What DARWEN STAR LTD does

DARWEN STAR LTD is a UK-incorporated private limited company headquartered in Manchester, England, that manufactures and supplies wholesale and direct-to-consumer home textiles. Its product catalog spans towels (face cloths, hand towels, bath towels, bath sheets, beach towels, bale sets in 100% cotton, Egyptian cotton, and microfiber at varying GSM ratings), table linen (budget to luxury cloths in cotton and polyester plus napkins), bed linens (duvet covers, mattress protectors, pillow cases, blankets), fire-retardant (FR) bedding for care homes and hotels, duvets with anti-allergenic spiral-fibre fill, bath robes in 100% Egyptian cotton, decorative throws (faux fur and animal print), pillows and cushions, kitchen linen, and bed blankets. Manufacturing is described as UK-based, with production using shuttle-less loom technology and a high-quality dyeing process covering both cotton and polyester materials.

The company operates a single Bigcommerce e-commerce storefront at darwenstar.co.uk that serves both individual consumers and institutional buyers (wholesalers, retailers, laundries, nursing homes, care homes, hotels). Pricing is unit-based with bulk discount tiers on selected items (for example, Royal Egyptian Face Cloths stepping from £0.99 per unit at 12+ down to £0.90 per unit at 2,400+), complemented by promotional discount codes (e.g., H0NO33X00 for 5% off). Distribution is direct-to-customer with international shipping enabled to multiple destinations; there are no third-party resellers, physical retail locations, or mobile apps referenced.

Revenue mechanics are one-time transactional sales with no subscription or recurring component. Marketing is concentrated on the company website, an email newsletter, and 24/7 live chat support; there are no public social profiles, no investor disclosures, no headcount scale disclosed beyond a six-person named management team (CEO, Managing Director, Vice President, Director, Finance Officer, Marketing Officer), no funding history, and no disclosed revenue figure. The brand reports a 4.9/5 rating across 148 customer reviews, and claims more than 20 years of industry experience alongside a corporate founding date of 2019 (the discrepancy between the two is not reconciled in the source material).

Name

DARWEN STAR LTD

Legal name

DARWEN STAR LTD

Website

https://darwenstar.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Short description

DARWEN STAR LTD is a UK-based manufacturer and supplier of wholesale home textiles, selling towels, bed linens, table linen, duvets, FR bedding, bath robes, and throws via its own Bigcommerce e-commerce storefront to wholesalers, retailers, laundries, care homes, hotels, and individual consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Home Textiles

NAICS

Curtain and Linen Mills (31412), Textile Furnishings Mills (3141), Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (3159)

SIC

Textile Mill Products (2200), Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Bath & Kitchen Linen Manufacturing (Towels/Washcloths/Bathmats/Dish Towels) (IMAOAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bed Linen & Bedding Manufacturing (Sheets/Pillowcases/Duvet Covers/Comforters/Blankets) (IMAOAKAA), Hospitality & Institutional Home Textiles Manufacturing (Hotel/Hospital Bedding & Towels) (IMAOAKAI), Mattress & Pillow Components Manufacturing (Ticking/Pillow Shells/Protectors) (IMAOAKAE), Pile Fabrics & Terry Cloth Mills (Velvet/Corduroy/Terry) (IMAOABAF)

Keywords

• Wholesale home textiles
• Cotton towels manufacturing
• Bed linen supplier
• FR bedding products
• Bath robes wholesale

Headquarters

HQ city

Manchester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. E-commerce Product Sales: Direct-to-consumer and B2B online sales of home textiles including towels, bed linens, table linens, duvets, blankets, and bath robes. Customers purchase products at listed prices with optional bulk discounts. Revenue is generated through one-time transaction fees with no subscription component.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

DARWEN STAR LTD manufactures and supplies a comprehensive range of home textile products from a UK-based factory, including towels (face cloths, hand, bath, bath sheets, beach, bale sets), table linens, bed linens, duvets, fire-retardant (FR) bedding, blankets, throws, pillows, and bath robes in cotton, Egyptian cotton, and polyester. The company sells both directly to individual consumers and in bulk to wholesalers, retailers, laundries, nursing homes, care homes, and hotels through its own e-commerce website.

Product overview

DARWEN STAR LTD is a UK-based wholesale home textiles supplier and manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of textile products. The company operates primarily as a B2B supplier to wholesalers, retailers, laundries, nursing homes, care homes, hotels, and hospitality institutions. Their product portfolio spans multiple categories: towels (face cloths, hand towels, bath towels, bath sheets, beach towels, bale sets) made from 100% cotton and Egyptian cotton; table linens including budget, cotton, easy iron, luxury, polyester, and round table cloths plus napkins; bed linens featuring duvet covers, mattress protectors, pillow cases, and blankets; fire-retardant (FR) bedding designed for commercial and care home use; duvets with anti-allergenic spiral fibre filling; bath robes in 100% Egyptian cotton; decorative throws in luxury faux fur and animal prints; and pillows/cushions including cushion pads, velvet cushions, and waterproof garden cushions. The company manufactures products in both cotton and polyester-based materials at their UK factory, offering bulk ordering capabilities with competitive pricing.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Towels Premium towels including face cloths, hand towels, bath towels, bath sheets, beach towels, and bale sets, made from 100% cotton, Egyptian cotton, or microfiber with varying GSM ratings for softness and absorbency; sold to individual consumers and in bulk to institutional buyers.
• Table Linen Range of table linens including budget table cloths, cotton table cloths, easy iron table cloths, luxury table cloths, napkins, polyester table cloths, and round table cloths for household and commercial dining use.
• Bed Linens Complete bed linens including 4ft bedding, bedding packs, blankets, duvet covers, mattress protectors, FR bedding, and pillow cases, featuring fire-retardant (FR) options for commercial use.
• Duvets Anti-allergenic duvets featuring spiral fibres that bounce back to original shape, including bounce back duvets with 100% cotton overlay and polyester-filled options.
• FR Bedding Fire-retardant bedding products including FR duvet covers, pillowcases, duvets, pillows, fitted sheets, and flat sheets designed for care homes, hotels, and commercial institutions.
• Bath Robes Luxury bath robes crafted from 100% Egyptian cotton, unisex towelling style with shawl collar, waist belt, and pockets, available in multiple colors.
• Throws Decorative throws including luxury faux fur mink fleece throws and animal print throws, available in various sizes and colors for sofa, bed, or decorative use.
• Pillows Pillows and cushions including cushion pads, opulent velvet cushions, and waterproof garden cushions.
• Blankets Bed blankets including double ply blankets in various weights (4K, 6K) for king and standard sizes, made from polyester fleece with printed patterns.
• Kitchen Linen Kitchen textile products for household and commercial use.

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BigcommercecoreTechnology or IntegrationE-commerce platform provider that hosts the online store and enables product sales, payment processing, and order management functionality.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Portico: UK home textiles brand selling towels, bedding and bathroom accessories. Direct competitor in the same categories with a similar UK e-commerce-led approach.
• Christy: Long-established UK towel and home textile manufacturer and brand. Directly comparable to Darwen Star as a UK-made towel/home textile producer with both consumer and institutional/hospitality distribution.
• Soak & Sleep: UK direct-to-consumer premium home textile brand focused on bedding, towels and duvets. Comparable to Darwen Star's consumer-side range and e-commerce-led model.
• Homescapes: UK online home textiles retailer selling towels, bedding, cushions and table linens. Comparable product range, e-commerce-first GTM and UK base to Darwen Star.
• Yorkshire Linen: UK linen and home textiles specialist selling bedding, towels and table linens via e-commerce. Directly comparable to Darwen Star on category, channel and customer.
• Belledorm: UK-based home textiles supplier offering bed linens, duvets, pillows, towels and curtains. Closely comparable to Darwen Star across product mix, target customer (wholesale + consumer) and channel model.

Broad incumbents

• Dunelm: UK's largest homewares retailer, with an extensive own-brand and third-party home textile range. Comparable as a major UK home textile seller, though far broader in scope (furniture, decor) than Darwen Star.
• John Lewis & Partners (Home): Major UK department store and home textiles retailer (own-brand and third-party). Overlaps directly with Darwen Star on towels, bedding and table linens, but at vastly greater scale and through physical + digital channels.
• The White Company: UK premium home and lifestyle brand selling towels, bedding, robes and throws. Comparable in the same premium home textile categories Darwen Star serves, but at a far larger scale and with broader brand positioning.

Regional players

• Linens Limited: UK-focused online home textile retailer selling bedding, curtains, towels and table linens. Comparable product range and UK e-commerce focus to Darwen Star.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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