What Pro-Stretch Trims International does

Pro-Stretch Trims International Limited is a privately-held UK-headquartered manufacturer and global supplier of narrow-fabric garment trims, founded in 2003 and operating under founder/CEO Christine Morgan. The company designs and produces elastics, knitted trims, webbings, drawcords with tippings, labels and tabs, rib knits, reflective trims, and embellishments for sportswear, gymwear, and leisurewear brand customers. Manufacturing is conducted in Southern China and Vietnam, with commercial offices in the United Kingdom (headquarters for development and marketing), Hong Kong (operations and customer service), mainland China, Taiwan, and the United States. The company employs approximately 250 staff globally.

Pro-Stretch's principal technical differentiator is a patented Mechanical Stretch process that converts rigid tapes and labels into permanently stretchable trims delivering 5%-12% stretch without the use of chemicals or Lycra, using 100% Polyester or Polyester/Cotton mixes. A complementary Super Stretch tape achieves approximately 20% stretch without shrinkage. The company has supplemented these core technologies with two sub-brands launched in February 2025 — PRO-SNAP (a waterproof fastening solution) and PRO-GRIP (a multi-use grip tape made from recycled polyester and elastane) — designed for cross-industry applications beyond apparel. The company also offers a dedicated sustainable/recycled product line using Sorona corn fibre, bamboo, hemp, Tencel, organic cotton, and recycled polyester, backed by Intertek GRS, Oeko-Tex, SGS, and Natific certifications.

The business model is B2B direct enterprise field sales to nominated-supplier customers, with 90% of orders from returning customers and bulk production lead times of 21-28 days. Pro-Stretch generates revenue through one-time product sales of trims and accessories, with quote-based B2B pricing for commercial customers and a small WooCommerce storefront selling consumer face masks as a secondary channel. Customers are described as major global sportswear companies and leading leisurewear brands, though specific customer names are not disclosed in available data. Marketing is conducted through LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, blog content, email, and trade shows (Functional Fabric Fair, Performance Days).

Name

Pro-Stretch Trims International

Legal name

Pro-Stretch Trims International Limited

Website

https://pro-stretch.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pro-Stretch Trims International is a UK-based, founder-led manufacturer of narrow-fabric garment trims — elastics, knits, webbings, drawcords, and labels — supplying major global sportswear and leisurewear brands from facilities in Southern China and Vietnam under a patented Mechanical Stretch technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Garment Trims

NAICS

Narrow Fabric Mills and Schiffli Machine Embroidery (313220)

SIC

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

Drawcords, Ribbons & Decorative Trims (Cords/Ribbons/Piping/Braids/Lace/Fringe) (IMAOALAG), Labels, Tags & Branding Trims (Woven/Printed Labels/Hangtags/Patches/Heat Transfers) (IMAOALAC), Reflective, Functional & Safety Trims (Reflective Tape/Hi-Vis Trims/Flame-Retardant Trims) (IMAOALAI)

Keywords

• Narrow fabric trims
• Garment accessories
• Elastic trims manufacturing
• Mechanical stretch products
• Drawcord manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Congleton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2B Trim and Accessory Sales: Pro-Stretch generates revenue through manufacturing and supplying narrow fabric trims including elastics, knits, webbings, drawcords, tips and labels to sportswear, gymwear, and leisurewear companies. Revenue is generated through product sales with order turnaround times of 21-28 days for bulk production. 90% of orders come from returning customers indicating strong recurring B2B relationships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Pro-Stretch Trims International manufactures narrow fabric trims for the apparel industry, including elastics, drawcords, knitted trims, webbings, and labels, along with patented mechanical stretch products (PRO-SNAP and PRO-GRIP) used primarily in sportswear and leisurewear garments. Production is carried out in Southern China and Vietnam, with sales and technical support provided through offices in the UK, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, and the USA.

Product overview

Pro-Stretch Trims International is a manufacturer and global supplier of narrow fabric trim solutions for the sportswear, gymwear, leisurewear, and garment apparel industries. The product portfolio centers on their patented Mechanical Stretch technology and ground-breaking Super Stretch tape, supplemented by a comprehensive range of elastics, knitted trims, webbings, drawcords with tippings, labels and tabs, rib knits, reflective and glow-in-the-dark trims, and embellishments. The company has recently introduced innovative sub-brands PRO-SNAP (waterproof snap tape fastening solution) and PRO-GRIP (multi-use grip tape) made from recycled materials. They also offer a dedicated sustainable/recycled product line featuring plant-based materials including Sorona corn fibre, bamboo, hemp, TPU, and recycled polyester. Additionally, they sell reusable face masks as a separate product line. Their products serve major global sportswear brands and leisurewear companies worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PRO-SNAP: Innovative, versatile, durable and fully waterproof fastening solution manufactured from waterproof and durable elastic material
• PRO-GRIP

Products and services

• Elastics Narrow elastic trims manufactured for use in sportswear, leisurewear, and other apparel categories, produced at Pro-Stretch's facilities in Southern China and Vietnam and sold to apparel brands and garment manufacturers.
• Drawcords Drawcord trims for sportswear and leisurewear garments, manufactured as part of Pro-Stretch's narrow fabric trim range and sold B2B to apparel brands.
• Knitted Trims Knitted narrow fabric trims for apparel applications, produced using Pro-Stretch's knitting processes and supplied to garment manufacturers.
• Webbings Woven webbing products supplied as part of Pro-Stretch's narrow fabric trim range to apparel brands and manufacturers.
• Labels Garment labels manufactured and supplied as part of Pro-Stretch's trim portfolio to apparel brands and garment manufacturers.
• PRO-SNAP Proprietary patented mechanical stretch snap product designed to replace conventional sewn or heat-bonded constructions in sportswear and leisurewear garments, sold B2B to apparel brands.
• PRO-GRIP Proprietary patented mechanical stretch grip product offering an alternative to sewn or heat-bonded constructions, supplied to sportswear and leisurewear apparel brands.
• Mechanical Stretch Products Range of products built on Pro-Stretch's patented Mechanical Stretch Technology, providing apparel brands with trim and construction alternatives that deliver stretch and recovery without traditional sewing or heat-bonding.
• Face Masks Face masks introduced by Pro-Stretch during the COVID-19 period, sold to consumers through the company's own e-commerce channel as a complementary offering outside its core B2B trim business.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5%-12% stretch achieved without chemicals or Lycra using 100% Polyester/Polyester-Cotton
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

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.

• EEminorOthersEE provides mobile phones to Pro-Stretch. Employee personal details are shared with EE for phone registration and account administration purposes.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Coats Group: World's largest industrial thread manufacturer with a growing apparel trims and zippers portfolio. Broad incumbent operating in the same garment-trims category and serving the same global apparel brands.
• Avery Dennison: Global label, tagging and RFID solutions business supplying apparel brands. Comparable on the labels and tags portion of Pro-Stretch's range, though much larger and broader in scope.
• YKK Group: Global closures and trims giant (zippers, snaps, webbing, buckles) supplying virtually every major apparel brand. Broad incumbent benchmark for scale, technical capability and global nominated-supplier relationships.

Direct peers

• William Barnet & Son: US producer of industrial fibres, yarns and narrow fabrics for apparel and industrial end uses. Comparable as a narrow-fabric mill selling into technical and apparel trim markets.
• Stretchline Holdings: UK-headquartered narrow elastic manufacturer supplying global underwear, sportswear and athleisure brands. Closest direct peer to Pro-Stretch, with comparable narrow-fabric trim portfolio and similar sportswear/leisurewear customer mix.
• Nien Hsing Textile: Taiwan-based textile group with narrow-fabric, webbing and trim operations supplying apparel brands globally. Comparable narrow-fabric trim capabilities and Asia-based manufacturing footprint.
• Pacific Textiles Holdings: Hong Kong-listed knit fabric manufacturer with extensive China and Southeast Asia production. Adjacent comparison point as a large-scale Asian textile/trim supplier to global sportswear and athleisure brands.
• Hwa Fong Elastic: Taiwan-based elastic and webbing manufacturer serving global apparel brands. Comparable in product category (elastics, webbings) and in serving Asian manufacturing supply chains for sportswear and intimate apparel.

Others

• Lenzing Group: Austrian producer of Tencel/Lyocell and other sustainable fibres widely used in apparel trims. Connected through Pro-Stretch's sustainable material library and as a key fibre supplier for the trim industry.

Emerging players

• Texhong Textile Group: Hong Kong-listed core-spun and elastic yarn manufacturer with Vietnam capacity. Adjacent peer on the yarn/elastics input side of the trim value chain and as another Asian supplier expanding in Vietnam.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/prostretchadmin
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pro-stretch-ltd-
• Instagraminstagram.com/prostretchtrims
• Pinterestpinterest.co.uk/prostretchtrims

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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