What Botany Weaving does

Botany Weaving Mill Ltd is a Dublin-headquartered, family-owned designer and manufacturer of high-performance textiles serving the aviation and rail transport industries, with secondary exposure to corporate workplace furnishings. Founded in 1934 by James Hackett in Dublin's Liberties district, the company has evolved from apparel and contract fabrics into a global aviation interior specialist, supplying more than 140 airlines worldwide including all top 10 carriers, and providing carpet for one in every two Airbus aircraft. Core product lines include aircraft seat fabrics (wool, wool/nylon, and 100% Trevira CS grades with anti-static, anti-pill, and anti-stain treatments), aviation carpets and carpet kits woven at the company's Donegal facility, aviation curtains, and Nomex panel fabrics. The company holds exclusive fibre optic carpet approval at both Airbus and Boeing and offers a Premium, Lightweight, and Recycled range, with the 2025 launch of the Monova PE monomaterial circular seat cover developed with Studio ID, TrendWorks, and Sabeti Wain. Operations are vertically integrated across design studios, weaving mills in Dublin, and a specialist finishing subsidiary (Towney Bay Finishing Company in Kilcar, Co. Donegal), with additional European production facilities supporting a workforce of 251-500.

The business model is B2B and project-based: revenue is generated through bespoke design-to-specification contracts with airlines, aircraft OEMs, and rail operators, with multi-year contract cadences and quote-based pricing tied to specifications, volume, and customisation. Distribution is primarily direct enterprise sales led by CEO Jonathan Hackett for major aviation projects, David Lawson for worldwide accounts, and Marek Bielowicki for EMEA. The company is the only vendor with fibre optic carpet approval at Airbus and Boeing, holds AS9100/ISO 9001 certification, and meets FAR/JAR 25.853 flammability and ABD 0031 smoke/toxicity standards. GTM is anchored in flagship industry events (notably AIX Hamburg annually), design-driven content marketing, and bespoke design partnerships with consultancies such as Tangerine and Factory Design. The company remains privately held by the Hackett family, with no external institutional investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity disclosed.

Name

Botany Weaving

Legal name

Botany Weaving Mill Ltd

Website

https://botanyweaving.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1934

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Botany Weaving is a family-owned Irish manufacturer of high-performance textiles — seat fabrics, carpets, curtains, and panel fabrics — for the aviation and rail industries, supplying 140+ airlines including all top 10 global carriers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performance Textiles for Aviation and Rail

NAICS

Broadwoven Fabric Mills (31321), Textile Mills (313), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Curtain and Linen Mills (31412)

SIC

Broadwoven Fabric Mills, Man Made Fiber & Silk (2221), Textile Mill Products (2200)

akta.pro primary industry

Aerospace & Defense Technical Textiles (Ballistic/Parachute/Radar-Absorbing/Composites Reinforcement) (IMAOADAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Automotive & Transportation Technical Textiles (Interiors/Airbags/Seatbelts/Acoustic) (IMAOADAE), Technical Fabric Mills (Performance/Protective/Medical Substrates) (IMAOABAH)

Keywords

• Aviation seat fabrics
• Aircraft carpets
• Rail transportation textiles
• Performance textiles manufacturing
• Cabin interior fabrics

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aviation Textiles Manufacturing: Design and manufacture of high-performance textiles including seat fabrics, carpets, curtains, and panel fabrics for airlines and aviation industry. B2B manufacturing with custom design capabilities for airline cabin interiors.
2. Rail Transportation Textiles: Supply of textiles for rail transportation including seat fabrics and carpets for train operators.
3. Workplace Textiles: Supply of textiles for workplace and office furnishings to organizations like Google.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Botany Weaving designs and manufactures high-performance textiles for the aviation and rail transportation industries, including aircraft seat fabrics, aviation carpets and carpet kits, aviation curtains, and Nomex panel fabrics. The company operates its own design studios, weaving mills, and a specialist finishing plant in Kilcar, County Donegal, and supplies over 140 airlines globally with bespoke cabin interior textiles.

Product overview

Botany Weaving is a specialist textile manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of performance textiles for aviation and rail transportation. The core product line consists of aircraft seat fabrics (available in 100% wool, wool/nylon, and 100% Trevira CS with anti-static, anti-pill, and anti-stain technologies), aviation carpets and carpet kits (manufactured in Donegal with options including recycled nylon and undyed wool, with innovative fibre optic capability), aviation curtains (with noise and light suppression technologies), and Nomex panel fabrics. The company organises its offerings into Premium, Lightweight, and Recycled ranges, with the Recycled range featuring sustainable materials including the proprietary Monova PE recycled polyester fabric developed with studio ID, TrendWorks, and Sabeti Wain. All products meet aviation vertical burn test standards and the company is the only vendor with fibre optic carpet approval at Airbus and Boeing. The product line extends to rail transportation textiles with the same quality standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aircraft Seat Fabrics High-performance seat fabrics for aviation interiors available in 100% wool, wool/nylon, and 100% Trevira CS. Includes chenille fabrics with anti-pill and anti-stain technologies and anti-static properties. Designed for commercial airlines and aircraft OEMs.
• Aviation Carpets and Carpet Kits Aircraft carpets manufactured in Donegal in 100% Wool, 100% Nylon, Wool/Nylon blends (80/20, 95/5), and eco carpets with 100% recycled nylon and undyed wool. Available in 1, 2, and 3 frame options in loop or cut pile with weights from 1200 g/m2 to 2000 g/m2. Includes fibre optic and light-reactive carpet innovations approved by Airbus and Boeing.
• Aviation Curtains Curtain fabrics made of 100% Wool, Wool/Nylon, or 100% Trevira CS in weights from 230 to 400 grams per square metre. Features advanced noise and light suppression technologies and light-reactive fabrics. Available as fully made up steam-pleated, sewn-pleated, or ready-to-fit curtains for aircraft cabins.
• Nomex Panel Fabrics Specialised panel fabrics containing Nomex with traceable wool for aviation interiors, meeting stringent fire safety and performance requirements for cabin wall panels and dividers.
• Rail Transportation Textiles High-performance seat fabrics, carpets, and curtains for rail transportation, all certified to meet and exceed test requirements. Designed for rail operators and train fleets such as Heathrow Express (Class 387 fleet) and South Western Railway.
• Monova PE Recycled Polyester Seat Cover Innovative recycled polyester fabric and groundbreaking monomaterial, fully circular and recyclable laminated seat cover for airline industry cabin interiors.
• Fibre Optic Carpets Aircraft carpets with integrated fibre optics and light-reactive fibres. Botany Weaving is the only vendor with fibre optic carpet approval at Airbus and Boeing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Record sales year in 2024 with highest level of sales in company history and largest market share in aviation industry
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Studio IDcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Design partnership for development of innovative recycled polyester fabrics including Monova PE monomaterial, fully circular and recyclable laminated seat cover launched at AIX Hamburg 2025.
• TrendWorkscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Strategic design partnership for developing innovative sustainable textile solutions including recycled polyester fabrics and circular products for aviation industry.
• Sabeti WaincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collaborative partnership for development of Monova PE recycled polyester fabric - a groundbreaking monomaterial, fully circular and recyclable laminated seat cover for airline industry.
• AirbuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnly vendor with fiber optic carpet approval at Airbus. Major aircraft manufacturer customer and line fit partner.
• BoeingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnly vendor with fiber optic carpet approval at Boeing. Aircraft manufacturer customer.
• TangerinemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign consultancy collaboration for Gulf Air B787-9 Dreamliner cabin interior design project.
• Factory DesignmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLondon-based design firm collaboration for Virgin Atlantic A350 cabin interiors with bespoke seat cover fabrics.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tapis Corp: US-based designer and manufacturer of aviation carpets and cabin textiles serving airlines and OEMs. Directly comparable as an aviation-focused textile specialist competing for the same airline and OEM customers.
• F/List GmbH: Austrian manufacturer of premium cabin interior products for business aviation and VIP aircraft, including textiles and surfaces. Comparable as a high-end aerospace interior textile specialist with bespoke design capabilities.
• Lantal Textiles: Swiss-based direct competitor in aviation cabin textiles including seat fabrics, carpets, and curtains. Most comparable peer given similar B2B focus on airline upholstery with certified, performance-grade materials.

Broad incumbents

• AIM Altitude: UK-based designer and manufacturer of aircraft cabin interior monuments, galleys, and stowage, with textile-adjacent surface finishes. Comparable as an established aerospace cabin interior supplier, though its portfolio is broader than Botany's textile specialization.
• Collins Aerospace (B/E Aerospace): Major US aerospace systems integrator offering aircraft cabin interior products including seating and cabin systems. Comparable as a major aerospace cabin incumbent, though its scale and breadth far exceed Botany's textile specialization.
• Diehl Aviation: German tier-1 supplier of aircraft cabin systems and interiors including cabin lighting, monuments, and lavatories, with textile-adjacent cabin products. Comparable as a major aerospace cabin interiors incumbent serving Airbus/Boeing supply chains.
• Sequa Group / Trelleborg Aerospace: Specialty coatings and aerospace materials group producing technical textiles and components for aircraft interiors. Comparable as an aerospace textiles and coatings specialist serving similar OEM and airline end markets.
• HAECO Cabin Solutions: Hong Kong-based aircraft MRO and cabin interior solutions provider offering full cabin reconfiguration including textiles and seat cover refurbishment. Comparable as an aerospace cabin interior participant though broader in scope than Botany's pure textile focus.

Emerging players

• Inflite Engineering Services: UK-based aircraft interior refurbishment specialist offering cabin reconfiguration including textile and seat cover upgrades. Comparable as an aerospace cabin textiles and refurbishment player serving business aviation and VVIP segments.
• MGR Foamtex: UK-based manufacturer of foam-in-place seat cushioning and seat cover products for aerospace. Comparable as an adjacent aerospace seating-textile supplier with overlapping airline customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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