What Thygesen Textile Group does

Thygesen Textile Group A/S is a family-owned Danish textile conglomerate tracing its origins to 1931, with headquarters in Ikast, Denmark, and operations spanning 11 countries and 1,400+ employees. The group's business is structured around six Danish trading subsidiaries (better apparel for private label women's apparel, INNFLOW for stockings/underwear/functional apparel, Online Textile Solutions for own-brand multi-brand distribution, HUSET I_RO for experiential retail/wellness, plus the 52%-owned yoga company GOYOGI), a wholly-owned Vietnamese manufacturing operation (Thygesen Textile Vietnam) with integrated knitting and sewing factories employing 600+ people, and a 50% stake in German Müller Textil GmbH, a market leader in technical 3D spacer fabrics for the automotive industry including Daimler Group (Mercedes). The core business model is B2B private label manufacturing — designing and producing textile products on behalf of fashion brands and retailers — supplemented by distribution of the group's own consumer brands (zebdia, NORVIG, URBAN QUEST, CCDK) across EMEA and third-party sustainable brand distribution.

The group generates revenue through three principal streams: private label contract manufacturing with quote-based, multi-year B2B contracts; own-brand wholesale and distribution through Online Textile Solutions across the EMEA region; and investment returns from equity stakes in Müller Textil GmbH (50%) and GOYOGI (52%). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies by product specification, volume, materials, and production location. The go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales (better apparel, INNFLOW) with channel partner distribution (Online Textile Solutions) and a single physical retail/wellness location in Ikast. Customer segments span fashion brands and retailers (primary, for private label), sustainable fashion brands (EMEA distribution), and automotive manufacturers (technical textiles via Müller Textil). Underlying production technology emphasizes circular textile manufacturing, lean management (5S, Kaizen), comprehensive supply chain traceability to Tier 1-3, and a broad sustainability certification stack (OEKO-TEX, BSCI, SMETA, SA8000, FSC, with GOTS, GRS, and FSC 2030 targets in development). Distribution covers Europe, Southeast Asia (Vietnam production), North America (USA, Mexico), and East Asia (China, South Korea, Japan, India).

Name

Thygesen Textile Group

Legal name

Thygesen Textile Group A/S

Website

https://ttg.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1931

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Thygesen Textile Group is a family-owned Danish textile conglomerate (founded 1931) that designs and manufactures private label apparel through its own Vietnamese production facilities, distributes own consumer brands across EMEA, and holds a 50% stake in German technical textile firm Müller Textil serving the automotive industry.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Apparel Manufacturing

NAICS

Apparel Manufacturing (315), Apparel Knitting Mills (3151)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300), Knitting Mills (2250), Wholesale-Apparel, Piece Goods & Notions (5130)

akta.pro primary industry

Tops & Shirts Cut & Sew (T-Shirts/Shirts/Blouses) (IMAOAEAE)

Keywords

• Private label manufacturing
• Textile manufacturing services
• Knitted apparel production
• Sustainable textile sourcing
• Garment distribution network

Headquarters

HQ city

Ikast

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Private Label Manufacturing: Design, production and sale of textile products under customer brands through subsidiaries better apparel and INNFLOW. Manufacturing in Vietnam with sourcing from China, India, and Bangladesh.
2. Own Brand Distribution: Development and operation of own brands through Online Textile Solutions including CCDK, NORVIG, URBAN QUEST, and zebdia. Distribution in EMEA region.
3. Investment Returns: Returns from strategic investments in companies including Müller Textil GmbH (50% ownership), GOYOGI (52%), and other partner companies.
4. Distribution Partnerships: Distribution of third-party sustainable textile brands including Girlfriend Collective through dedicated partners in EMEA.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Thygesen Textile Group designs, manufactures, and distributes textile products through a portfolio of Danish trading subsidiaries (better apparel, INNFLOW, Online Textile Solutions, HUSET I_RO) and a wholly-owned Vietnamese manufacturing operation (Thygesen Textile Vietnam) with knitting, dyeing, and sewing capabilities. The core business is private label production of women's clothing, underwear, activewear, and accessories for fashion brands, alongside consumer brand distribution in EMEA and a 50% stake in Müller Textil GmbH (technical 3D textiles for the automotive industry).

Product overview

Thygesen Textile Group is a family-owned textile conglomerate that designs, manufactures, and sells textile products through multiple subsidiaries and brands. The group operates through four main Danish subsidiaries (better apparel, INNFLOW, Online Textile Solutions, HUSET I_RO), a Vietnamese manufacturing company (Thygesen Textile Vietnam) with own knitting and sewing factories, and holds 50% ownership in German Müller Textil GmbH. Online Textile Solutions operates multiple consumer-facing brands including zebdia (functional sportswear), NORVIG (classic everyday clothes), URBAN QUEST (casual bamboo underwear), and CCDK (nightwear/loungewear). The group offers private label manufacturing services leveraging Asian production facilities and provides distribution network access across EMEA through its subsidiaries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• zebdia: Functional sports wear brand under Online Textile Solutions
• NORVIG
• URBAN QUEST
• CCDK
• better apparel
• INNFLOW

Products and services

• better apparel Private Label Manufacturing
• INNFLOW Design and Development
• Online Textile Solutions
• zebdia Sportswear
• NORVIG Everyday Wear
• URBAN QUEST Bamboo Apparel
• CCDK Nightwear and Loungewear
• Müller Textil Technical 3D Textiles
• HUSET I_RO Wellness and Retail Center
• Thygesen Textile Vietnam Manufacturing

Quantifiable outcome

• Sustainability certifications achieved across supply chain including OEKO-TEX, BSCI, SMETA, SA8000, and FSC
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Online Textile SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2021Established in collaboration with partner Niklas Linnebjerg. Multi-brand company developing and operating own brands with focus on quality, delivery security, and sustainable products. Brands include zebdia, NORVIG, URBAN QUEST, and CCDK.
• Niklas LinnebjergcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2021Co-founder and partner of Online Textile Solutions. Serves as CEO & Partner of the subsidiary.
• GOYOGIminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Acquired 52% majority share in yoga company with founders Jannie Kongsfelt and Bent Bruun continuing as co-owners. Partnership focuses on responsibility and children's welfare.
• SUSTINANDFRIENDSminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Distribution company established in collaboration with partner Sanne Enevoldsen. In 2023, Online Textile Solutions took over all activities of SUSTINANDFRIENDS.
• INNFLOWcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Established in collaboration with partners Eva Lauridsen and Henrik Fugl. Specializes in design and development of stockings, underwear, accessories, and functional apparel for active everyday life.
• Henrik FuglcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Co-founder and CEO & Partner of INNFLOW. Long-term partnership with Thygesen family.
• Eva LauridsenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Co-founder of INNFLOW alongside Henrik Fugl and Thygesen Textile Group.
• Müller Textil GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 200050% ownership stake in German textile giant Müller Textil GmbH, a market leader in technical 3D textile solutions primarily for the automotive industry including Daimler Group (Mercedes). Partnership since 2001 focused on long-term development to build a worldwide market leader in technical textiles.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves19 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Saentis Textiles: Scandinavian textile group with similar heritage, manufacturing operations, and multi-decade focus on knit and woven apparel production for European brands.
• Delta Galil Industries: Israel-headquartered global manufacturer of intimate apparel, activewear, and socks with own production in Asia. Direct peer to Thygesen's underwear, activewear, and private label segments.
• Makalot Industrial: Taiwan-based apparel manufacturer producing knitwear, activewear, and intimates for global brands. Directly comparable in private label manufacturing and knit fabric capabilities.
• Eclat Textile: Taiwan-based leading manufacturer of performance knitwear and activewear fabrics for global brands. Comparable to Thygesen's knitting-centric private label model serving apparel brand customers.
• MAS Holdings: Sri Lanka-based global apparel manufacturer with vertically integrated knit and sewn operations, serving leading fashion and intimate apparel brands. Closely comparable to Thygesen's private label model with Asian production and multi-brand customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Li & Fung: Hong Kong-based global apparel sourcing and manufacturing platform. Comparable in providing manufacturing and distribution services to fashion brands, though at substantially larger scale and with broader product range.
• Gildan Activewear: Large-scale vertically integrated manufacturer of basic apparel with own production facilities. Comparable integrated manufacturing model serving wholesale and private label channels globally.
• BESTSELLER: Danish family-owned fashion conglomerate (Jack & Jones, Vero Moda, Only). Comparable Danish heritage, family ownership, and global apparel reach, though BESTSELLER operates more as a brand owner than a contract manufacturer.
• Hanesbrands: Large global apparel manufacturer with vertical integration across basics, intimates, and activewear. Broad incumbent in the same private label / branded apparel space as Thygesen.

Regional players

• Varner: Norwegian fashion conglomerate with Asian sourcing and Nordic retail footprint. Comparable Nordic heritage and Asia-sourced private label model, but primarily retail rather than contract manufacturing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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