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TEXPRO
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Texpro s.p.a.
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texpro.com
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
1979
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Texpro s.p.a. is an Italian textile importer and distributor founded in Milan in 1979, headquartered in Origgio (Varese province). The company imports, distributes, and processes yarns and fabrics for fashion, underwear, sportswear, home textiles, footwear, and technical textile applications. Its core operations are organized into three divisions: a Yarns Division covering basic and specialty (fancy, twisted, continuous filament) yarns; a Fabrics Division distributing more than 200 woven and knitted articles including 15 million meters of PFP/PFD (Prepared for Printing/Dyeing) fabrics held in stock; and a Sustainability Collection featuring certified inputs such as GOTS, BCI, GRS, FSC, OEKO-TEX, ECOVERO, TENCEL, Circulose, SUPIMA, and RMS. The company runs a stock service model in which customers can order articles for immediate dispatch, supported by Texpro's own logistics fleet enabling just-in-time delivery across Italy and Europe. Distribution is executed through a direct sales force (commercial, export, shipping, and administration teams), a B2B stock service portal, and a wholly-owned Turkish subsidiary, Texpro Pazarlama AS, which conducts on-the-ground procurement and distribution from spinners, knitters, weavers, and dye houses in Turkey. Marketing and customer acquisition rely on a bilingual website, LinkedIn presence, email newsletter, and recurring participation in major European textile fairs (FILO Milano, MODTISSIMO, TEXWORLD). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; the firm is a privately held Italian Società per Azioni (S.p.A.) with no external investment, parent company, or public listing identified in the source data.

Short descriptiontext

Texpro s.p.a. is an Italian textile importer and distributor, founded in 1979, supplying yarns and fabrics via a stock service model with own-logistics fast delivery across Europe to fashion, sportswear, underwear, home textile, and footwear manufacturers.

Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
101–250
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersOriggio, Italy
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Origgio
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Italy
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Europe
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices2 records

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
yarn distribution, fabric wholesale, textile importing, stock service, sustainable textiles
Industry2 codes
1Fiber & Yarn (Natural, Synthetic, Blends)
CodeCRAAAMAAPrimaryYes
2Man-Made Fiber Manufacturing (Polyester/Nylon/Acrylic/Viscose)
CodeIMAOAAABPrimaryNo
SIC code1 code
  • Wholesale-Apparel, Piece Goods & Notions5130
Product category
Textile Distribution
Social media profiles1 record
GTM motion1 record

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model1 record
1Yarn and Fabric Distribution
TypeOne Time License
Description

Texpro generates revenue through the import and distribution of yarns and fabrics to textile manufacturers and garment makers across Europe. Products include basic and non-basic yarns, semi-finished and finished fabrics, available via stock service (immediate delivery) and programmed supply.

texpro.com
Marketing channels4 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels3 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components6 values
Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

Texpro S.p.A. is an Italian importer and distributor of yarns and fabrics serving the textile industry across Europe. The company operates a stock service model, maintaining over 15 million meters of fabric and 10,000 tonnes of yarn available for immediate delivery, alongside three core divisions: Yarns, Fabrics, and a certified Sustainability Collection. Distribution is supported by Texpro's own integrated logistics network enabling just-in-time deliveries throughout Italy and Europe, with a wholly-owned Turkish subsidiary handling procurement and distribution in Turkey.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 3 values shown
  • 15 million meters of fabric and 10,000 tonnes of yarn in stock service available for immediate delivery
+2 more records
Product overview1 text field

TEXPRO (Texpro s.p.a.) is an Italian textile company founded in Milan in 1979, operating as an importer and distributor of yarns and fabrics for the textile industry. The company offers a stock service model — maintaining vast inventories of yarns and fabrics available for immediate delivery — supported by company-owned logistics for fast deliveries throughout Italy and Europe. The product portfolio consists of three core divisions: (1) Yarns Division, offering basic and specialty yarns for fashion, underwear, sportswear, home textiles, and technical applications; (2) Fabrics Division, distributing over 200 woven and knitted fabric articles including 15 million meters of PFP/PFD fabrics; and (3) a Sustainability Collection featuring certified materials (GOTS, BCI, GRS, FSC, ECOVERO, Tencel, Circulose). The company also maintains a subsidiary in Turkey (Texpro Pazarlama AS) for distribution in the Turkish market.

Product and service4 records
1Stock Service
CategoryDistribution Services
Description

A service offering a vast assortment of yarns and fabrics — basic, technical, raw and finished — always available for immediate delivery at warehouses, enabling maximum timeliness in order fulfillment. Texpro operates its own logistics for fast deliveries in Italy and Europe, and a dedicated B2B portal where customers can browse articles and place orders.

2Yarns Division
CategoryYarn Distribution
Description

Importer and distributor of a wide range of yarns (basic and non-basic) for the production of fashion, underwear, sportswear, home textiles, and footwear, as well as for subsequent processing such as twisting, dyeing and fancy yarns. Stock service yarns are applied to circular knitting, seamless, weaving, warp knitting, twisting, ribbons and fancy yarn production.

3Fabrics Division
CategoryFabric Distribution
Description

Distribution of semi-finished knitted and woven fabrics ready for printing or dyeing. Includes over 200 woven and knitted fabric articles in various compositions, with 15 million meters of PFP/PFD (Prepared for Printing / Prepared for Dyeing) fabrics held in stock service for the fast fashion industry. Fabric types include cotton, viscose, polyester (GRS certified recycled), knits, jersey, satin, crepon, linen, and a Black Collection.

4Sustainability Collection
CategorySustainable Textile Distribution
Description

A collection of certified sustainable textile products including GOTS-certified organic cotton, BCI cotton, GRS-certified recycled polyester, FSC-certified viscose, ECOVERO viscose, TENCEL lyocell fibers, SUPIMA extra-long staple cotton, Circulose recycled cellulose, and Responsible Mohair Standard certified materials, supplied to customers requiring eco-friendly and traceable textile inputs.

Scale indicator4 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership1 partner
1Texpro Pazarlama AS
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Texpro Pazarlama AS is a subsidiary of the Texpro Group based in Turkey that handles distribution on the Turkish market. The subsidiary develops strong synergies with Turkish producers including spinners, knitters, weavers, and dye houses. This partnership enables Texpro to follow procurement of yarns and fabrics for Italian customers through a widespread on-site presence in Turkey.

texpro.com
Recent move6 records

Each record includes

Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

Each record includes

Type, Description

Peers10 records
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Leading Italian manufacturer and distributor of shirting and high-end cotton fabrics. Comparable to Texpro in supplying certified, branded-quality fabrics to European apparel brands, though Albini is a fabric mill with a direct mill-to-brand model rather than a stock-service distributor.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Large Italian textile and apparel conglomerate with both manufacturing and distribution operations across Europe. Comparable to Texpro as a vertically integrated textile player that also distributes fabrics to apparel customers, though operating at much greater scale and scope.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Italian silk and technical fabric manufacturer with significant marine, fashion, and home textile lines. Comparable to Texpro as an Italian fabric supplier serving fashion and technical textile customers, though Canepa is a vertically integrated mill with silk specialization rather than a multi-fiber stock distributor.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Italian textile conglomerate active in wool, yarn, and fabric production. Relevant to Texpro through its yarn and fabric supply positions serving European apparel and home textile customers, though Marzotto is primarily a manufacturer rather than a pure distribution intermediary.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Italian manufacturer of high-end woven and printed fabrics for fashion and accessories, based in Como. Comparable to Texpro in supplying premium certified fabrics to fashion brands across Europe, though Ratti's model is design-led manufacturing rather than stock-service distribution.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Italian textile producer focused on technical and performance fabrics for sportswear, fashion, and outdoor applications. Comparable to Texpro in supplying fashion-adjacent technical fabrics to European apparel brands, though Pontetorto is a manufacturer rather than a stock-service distributor.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Italian wool fabric mill with vertical production from raw wool through finished textiles for luxury menswear and fashion brands. Comparable to Texpro in serving European fashion textile markets with quality-certified fabrics, though Reda is a vertically integrated wool specialist rather than a multi-fiber distributor.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Italian yarn manufacturer and distributor serving the textile and apparel industry across European markets. Closest peer to Texpro given the parallel yarn-distribution model targeting fashion, sportswear, and home textile customers with both stock service and programmed supply.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Italian textile group producing and distributing fabrics for apparel, shirting, and fashion applications. Comparable to Texpro in supplying woven and printed textiles to European fashion brands, though Achille Pinto is primarily a vertically integrated producer.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Italian textile manufacturer producing wool and wool-blend fabrics for suiting, sportswear, and fashion applications. Comparable to Texpro as an Italian fabric supplier with similar European apparel customer base, though Botto Poaleta is a vertically integrated wool fabric mill rather than a multi-fiber stock distributor.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat4 records

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Type, Details

Key highlights6 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Segment3 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile3 records

Each record includes

Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
Profiles1 record

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Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

Subsidiaries1 record

Each record includes

Name, Acquired on, Relationship type, Type, Business focus

Compliance10 records

Each record includes

Name, Class, Description

Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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TEXPRO

Textile Distributiontexpro.com

Texpro s.p.a. is an Italian textile importer and distributor, founded in 1979, supplying yarns and fabrics via a stock service model with own-logistics fast delivery across Europe to fashion, sportswear, underwear, home textile, and footwear manufacturers.

What TEXPRO does

Texpro s.p.a. is an Italian textile importer and distributor founded in Milan in 1979, headquartered in Origgio (Varese province). The company imports, distributes, and processes yarns and fabrics for fashion, underwear, sportswear, home textiles, footwear, and technical textile applications. Its core operations are organized into three divisions: a Yarns Division covering basic and specialty (fancy, twisted, continuous filament) yarns; a Fabrics Division distributing more than 200 woven and knitted articles including 15 million meters of PFP/PFD (Prepared for Printing/Dyeing) fabrics held in stock; and a Sustainability Collection featuring certified inputs such as GOTS, BCI, GRS, FSC, OEKO-TEX, ECOVERO, TENCEL, Circulose, SUPIMA, and RMS. The company runs a stock service model in which customers can order articles for immediate dispatch, supported by Texpro's own logistics fleet enabling just-in-time delivery across Italy and Europe. Distribution is executed through a direct sales force (commercial, export, shipping, and administration teams), a B2B stock service portal, and a wholly-owned Turkish subsidiary, Texpro Pazarlama AS, which conducts on-the-ground procurement and distribution from spinners, knitters, weavers, and dye houses in Turkey. Marketing and customer acquisition rely on a bilingual website, LinkedIn presence, email newsletter, and recurring participation in major European textile fairs (FILO Milano, MODTISSIMO, TEXWORLD). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; the firm is a privately held Italian Società per Azioni (S.p.A.) with no external investment, parent company, or public listing identified in the source data.

TEXPRO firmographics

Firmographics
Name
TEXPRO
Legal name
Texpro s.p.a.
Website
https://texpro.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1979
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
101–250 employees
Short description
Texpro s.p.a. is an Italian textile importer and distributor, founded in 1979, supplying yarns and fabrics via a stock service model with own-logistics fast delivery across Europe to fashion, sportswear, underwear, home textile, and footwear manufacturers.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

TEXPRO industry classification

Industry
Product category
Textile Distribution
SIC
Wholesale-Apparel, Piece Goods & Notions (5130)
akta.pro primary industry
Fiber & Yarn (Natural, Synthetic, Blends) (CRAAAMAA)
akta.pro secondary industry
Man-Made Fiber Manufacturing (Polyester/Nylon/Acrylic/Viscose) (IMAOAAAB)

Keywords

  • Yarn distribution
  • Fabric wholesale
  • Textile importing
  • Stock service
  • Sustainable textiles

Where TEXPRO is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Origgio
HQ country
Italy
HQ region
Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

TEXPRO business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

  1. Yarn and Fabric Distribution: Texpro generates revenue through the import and distribution of yarns and fabrics to textile manufacturers and garment makers across Europe. Products include basic and non-basic yarns, semi-finished and finished fabrics, available via stock service (immediate delivery) and programmed supply.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

TEXPRO product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Texpro S.p.A. is an Italian importer and distributor of yarns and fabrics serving the textile industry across Europe. The company operates a stock service model, maintaining over 15 million meters of fabric and 10,000 tonnes of yarn available for immediate delivery, alongside three core divisions: Yarns, Fabrics, and a certified Sustainability Collection. Distribution is supported by Texpro's own integrated logistics network enabling just-in-time deliveries throughout Italy and Europe, with a wholly-owned Turkish subsidiary handling procurement and distribution in Turkey.

Product overview

TEXPRO (Texpro s.p.a.) is an Italian textile company founded in Milan in 1979, operating as an importer and distributor of yarns and fabrics for the textile industry. The company offers a stock service model — maintaining vast inventories of yarns and fabrics available for immediate delivery — supported by company-owned logistics for fast deliveries throughout Italy and Europe. The product portfolio consists of three core divisions: (1) Yarns Division, offering basic and specialty yarns for fashion, underwear, sportswear, home textiles, and technical applications; (2) Fabrics Division, distributing over 200 woven and knitted fabric articles including 15 million meters of PFP/PFD fabrics; and (3) a Sustainability Collection featuring certified materials (GOTS, BCI, GRS, FSC, ECOVERO, Tencel, Circulose). The company also maintains a subsidiary in Turkey (Texpro Pazarlama AS) for distribution in the Turkish market.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Stock Service A service offering a vast assortment of yarns and fabrics — basic, technical, raw and finished — always available for immediate delivery at warehouses, enabling maximum timeliness in order fulfillment. Texpro operates its own logistics for fast deliveries in Italy and Europe, and a dedicated B2B portal where customers can browse articles and place orders.
  • Yarns Division Importer and distributor of a wide range of yarns (basic and non-basic) for the production of fashion, underwear, sportswear, home textiles, and footwear, as well as for subsequent processing such as twisting, dyeing and fancy yarns. Stock service yarns are applied to circular knitting, seamless, weaving, warp knitting, twisting, ribbons and fancy yarn production.
  • Fabrics Division Distribution of semi-finished knitted and woven fabrics ready for printing or dyeing. Includes over 200 woven and knitted fabric articles in various compositions, with 15 million meters of PFP/PFD (Prepared for Printing / Prepared for Dyeing) fabrics held in stock service for the fast fashion industry. Fabric types include cotton, viscose, polyester (GRS certified recycled), knits, jersey, satin, crepon, linen, and a Black Collection.
  • Sustainability Collection A collection of certified sustainable textile products including GOTS-certified organic cotton, BCI cotton, GRS-certified recycled polyester, FSC-certified viscose, ECOVERO viscose, TENCEL lyocell fibers, SUPIMA extra-long staple cotton, Circulose recycled cellulose, and Responsible Mohair Standard certified materials, supplied to customers requiring eco-friendly and traceable textile inputs.

Quantifiable outcome

  • 15 million meters of fabric and 10,000 tonnes of yarn in stock service available for immediate delivery
  • +2 more outcomes

Companies that use TEXPRO

Customer profile

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

TEXPRO technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

TEXPRO partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • Texpro Pazarlama AScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTexpro Pazarlama AS is a subsidiary of the Texpro Group based in Turkey that handles distribution on the Turkish market. The subsidiary develops strong synergies with Turkish producers including spinners, knitters, weavers, and dye houses. This partnership enables Texpro to follow procurement of yarns and fabrics for Italian customers through a widespread on-site presence in Turkey.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

TEXPRO competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

  • Albini Group: Leading Italian manufacturer and distributor of shirting and high-end cotton fabrics. Comparable to Texpro in supplying certified, branded-quality fabrics to European apparel brands, though Albini is a fabric mill with a direct mill-to-brand model rather than a stock-service distributor.
  • Miroglio Group: Large Italian textile and apparel conglomerate with both manufacturing and distribution operations across Europe. Comparable to Texpro as a vertically integrated textile player that also distributes fabrics to apparel customers, though operating at much greater scale and scope.
  • Canepa S.p.A. Italian silk and technical fabric manufacturer with significant marine, fashion, and home textile lines. Comparable to Texpro as an Italian fabric supplier serving fashion and technical textile customers, though Canepa is a vertically integrated mill with silk specialization rather than a multi-fiber stock distributor.
  • Marzotto Group: Italian textile conglomerate active in wool, yarn, and fabric production. Relevant to Texpro through its yarn and fabric supply positions serving European apparel and home textile customers, though Marzotto is primarily a manufacturer rather than a pure distribution intermediary.
  • Ratti S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of high-end woven and printed fabrics for fashion and accessories, based in Como. Comparable to Texpro in supplying premium certified fabrics to fashion brands across Europe, though Ratti's model is design-led manufacturing rather than stock-service distribution.
  • Pontetorto S.p.A. Italian textile producer focused on technical and performance fabrics for sportswear, fashion, and outdoor applications. Comparable to Texpro in supplying fashion-adjacent technical fabrics to European apparel brands, though Pontetorto is a manufacturer rather than a stock-service distributor.
  • Successori Reda S.p.A. Italian wool fabric mill with vertical production from raw wool through finished textiles for luxury menswear and fashion brands. Comparable to Texpro in serving European fashion textile markets with quality-certified fabrics, though Reda is a vertically integrated wool specialist rather than a multi-fiber distributor.
  • Achille Pinto S.p.A. Italian textile group producing and distributing fabrics for apparel, shirting, and fashion applications. Comparable to Texpro in supplying woven and printed textiles to European fashion brands, though Achille Pinto is primarily a vertically integrated producer.
  • Botto Poaleta S.p.A. Italian textile manufacturer producing wool and wool-blend fabrics for suiting, sportswear, and fashion applications. Comparable to Texpro as an Italian fabric supplier with similar European apparel customer base, though Botto Poaleta is a vertically integrated wool fabric mill rather than a multi-fiber stock distributor.

Direct peers

  • Filidea S.r.l. Italian yarn manufacturer and distributor serving the textile and apparel industry across European markets. Closest peer to Texpro given the parallel yarn-distribution model targeting fashion, sportswear, and home textile customers with both stock service and programmed supply.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

TEXPRO social profiles

Digital presence

TEXPRO compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance10 records

TEXPRO financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

TEXPRO leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

TEXPRO subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries1 record

TEXPRO funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

TEXPRO M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about TEXPRO

What does TEXPRO do?

Texpro S.p.A. is an Italian importer and distributor of yarns and fabrics serving the textile industry across Europe. The company operates a stock service model, maintaining over 15 million meters of fabric and 10,000 tonnes of yarn available for immediate delivery, alongside three core divisions: Yarns, Fabrics, and a certified Sustainability Collection. Distribution is supported by Texpro's own integrated logistics network enabling just-in-time deliveries throughout Italy and Europe, with a wholly-owned Turkish subsidiary handling procurement and distribution in Turkey.

Is TEXPRO a public or private company?

TEXPRO is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.

When was TEXPRO founded?

TEXPRO was founded in 1979. It employs 101 to 250 people.

Where is TEXPRO based?

TEXPRO is headquartered in Origgio, Italy, in the Europe region.

How does TEXPRO make money?

One revenue line is on record: yarn and Fabric Distribution.

Who are TEXPRO's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are Albini Group, Miroglio Group, Canepa S.p.A., Marzotto Group, Ratti S.p.A., Pontetorto S.p.A., Successori Reda S.p.A., Achille Pinto S.p.A. and Botto Poaleta S.p.A.. Filidea S.r.l. is listed as a direct peer.

Does TEXPRO have an API?

No public API is recorded for TEXPRO.

What industry is TEXPRO in?

TEXPRO's product category is Textile Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAAAMAA, Fiber & Yarn (Natural, Synthetic, Blends), with a secondary code of IMAOAAAB, Man-Made Fiber Manufacturing (Polyester/Nylon/Acrylic/Viscose). Its SIC code is 5130.

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Live signals
B2B MarketplaceIs the global cotton shortage really over?ICAC sees a thin cotton surplus, but USDA forecasts mill use above output and ending stocks down. TexPro data shows China drove January–May raw-cotton imports up, while other markets fell. Brazil is gaining supplier share, but firm prices keep mills cautious.B2B MarketplaceUS' fabric imports fall 4.2% in H1, but Italy fetches premium priceUS fabric imports fell 4.2% to $10.3 billion in the first half of 2024, down from $10.7 billion a year earlier, according to TexPro data. Italy was the only of the three leading suppliers to grow, up 1.2% to $1.1 billion, while China's share dropped to 52.1% from 53.2%.B2B MarketplaceHormuz risk could keep Asian polyester costs elevated into SeptemberAsian polyester filament yarn prices rose in the week to August 22, with Pakistan, China DTY 150D/48F and India all up, according to TexPro. Gains were driven by higher crude, PTA and MEG costs, Hormuz risk and firm freight, despite soft loom use and rising inventories. Prices may move sideways to firm unless the risk eases or PTA supply recovers.B2B MarketplaceUS apparel sourcing could shift to fewer, bigger strategic vendorsA US Fashion Industry Association benchmarking study of leading US fashion companies surveyed between April and June found apparel sourcing from 49 countries in 2026, up from 46 in 2025. Only 12.3% expect to add countries, while 22.7% plan fewer suppliers, down from 27.7% a year earlier. TexPro reported US HS 61 and 62 apparel imports fell 1.2% to $10.2 billion in H1 2026.B2B MarketplaceSustainable cotton's next price move could come at contract renewalTexPro's sustainable cotton prices remained largely stable during the week of August 17–21, with Indian domestic organic and recycled cotton quotes unchanged while Pakistan's KCA organic cotton saw a minor price increase. This stability is attributed to existing forward contracts, certification premiums, and domestic quotation processes in Pakistan. Brands and exporters are utilizing these anchored costs for budgeting, though significant price shifts are expected only at contract renewals or due to demand fluctuations.B2B MarketplaceJapan's industrial textile imports fall 3.6% to $238.6 mn in H1Japan's industrial textile imports decreased by 3.6% to $238.6 million in the first half of the year, according to data from TexPro. Specialised textile products for technical applications remained the largest category, while high-tenacity polyester tyre-cord fabric ranked second. The reported figures suggest a softer import pace compared to previous periods.B2B MarketplaceUK apparel's $242 mn gap is widening. What happens next?Bangladesh has widened its advantage over China as the primary supplier of knitted and non-knitted apparel to the UK, with imports from Bangladesh rising significantly while Chinese shipments declined between January and May. Data from TexPro indicates a structural shift in market share, driven by Bangladesh's strong compound annual growth rate compared to other regional competitors like Vietnam and Cambodia.B2B MarketplaceChina's apparel exports rebalance as Asia-Pacific share declines in H1China's total apparel exports declined by 1.56 percent in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, according to data from TexPro. Exports to the Asia-Pacific region fell by 3.60 percent, causing its share of China's total apparel exports to drop by 1.28 percentage points. Conversely, exports to North America increased by 4.70 percent, though this does not necessarily indicate a gain in the US import market due to regional and statistical differences.B2B MarketplaceAsian MMCF buyers have a narrow window before costs repriceAsian Modal MMCF fibre prices remained largely stable in mid-August, with nine of ten TexPro-tracked series recording negligible weekly changes. Pakistan saw a modest price increase for Modal 1.4D fibre, while India and China maintained steady pricing levels. Tencel yarn continued to trade at a significant premium over commodity Modal in the Indian market.B2B MarketplaceAsian lyocell buying could split as September demand approachesAsian lyocell prices diverged between August 10 and 14, 2026, with China seeing firming demand while India remained flat and Pakistan experienced a price decline. TexPro data indicated that China's domestic 1.4D lyocell pricing increased by approximately 5.36% over the week, driven by local liquidity and demand factors. This regional split highlights varying market conditions across major Asian producers ahead of September demand.