Libeco

What Libeco does

Libeco NV is a 6th-generation Belgian family-owned linen weaving mill headquartered in Meulebeke, Belgium, with a US sales office in New York. Founded in 1858, the company specializes exclusively in linen fabrics woven from Western European flax and is one of only six weavers globally permitted to carry the Belgian Linen quality label. Annual weaving capacity is approximately 15 kilometers of fabric per day, and the operation has been CO2-neutral and fully renewable-energy-powered since 2014.

The product portfolio is organized into six lines: Upholstery & Decoration, Apparel & Accessories, Household Linen, Linen for Technical Applications (including PFP/PFD fabrics and flax composites for sports equipment), Contract & Made-to-Measure (custom hospitality linens), and Libeco Home (a consumer sub-brand of finished bed, table, and decorative products). All standard fabrics are OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Class II certified; the organic range is GOTS-certified field-to-fabric. Core technology combines generational weaving know-how with on-site laboratory testing for wear resistance and lightfastness plus double manual quality inspection per meter.

Libeco operates a hybrid B2B/B2C model. B2B revenue is driven by direct sales managers and an international agent network serving interior designers, fashion houses, hospitality groups, and technical-textiles converters, supplemented by year-round presence at 10+ premier trade shows (Heimtextil, Proposte, Milano Unica, Première Vision, JEC World, High Point, NY NOW, Maison & Objet). Pricing is quote/by-the-meter for fabrics and bespoke for contracts. The Libeco Home consumer webshop (separate EU and US storefronts) provides a direct-to-consumer channel for finished products, while wholesale distribution runs through independent retailers. The company also operates the Libeco Foundation for education, humanitarian, and environmental causes.

Name

Libeco

Legal name

Libeco NV

Website

https://libeco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1858

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Libeco NV is a 6th-generation Belgian family-owned linen weaving mill founded in 1858, weaving flax-based fabrics for interior design, fashion, household, technical, and hospitality markets, plus a Libeco Home consumer finished-products sub-brand sold via retailers and its own webshop.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Linen Textiles Manufacturing

NAICS

Broadwoven Fabric Mills (313210), Broadwoven Fabric Mills (31321), Fabric Coating Mills (313320)

SIC

Textile Mill Products (2200)

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), Fabric, Sewing & Needlecraft Retail (CRALAIAD)

Keywords

• Linen weaving
• Belgian linen
• Textile manufacturing
• Upholstery fabrics
• Home textiles

Headquarters

HQ city

Meulebeke

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations

Revenue model

1. B2B Linen Fabric Sales: Sale of linen woven fabrics to professionals for upholstery, decoration, apparel, household linen, and technical applications. Fabrics sold by the meter to manufacturers, decorators, and contract clients.
2. Finished Products (Libeco Home): Sale of finished linen products including bed linen, table linen, decorative items, and accessories through retail channels and the Libeco Home consumer webshop.
3. Contract & Custom Manufacturing: Custom-made and bespoke linen products for the contract market (hotels, restaurants, wellness centers), including personalized embroidery, custom colors, and tailored designs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Libeco is a Belgian linen weaving mill that manufactures and sells professional linen fabrics by the meter to B2B customers across six categories: upholstery and decoration, apparel and accessories, household linen, technical applications, and contract/made-to-measure. The company also markets finished linen products to retailers and consumers under the Libeco Home sub-brand, including bed linen, table linen, interior decoration, and accessories.

Product overview

Libeco is a Belgian linen weaving mill offering a comprehensive portfolio of linen fabric products. The core offering consists of Libeco Fabrics, a professional product line serving B2B customers with six main categories: Upholstery & Decoration (interior fabrics for furniture and curtains), Apparel & Accessories (high-end clothing fabrics), Household Linen (bed, table, and kitchen linen), Linen for Technical Applications (including PFP/PFD fabrics, composites, embroidery linen, artist canvas, and wall coverings), Contract & Made-to-Measure (custom solutions for hospitality sector), and Libeco Home (a consumer-facing sub-brand offering finished linen products through retailers with two new collections annually). The company also offers sustainable organic linen products certified GOTS from field to fabric.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Libeco Home: Own collection of finished Belgian linen products including bed linen, table linen, interior decoration and accessories sold through retailers and via online platform.

Products and services

• Libeco Fabrics Professional linen fabrics woven in Belgium from Western European flax, sold by the meter to professional manufacturers, designers, decorators, apparel makers, and technical textile converters for upholstery, apparel, household, and technical applications.
• Upholstery & Decoration Fabrics Linen fabrics for furniture upholstery and interior decoration, ranging from ultra-light fabrics for curtains to heavy-duty quality fabrics for the contract market. Available as stock-supported and custom color options for interior designers, decorators, and furniture manufacturers.
• Apparel & Accessories Fabrics High-end linen fabrics for clothing including handkerchiefs, ultrafine batist, vests, shirts, dresses, coats, and canvas fabrics for accessories. Woven in Belgium using premier quality West European fibers for renowned designers and fashion houses.
• Household Linen Fabrics High-quality linen fabrics for bed linen, table linen, kitchen linen, and accessories. Offered in diverse compositions, weaves, colors, and finishes with custom widths and weights for confection of finished household textile products.
• Linen for Technical Applications Technical linen fabrics including Prepared For Print (PFP) and Prepared For Dye (PFD) fabrics suitable for screen, rotary, and digital printing, flax composite fabrics for sports equipment, embroidery linen, artist canvas, and wall coverings.
• Contract & Made-to-Measure Custom linen solutions for hotels, restaurants, and wellness centers including bespoke designs, personal color palettes, personalized Libeco Home collections, and custom embroidery with logos or initials for the hospitality industry.
• Libeco Home Finished Products Finished linen products collection for retail including bed linen, table linen, interior decoration, and accessories, sold through retailers and via a dedicated online ordering platform. Two new collections released annually, marketed under the Libeco Home sub-brand with marketing support and training for retail partners.
• Sustainable Organic Linen Collection GOTS-certified organic linen collection covering bed linen, table linen, and decorative applications, certified across the entire production chain from field to finished fabric.
• Prepared For Print (PFP) & Prepared For Dye (PFD) Fabrics Technical linen fabrics suitable for screen printing, rotary printing, and digital printing, as well as for dyeing applications. Available in stock-supported collection or as custom fabrics for interior, decoration, and clothing applications.
• Flax Composite Fabrics High-performance linen fabrics engineered for the technical textiles and composites markets, exploiting flax's strength and lightweight properties for sports applications such as tennis and cycling equipment (vibration absorption).

Quantifiable outcome

• CO2-neutral certified since 2014
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sustainable Furnishings CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Libeco achieved Gold-level membership in 2015 and has been involved in the Board of Directors since that time. The SFC is an American non-profit organization with over 200 members from the decoration and furniture industry actively seeking environmentally friendly working methods, materials and finished products.
• Organic Flax Farmers (Seine-et-Marne, France)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Libeco entered collaboration in 2013 with organic flax farmers in Seine-et-Marne region who began testing organic flax cultivation in 2005. After 7 years of development, Libeco was the first to launch a unique organic linen collection.
• Libeco Foundation PartnersminorOthers · 1 January 2010Libeco Foundation supports educational projects (Cepia Costa Rica, Duo For A Job, Teach For Belgium, Tchaï), humanitarian projects (Revive, Kisany, Inloophuis Leuven, En avant les enfants, Comequi), and environmental projects (Graine De Vie, My Forest Armenia).
• Belgian Linen AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1960Libeco is one of only 6 weavers worldwide authorized to use the Belgian Linen quality label, which guarantees linen woven in Belgium from at least 85% European flax fibers. The label is independently managed and controlled by the Belgian Linen Association.
• Alliance for European Flax-Linen & HempcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLibeco is a founding member of the Alliance for European Flax-Linen & Hemp. This alliance establishes and controls the Masters of Linen quality label, guaranteeing that linen is completely made in Europe with transparent production processes and traceability.
• Hemp4Circularity (Interreg NWE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLibeco participates in the Hemp4Circularity project within the Interreg NWE program, which aims to integrate sustainable long hemp fiber into the textile supply chain across North-West Europe, from cultivation to textile artisans and fashion.
• European Spinning MillscoreOthersMore than 90% of Libeco's yarn is purchased from European spinning mills. The company maintains close relationships with multiple spinnerijen to select the highest quality yarn. All purchased yarn is tested for moisture percentage, tensile strength, uniformity and color before use.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sferra: American luxury linen brand for bed, bath, and table. Direct peer to Libeco Home in the North American premium home linens market with similar heritage positioning and specialty retail distribution.
• Thomas Mason: Heritage English/Italian shirting fabric brand now part of Albini Group. Comparable to Libeco in the premium shirting/apparel linen segment with similar heritage-driven branding and quality positioning.
• Frette: Italian luxury home linen brand (bed, bath, table) with heritage dating to 1860. Most directly comparable peer to Libeco's Libeco Home consumer sub-brand in finished premium household linens through wholesale and DTC channels.
• Solbiati: Italian linen weaver with deep heritage supplying premium apparel and shirting fabrics. Most direct comparable to Libeco in terms of linen specialization, European manufacturing heritage, and high-end fashion customer base.
• Albini Group: Leading Italian producer of premium linen and cotton shirting fabrics serving luxury fashion houses. Closely comparable to Libeco on linen weaving capability, B2B fabric model, and European craftsmanship positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Scabal: Belgian heritage textile producer offering premium wool, linen, and suiting fabrics. Geographic peer to Libeco with similar B2B fabric mill model and luxury menswear clientele.
• Dormeuil: British/French heritage textile house supplying luxury menswear fabrics including linen. Comparable to Libeco's premium positioning and heritage branding, but with a broader fabric portfolio and global tailoring focus.
• Holland & Sherry: British heritage textile mill supplying luxury wool, silk, and linen fabrics to tailors and luxury brands. Comparable to Libeco on heritage, premium B2B fabric model, and European craftsmanship — though with a broader fiber portfolio.
• Loro Piana: Italian luxury textile maison (part of LVMH) producing premium wool, cashmere, and linen fabrics. Comparable to Libeco in the high-end linen and textile craftsmanship category but operates at significantly larger scale and broader portfolio.

Emerging players

• Bcomp: Swiss company producing high-performance natural fiber composites from flax for automotive, sports, and consumer goods. Directly comparable to Libeco's technical/composites fabric segment and a key competitor for flax-based composite material supply.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/libeco-lagae-nv
• Pinterestpinterest.com/libecohomestores
• Xx.com/LibecoLinen

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 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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