WKS Textilveredlungs

What WKS Textilveredlungs does

WKS Textilveredlungs-GmbH is a German B2B textile service provider founded in 1963 and headquartered in Wilsum, Lower Saxony, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Meyer & Meyer Holding SE & Co. KG. The company delivers an integrated suite of services across the textile supply chain, including logistics and fulfilment, quality assurance inspections (AQL per DIN ISO 2859-1), laundry and garment enhancement (washing, dyeing, finishing), accredited laboratory testing, and a circular economy module covering reverse logistics, second-hand processing, upcycling, and repair. WKS also operates a specialized Defense & Rescue vertical serving military and government textile requirements.

The company serves premium European fashion brands and apparel manufacturers such as Hugo Boss, s.Oliver, Escada, Schiesser, Vaude, and Drykorn, as well as emerging growth-phase brands. WKS delivers all services directly through its own operational facilities across seven international locations in Germany, Hungary, the Dominican Republic, Turkey, Italy, and Tunisia, positioning multilingual teams close to major textile production markets with centralized management from the German headquarters. The 18,000 sqm Wilsum headquarters houses a GOTS-certified facility with photovoltaic generation and a jointly operated accredited laboratory with Eurofins Group. WKS holds GOTS, IHK TOP AUSBILDUNG (since 2017), and the proprietary 'Second Life' certification seal for reconditioned garments, processing over 40 million meters of fabric and over 15 million finished garments annually.

Revenue is generated through bespoke, multi-year B2B service contracts with quote-based pricing tailored to individual customer scope and volume. GTM is enterprise field sales with dedicated key account management (Head of Sales, Head of Quality Services, Head of Logistics). The company employs approximately 300 people across its international network, maintains IHK-certified vocational training programmes, and pursues circular economy partnerships such as the Return2you programme with CWS Workwear, MOOT, and TURNS.

Name

WKS Textilveredlungs

Legal name

WKS Textilveredlungs-GmbH

Website

https://wks-textil.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

WKS Textilveredlungs-GmbH is a German B2B textile service provider delivering integrated logistics, quality assurance, laundry, laboratory testing, and circular economy services to European fashion brands and apparel manufacturers from seven international locations, processing over 40 million meters of fabric annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Textile Services

NAICS

Drycleaning and Laundry Services (8123), Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated) (81232), Linen Supply (812331)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Finishing & Dyeing Contract Services (Job Work/Toll Processing) (IMAOACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial / B2B Laundry Pickup & Delivery (SMBs, Gyms, Salons, Restaurants) (HSAJACAE), Uniform & Linen Pickup/Delivery & Route Service (HSAJAMAD), Laundry, Linen & Uniform Route Service (B2B) (TLAAAEAL)

Keywords

• Textile finishing services
• Garment quality assurance
• Circular economy textiles
• Textile logistics fulfilment
• Industrial laundry services

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilsum

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Professional Textile Services: WKS generates revenue through B2B service contracts for textile processing, quality assurance, logistics, and circular economy services. Services include raw material logistics, quality inspections (AQL and 100% inspections), fabric repairs, garment finishing and washing, dyeing, reverse logistics, second-life processing, and full-service fulfillment. Revenue is project-based and service contract-oriented, with pricing tailored to individual customer scope and volume.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

WKS Textilveredlungs is a B2B textile service provider delivering end-to-end services across the textile supply chain, including raw material logistics, AQL quality inspections, garment finishing (washing, dyeing, laser effects), fabric and garment repairs, e-commerce fulfilment, and circular economy solutions (reverse logistics, second-hand processing, upcycling). The company operates 6 production-adjacent locations in 6 countries with centralized control from its Wilsum, Germany headquarters, serving European fashion brands, apparel manufacturers, and defense/government clients.

Product overview

WKS Textilveredlungs is a textile service solutions provider offering an integrated suite of services across the textile supply chain. The core portfolio includes Logistics & Fulfilment (storage, picking, and logistics for fabrics, garments, shoes, and lifestyle products), Quality Assurance (inspections of raw materials, trims, and finished garments with AQL testing), Laundry & Enhancement (washing, dyeing, and finishing), Laboratory Services (physical and analytical testing), and Circular Economy solutions (Reverse Logistics, Second Hand Processing, Upcycling, and Repair). The company also provides specialised Defense & Rescue services for military and government textiles. All services operate across seven international locations in Germany, Hungary, Dominican Republic, Turkey, Italy, and Tunisia, with the Wilsum headquarters serving as the main hub. The company emphasises sustainability through its GOTS-certified operations, photovoltaic power generation, and its proprietary Second Life Siegel certification for reconditioned garments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Logistics & Fulfilment Comprehensive textile logistics services including storage, picking of outer fabrics, ingredients, garments, shoes, and lifestyle products, with IT connectivity and production control for fashion brands and apparel manufacturers.
• Quality Assurance Professional inspection services for raw materials, trims, and finished garments, including on-site and inline inspections, AQL testing per DIN ISO 2859-1, and laboratory testing for fashion brands and apparel manufacturers.
• Circular Economy Services Integrated sustainable textile solutions including reverse logistics, second life programs, upcycling, repairs, and customized circular economy strategies for fashion brands and apparel manufacturers.
• Laundry & Enhancement Industrial laundry services and finished product enhancement including washing, dyeing, and finishing using environmentally friendly processes, including advanced laser finishing for authentic washing and creative effects.
• Laboratory Services Physical and analytical laboratory testing conducted in partnership with Eurofins Group at the accredited laboratory in Wilsum, providing material testing and quality assurance for textile customers.
• Defense & Rescue Services Comprehensive textile services for military and government agencies including quality inspections, testing, repairs, processing, and logistics with certified procedures for uniforms, protective wear, and operational textiles.
• Second Life Certification Seal Proprietary quality certification seal confirming that clothing processed by WKS has been thoroughly inspected for appearance, functionality, and cleanliness and restored to near-new condition; over 80% of returned products reach first-quality status.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 40 million meters of fabric processed per year
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• Meyer & Meyer Holding SE & Co. KGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMeyer & Meyer is the parent company of WKS Textilveredlungs-GmbH. The relationship provides WKS with the backing of a major international logistics and textile services group. WKS operates in close coordination with Meyer & Meyer across shared logistics facilities (Hungary, Tunisia) and joint sustainability initiatives. WKS chairman references Meyer & Meyer as the parent group and collaborates on shared compliance frameworks and human rights policies.
• Eurofins GroupsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationWKS operates a jointly run accredited laboratory with Eurofins Group at the Wilsum headquarters. The laboratory conducts physical and chemical laboratory tests for textile quality assurance, providing comprehensive material testing capabilities as part of WKS's service offering.
• MovimodaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMovimoda is WKS's partner in Prato, Italy, for fabric quality control (Meterwarenkontrolle). WKS provides on-site inspection services at Movimoda's facility to support customers sourcing in the Italian textile market.
• MOOTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOOT is a recycling partner collaborating with WKS on the Return2you circular economy initiative alongside CWS Workwear and TURNS. The partnership focuses on sustainable reuse and recycling concepts for workwear products, keeping worn clothing items in circulation.
• TURNSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTURNS is a recycling partner collaborating with WKS on the Return2you circular economy initiative alongside CWS Workwear and MOOT. The partnership sets standards for sustainable reuse and recycling concepts, following the waste hierarchy principle of reuse first, recycling second.
• CWS WorkwearminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCWS Workwear partnered with WKS to launch the 'Return2you' circular economy programme. CWS, as a leading workwear manufacturer, integrates WKS's sustainable reuse and recycling services into its sales concept. The partnership pioneers circular fashion in the workwear sector.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pincroft: UK-based commission textile dyer and finisher offering dyeing, printing and finishing services to apparel brands — directly comparable as a contract dyeing/finishing peer serving global fashion customers.
• CWS Workwear: European workwear rental and circular-economy partner of WKS on the Return2you initiative; comparable as a B2B textile rental and reconditioning operator with overlapping uniform/circular service lines.
• Berendsen (now part of Elis): Historically a major European workwear and textile-rental competitor (now integrated into Elis) — referenced for comparability as a direct peer in B2B textile rental and laundering.

Broad incumbents

• Chargeurs: French-listed group with a textile finishing and protection division serving apparel and technical textile customers worldwide — comparable as a larger, diversified incumbent with overlapping finishing capabilities.
• Elis: European-listed B2B textile and hygiene services group operating across flat linen, workwear and cleanroom garments — comparable as a broader incumbent offering uniform/linen rental and laundry at European scale.
• SGS: Global testing, inspection and certification company with significant textile and softlines testing services — comparable as a broader quality-assurance incumbent overlapping WKS's AQL inspection and lab testing.
• Intertek: Global quality assurance provider with textile testing labs across major sourcing markets — comparable as an inspection/testing incumbent competing for textile QA contracts.
• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection and certification group with consumer-products/textile services — comparable as a broad quality-assurance incumbent with overlap on apparel inspection.
• TÜV Rheinland: German-based global testing and certification body with textile and protective-wear testing capabilities — comparable as an incumbent testing/certification provider with overlap on defense/protective textile accreditation.
• Eurofins: Global laboratory testing group and WKS's joint-laboratory partner at Wilsum HQ — comparable as a broader laboratory testing incumbent operating accredited textile testing services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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