alsico EU

What alsico EU does

Alsico Europe is the specialist cleanroom and wearer-protection division of the Alsico Group, a privately held Belgian-headquartered workwear manufacturer with roots dating to the 1920s/1930s. The company designs, manufactures and supplies protective garments across healthcare, contamination control, FR/arc-flash, anti-static, high-visibility, electrification, emergency response, military/police and general workwear environments. Core product lines include the Alsipro multi-risk protection range, Monviso cleanroom garments and Makalu industrial workwear, supported by sub-brands Alsico Academy (fabric and sustainability R&D), Alsico Futures (innovation program) and ARX (circular-economy garment collection initiative). At the group level the business operates 21 factories in 11 countries with approximately 8,000 employees, manufacturing around 320,000 items per week and dispatching roughly 18 million garments annually.

Commercially, alsico EU runs a direct B2B enterprise sales motion targeting blue-chip pharmaceutical, healthcare, automotive, industrial and research customers, with named accounts including Novo Nordisk, Bayer, Pfizer, GSK, Merck, Sanofi, Baxter, GE Healthcare, ArcelorMittal, Volvo, IMEC and Fisher Scientific. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; contracts are structured on multi-year terms with enterprise procurement. The proprietary technology base rests on specialty fabric engineering for protection, comfort and stretch, contamination-control garment systems built on 50+ years of cleanroom experience, and the ARX circular garment platform using 65% recycled polyester sourced from the company's own end-of-life garments, alongside a stated target of 90% preferred fibres by 2040.

Revenue mechanics are anchored in long-cycle, specification-driven garment supply for regulated and hazardous environments, where customer switching is gated by qualification and validation processes. The company's differentiation rests on scale manufacturing, a multi-decade cleanroom track record, the ARX circular-economy platform and enterprise customer relationships rather than on technology disruption. Financial data (revenue, headcount change, capital structure) is not disclosed in the available sources, which constrains precise financial assessment.

Name

alsico EU

Legal name

Alsico Europe

Website

https://alsico.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Alsico Europe is the specialist cleanroom and wearer-protection division of Belgium-based Alsico Group, manufacturing protective garments for pharmaceutical, healthcare, industrial and automotive enterprises across 21 factories in 11 countries, with 18 million garments dispatched annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Protective Workwear Manufacturing

NAICS

Apparel Manufacturing (315), Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (3152)

SIC

Men's & Boys' Furnishgs, Work Clothg, & Allied Garments (2320), Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Workwear, Uniform & Protective Apparel Manufacturers (CRAAAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cleanroom & Controlled-Environment Apparel (CRAAALAG), Workwear, Uniforms & Safety Apparel Cut & Sew (IMAOAEAC)

Keywords

• Protective workwear
• Cleanroom garments
• Contamination control apparel
• Fire retardant clothing
• Industrial uniforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Europe (regional)

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Protective Workwear Sales: B2B sales of protective workwear garments including cleanroom apparel, fire retardant clothing, healthcare uniforms, and industrial workwear. The company manufactures and dispatches 18 million garments per year globally.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Alsico Europe is a B2B manufacturer and supplier of bespoke protective workwear, producing garments that protect both the wearer and the environment. Core offerings span cleanroom/contamination-control apparel, fire-retardant and arc-flash protective clothing, healthcare uniforms, electrification garments, anti-static and high-visibility workwear, plus emergency-response, military and police apparel — sold under sub-brands such as Monviso (cleanroom), Makalu (industrial), and Alsipro (multi-risk protection), with 18 million garments dispatched annually from 21 factories across 11 countries.

Product overview

Alsico Europe is a bespoke workwear supplier with nearly a century of expertise, offering a comprehensive portfolio of protective garments across multiple specialized categories. The company operates as a multi-product platform serving healthcare, contamination control (cleanrooms), wearer protection, electrification, emergency response, and general workwear environments. Key product lines include Alsipro for multi-risk protection, Monviso for cleanroom solutions, and Makalu for industrial workwear, complemented by Alsico Futures innovation initiative and the ARX circular garment collector initiative. The company manufactures 320,000 items per week across 21 factories in 11 countries, with 18 million garments dispatched annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Alsico Academy: A team of fabric and sustainability experts who work together to ensure continuous innovation in workwear technology
• Alsico Futures
• AlsicoPro
• ARX Initiative

Products and services

• Contamination Control Garments Protective apparel for cleanrooms and clean areas, designed to meet stringent industry requirements. Includes cleanroom-compliant solutions built for controlled environments, with over 50 years of specialist expertise in contamination control.
• Wearer Protection Workwear (FR, Arc Flash, Multi-Risk) One of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of protective workwear including FR (fire retardant) protective garments, arc-flash protection clothing, and multi-risk protection for demanding high-risk environments.
• Healthcare Workwear Healthcare professionals' clothing that is comfortable, durable, and made for demanding shifts. Includes healthcare uniforms and PPE for pharmaceutical environments.
• Electrification Garments High-end garments specifically designed for electrification environments, providing protection against electrical hazards.
• High Visibility Workwear Full-body protective clothing for hazardous working environments with enhanced visibility features, including breakthrough recovery of reflective glass beads in circular hi-vis garments.
• Anti-Static Garments Protective garments designed to prevent static electricity buildup in sensitive environments.
• Emergency Response Workwear Specialist emergency services workwear featuring advanced technology for first responders.
• Military and Police Garments Protective workwear designed for military and police personnel.
• Food Trade Clothing Workwear designed for the food industry, supporting hygiene and food safety requirements.
• Office Workwear Workwear suitable for office environments, combining professionalism with comfort.
• Monviso (Cleanroom Sub-Brand) High-end cleanroom garments and contamination-control apparel for pharmaceutical and controlled environments, marketed as a dedicated sub-brand within the Alsico portfolio.
• Makalu (Industrial Workwear Sub-Brand) Workwear collection designed for industrial and demanding environments, marketed as a dedicated sub-brand.
• Alsipro (Multi-Risk Protection Sub-Brand) Multi-risk protection product line for demanding high-risk environments that delivers stretch, comfort and protection.

Quantifiable outcome

• 18 million garments dispatched per year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• IMECmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership featuring Alsico cleanroom garments. IMEC is a world-leading research and innovation organization in nanoelectronics and digital technologies.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DuPont Personal Protection: DuPont is a broad incumbent in protective garments (Tyvek, Tychem) for chemical, biological, and industrial hazards. Overlaps with Alsico EU in contamination control and chemical-resistant workwear as a larger, brand-recognized material supplier.
• Honeywell Safety Products: Honeywell is a global diversified safety and PPE manufacturer with a broad portfolio including protective apparel, FR garments, and arc flash clothing. Larger incumbent offering overlapping capabilities but as part of a much wider safety portfolio.
• Cintas Corporation: Cintas is the largest North American uniform and workwear services company with a growing European presence. It is a broad incumbent competing with Alsico EU across corporate apparel, cleanroom, and protective workwear, but at materially larger scale and with a rental-first service model.
• 3M Personal Safety Division: 3M is a broad incumbent in PPE and worker safety with offerings in protective apparel, FR, and cleanroom-adjacent products. Comparable in customer base but as a much larger, diversified safety conglomerate.

Direct peers

• Ansell Limited: Ansell is a global leader in protective gloves and apparel serving healthcare, industrial, and life sciences markets. Direct overlap in cleanroom/life-sciences protective garments and FR/chemical protection segments.
• Lindström Group: Lindström is a Finnish-based workwear and textile services company operating across Europe and Asia with a rental model. Closest comparable to Alsico EU in scale, vertical specialization, and B2B enterprise customer focus.
• Sioen Industries: Sioen is a Belgian-headquartered technical textiles manufacturer specializing in coated fabrics, protective clothing, and high-visibility garments. Directly comparable as a European specialty protective apparel manufacturer with technical-textile focus.
• Lakeland Industries: Lakeland is a global manufacturer of protective clothing for industrial, hazmat, and cleanroom applications. Comparable niche protective apparel manufacturer serving similar enterprise customers with technical garments.
• Elis SA: Elis is a European leader in flat linen, workwear, and hygiene solutions with a rental/service model that competes head-to-head with Alsico EU in pharmaceutical, healthcare, and industrial workwear. Direct competitor with overlapping customer base across continental Europe.

Emerging players

• Tranemo Textil AB: Tranemo is a Swedish specialist in flame-retardant and protective workwear sold across Europe. A smaller but focused competitor in the FR/arc flash segment where Alsico's AlsicoPro multi-risk line competes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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