Dialog Textil-Bekleidung e.V.

What Dialog Textil-Bekleidung e.V. does

Dialog Textil-Bekleidung e.V. (DTB) is a German registered association (eingetragener Verein) founded in 1985/1986, serving as a membership-based knowledge network for the textile and clothing industry. Headquartered in Kirchheim b. München with 14 employees, the organization convenes industry professionals through six thematic working groups (Dialogfelder) covering quality management, product development, sustainability, sourcing and logistics, digitalization, and network cooperation. Its members include companies across textile manufacturing, sourcing, and retail, with co-chair representation from VEIT GmbH and MUNICH FABRIC START anchoring DTB inside the German textile industry establishment.

DTB's service offering spans three pillars: Dialogfelder (working groups), Publikationen (publications including forms, brochures, a blog, newsletter, and press releases), and Veranstaltungen (events ranging from working group sessions and webinars to trade fair participations and annual conferences). The association operates events such as Protective Wear Days, the DTB Netzwerktreffen online networking series, and themed working groups on topics like quilted outerwear (jointly with EFIT) and circular economy solutions (with RETRAKT). Distribution is primarily direct-to-member through digital channels, events, and a website, with a presence at Munich Fabric Start and Texprocess trade fairs.

Revenue is generated through two streams: recurring annual membership fees (subscription model) and transactional event participation fees, with members receiving discounted rates (e.g., €49 vs. €99 for Protective Wear Days 2026, €79 vs. €159 for the EFIT joint working group). No external funding, parent company, or equity ownership is reported; DTB is member-funded and governed by a board of directors. The organization is GDPR compliant and active as of 2026, with no proprietary technology platform disclosed.

Name

Dialog Textil-Bekleidung e.V.

Legal name

Dialog Textil-Bekleidung e.V.

Website

https://dialog-dtb.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dialog Textil-Bekleidung e.V. (DTB) is a German membership-based industry association founded in 1985/1986, convening textile and clothing companies through working groups, publications, and events. It serves German and European textile professionals across quality, sustainability, sourcing, and digitalization themes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kirchheim b. München

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees provide revenue and grant access to the association's network, events, publications, and expert knowledge platform.
2. Event Participation Fees: Revenue from registration fees for workshops, conferences, trade fair visits, and networking events. Fee structures vary: members receive discounted rates while non-members pay higher fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Dialog Textil-Bekleidung e.V. (DTB) is a registered, membership-based industry association for the German textile and clothing sector founded in 1986. The organization delivers industry expertise through three main offerings: expert working groups (Dialogfelder) covering quality management, product development, sustainability, sourcing and logistics, digitization, and network cooperation; industry publications (Publikationen) including newsletters, brochures, forms, and press reviews; and a calendar of events (Veranstaltungen) such as working group sessions, trade fair visits, webinars, and annual conferences. Members gain access to expert knowledge networks, regulatory compliance guidance, and discounted rates on events and publications.

Product overview

DTB (Dialog Textil-Bekleidung e.V.) is a professional industry association for the textile and clothing sector in Germany, operating as a membership-based knowledge network rather than a traditional product company. The organization provides services through three main offerings: (1) DTB Dialogfelder (Working Groups) covering quality management, product development, sustainability, sourcing and logistics, digitization, and network cooperation; (2) DTB Publikationen (Publications) including forms, brochures, blog, newsletter, press releases, and press reviews; and (3) DTB Veranstaltungen (Events) comprising working group sessions, trade fairs, webinars, network meetings, and annual conferences. The association facilitates international dialogue among textile and clothing professionals and provides exclusive benefits for members including discounted event access and publications.

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Products and services

• DTB Dialogfelder (Working Groups) Topic-specific working groups (Dialogfelder) covering six competence fields: quality management, product development, sustainability, sourcing and logistics, digitization, and network cooperation. Provides expert knowledge sharing and best-practice exchange for textile and clothing industry professionals and member companies.
• DTB Publikationen (Publications) Industry publications offered to members including DTB Forms, DTB Brochures, DTB Info, DTB Blog, DTB Newsletter, press releases, and press reviews. Provides regulatory updates, expert knowledge, and industry insights to members of the textile and clothing sector.
• DTB Veranstaltungen (Events) Organization and hosting of events for the textile and clothing industry including working group sessions, trade fair visits, webinars, network meetings (Netzwerktreffen), and the annual conference (Jahrestagung). Includes dedicated events such as Protective Wear Days 2026 (members €49, non-members €99), the Arbeitskreis Wattierte Jacken und Mäntel (members €79, non-members €159), and the EmpCo-Richtlinie Webinar (free for members, €89 for non-members). Knowledge-exchange and professional networking services for members and industry professionals.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VEIT GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2026VEIT GmbH is a co-organizer of the Protective Wear Days 2026 event. The event is hosted at VEIT GmbH's facility in Landsberg/Lech. VEIT provides the venue and participates in the event organization and program development.
• EFIT (European Federation of Textile Machinery Manufacturers)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2026EFIT is a partner in the joint working group on quilted jackets and coats (Arbeitskreis Wattierte Jacken und Mäntel). The partnership focuses on knowledge exchange regarding materials, processing, and care-related issues in quilted outerwear.
• RETRAKTcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2026RETRAKT is a collaborative partner for the event 'Solutions for a future-proof textile and clothing industry' (December 2026). Together they aim to demonstrate solutions and strategies for circular economy implementation in the textile industry.
• Barth + Co. Spedition GmbH & Co. KGminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2026Barth + Co participates as a speaker and presenter at Protective Wear Days 2026, providing expertise on logistics solutions for protective and workwear.
• Foursource Group GmbHminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFoursource participated in the DTB networking event (DTB Netzwerktreffen x Foursource), demonstrating their sourcing platform to DTB members.
• Munich Fabric StartcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDTB maintains a presence at Munich Fabric Start trade fair, one of the leading trade fairs for textiles and materials. DTB visits and exhibits at this industry event.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Textile Exchange: A global non-profit driving sustainability in the textile value chain through standards (e.g., RCS, GRS), working groups, and annual conferences. Comparable to DTB as a mission-driven membership organization running working groups, events, and publications focused on the textile industry.
• textil+mode: The German confederation of the textile and fashion industry, representing the broader German textile and apparel value chain. Comparable to DTB as a national-level membership-based industry association serving textile and clothing stakeholders.
• Gesamtmasche: The German association of the hosiery and knitwear industry. Comparable to DTB as a Germany-based industry association with a narrower textile sub-vertical focus, providing member services and industry representation.
• Südwesttextil: The employers' association of the southwest German textile and clothing industry. Directly comparable to DTB as a regional German membership association for textile and clothing companies with similar working group and advocacy activities.
• GermanFashion Modeverband Deutschland: The German fashion industry association representing apparel brands and retailers. Directly comparable to DTB as a Germany-based membership organization serving the clothing industry with advocacy, events, and member services.
• ITMF - International Textile Manufacturers Federation: The international federation of textile manufacturers. Comparable to DTB as a membership-based industry association focused on the global textile manufacturing value chain, with events and publications serving industry professionals.
• FESI - Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry: The European sporting goods industry federation. Comparable to DTB as a European membership association, with particularly strong overlap around protective wear, workwear, and performance textiles — areas DTB addresses through Protective Wear Days.
• EURATEX: The European Apparel and Textile Confederation, the pan-European trade association representing the textile and clothing industry. Directly comparable to DTB as a membership-based industry body covering the same vertical at a broader geographic scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubedialog-dtb.de/video
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dialog-textil-bekleidung-e-v

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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