Name

Specialised Covers

Legal name

Specialised Covers

Website

https://specialisedcovers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Protective Vehicle Covers

NAICS

Other Textile Product Mills (3149)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Fabric Mills (Performance/Protective/Medical Substrates) (IMAOABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Coated & Laminated Industrial Fabrics (Tarpaulins/Awnings/Inflatables/Architectural Membranes) (IMAOADAI), Aerospace & Defense Technical Textiles (Ballistic/Parachute/Radar-Absorbing/Composites Reinforcement) (IMAOADAF)

Keywords

• Bespoke vehicle covers
• Caravan protective covers
• Custom car covers
• Industrial textile covers
• Defence equipment covers

Headquarters

HQ city

Shipley

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tailored Vehicle Covers (B2C): Direct-to-consumer sales of bespoke car, caravan, motorhome, and leisure covers through e-commerce website. Products are made-to-measure with extensive pattern database and customisation options. Revenue is one-time purchase based with optional accessories and upgrades.
2. Trade & Industrial Covers: Bespoke protective covers for motorsport teams, industrial applications, defence sector, and commercial fleet operators. Includes one-off prototypes through to large production runs. Trade accounts with custom pricing structures.
3. Accessories & Consumables: Replacement parts and upgrades including storage bags, fitting poles, replacement straps, wheel covers, A-frame covers, and add-on features such as solar panel perspex windows and easy access options.
4. Design & Patterning Services: Custom patterning and design services for bespoke projects, including 3D scanning, CAD design, and cloth patterning. Design fees for unique vehicles or new patterns, which may be waived if pattern already exists in database.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Specialised Covers designs and manufactures bespoke, made-to-measure protective textile covers for cars, caravans, motorhomes, trailers, horseboxes, outdoor furniture, motorsport equipment, defence assets, and industrial machinery. All products are produced in-house at a 32,000 sq ft facility in Shipley, West Yorkshire, using proprietary fabrics (Torrent, Vintex, Velcrotex, Stormtex+, Stormshield+) and a combination of 3D scanning, CAD design, and Lectra/Bulmer digital cutting. The company sells to consumers via its e-commerce website and to commercial/defence customers via a dedicated Business Sales team.

Product overview

Specialised Covers is a UK-based manufacturer of bespoke, tailored protective covers founded in 1981. The company operates from a 32,000 sq ft facility in Shipley, West Yorkshire, with over 50 employees. Their product portfolio is organized into three main categories: Car/Caravan/Motorhome covers (storage and towing), Leisure & Garden covers, and Trade/Industrial covers (including Defence and Motorsport). Core products include Caravan Covers (Caravan Cover, Caravan Roof Cover, Compact Caravan Cover, Motorhome Cover), the Tow Pro towing cover range (Tow Pro, Tow Pro+, Tow Pro Elite, Tow Pro Lite, Tow Pro Universal, Tow Pro Infinity, Tow Pro Infinity Elite, plus caravan-specific models), Car Covers (Indoor Silhouette, Indoor Plus, Indoor Pro, Indoor Plus Recycled, Indoor Lite, Indoor Reveal, Outdoor Elite, Outdoor Pro, Outdoor Lite), and Leisure products (Horsebox Cover, Trailer Cover, Nomad Roof Tent, Campervan Windscreen Cover). The Trade division offers Defence Covers, Motorsport Covers, and Industrial Covers. Accessories include Storage Bags, A-Frame Covers, Fitting Poles, Wheel Covers, and Towing Car Bras. All covers are manufactured in-house using Torrent, Vintex, Stormtex+, Stormshield+, and Velcrotex technical fabrics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Caravan Cover Tailor-made storage cover for caravans, waterproof and breathable with Torrent fabric, includes A-frame cover, door access, storage bag and fitting poles. Available for over 5,500 caravan patterns and 21 caravan manufacturers.
• Caravan Roof Cover Lightweight roof-only cover that secures into awning channels, covering front, top, and back of caravan. Designed for storage use only.
• Compact Caravan Cover Essential storage cover for compact caravans, includes door access, storage bag, securing straps, fitting poles, and A-frame cover.
• Motorhome Cover Bespoke tailored motorhome storage cover, NCC verified, includes door access, easy access, roof furnishing pockets. 10-week lead time with quote-based pricing.
• Tow Pro Towing Cover Tailored towing cover designed for caravan travel, fits in minutes using awning channels. Made from Vintex fabric, available for 1000+ caravan models.
• Tow Pro Plus Towing Cover
• Tow Pro Elite Towing Cover
• Tow Pro Lite Towing Cover
• Tow Pro Universal Towing Cover
• Tow Pro Infinity Towing Cover
• Tow Pro Infinity Elite Towing Cover
• Basecamp Elite Towing Cover
• Eriba Touring Tow Pro+
• Adria Action Elite Towing Cover
• Indoor Silhouette Car Cover
• Indoor Plus Car Cover
• Indoor Pro Car Cover
• Indoor Lite Car Cover
• Indoor Reveal Car Cover
• Indoor Plus Recycled Car Cover
• Outdoor Elite Car Cover
• Outdoor Pro Car Cover
• Outdoor Lite Car Cover
• Custom Printed Cover
• Body Protection Cover
• Horsebox Cover
• Trailer Cover
• Nomad Roof Tent
• Campervan Windscreen Cover
• Kitchen Cover
• Chair Cover
• Table Cover
• Sofa Cover
• BBQ Cover
• Defence Covers
• Motorsport Covers
• Industrial Covers
• Upgraded Storage Bag
• A-Frame Cover
• A-Frame Cover+
• Extendable Fitting Poles
• Wheel Covers
• Wheel Cover+
• Towing Car Bra
• Design & Patterning Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 30,000 vehicle patterns in car covers database
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers26 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Make UK DefencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProud member of Make UK Defence which champions the UK defence supply chain sector and represents industry interests to government. Ensures Specialised Covers is Fit for Defence and offers right solutions within right timescales.
• Swift GroupflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial caravan cover supplier to the UK's largest manufacturer of touring caravans, motorhomes and holiday homes. Products recommended by Swift as the only caravan protection brand recommended by the industry's market leading manufacturers.
• Bailey CaravansflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Caravan Cover Supplier to Bailey Caravans. 75-year-old family-run business known for engineering and innovation excellence.
• CoachmancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial supplier of caravan covers. Established 1986 in Hull, East Yorkshire, maintaining reputation for excellent craftsmanship and high quality build and design.
• ElddiscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial supplier of tailored caravan covers with double seams, breathable fabrics and fleece-lined protection.
• LunarcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial caravan cover supplier included in the NCC Verified product recommendation programme.
• Ifor Williams TrailerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading horsebox and trailer manufacturer supplied with tailored bespoke covers through trade relationship.
• Equi TrekminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHorsebox manufacturer supplied with tailored covers through trade relationship.
• Cheval LiberteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHorsebox manufacturer supplied with tailored covers through trade relationship.
• Williams RacingflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMotorsport cover partnership for over 10 years, providing bespoke protective solutions for F1 racing operations.
• Mercedes AMG-Petronas F1 TeamflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMotorsport cover partnership providing bespoke solutions for Mercedes F1 team operations.
• McLaren F1 TeamflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term motorsport partnership spanning over 10 years providing tailored covers for McLaren racing operations.
• United AutosportscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMotorsport partnership providing protective covers for United Autosports racing team.
• Extreme EcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMotorsport partnership providing covers for Extreme E electric rally series.
• AlphatauricoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMotorsport cover partnership for Alphatauri F1 team.
• Aston MartincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBespoke car covers customer including custom indoor covers with bespoke styling and designer patterns.
• Rolls RoycecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium automotive brand supplied with tailored protective covers.
• KoenigseggcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHypercar manufacturer supplied with bespoke covers for rare and exclusive vehicles.
• GMA (Gordon Murray Automotive)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive hypercar manufacturer supplied with tailored covers for GMA T.50 vehicles.
• Hedley StudiosminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for bespoke vehicle covers and services.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Covercraft Industries: US-based leading manufacturer of custom vehicle covers and protection products for cars, trucks, RVs, and powersports. Most direct global comparable in custom-fit protective covers at scale, serving a similar B2C and dealer channel mix.
• California Car Cover Company: Long-established US custom car cover specialist (operating since 1978) with extensive vehicle pattern database and tailored indoor/outdoor cover range. Closely comparable on bespoke pattern business model, premium customer mix, and dealer/distributor network.
• Classic Additions: UK-based manufacturer of tailored indoor and outdoor car covers with bespoke pattern service. Direct UK competitor in the custom-fit classic and modern car cover category with overlapping customer base (classic and high-value vehicle owners).

Broad incumbents

• Halfords Group: UK motoring and leisure retailer stocking mass-market universal car covers, leisure accessories, and camping products. Not a direct custom-cover manufacturer but a competing channel for budget-conscious UK vehicle and caravan owners.
• Autoglym: UK-based premium car care and protection brand. Adjacent vehicle protection category with overlapping premium end-customer base; competes for the discretionary 'vehicle care' wallet share though not for physical covers.
• Bauer Limited (Canvas & Industrial Textiles): UK industrial textile converter producing coated fabrics, tarpaulins, and technical textile products. Comparable in technical fabric conversion capabilities and industrial textile manufacturing footprint though serving a wider industrial mix than vehicle protection.

Emerging players

• Stormforce Custom Covers: Smaller UK-based custom vehicle cover maker focused on motorbike, quad, and car covers. Direct niche competitor in tailored covers but at a smaller scale and narrower product range than Specialised Covers.
• Protega Global / Protexa: UK bespoke protective cover and case manufacturer serving defence, aerospace, and industrial customers. Comparable in defence and industrial bespoke textile manufacturing with overlapping certifications (ISO, JOSCAR-equivalent) and similar customer profile.

Others

• Renolit UK: European manufacturer of high-performance films, coated textiles, and technical membranes used across automotive, marine, and industrial applications. Comparable in coated technical fabric technology (relevant to Torrent-type fabrics) and a potential upstream supplier or licensing partner.
• Swift Group: UK's largest touring caravan and motorhome manufacturer and a key OEM customer of Specialised Covers. Relevant as a customer/partner relationship comparable to understanding end-market demand dynamics rather than as a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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