What MODINT does

MODINT is a Dutch trade association (ondernemersorganisatie) representing more than 500 member companies in the clothing, interior, carpet, textile, and workwear (MITT) sectors. Founded around 2000 and headquartered in Zeist, Netherlands, the organization functions as the collective voice and knowledge center for manufacturers, importers, agents, and wholesalers active in the Dutch textile value chain. Its members include recognized brands such as Rituals, Loavies, Steve Madden, Interface, Tarkett, HAVEP, Heigo Bedrijfskleding, Tricorp, Essenza Home, and Interloop.

The association's core product is membership (Lidmaatschap), priced on a tiered subscription model based on member company turnover, ranging from €364 to €4,417 per year as of 2024. Membership unlocks access to a portfolio of add-on services: Modint Academy (e-learning and workshops), Inkoop en Productie (purchasing and production expertise), Human Capital (labor law and HR), Terms and Conditions (standardized Modint-Voorwaarden), Safety and Compliance Package (including the Restricted Substances List), GINETEX care symbol licensing (worldwide rights included), and a Knowledge Bank of regulatory content. Additional revenue is generated from training workshops (€175-€550 per session), event fees (CR Update webinars at €75 for non-members), and collective purchasing benefits that include up to 50% discount on Bureau Veritas chemical testing.

The business model combines recurring subscription revenue with professional services income. Distribution is direct-to-enterprise in the Netherlands, supported by a self-service member portal (Mijn Modint), an event-driven calendar (NEXT WEAVE annual conference, sector roundtables), and a content marketing apparatus (newsletter, knowledge bank, LinkedIn presence). Strategic partnerships with GS1 (Digital Product Passport), Bureau Veritas (testing), Wageningen University (Textile Transition Academy), and Dutch Circular Textile Valley extend the value proposition beyond core membership and position MODINT at the center of the Dutch textile industry's regulatory and sustainability agenda.

Name

MODINT

Legal name

Modint

Website

https://modint.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Short description

MODINT is a Dutch trade association serving 500+ member companies across the clothing, interior, carpet, textile, and workwear sectors, delivering advocacy, regulatory knowledge, training, GINETEX care symbol licensing, and collective purchasing benefits through tiered membership and service packages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industry Trade Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Fair Trade & Ethical Supply Chains (Certification, Traceability, Producer Support) (BPAGALAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Labor, Social Protection & Occupational Safety Standards Cooperation (BPADANAM)

Keywords

• Textile trade association
• Industry advocacy services
• Textile compliance consulting
• Professional training programs
• Collective member benefits

Headquarters

HQ city

Zeist

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: MODINT generates primary revenue through tiered membership fees based on company revenue categories. Fees range from €364/year for companies with €0-299,999 revenue to €4,417/year for companies with €100+ million revenue. Basic membership options are also available at higher price points. Membership includes access to knowledge resources, advocacy services, and network benefits.
2. Training and Workshop Fees: Revenue generated from Modint Academy courses and workshops including chemical management training (€175-395), child safety workshops, and specialized seminars. Events like the PFAS Compliance seminar are priced separately. Some training is included in membership packages.
3. Event Revenue: Fees from webinars and events such as CR Update webinars (€75 for non-members), Networking in Textiel events, and specialized seminars. Some events are free for members while others carry registration fees.
4. Service Packages: Additional revenue from optional service packages including Arbeid en Recht (Labor and Law), Inkoop en Productie (Purchasing and Production), Business Development, and Terms en Conditions. These packages complement the base membership.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

MODINT is a Dutch trade association serving over 500 member companies in the clothing, interior, carpet, textile, and workwear sectors. Its core offering is a membership (Lidmaatschap) that bundles industry advocacy, knowledge resources, training (Modint Academy), purchasing and production advisory, human capital/legal services, safety and chemical compliance expertise, GINETEX care symbol licensing rights, and discounted third-party testing services. Revenue is generated primarily through tiered annual membership fees scaled by company turnover, supplemented by paid training, workshops, and events.

Product overview

MODINT is a Dutch trade association for the clothing, interior, carpet, and textile industry, not a technology product company. The organization operates as a membership-based network representing over 500 companies (manufacturers, importers, agents, wholesalers). The core offering is the membership (Lidmaatschap), which provides access to a suite of services including: Modint Academy for training and education, Inkoop en Productie for purchasing and production expertise, Human Capital services for HR and legal support, Terms and Conditions services with standardized commercial terms, Safety & Compliance package for product safety and chemical management, GINETEX care symbol licensing, Bureau Veritas testing services at discounted rates, a Knowledge Bank with sector-relevant resources, and collective member benefits. The portfolio also includes event programs like Modint NEXT WEAVE and the Modint Awards. The value proposition centers on knowledge sharing, advocacy, networking, and member advantages rather than a unified software product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Modint Academy: Training and education platform for the Mode, Interieur, Tapijt en Textiel (MITT) sector offering e-learnings and workshops
• Modint Innovator Awards
• NEXT WEAVE
• Modint NEXT WEAVE

Products and services

• Modint Membership (Lidmaatschap) Core annual membership for Dutch clothing and textile industry companies, granting access to knowledge resources, advocacy, network events, GINETEX symbol licensing, and member benefits. Targeted at manufacturers, importers, agents, and wholesalers.
• Modint Academy Training and education platform offering e-learnings, workshops, and customized training for the MITT sector, covering chemical management, product safety, sustainability, and Textile Transition Academy courses.
• Inkoop en Productie (Purchasing & Production) Advisory service package providing expertise on purchasing, production, product safety, environmental requirements, chemical management, and labelling for clothing and textile companies.
• Human Capital Services Legal and HR support service covering labor law, employment contracts, general terms and conditions, intellectual property, and Cao MITT collective labor agreement guidance.
• Terms and Conditions Services (Modint-Voorwaarden) Standardized commercial terms service providing Modint-Voorwaarden contracts aligned with INretail and EK for use in Dutch textile and clothing sector commercial transactions.
• Safety & Compliance Package Service package covering product safety, chemical management, and quality, including the annual Restricted Substances List (RSL), workshops on sizing, quality testing, and child safety compliance.
• GINETEX Care Symbol Licensing Worldwide license for GINETEX textile care symbols provided to members, including the Clevercare sustainable washing symbol, official symbols in JPEG/EPS formats, and TrueType fonts.
• Bureau Veritas Testing Services Collective testing arrangement providing members up to 50% discount on chemical testing, quality testing, and inspections (ISO 9001, SA 8000, SMETA audits) through Bureau Veritas' worldwide laboratory network.
• Knowledge Bank (Kennisbank) Digital knowledge repository providing expert content on human capital, EU sustainability legislation, direct import, EU regulations, product safety, and other sector-specific topics for textile entrepreneurs.
• Member Benefits (Ledenvoordeel) Collective member benefits including collective insurance, logistics, credit and finance services, trademark rights, GINETEX licensing, and collective energy purchasing plus subsidy assistance.
• Modint NEXT WEAVE Conference Annual sector conference focused on skills, innovation, and the future of the textile industry, featuring Modint Innovator Awards and New Talent Awards.
• Branche RI&E Sector-specific Risk Inventory and Evaluation (RI&E) tool delivered through an occupational health management system for textile sector employers to manage workplace safety.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50% discount on chemical testing through Bureau Veritas partnership
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Bureau VeritascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership providing chemical testing and inspection services to MODINT members. Members receive up to 50% discount on testing through Bureau Veritas' worldwide network of laboratories. Covers chemical testing (Azo, Phthalates, PCP, Heavy metals, PFOS/PFOA, etc.), quality testing, and audits including ISO 9001, SA 8000, and SMETA certifications. The arrangement applies to the complete supply chain of member companies.
• Verbond voor Duurzame Kleding, Textiel en SchoenencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFive-year sectoral collaboration bringing together companies and civil society organizations to address risks in international production chains including human rights, labor conditions, environment, and animal welfare. MODINT participates as founding member alongside INretail, FNV, Mondiaal FNV, and CNV Internationaal, facilitated by SER. Provides collective route for due diligence compliance and OECD guideline alignment.
• INretailcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with INretail (retail trade association) on joint initiatives including the Verbond voor Duurzame Kleding, Textiel en Schoenen, Modint-Voorwaarden development (aligned with INretail and EK), and retail policy advocacy.
• GS1majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Digital Product Passport (DPP) development for textile and fashion. MODINT co-hosts workshops with GS1 on data requirements and sector needs for product passports. Joint initiative with Dutch Circular Textile Valley for industry standardization.
• VNO-NCWminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for training and webinar access, allowing MODINT members to participate in VNO-NCW organized sessions and vice versa.
• Modint LogistiekminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCollective logistics services for members, providing preferential rates and coordinated logistics solutions for textile supply chains.
• Modint CreditminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCredit and finance services partnership offering members favorable rates on credit services and financial management solutions.
• Modint VerzekeringsdienstminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance services partnership providing members with competitive rates on business and personal insurance packages.
• Dutch Circular Textile ValleymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMODINT holds a leading role in Dutch Circular Textile Valley, an icon project of the government's consumption goods transition agenda. Initiative focuses on circular economy solutions for the textile sector.
• TexenergieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy transition project collaboration for the textile industry, helping companies navigate sustainability requirements.
• Biotex FieldlabminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation project focused on biotechnology applications in textiles, contributing to sector transformation.
• Wageningen University & ResearchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership for Textile Transition Academy course series covering biobased materials, circular design, regenerative business models, and consumer behavior. Contributes to sector professional development.
• Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for CR Update webinars including introductions to Cradle to Cradle Certified product circularity standard and certification.
• Hogeschool SaxionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partner contributing to Textile Transition Academy and digital transformation conferences for the textile sector.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Textile Exchange: Global non-profit focused on sustainable textile production and material certification. Comparable in industry focus on sustainability and supply chain standards, with overlapping coverage of chemical management and due diligence—serving as a complementary standards body rather than a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Creamoda: Belgian fashion, garment, and lifestyle federation representing textile and fashion companies. Comparable in scale and mission as a Benelux national trade association focused on apparel and textile industry advocacy and member services.
• INretail: Dutch retail trade association for non-food retailers. Closely comparable as a domestic Dutch trade association that collaborates with MODINT on joint initiatives including Modint-Voorwaarden terms and the Verbond voor Duurzame Kleding, serving overlapping member segments with similar advocacy and member-service models.
• Sistema Moda Italia: Italian textile and fashion industry confederation. Directly comparable national trade association representing textile, apparel, and accessories manufacturers across the value chain, with similar advocacy and sustainability mandates in a major European textile economy.
• textil+mode: Germany's textile and fashion industry confederation (Gesamtverband der deutschen Textil- und Modeindustrie). Closely comparable as a national trade association covering textile, apparel, and fashion sectors with similar advocacy, sustainability, and member services in a neighboring country.
• UKFT (UK Fashion and Textile Association): The UK trade association for the fashion and textile industry, representing manufacturers, brands, and suppliers. Comparable in mission (advocacy, knowledge, networking) and member profile, with similar UK-specific regulatory and sustainability focus.
• TEKO (Swedish Textiles & Fashion): Sweden's trade association for textile and fashion producers. Comparable as a national trade body for textile and apparel companies, with similar focus on sustainability, labor conditions, and industry advocacy in a Nordic context.
• EURATEX: The European Apparel and Textile Confederation representing the textile and clothing industry at EU level. Directly comparable as a trade association in the same sector, with overlapping advocacy and sustainability missions; serves as the pan-European counterpart MODINT engages with.
• UIT (Union des Industries Textiles): French textile industry federation representing the French textile sector. Comparable national trade association providing advocacy, technical expertise, and member services to French textile manufacturers and brands.

Others

• ZDHC Foundation: Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals Foundation, coordinating chemical management in the textile and footwear industry. Comparable as an industry coalition MODINT engages with; not a trade association but a relevant peer given MODINT's RSL and chemical management offerings and joint CR Update webinars.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/MODINT
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/modint

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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