STAP

What STAP does

STAP a.s. is a Czech narrow-fabric textile manufacturer headquartered in Vilémov u Šluknova in the Šluknov Hook region of northern Bohemia. Founded in 1948, the company operates as a private akciová společnost (joint-stock company) with no public listing and no disclosed parent company or institutional investors. STAP produces a diversified portfolio of woven and non-woven narrow textile products, including spiral zippers and zipper tapes, hook and loop tape closures, woven straps (cotton, polypropylene, polyester, polyamide), folk costume and decorative ribbons, smooth and elastic ribbons, woven labels, insulating tapes, and needle-punched non-woven textiles (500-2500 g/m2) made from glass fiber and synthetic blends.

Core manufacturing technology centers on needle looms supplied by Jakob Müller (Switzerland) and Cometa (Italy), enabling woven widths from 4 mm to 300 mm. The company added non-woven needle-punching capability in 2006 and acquired a laminar press in 2018 that compresses non-woven textiles to one-third original thickness, producing hardened boards with improved mechanical properties. An in-house dyehouse supports custom color matching to PANTONE standards and any shade specification, including military camouflage patterns up to 5 colors. The R&D department collaborates with TU Liberec since 2013 on optical fiber-based textile products, with one active safety project completed and an ongoing linear lighting project targeting hospitals.

STAP operates a B2B sales model through direct sales teams in the Czech Republic, contract sales representatives in Austria, Spain, Switzerland, and Germany, and six wholesale distributors across the Czech Republic and Slovakia (Bedimex, VTC Uničov, Stoklasa, Tegal, Storex, and Galterra), with regular participation at TECHTEXTIL Frankfurt. Pricing is quote-based with a 2,000-meter standard production minimum, a 5,000-meter minimum for non-standard colors, volume discounts, and a 1,000 CZK refundable sampling fee. The company serves nine vertical end-markets with Automotive designated as primary (interior, motor compartment, airbag/ISOFIX labels), followed by Sport, Military and Security Forces, Home Textiles, Furniture, Apparel/Footwear/Leather goods, Healthcare, Pet Care, and Horticulture. STAP holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 certifications from multiple accredited bodies and OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Class I certification for zipper products, qualifying the business for regulated procurement in automotive, defense, and infant-product supply chains.

Name

STAP

Legal name

STAP a.s.

Website

https://stap.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Narrow Textile Manufacturing

NAICS

Narrow Fabric Mills and Schiffli Machine Embroidery (31322), Textile and Fabric Finishing Mills (313310)

SIC

Textile Mill Products (2200), Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Elastic, Tapes & Webbing Manufacturing (Elastic Bands/Binding/Strapping/Webbing) (IMAOALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Greige Woven Fabric Mills (IMAOABAA), Protective & Safety Textiles (FR/Arc/Heat/Cut/Chemical) (IMAOADAA), Medical & Hygiene Technical Textiles (Gauze/Drapes/Wipes/Barrier Fabrics) (IMAOADAD)

Keywords

• Narrow textile manufacturing
• Zipper production
• Woven ribbons
• Textile dyeing services
• Hook and loop tape

Headquarters

HQ city

Vilemov

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Textile product manufacturing and sales: Core revenue from manufacturing and selling woven ribbons, straps, zippers, labels, and non-woven textiles to B2B customers across multiple industry sectors. Products sold in standard catalog formats as well as custom specifications.
2. Toll/dye job work services: Dyeing services for customer-owned materials including polyester and cotton yarn, as well as hosiery products.
3. Custom product development and sampling: Sampling fee of 1,000 CZK excluding VAT for custom product development, credited against subsequent orders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

STAP a.s. is a Czech textile manufacturer specializing in narrow textile products including spiral zippers and zipper tapes, hook and loop tape closures, woven straps, folk costume and decorative ribbons, smooth ribbons, elastic ribbons, woven labels, insulating ribbons, and non-woven textiles. The company also provides textile dyeing services and operates from its facility in Vilémov u Šluknova, having been founded in 1948.

Product overview

STAP a.s. is a Czech textile manufacturer producing a comprehensive portfolio of woven and non-woven textile products. The core product lines include spiral zippers and zipper tapes, hook and loop tape closures, woven straps, folk costume and decorative ribbons, smooth ribbons, elastic ribbons, woven labels, insulating ribbons, and non-woven textiles. The company also provides dyeing services for ribbons and yarns. Manufacturing capabilities include weaving on Jakob Muller and Cometa needle looms (working widths 4-300mm), non-woven textile production via needle-punching with glass fiber and synthetic blends, lamination, and finishing treatments. Products serve diverse industry sectors including automotive, sports, military, healthcare, furniture, home textiles, and pet supplies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Spiral Zippers Spiral zippers produced by STAP as a core narrow textile product, used by apparel and textile product manufacturers.
• Zipper Tapes Zipper tape produced as part of the company's spiral zipper manufacturing, sold as a textile component.
• Hook and Loop Tape Closures Hook and loop tape closures produced as a fastening component for textile and apparel manufacturers.
• Woven Straps Woven straps produced as load-bearing or decorative narrow textile components for industrial and apparel applications.
• Folk Costume and Decorative Ribbons Folk costume and decorative ribbons woven as specialty narrow textiles for traditional costume makers and decorative applications.
• Smooth Ribbons Smooth-finish ribbons produced as a narrow textile product for haberdashery, packaging, and decorative uses.
• Elastic Ribbons Elastic ribbons produced as stretchable narrow textile components for apparel and other textile applications.
• Woven Labels Woven labels produced as branded or identification components sewn into garments and textile products.
• Insulating Ribbons Insulating ribbons produced as specialty narrow textiles for electrical and industrial insulation applications.
• Non-Woven Textiles Non-woven textiles produced by STAP for industrial and apparel applications.
• Dyeing Services In-house textile dyeing services provided to color-match narrow textile components for customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Standard delivery time 4-5 weeks; Jacquard ribbon delivery 2-3 months; PPL and Czech Post delivery typically next day.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Contract Representatives (Austria)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContractual sales representatives operating in Austria. Exclusive representation available for some products in selected territories.
• Contract Representatives (Spain)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContractual sales representatives operating in Spain. Exclusive representation available for some products in selected territories.
• Contract Representatives (Switzerland)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContractual sales representatives operating in Switzerland. Exclusive representation available for some products in selected territories.
• Contract Representatives (Germany)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContractual sales representatives operating in Germany. Exclusive representation available for some products in selected territories.
• BedimexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWholesale distributor of STAP products located in Hronov, Czech Republic (www.bedimex.eu).
• VTC UničovcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWholesale distributor of STAP products located in Plzeň, Czech Republic (www.vtc.cz).
• Ing. Leo StoklasaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWholesale distributor of STAP products located in Kravaře, Czech Republic (www.stoklasa.cz).
• TegalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWholesale distributor of STAP products located in Počátky, Czech Republic (www.tegal.cz).
• StorexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWholesale distributor of STAP products located in Topolčany, Slovakia (www.storex.sk).
• GalterracoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWholesale distributor of STAP products located in Lazany, Slovakia (www.galterra.sk).
• TU Liberec (Technical University of Liberec)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration since 2013 on development of new products using optical fibers. One project on active safety products completed; ongoing project on linear lighting (primarily for hospitals and other buildings).
• TZÚ Brno (Technical Testing Institute Brno)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch organization partner for product testing and certification services.
• VÚT Brno (Research Institute of Textile Machines)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch organization partner for textile machinery and processing research.
• Clutex (cluster of textile companies)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic research organization partner within textile industry cluster.
• Jakob Müller AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of needle weaving looms for ribbon manufacturing (European manufacturer of narrow fabric weaving machines).
• CometacoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of needle weaving looms for ribbon manufacturing (Italian manufacturer of narrow fabric weaving machines).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Coats Group: UK-listed industrial thread and textile components manufacturer serving apparel, footwear, and performance materials markets. Comparable to STAP as a B2B textile components supplier with broad vertical exposure and custom development capabilities.
• YKK Group: Global leader in zippers and fastening products with broad industrial fastener offerings. Overlaps with STAP's spiral zippers and zipper tape line and represents the dominant incumbent player in STAP's product category.
• Hyosung TNC: Korean textile major with a strong European presence producing spandex, nylon, and polyester yarns alongside finished narrow fabrics and technical textiles. Comparable to STAP in narrow-fabric and elastic-trim product categories for apparel and industrial use.

Direct peers

• Jakob Müller AG: Swiss manufacturer of narrow fabric weaving machines and a leading producer of woven narrow textiles, ribbons, and labels. Closely comparable to STAP as a European narrow-fabric specialist into apparel, automotive, and industrial markets; also an existing loom supplier to STAP.
• Bally Ribbon Mills: US-based manufacturer of woven narrow fabrics, specialty woven webbing, and tapes for aerospace, military, medical, and industrial uses. Directly comparable to STAP's woven strap, webbing, and technical textile product lines serving safety-critical end markets.
• Opti Switzerland (formerly Opti Patent/Prym): Swiss zipper manufacturer and supplier to apparel, footwear, and technical applications. Direct overlap with STAP's spiral zippers and zipper tapes product line.
• Aunde Group (Aunde Achter & Ebels): German Tier-1 automotive textile and trim supplier producing seat fabrics, headliners, and technical textiles for vehicle interiors. Comparable to STAP's automotive vertical (motor compartment insulation, seat/detroit panel components).
• Filtes International (Bonfanti/ADLER): Italian/European manufacturer of woven and printed labels, ribbons, and packaging accessories for the fashion and textile industry. Highly comparable to STAP's labels, ribbons, and decorative tape segment.
• American Cord & Webbing: US manufacturer of nylon, polyester, and polypropylene webbing, cord, and tape products for military, safety, and industrial markets. Comparable to STAP's woven straps and webbing business serving NATO-style and industrial safety applications.

Regional players

• Stahl Switzerland (webbing division): European manufacturer of woven narrow fabrics and webbing for apparel, automotive, and industrial applications. Comparable as a European woven narrow-fabric specialist, though with a different geographic footprint than STAP.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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