What Clothing Network GmbH does

Clothing Network GmbH is a privately held German full-service textile agency headquartered in Grabenstätt near Lake Chiemsee, founded in 1996 and operating under its current name since a 2013 rebranding. The company designs and manufactures private label textiles, corporate fashion, workwear, sportswear, and premium merchandising for international enterprise clients, offering end-to-end services from consulting and in-house design at its Chiemsee headquarters through global sourcing, production, quality control, warehousing, and optional e-commerce integration. Production runs range from 300 to 30,000 units per style annually and are executed through a network of 12 certified global production partners, including an exclusive CO2-neutral Green Factory in India.

The company's competitive position rests on a documented sustainability stack — GOTS, Fairtrade Cotton, Fairtrade Textile Production, and GRS (CU847721) certifications — combined with long-tenured enterprise relationships including Mercedes-Benz (since 2007), MAN (since 2008), BMW, Porsche, Audi, Bentley, Fischer, UVEX, Hervis, Red Bull, DAF, and Palfinger, spanning 1,000+ customers, 10,000+ developed articles, and 5+ million delivered articles at a reported 99% recommendation rate. In 2023, the company completed the full acquisition of Brands Fashion GmbH (first majority acquired in 2013), consolidating its production, logistics, and textile-concept capabilities under a single corporate structure.

The business operates as a B2B direct sales motion with enterprise field sales, website inquiry intake, and event-driven marketing at industry trade shows (e.g., IAA Transportation 2024). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with revenue generated through custom one-time production orders from repeat enterprise clients and modular professional services across the full apparel value chain. Joris Noll has served as CEO and Martin Pauker as CFO since the 2023 leadership transition. No public funding, revenue, or valuation figures are disclosed.

Name

Clothing Network GmbH

Legal name

Clothing Network GmbH

Website

https://clothing-network.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Clothing Network GmbH is a German full-service textile agency founded in 1996 that designs and manufactures private label apparel, corporate fashion, workwear, sportswear, and premium merchandising for international enterprise clients across automotive, sports, and industrial verticals, leveraging certified sustainable production and a global partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Label Apparel Manufacturing

NAICS

Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors) (315250), Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (3152), Apparel Manufacturing (315)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300), Knit Outerwear Mills (2253), Men's & Boys' Furnishgs, Work Clothg, & Allied Garments (2320)

akta.pro primary industry

Outerwear & Performance Apparel Cut & Sew (IMAOAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tops & Shirts Cut & Sew (T-Shirts/Shirts/Blouses) (IMAOAEAE), Knitwear & Sweaters Manufacturers (CRAAAAAJ), Luxury & Couture / Small-Batch Cut & Sew (IMAOAEAL)

Keywords

• Private label textiles
• Corporate fashion manufacturing
• Sustainable apparel production
• Custom workwear solutions
• Branded merchandise design

Headquarters

HQ city

Grabenstätt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Private Label Clothing Manufacturing: Custom private label clothing production for brands, including corporate fashion, workwear, sportswear, and premium merchandise. Production volumes range from 300 to 30,000 units per style annually. Revenue generated through one-time production orders with repeat customers.
2. Full Service Apparel Solutions: End-to-end service from consulting and design through production, quality control, logistics, and optional e-commerce integration. Services include warehouse storage, fulfillment, and B2C fulfillment capabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Clothing Network GmbH is a full-service private label textile agency and manufacturer that develops, designs, and produces custom clothing, workwear, sportswear, corporate fashion, and premium merchandise for international brands. Operating on a 'design made in Germany, products made worldwide' model, the company runs an in-house design studio at its Chiemsee (Germany) headquarters and coordinates a global network of 12 production partners, including its exclusive CO2-neutral Green Factory in India, to deliver orders from 300 to 30,000 pieces per style annually.

Product overview

Clothing Network GmbH is a full-service textile agency and private label manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of customizable textile products and services. The core offering centers on Private Label Textilien (custom private label apparel), complemented by Corporate Fashion, Workwear, Sportswear, and Premium Merchandising. These products are supported by a modular service layer encompassing Consulting & Strategy, Design & Development, Sourcing, Logistics & Fulfillment, and an optional Full Service Package that covers the entire process from concept to delivery. The company operates on a 'design made in Germany, products made worldwide' model, with production primarily in a Green Factory in India and certified partner facilities globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Private Label Textilien Custom textile products manufactured under the client's own brand label, developed from design concept through production, with order quantities ranging from 300 to 30,000 pieces per style per year.
• Corporate Fashion Professional employee clothing and uniform solutions aligned with corporate identity, including shirts, sweaters, polos, jackets, and accessories tailored to brand specifications.
• Workwear Functional and robust work clothing for industry, crafts, and technical professions designed to withstand high stresses while incorporating corporate branding.
• Sportswear Outdoor clothing, teamwear, and performance collections combining breathable materials with dynamic designs for sport and outdoor activities.
• Premium Merchandising High-end promotional accessories including premium caps, backpacks, bags, and other branded merchandise items for brand representation and sales.
• Premium Accessoires Insulated lunch boxes and reusable travel mugs made from recycled stainless steel featuring iconic vehicle design elements, complementing apparel collections.
• Full Service Package Complete end-to-end service from initial sketch to delivery, optionally including storage, logistics, and e-commerce integration.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% recommendation rate among customers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers28 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Brands Fashion GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Clothing Network completed 100% acquisition of Brands Fashion GmbH in 2023. Brands Fashion provides additional production network, logistics capabilities, and sustainability expertise. Brands Fashion conducts sustainability training days for Clothing Network staff and manages textile concepts and production partnerships.
• Green Factory IndiacoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive CO2-neutral manufacturing partner facility in India certified by Indian government. Features solar energy systems, water treatment facilities, and highest social standards. One of the first CO2-neutral textile factories in Asia.
• Global Production Partners NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of 12 production partners worldwide including certified facilities offering various price and quality tiers. All partners undergo regular quality controls and maintain sustainability certifications.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Hugo Boss: German luxury apparel incumbent with significant corporate and uniform programs. Overlaps in high-end corporate fashion, workwear for premium brands, and Germany-based design and production heritage.
• Adidas: Global German-headquartered sportswear incumbent. Comparable in performance apparel manufacturing, sports partnerships (BMW cycling, Red Bull), and corporate-program apparel lines.

Direct peers

• Mascot International: Danish workwear manufacturer with certified production network and sustainable certifications. Closely parallels Clothing Network's combination of certified quality, multi-tier price points, and European B2B distribution.
• Cutter & Buck: US private-label apparel specialist focused on corporate, golf, and sportswear. Comparable in custom corporate fashion, premium brand programs, and mid-volume private-label production.
• Fristads (Fristads Kansas Group): Swedish workwear and corporate apparel group. Comparable in producing durable, certified workwear and corporate fashion at scale for European enterprises, with sustainability positioning and multi-vertical customer base.
• Tricorp: Dutch corporate wear and workwear manufacturer. Comparable B2B private-label and corporate fashion specialist serving European enterprises with custom-branded apparel and uniforms.
• Engelbert Strauss: Family-owned German workwear and corporate apparel manufacturer. Direct peer in B2B enterprise workwear, uniforms, and corporate fashion with strong own-brand and private-label capabilities across DACH industrial customers.
• Stormtech (Swiss Digital): Performance apparel private-label manufacturer serving brands and corporate programs. Comparable in B2B custom apparel, sportswear, and corporate uniform production with sustainability credentials.

Emerging players

• Spread Group: German on-demand private-label apparel and merch platform. Adjacent in custom private-label textiles for brands and enterprises, though operates at smaller order quantities and different scale than Clothing Network.
• VAUDE: German outdoor and sportswear brand known for sustainable production and supply-chain transparency. Overlaps with Clothing Network's outdoor/sportswear work (Hervis, Fischer, BWT ski) and shared sustainability positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clothing-network-gmbh

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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