe
Scott & Fyfe specializes in designing and manufacturing technical textiles and fabric products for catering to numerous markets worldwide.
Founder(s):
Location: Tayport, Fife, United Kingdom
Industries: Industrial, Manufacturing, Textiles
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Hector Russell
Hector Russell offers whiskey, kilts, and souvenirs.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Textiles
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Schofield Dyers & Finishers
Schofield Dyers & Finishers is a company that provides dyeing and finishing services.
Founder(s):
Location: Galashiels, Scottish Borders, The, United Kingdom
Industries: Printing, Service Industry, Textiles
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88 Events
88 Events is offering a collection of table linens and table styling products and manufacture all table linens.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Manufacturing, Textiles
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Arinsdale
Arinsdale is a wholly owned and run family business based in Grangemouth, Central Scotland.
Founder(s):
Location: Grangemouth, Falkirk, United Kingdom
Industries: Industrial, Manufacturing, Textiles
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Crùbag
Crùbag produces textiles with integrated marine science outreach.
Founder(s):
Location: Oban, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom
Industries: Textiles
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Muirhead Leather
Muirhead Leather is engaged in the manufacturing and sales of luxury leather used in interior designing, furniture and luxury goods..
Founder(s):
Location: Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Sales, Textiles
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Lynn Wilson
Lynn Wilson is a fashion firm that focuses on textile waste, reuse, recycles and repair.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Consumer, Fashion, Textiles
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