Danish Fashion & Textile

What Danish Fashion & Textile does

Danish Fashion & Textile (DM&T) is a nonprofit membership-based trade and employer organization that has represented the Danish fashion, textile, lifestyle, sports, and jewelry industries since 1895. Headquartered in Herning with a regional office in Copenhagen (at BLOXHUB), the organization serves more than 450 member companies (expanding to roughly 1,000 with the May 2024 acquisition of Sportsbranchen.dk). DM&T delivers personalized advisory services across HR and employment law, commercial law, sustainability and CSR, international trade, customs, digital transformation, trends and design, and textile labeling, supported by an in-house team that includes four attorneys, a Chief Sustainability Officer, and dedicated public affairs, press, and digital functions.

The organization's underlying technology platform consists of a Contractbook-powered Legal Member Portal that provides downloadable contract templates and up to 20 digital signatures per member per year, video-monitored trend studios in both offices, a job board indexed by Jobindex and DM&T's LinkedIn Jobs page, and a comprehensive website and newsletter (DM&T Indsigt). It also aggregates a portfolio of framework agreements with logistics providers (Greenway Logistics, GLS, UPS, Instabee), credit and insurance partners (Atradius, Creditsafe, Topdanmark), legal firms (Bech-Bruun, Patrade), hotel groups, and digital tools (Delogue PLM, Microsoft Dynamics 365/Fava, TRIMIT).

DM&T generates revenue primarily through membership fees structured as a base amount plus a percentage of member salary expenses and turnover for service members, and payroll-plus-collective-agreement contributions for full members. Secondary revenue comes from job board transaction fees (1,495 DKK per posting for members, 3,495 DKK for non-members) and clip cards for bulk postings. The organization operates under the umbrella of Dansk Arbejdsgiverforening (the Danish Employers' Confederation), participates in EURATEX at the EU level, and has been a member of the UN Global Compact since 2008.

Name

Danish Fashion & Textile

Legal name

Dansk Mode & Textil

Website

https://dmogt.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1895

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Danish Fashion & Textile (DM&T) is a nonprofit trade and employer association, founded in 1895, that provides legal, sustainability, trade, and HR advisory services to roughly 1,000 member companies across Denmark's fashion, textile, sports, lifestyle, and jewelry industries, funded primarily through membership fees and supplemented by job board and framework-agreement revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Herning

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: DM&T generates revenue primarily through membership fees. For service members, the price consists of a base amount plus a percentage of the company's salary expenses and turnover. For full members, membership fees are calculated based on payroll and collective agreement contributions.
2. Job Board Fees: Revenue from posting job advertisements on DM&T's job board. Single job announcements at 1,495 DKK for members (3,495 DKK for non-members), with discounted clip cards available for multiple postings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

DM&T is a membership-based trade and employer organization that provides Danish fashion, textile, lifestyle, and sports companies with personalized advisory services across HR law, commercial law, sustainability/CSR, customs, international trade, digital transformation, chemistry, labeling, and trends. The core offering combines direct expert consulting, a Contractbook-powered Legal Member Portal with contract templates and digital signatures, a job board, trend study facilities, networking events, frame agreements with vetted service providers, and collective bargaining representation on behalf of the industry.

Product overview

Danish Fashion & Textile (DM&T) is a membership-based industry and employer organization for the Danish fashion, textile, lifestyle, and sports sector — not a product company in the traditional sense. Its core offering is personalized advisory services (HR law, trade law, sustainability/CSR, customs, digital, trends, labeling, and chemicals) delivered by in-house experts, supported by networking events, a job board, and a member newsletter (DM&T Indsigt). For members, DM&T provides access to a Legal Member Portal (juridisk medlemsportal) powered by Contractbook, which offers downloadable legal contract templates and digital signature capabilities. Members also benefit from a portfolio of framework agreements with third-party providers covering logistics (Greenway Logistics, GLS, TNT, UPS, Instabee, Sparta Logistics), credit/insurance (Atradius, Creditsafe, Creditreform, Topdanmark), hotel accommodation (Scandic, Arp-Hansen, Guldsmeden, Hotel Eyde), digital tools (Delogue PLM, Elbek & Vejrup/K3, Fava/Dynamics 365, SPY, TRIMIT, Digital Group), design/trend services (SPOTT), legal services (Bech-Bruun, Patrade), and other business services. DM&T also operates a Trends & Design studio (trendstudie) for member visits and trend consultations, and a press/media relations function. The organization is structured around two membership types: full membership (overenskomstmedlemskab) and service membership (servicemedlemskab), each with different levels of access to advisory services and collective bargaining rights.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DM&T Sport: Sports branch representation under DM&T umbrella, acquired from Sportsbranchen.dk in 2024.

Products and services

• Full Membership (Overenskomstmedlemskab) Full membership for Danish fashion, textile, lifestyle, and sports companies providing access to collective bargaining agreements, HR law advisory, commercial law advisory, sustainability/CSR guidance, customs and trade support, digital transformation advisory, label and standards expertise, and the full suite of DM&T member services including the Legal Member Portal, job board, trend studios, and frame agreements.
• Service Membership (Servicemedlemskab) Service membership providing Danish fashion, textile, lifestyle, and sports companies with access to DM&T's advisory services, Legal Member Portal, job board, trend studios, and frame agreements without the collective bargaining component of full membership. Pricing is structured as a base amount plus a percentage of the company's salary expenses and turnover.
• Legal Member Portal (Juridisk Medlemsportal) Contractbook-powered digital portal providing DM&T members with access to legal contract templates including employment contracts, agent agreements, sales and delivery conditions, production agreements, and influencer agreements, along with up to 20 digital signatures per member per year at no additional cost.
• Trend Study Facilities (Trendstudie) Physical video-monitored trend studios available in DM&T's headquarters in Herning and at the Copenhagen BLOXHUB office, where members can book visits, access trend materials, and receive individual trend consultations for inspiration and product development.
• Job Board (Jobbørs) Online job board for the Danish fashion and textile industry, where members can post job advertisements (1,495 DKK per single post for members, with discounted clip cards for 5 or 10 postings) and where candidates can search positions. Listings are indexed by Jobindex and cross-posted on DM&T's LinkedIn Jobs page.
• Frame Agreements (Rammeaftaler) Portfolio of negotiated frame agreements with vetted third-party providers including Greenway Logistics (green logistics), Atradius (credit insurance), Creditsafe (credit information), Topdanmark (insurance), Scandic/Arp-Hansen/Guldsmeden/Hotel Eyde (hotels), Delogue PLM, Elbek & Vejrup/K3, Fava/Dynamics 365, SPY, TRIMIT, Digital Group (digital tools), Bech-Bruun and Patrade (legal services), and SPOTT (design/trend services), providing DM&T members with discounted and pre-negotiated terms.
• DM&T Indsigt Newsletter Regular email newsletter from DM&T delivering industry knowledge, regulatory updates, sustainability insights, and inspiration directly to members and industry subscribers.

Quantifiable outcome

• The industry contributes 87 billion DKK to Danish GDP and creates 96,000 jobs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• CreditsafeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 September 2024Creditsafe offers credit and financial information in 200 countries, helping members make data-driven credit decisions and assess risk across borders. DM&T members receive a free trial period.
• Lifestyle & Design ClustercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2024DM&T leads the National Action Plan for Textiles together with Lifestyle & Design Cluster and TRACE. The initiative is funded with 10 million DKK annually from 2025 for three years to support industry transition.
• TRACEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2024TRACE (Textile Research and Circular Economy initiative) partners with DM&T on the National Action Plan for Textiles to drive circular solutions and increase consumer knowledge about responsible clothing consumption.
• Sportsbranchen.dkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2024In May 2024, DM&T took over the trade association Sportsbranchen.dk, expanding its representation to include companies in the sports industry. The sports branch now operates as DM&T Sport.
• Greenway LogisticscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 March 2024Greenway Logistics provides members with green logistics solutions, CO2 mapping, reduction and documentation, freight advice, and competitive pricing on sea, air, and rail transport. Members receive free consulting and support on logistics optimization.
• AtradiusminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 March 2024Atradius provides credit insurance, guarantees, and commercial debt collection with over 90 years of experience and approximately 60% market share in Denmark. Members receive favorable terms on credit insurance.
• Guldsmedebranchen (Jewelry Industry)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017In 2017, DM&T entered a strategic alliance with Guldsmedebranchen, taking over all administrative tasks and member consulting. This alliance reflects the blurring between creative industries.
• GINETEXminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017DM&T is the national responsible body for GINETEX in Denmark, the international association for textile care labeling.
• Contractbook ApScoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2017Contractbook provides the technology for DM&T's legal member portal, enabling digital contract management and signatures. Contractbook is the data processor for the portal.
• Danish Fashion InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016In 2016, DM&T took over the membership organization from the Danish Fashion Institute, which continues its operations without a membership association.
• UN Global CompactcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008DM&T has been a member of the UN Global Compact since 2008 and adheres to its ten principles covering human rights, labor rights, environment, and anti-corruption. The organization submits regular Communication on Engagement reports.
• EURATEXcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1980EURATEX is the European Apparel and Textile Confederation. DM&T is a member and participates in EURATEX activities, representing Danish interests in EU textile policy discussions. DM&T submitted consultation responses on EU regulations including the destruction ban acts on behalf of Danish industry through EURATEX.
• Dansk Arbejdsgiverforening (Danish Employers' Association)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1895DM&T is part of Dansk Arbejdsgiverforening and participates in collective bargaining negotiations with unions and labor federations. The organization negotiates on behalf of the industry and its member companies.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• UKFT (UK Fashion & Textile Association): United Kingdom's trade association for the fashion and textile industry. Comparable as a national body providing policy advocacy, member advisory, and industry representation for UK fashion/textile companies.
• Modint (Dutch fashion and textile industries association): Dutch trade association for fashion, textile, and carpet manufacturers. Comparable to DM&T in providing collective bargaining, sustainability advisory, and member services to fashion and textile employers in the Netherlands.
• Gesamtverband der deutschen Textil- und Modeindustrie (German Textile + Fashion Association): Germany's central textile and fashion industry association. Comparable in role and function as a national employer/trade body providing advocacy, advisory, and collective bargaining for fashion and textile companies.
• Fedustria: Belgian federation for the textile, wood, and furniture industries. Comparable as a national industry body offering employer representation, advisory, and advocacy for textile companies in Belgium.
• TEKO (Swedish textile and clothing industry employers' association): Swedish employer and industry association for textile, clothing, and footwear. Closely comparable as a Nordic trade association with collective bargaining, advisory, and member services focused on fashion/textile.
• UIT France (Union des Industries Textiles): French textile industry federation representing manufacturers across the value chain. Comparable as a national industry body providing advisory, advocacy, and representation for French textile companies.

Broad incumbents

• Dansk Erhverv: Danish Chamber of Commerce representing service, trade, and commerce companies. Comparable as a Danish employer/business association providing advisory, advocacy, and member services, though broader than DM&T's fashion/textile focus.
• Dansk Industri (DI): Denmark's largest broad-based industry and employer association. Comparable to DM&T in serving as employer organization and policy advocate, but spans all manufacturing and services rather than specializing in fashion/textile.
• EURATEX (European Apparel and Textile Confederation): European umbrella body for the apparel and textile industry. DM&T is a member; comparable as the pan-European peer providing policy advocacy, regulatory consulting, and industry representation at EU level.

Others

• Lifestyle & Design Cluster: Danish cluster organization for lifestyle, design, and creative industries. Closely tied to DM&T as a co-partner on the National Action Plan for Textiles and as a Danish industry ecosystem peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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