Gorfactory
Gorfactory (Gor Factory S.A.) is a Spanish B2B distributor founded in 1985 that designs, sources, and wholesales branded promotional textiles and workwear — under the ROLY, ROLY WRK, ROLYSPORT, ROLYECO, and Stamina brands — to distributors, companies, schools, and sports clubs across Europe from four logistics centers in Spain.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1985
- HeadquartersFortuna, Spain
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Gorfactory does
Gorfactory (legal name Gor Factory S.A.) is a privately held Spanish textile distributor founded in 1985 and headquartered in Fortuna, Murcia. The company designs, manufactures through third-party producers, stocks, and wholesales branded promotional textiles under the ROLY core brand (launched 1997) plus a portfolio of specialized sub-brands: ROLYSPORT for sports apparel, ROLYECO for organic and recycled textiles, ROLY WRK (launched 2022) for workwear and corporate uniforms, and Stamina (launched 2020), which extends the offering beyond apparel into 800+ promotional gift items. A Made To Order service handles bespoke garment runs for schools, sports clubs, and collectivities. Gorfactory sells exclusively to B2B customers — promotional product distributors, resellers, companies, schools, and sports clubs — with no minimum order quantities, supported by multi-language e-commerce platforms in Spain, the UK, France, and Germany, plus dedicated account managers and active participation in European trade fairs (Printwear&Promotion, Remadays Warsaw, Promotex Düsseldorf, CTCO Lyon, TecStyle Visions Stuttgart, etc.). It is described in source material as an international leader in the European promotional textile market. The customer base is described as a long tail of B2B distributors and organizations rather than concentrated enterprise accounts, and the company has not disclosed revenue.
The operational backbone is a four-node Spanish distribution network — Murcia (HQ, 46,000+ sqm, capacity for 60+ million garments), San Sebastián de los Reyes (Madrid), Rubí (Barcelona), and Agüimes (Canary Islands) — which together enable 24–48 hour domestic delivery and 2–5 day European delivery. Orders placed through the B2B extranet flow into SAP ERP, which drives an SGA automated warehouse management system featuring robot-based picking combined with human quality control. The company carries a deep sustainability and compliance stack (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 28000, ISO 45001, Oeko-Tex Standard 100, GOTS, GRS, PETA-Approved Vegan, SEDEX SMETA 4 Pillars, and a Coca-Cola/Intertek social compliance audit) and operates a 460.04 kWp on-site photovoltaic installation co-financed by the EU FEDER fund and the Region of Murcia, alongside a reforestation program of more than 60,000 trees.
Gorfactory firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Gorfactory
- Legal name
- Gor Factory S.A.
- Website
- https://gorfactory.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1985
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Gorfactory (Gor Factory S.A.) is a Spanish B2B distributor founded in 1985 that designs, sources, and wholesales branded promotional textiles and workwear — under the ROLY, ROLY WRK, ROLYSPORT, ROLYECO, and Stamina brands — to distributors, companies, schools, and sports clubs across Europe from four logistics centers in Spain.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Gorfactory industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Promotional Textiles and Branded Apparel
- NAICS
- Clothing and Clothing Accessories Merchant Wholesalers (42435), Clothing and Clothing Accessories Merchant Wholesalers (424350)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Apparel, Piece Goods & Notions (5130)
- akta.pro primary industry
- B2B Marketplaces & Wholesale Platforms (BPAMAGAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Wholesale/B2B Generalist Marketplaces (CRAFAAAF), Membership Wholesale Clubs (B2B & B2B2C) (CRAEAEAB)
Keywords
Where Gorfactory is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Fortuna
- HQ country
- Spain
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
Gorfactory business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- Branded Textile Product Sales (Wholesale/B2B): Gorfactory designs, manufactures (through third-party production), stocks, and distributes textile products under its own brands (ROLY, ROLY WRK, ROLYSPORT, ROLYECO, Stamina) as well as the Made To Order custom production service, selling exclusively to B2B customers (distributors, promotional product companies, companies, schools, sports clubs). Revenue is generated through the sale of garments and textile products with no minimum order quantities, shipped from warehouses across Spain to European and international customers.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels7 records
Marketing channels4 records
Gorfactory product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Gorfactory designs, sources, stocks, and distributes branded promotional textile products and custom-manufactured garments exclusively to B2B customers (distributors, promotional product companies, corporations, schools, and sports clubs). The portfolio spans the ROLY casual brand plus sub-brands ROLY WRK (workwear), ROLYSPORT (sports), ROLYECO (sustainable textiles), and STAMINA (promotional gift items), with a Made To Order service for bespoke production. Sales are conducted through dedicated account managers, multi-country B2B e-commerce platforms, and an extensive European trade-show presence, fulfilled from four Spanish logistics centers.
Product overview
Gorfactory is a textile manufacturing and distribution company offering a portfolio of brands and services in the promotional textile sector. The core offering centers on the ROLY brand, which provides diverse textile products across multiple collections including Casual, Sports, Workwear, and School categories. This is complemented by specialized sub-brands: ROLY WRK for workwear and professional uniforms, ROLYSPORT for sports apparel, ROLYECO for sustainable/ecological textiles made with recycled or organic materials, and STAMINA for promotional gift items. Additionally, a Made To Order custom production service enables bespoke garment manufacturing. The products are distributed through an international logistics network with warehouses in Spain (Murcia, Madrid, Barcelona, Canary Islands) and same-day or next-day delivery capabilities.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ROLY: Leading brand in the promotional and advertising textile sector, transmitting intangible values supported by excellent service and seriousness. Offers Casual, Winter, Sports, Workwear, School, and Accessories collections.
- ROLY WRK
- ROLYSPORT
- ROLYECO
- STAMINA
- Made To Order
Products and services
- ROLY (Core Brand) Main promotional textile brand offering a wide variety of fabrics, designs, and colours across Casual Summer, Casual Winter, Sports, Workwear, School, and Accessories collections. Distributed to B2B distributors, promotional product companies, corporations, schools, and sports clubs.
- ROLY WRK (Workwear) Workwear brand offering shirts, pants, and accessories created for professional use. Garments designed according to sector, with new accessories and garments introduced every season for B2B corporate uniform and professional clothing buyers.
- ROLYSPORT (Sports Apparel) Sports apparel brand offering different models in different fabrics, shapes, and types for exercise and sport practice. Includes technical sports apparel, sports sets, shorts, swimsuits, sports bags, footballs, and thermal garments for sports-focused buyers.
- ROLYECO (Sustainable Textiles) Ecological brand offering garments created and produced with organic, recycled, and ecological fabrics promoting sustainability and environmental protection. Targeted at buyers seeking eco-certified promotional merchandise that demonstrates corporate environmental responsibility.
- STAMINA (Promotional Items) Promotional items brand focused on the promotional and gift sector with more than 800 references of promotional items designed to capture attention and promote customer brands. Marked Gorfactory's expansion outside the textile field.
- Made To Order (Custom Production Service) Custom production service for any type of garment. Customers specify their requirements and the Made To Order department handles the rest, offering differential bespoke products for enterprises and organizations needing customized productions.
Quantifiable outcome
- 60 million+ garment storage capacity
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use Gorfactory
Customer profileSegments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Gorfactory technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Gorfactory partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered moderate and minor.
- The Coca-Cola Company / IntertekmoderateGorfactory has successfully passed a social compliance audit conducted by Intertek on behalf of The Coca-Cola Company. This certification demonstrates that Gorfactory meets the social compliance and ethical standards required by one of the world's largest consumer goods companies.
- AIM/FAP (Asociación de Industriales de Marketing)minorActive member of AIM/FAP, a major Spanish association representing companies in the textile and promotional gimmick sector.
- FyVAR (Federación de Empresas de Valencia)minorActive member of FyVAR, a Valencia regional business federation in the textile and publicity sector.
- 2FPCO (Federación de Fabricantes de Productos de Comunicación)minorActive member of 2FPCO, a Spanish federation of communication product manufacturers.
- PSI (Promotional Products International)moderateActive member of PSI, a major European promotional products association headquartered in Germany. Participates in PSI trade fair (Promotex Düsseldorf).
- BAPP (Belgian Association of Promotional Products)minorActive member of BAPP, the Belgian promotional products association.
- European Regional Development Fund (FEDER) / Region of MurciaminorPhotovoltaic installation of 460.04 kWp co-financed by FEDER and the Region of Murcia. Total investment of €313,000 with €80,000 EU support. Demonstrates commitment to sustainability through renewable energy.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves13 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Gorfactory competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- SOL'S: SOL'S is a leading French manufacturer and distributor of promotional apparel and textiles, selling B2B to distributors and end-customers across Europe. It is the closest direct competitor to Gorfactory's ROLY brand, with comparable no-minimum-order B2B wholesale model, multi-country storefronts, and similar product portfolio (polos, T-shirts, sweatshirts, workwear).
- Kariban: Kariban is a French promotional apparel brand owned by SOL'S Group, targeting the same distributor and corporate customer base as Gorfactory/ROLY. Overlapping product categories (casual, workwear, eco) and similar B2B distribution channels make it a near-direct competitor in Western and Southern Europe.
- Proact: Proact is a French B2B brand of sportswear and teamwear apparel, selling to clubs, schools and corporate customers. Comparable to Gorfactory's ROLYSPORT and Made To Order custom sports kit offerings.
- Elevate: Elevate is a Canadian-origin promotional apparel brand with established European distribution, competing across polos, jackets, bags and accessories. Overlaps with Gorfactory's ROLY core line and Stamina promotional items.
- Adler Czech: Adler Czech is a Czech promotional apparel brand selling B2B across Central and Eastern Europe — directly relevant as Gorfactory pursues the same CEE geography via its Bulgaria roadshow and Warsaw-area trade fair participation.
- Result Clothing: Result is a UK-headquartered brand focused on promotional outerwear, workwear and performance apparel, sold B2B across Europe. Overlaps with Gorfactory's ROLYSPORT and ROLY WRK lines, especially for sports kits and corporate uniforms.
- RUSSELL Europe: RUSSELL Europe is the European arm of Fruit of the Loom's promotional apparel business, selling T-shirts, polos and sweatshirts through B2B channels across the continent. Comparable to Gorfactory's ROLY brand in product mix, customer base (distributors, promo companies) and pan-European distribution.
- Henbury: Henbury is a UK-based brand specializing in promotional and corporate apparel (polos, shirts, knitwear, workwear), sold through distributors and uniform specialists. Directly comparable to Gorfactory's ROLY and ROLY WRK offerings, particularly for the UK and Irish markets where Gorfactory operates roly.co.uk.
Broad incumbents
- Gildan: Gildan is one of the world's largest basic apparel manufacturers, with growing European B2B presence in printwear and promotional channels. It competes with Gorfactory at the unit-cost end of the promotional apparel market and represents a structural pricing benchmark for the ROLY core range.
- Fruit of the Loom: Fruit of the Loom is a large-scale global apparel manufacturer with a broad European wholesale presence. Its basic apparel range (T-shirts, polos, sweatshirts) competes with ROLY at the bottom of the promotional textile value chain, though it serves a much wider reseller base and lacks Gorfactory's branded multi-segment specialization.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Gorfactory social profiles
Digital presenceGorfactory compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance17 records
Gorfactory financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Gorfactory leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Gorfactory funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Gorfactory M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Gorfactory
What does Gorfactory do?
Gorfactory designs, sources, stocks, and distributes branded promotional textile products and custom-manufactured garments exclusively to B2B customers (distributors, promotional product companies, corporations, schools, and sports clubs). The portfolio spans the ROLY casual brand plus sub-brands ROLY WRK (workwear), ROLYSPORT (sports), ROLYECO (sustainable textiles), and STAMINA (promotional gift items), with a Made To Order service for bespoke production. Sales are conducted through dedicated account managers, multi-country B2B e-commerce platforms, and an extensive European trade-show presence, fulfilled from four Spanish logistics centers.
Is Gorfactory a public or private company?
Gorfactory is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Gorfactory founded?
Gorfactory was founded in 1985. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Gorfactory based?
Gorfactory is headquartered in Fortuna, Spain, in the Europe region.
How does Gorfactory make money?
One revenue line is on record: branded Textile Product Sales (Wholesale/B2B).
Who are Gorfactory's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are SOL'S, Kariban, Proact, Elevate, Adler Czech, Result Clothing, RUSSELL Europe and Henbury. Broad incumbents are Gildan and Fruit of the Loom.
Does Gorfactory have an API?
No public API is recorded for Gorfactory.
What industry is Gorfactory in?
Gorfactory's product category is Promotional Textiles and Branded Apparel. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAMAGAD, B2B Marketplaces & Wholesale Platforms, with a secondary code of CRAFAAAF, Wholesale/B2B Generalist Marketplaces. Its NAICS code is 42435 and its SIC code is 5130.