Lyfcycle

What Lyfcycle does

Lyfcycle Ltd is a UK-based sustainable apparel sourcing and manufacturing company founded in 2019, headquartered in Cropwell Bishop, Nottingham. The company operates a B2B model targeting workwear, safety apparel, and outdoor performance brands, offering end-to-end services spanning product development, certified material sourcing, production management, quality control, and sustainability expertise. Manufacturing is anchored in Bangladesh (leveraging its position as the world's second-largest apparel exporter with duty-free EU/UK access), while fabric and trim sourcing is concentrated in Eastern China (Suzhou, Shaoxing, Hangzhou). Minimum order quantities start at 3,000 units per style with lead times of 120–135 days.

Lyfcycle's core technology differentiator is its proprietary ettos digital traceability platform, which aggregates supply chain data, certifications, and order-level evidence into a real-time dashboard, paired with QR-code product passports embedded in every garment. The company reports that 80% of products sourced in 2024 had Tier 4 traceability back to fibre origin, 83% of recycled fibres include physical tracers for fibre-level verification, 100% of Tier 1 production partners hold BSCI, SMETA, or Accord certifications, and over 95% of fabric programmes use preferred fibres (recycled synthetics, organic naturals, or cellulose-based). Key named clients include Arco (UK's largest workwear distributor, partner since 2020 for the Responsible Range and Trojan brand), Trakker (fishing/outdoor performance tops), TOG24 (recycled thermal baselayers, 2024), and James Cropper (uniform project via Arco).

Lyfcycle generates revenue through manufacturing fees, sourcing commissions, and material markups on B2B contracts—pricing is custom-quoted and not publicly disclosed. The company is bootstrapped with no disclosed external funding, operates with 11–50 employees, and has remained privately held since founding by Adriana Romano and co-founders in 2019. Distribution occurs via direct B2B engagement and through the Arco channel partnership for UK market reach. The company's strategic positioning centres on providing brands with verifiable sustainability credentials and supply chain transparency, an increasingly regulated and demanded feature in apparel procurement.

Name

Lyfcycle

Legal name

Lyfcycle Ltd

Website

https://lyfcycle.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lyfcycle is a UK-based sustainable apparel sourcing and manufacturing company serving workwear, safety, and outdoor performance brands with end-to-end services, anchored by Bangladesh production and its proprietary ettos traceability platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainable Apparel Sourcing and Manufacturing

NAICS

Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (31599)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainable & Certified Materials (Organic, Recycled, Traceable) (CRAAAMAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Circularity Compliance, Traceability & Certification Services (EPR/Product Passports/Chain-of-Custody) (IMAOAMAJ)

Keywords

• Sustainable apparel sourcing
• Workwear manufacturing
• Garment sourcing services
• Supply chain traceability
• Performance apparel production

Headquarters

HQ city

Cropwell Bishop

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Apparel Sourcing & Manufacturing Services: End-to-end apparel sourcing service including product development, material sourcing, production management, and quality control. Revenue generated through manufacturing fees, sourcing commissions, and production margins on garments produced for brand clients.
2. Material Sourcing: Sourcing certified, high-performance fabrics and trims from supplier network. Revenue derived from markup on materials sourced for clients alongside manufacturing services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Lyfcycle provides end-to-end apparel sourcing and garment manufacturing services for workwear, safety, and outdoor performance brands. The offering spans product development, certified material sourcing, production management, quality control, product innovation, and sustainability expertise. Manufacturing is carried out through trusted factory partners in Bangladesh, with fabric and trim sourcing from mills in Eastern China, and the company operates a proprietary digital traceability platform (ettos) that enables fibre-to-finished-garment transparency via QR codes.

Product overview

Lyfcycle is a workwear manufacturer and apparel sourcing company specialising in safety, hi-vis, and performance apparel. The portfolio includes two main product categories: Workwear & Safety (Safety Vests, Hi-Vis Jackets, Hi-Vis Overtrousers, Hi-Vis Hoodies, Utility Trousers, Polos & Tees, Hoodies & Sweats) and Outdoor & Performance (Waterproof Jackets, Active Trousers, Softshell Jackets, Mid-Layers, Performance Jersey, Thermal Baselayer, Fleece, Insulated Jackets). These are supported by six service offerings: Product Development, Material Sourcing, Production Management, Quality Control, Product Innovation, and Sustainability Expertise. The company also offers ettos, a proprietary digital traceability platform that provides supply chain transparency and QR code product passports. The Arco x Lyfcycle Responsible Collection represents a co-branded sustainable uniform sub-brand. Manufacturing is anchored in Dhaka, Bangladesh with fabric and trim sourcing from Eastern China (Jiangsu & Zhejiang).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Product Development Services End-to-end apparel product development including design, technical development, and prototyping, supporting brands to bring innovative and functional garments to market.
• Material Sourcing Services Sourcing of certified, high-performance fabrics and trims from an extensive supplier network, including sustainable fibres and technical textiles aligned with brand specifications.
• Production Management Services Complete production oversight from fabric manufacturing to final garment delivery, including timeline monitoring, supplier coordination, and ethical production practices.
• Quality Control Services Rigorous quality control including detailed inspections, testing, and audits to ensure product compliance with industry standards, including third-party inspections.
• Product Innovation Services Integration of latest textile innovations including moisture management, durability assessments, and anti-bacterial treatments for client products.
• Sustainability Expertise Services Advisory and execution on responsible material choices, ethical production practices, and traceability solutions for sustainable supply chains.
• ettos traceability platform

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of products sourced in 2024 had full Tier 4 traceability to fibre origin
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TOG24coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Outdoor apparel brand partnered with Lyfcycle in 2024 to improve sustainable credentials of their thermal baselayer range. Focus on eco-friendly materials and ethical production.
• ArcocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Major strategic partnership with Arco, the UK's leading workwear and safety specialist. Lyfcycle developed Arco's Responsible Range (2020) and created wicking & anti-bacterial Trojan brand products. Collaboration combines Lyfcycle's ethical sourcing expertise with Arco's distribution capabilities for sustainable uniform solutions. Every Lyfcycle garment also contains a unique QR Code for full journey traceability.
• TrakkercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRenowned fishing gear and apparel company partnered with Lyfcycle to develop performance tops designed to withstand tough outdoor demands. Lyfcycle provided product development and manufacturing expertise for the Sun Protection Series.
• James CropperminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialty paper and products company partnered with Lyfcycle (through Arco) to create a uniform collection including vests, polos, and sweatshirts.
• Bangladeshi Garment FactoriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrusted garment manufacturing partners in Bangladesh. Lyfcycle conducts regular factory visits, transfers best practices, and supports capability building. Partners benefit from cross-regional insights and technical expertise transfer, particularly in hi-vis manufacturing.
• Chinese Textile Mills and SupplierscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing relationships with mills in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces (Suzhou, Shaoxing, Hangzhou) specialising in technical fabrics, reflective materials, and trims. Relationship built on trust, collaboration, and shared standards for sustainable material innovation.
• ettoscoreTechnology or IntegrationEttos is a digital traceability platform developed from Lyfcycle's technology initiatives. Provides supply chain transparency, tracks garment manufacturing from fibre to finished product, aggregates certifications and order-level evidence. Every Lyfcycle garment contains QR code linked to ettos platform for consumer traceability.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Textile Genesis: Digital fibre traceability platform enabling supply chain transparency from raw material to finished garment. Directly comparable to Lyfcycle's ettos platform as a competing technology solution targeting fashion/textile traceability mandates.
• Haelixa: Swiss fibre tracer technology company providing physical DNA-based markers for textile verification. Directly comparable to Lyfcycle's physical tracer capability for recycled fibres, targeting the same fibre-level traceability market.
• EON: Digital product passport and traceability platform for fashion and retail. Directly comparable to ettos as a competing solution for circularity compliance, ESG claim verification, and supply chain transparency in apparel.
• Recover Brands: US-based manufacturer of apparel made from recycled materials, particularly recycled cotton. Comparable as a sustainable apparel manufacturer using certified recycled inputs and operating a B2B model serving brand customers.
• Continental Clothing: UK-based sustainable apparel manufacturer specializing in organic and fair-trade garments. Directly comparable to Lyfcycle as a European-headquartered apparel manufacturer serving brand clients with certified, sustainably-sourced products.
• Stanley/Stella: Belgian sustainable apparel manufacturer producing organic and recycled garments for B2B brand clients. Comparable as a premium-positioned sustainable apparel manufacturer with strong European brand network and similar certification focus.

Emerging players

• Teemill: UK circular textile platform using on-demand production with built-in takeback and recycling. Comparable on sustainability tech and UK base, though focused on direct-to-consumer brand rather than B2B workwear sourcing.
• Rapanui Clothing: UK-based circular apparel manufacturer using on-demand production and renewable energy at scale. Comparable on sustainability positioning and UK origin, though differentiated by smaller scale and direct-to-consumer focus vs Lyfcycle's B2B workwear focus.

Broad incumbents

• Carhartt: Large US-headquartered workwear and rugged apparel brand with extensive sustainable sourcing initiatives. Comparable as a major workwear market player with growing sustainability commitments, representing both a customer opportunity and competitive benchmark.
• Patagonia: Industry-leading sustainable outdoor and performance apparel brand with deep traceability and circularity commitments. Comparable on sustainability positioning and outdoor/performance apparel customer segment, though much larger scale and vertically integrated vs Lyfcycle's B2B model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/lyfcycle
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lyfcycle
• Instagraminstagram.com/lyfcycle.co

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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