Name

Ibena

Legal name

IBENA Textilwerke GmbH

Website

https://ibena.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1826

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Home and Technical Textiles Manufacturing

NAICS

Curtain and Linen Mills (31412), Other Textile Product Mills (3149), Apparel Manufacturing (315)

SIC

Broadwoven Fabric Mills, Man Made Fiber & Silk (2221), Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300), Wholesale-Apparel, Piece Goods & Notions (5130)

akta.pro primary industry

Bath & Kitchen Linen Manufacturing (Towels/Washcloths/Bathmats/Dish Towels) (IMAOAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Threads, Yarns & Sewing Notions (Sewing Thread/Embroidery Thread/Bobbins/Needles) (IMAOALAE)

Keywords

• Technical textiles manufacturing
• Home textiles manufacturing
• Licensed brand textiles
• Automotive seat fabrics
• Fireproof protective fabrics

Headquarters

HQ city

Bocholt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Home Textiles Direct Sales: Sale of blankets, bed linen, and home textiles directly to consumers and retailers through e-commerce platforms and factory outlet.
2. Licensing Royalties: As a licensee, IBENA produces and sells home textiles under licensed brands including bugatti (since 1978 partnership, over a decade of production), s.Oliver (since 2000), and others, paying royalties to brand owners.
3. Contract Textiles B2B: Tailored B2B solutions for healthcare facilities, hotels, and institutions including boil-proof blankets, mattress protection, hotel textiles, and logo blankets for promotional purposes.
4. Technical Textiles: Production and sale of specialized technical textiles including fireproof fabrics (IBENA Protect), automotive seat fabrics (IBENA Cartex for Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Opel, Volvo, VW), stage decoration fabrics (IBENA Technodeco), and digital printing fabrics (IBENA DPI-TEX).
5. Personalized/Logo Blankets: Customized blankets with company logos for promotional gifts, corporate giveaways, with personalization as B2B service.

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IBENA designs, weaves, finishes, and distributes home textiles (blankets, bed linen, mattress and incontinence protection) and specialized technical textiles (fireproof protective fabrics, automotive seat fabrics, stage and event decoration fabrics, digital printing substrates) from two German production facilities. The company sells under its own IBENA, Zeitgeist, and VITA brands as well as under exclusive licenses for bugatti, s.Oliver, Haribo, LOOKS by Wolfgang Joop, Kaisertuch, Kuschelfein, and Otto Kern home collections.

Product overview

Ibena Textilwerke GmbH is a family-owned traditional textile manufacturer established in 1826, operating from Bocholt, Germany with production in Rhede. The company operates two main divisions: Home Textiles and Technical Textiles. The Home Textiles division offers a diverse portfolio including own-brand blankets (IBENA), licensed branded collections (Bugatti, s.Oliver, Zeitgeist, VITA), and specialized children's and lifestyle licensed products (Haribo, LOOKS by Wolfgang Joop, Kaisertuch, Kuschelfein). The Technical Textiles division produces specialized industrial fabrics under sub-brands including Protect (fireproof), Technodeco (stage/film), DPI-TEX (digital printing), Testex (laundry textiles), Cartex (automotive seating), and Intex (industrial applications). Contract Textiles provides tailored B2B solutions for healthcare and hospitality sectors. Products are available through e-commerce shops for both consumers (ibena-shop.de) and B2B traders (grosshandel.ibena-shop.de).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IBENA: Core brand for lifestyle blankets and home textiles manufactured in Germany since 1826
• Zeitgeist
• Bugatti
• s.Oliver
• VITA
• IBENA Protect
• IBENA Technodeco
• IBENA DPI-TEX
• IBENA Testex
• IBENA Cartex
• IBENA Intex
• HOCKS

Products and services

• IBENA Blankets Own-brand lifestyle and cuddly blankets manufactured in Germany since 1826, available in plain, patterned, fur, and cotton varieties for adult, children, and sofa use. Targets end consumers seeking premium home textiles.
• Zeitgeist Bed Linen Modern retro and vintage-inspired bed linen collection reflecting design trends, crafted from Mako satin and fine flannel for consumers seeking premium bed linen.
• Bugatti Home Textiles Exclusive licensed bedding, throws, and home textiles produced for the bugatti fashion house, featuring masculine and worldly designs in Mako satin, renforcé, and flannel. Distributed through bugatti brand channels to fashion-oriented consumers.
• s.Oliver Home Collection Vintage and casual fashion-inspired home textiles licensed for s.Oliver, including the Premium Label SELECTION featuring elegant Mako satin and exclusive Jacquard designs. Distributed to fashion-brand consumers.
• VITA Mattress Protection and Incontinence Products Mattress covers, protectors, and incontinence management products with waterproof barriers and breathable designs, used in hospitals, sanatoriums, and homecare settings. Targets institutional healthcare buyers and homecare consumers.
• Contract Textiles (Objekttextilien) Tailored B2B textile solutions including boil-proof blankets, fitted sheets, incontinence pads, clothing protection, terry products, hotel textiles, and logo blankets, supplied to healthcare facilities, hospitals, sanatoriums, and hotels.
• Logo Blankets (Personalized Blankets) Personalized blankets and throws woven or embroidered with company logos for promotional gifts and corporate giveaways, available in various sizes, colors, and finishes such as sateen ribbon, whipstitch, or fringes. Targets corporate marketing and brand teams.
• IBENA Protect (Fireproof Protective Fabrics) Fireproof protective fabrics for use in firefighting suits and protective clothing, designed to protect lives and property with highest quality standards. Targets fire brigades, emergency services, and PPE manufacturers.
• IBENA Technodeco (Stage and Event Fabrics) Molton and specialty fabrics for theatre, trade fair construction, film studios, and events. Targets performing arts venues, exhibition builders, and event production companies.
• IBENA DPI-TEX (Digital Printing Fabrics) Digital printing fabrics used for advertising banners, textile billboards, and advertising-space substrates. Targets advertising producers and large-format print buyers.
• IBENA Testex (Laundry and Cleaning Textiles) Quality-marked laundry and cleaning textiles used in industrial and institutional laundering applications. Targets commercial laundry operators and institutional cleaning services.
• IBENA Cartex (Automotive Seat Fabrics) Car interior fabrics for automotive manufacturers including Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Opel, Volvo, and VW, as well as technical and fashionable textiles for truck seating and interior applications. Targets European automotive OEM procurement teams.
• IBENA Intex (Industrial Technical Textiles) Specific industrial textiles engineered for special technical requirements across various industrial applications. Targets industrial buyers needing specialized technical fabric solutions.
• Haribo Branded Textiles Children's textiles featuring playful and colorful Haribo candy-inspired designs on blankets, pillowcases, and curtains, produced under license for the Haribo brand. Targets parents and gift buyers.
• LOOKS by Wolfgang Joop Home Textiles High-quality home textiles designed by Wolfgang Joop featuring exclusive designs in GOTS-certified organic cotton with innovative packaging. Targets design-conscious consumers seeking sustainable premium home textiles.
• Kaisertuch Traditional Blankets Traditional blankets featuring the protected crown emblem of Kaiser Wilhelm II, produced exclusively on German looms with imperial tactile quality. Targets consumers seeking heritage and traditional German craftsmanship.
• Kuschelfein Children's Home Textiles Children's home textiles combining IBENA quality with child-focused cuddly designs, sustainably produced. Targets parents of young children.

Quantifiable outcome

• Blankets used for up to 10 years as promotional gifts
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• s.Oliver (Rottendorf-based fashion company)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2000Since 2000, IBENA has been a licensee producing home textiles for s.Oliver. Collections include s.Oliver Casual and Premium Label SELECTION by s.Oliver (since 2010) featuring elegant mako satin and exclusive Jacquard designs. IBENA runs the premium line while s.Oliver handles its fashion brand distribution.
• bugatti (Herford-based fashion house)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerSince more than a decade, IBENA designs exclusive bedding, throws & home textiles for bugatti (founded 1978). IBENA produces masculine, striking designs in Mako satin, renforce and flannel for bed linen, cotton and faux fur blankets. bugatti Holding Brinkmann Group is the parent.
• HaribominorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerIBENA produces Haribo-branded home textiles featuring playful, colorful Haribo candy-inspired designs on high-quality IBENA textiles.
• KaisertuchminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerRoyal-quality blankets produced on German looms featuring protected crown emblem of Kaiser Wilhelm II, maintaining traditional German craftsmanship.
• LOOKS by Wolfgang JoopminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerIBENA produces home textiles for designer brand LOOKS by Wolfgang Joop (creator of JOOP! and Wunderkind). Products emphasize sustainability with GOTS-certified organic cotton and innovative packaging materials.
• VITAcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerVITA is IBENA's own brand for mattress and incontinence protection, serving healthcare facilities, sanatoriums, and homecare with waterproof products including PURE and PURE AKTIV lines.
• ZeitgeistcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerZeitgeist is IBENA's own premium bed linen brand capturing current design trends in authentic, classic, modern styles. Collection includes Mako satin and fine flannel products.
• IBENA Cartex Automotive Customers (Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Opel, Volvo, VW)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIBENA produces car interior fabrics for major European automotive manufacturers, supplying technical and fashionable textiles for car seats in vehicles from Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Opel, Volvo, and Volkswagen.
• KuschelfeinminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerIBENA produces children's home textiles under Kuschelfein brand, combining IBENA quality with child-focused designs for the little ones.
• Otto KernminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerIBENA produces home textiles under the Otto Kern brand license, extending the fashion designer's brand into home furnishings.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bader Group: German automotive leather and interior surface specialist supplying seating and trim to European OEMs. Direct peer to IBENA Cartex in automotive seat fabric supply chain, with similar VDA-style quality requirements and German production base serving Audi, BMW, Mercedes-tier customers.
• Sandler AG: German nonwoven technical textile manufacturer serving automotive, hygiene, filtration, and industrial customers from Bavarian production sites. Direct peer to Ibena's technical textiles division (IBENA Cartex, Intex, Protect) on B2B industrial substrates, certifications, and German manufacturing profile.
• Christian Fischbacher AG: Swiss luxury home textile manufacturer producing bed linen, blankets, and decorative textiles for premium retail, contract, and licensing channels. Comparable to Ibena's branded/licensed home textile business on premium positioning, designer collaborations, and hotel/residential contract sales.
• Hermann Biederlack: German blanket and throw manufacturer with a long heritage and overlapping product range (Dralon acrylic blankets, cotton throws, children's blankets). Closest like-for-like peer to Ibena's home textiles blanket portfolio, with similar B2B specialty trade and licensing approaches.
• Spengler Home Collection: German manufacturer of hotel and care home textiles (bedding, terry, table linen) under own and licensed brands. Direct peer to Ibena's contract/objekt textiles and VITA healthcare lines, sharing a focus on durable, institutional-grade home textiles and OEKO-TEX certified product ranges.
• Traumina GmbH: German premium bedding and home textile manufacturer, also based in southern Germany, serving both retail and contract/hospitality customers. Directly comparable to Ibena's home textiles division in product mix (bedding, blankets) and DACH-led GTM.
• Frette S.r.l. Italian luxury linen and home textile maker with strong hotel/contract heritage and a global licensing/retail footprint. Analogous to Ibena in combining branded home textiles with B2B hospitality supply, though at a higher price point and with its own consumer brand instead of third-party licenses.
• Joka Schlafsysteme GmbH: German bedding and sleep systems manufacturer with own retail, contract/hotel, and direct-to-consumer channels. Comparable to Ibena's bedding and contract textiles business in DACH B2B and B2C distribution, with overlapping end customers in households, hotels, and care facilities.
• Vossen GmbH & Co. KG: Austrian towel, bathrobe, and home textile manufacturer with hotel and consumer channels across DACH. Comparable to Ibena's contract textiles and branded home textile positioning, with similar reliance on quality certifications and DACH retail/contract customers.

Broad incumbents

• Adient plc: Global Tier-1 automotive seating supplier with a much larger footprint and direct OEM contracts. Not a textile mill peer, but a strategic reference point and potential customer/competitor boundary for IBENA Cartex given Adient's scale, vertical integration, and supplier consolidation pressure in the same OEM seats Ibena serves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/IBENA.Heimtextilien
• Instagraminstagram.com/ibena

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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