Yarn Collective
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2016
- HeadquartersLondon, United Kingdom
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Yarn Collective firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Yarn Collective
- Legal name
- Yarn Collective Limited
- Website
- https://yarncollective.co.uk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2016
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Yarn Collective industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Interior Textiles
- NAICS
- Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Retailers (459130)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Apparel, Piece Goods & Notions (5130)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Upholstery & Decorative Fabrics Retail (Fabric by the Yard, Slipcovers) (CRAIALAF)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- General Fabric & Textile Stores (CRALADAA)
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Where Yarn Collective is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- London
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Yarn Collective business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Textile Product Sales: One-time sale of textile fabrics to trade customers (interior designers, decorators, upholsterers) and consumers. Products sold by the meter/unit with pricing per fabric. Sample requests available. Trade accounts offered for professional buyers.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Premium fabrics (Doré) priced at £178.00 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Mid-range recycled fabrics (Albee) priced at £83.00 |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels3 records
Yarn Collective product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Yarn Collective designs and supplies a curated portfolio of premium natural and recycled interior textile fabrics (upholstery, drapery, and sheer collections) for interior designers, decorators, upholsterers, and consumers, produced using specialised jacquard, bouclé, mohair velvet, and recycled-cotton weaving techniques. Sales are conducted through direct e-commerce, a trade account program, and regional distributors across the EU, US, and Rest of World, with fire-safety certified collections available in multiple colourways per design.
Product overview
Yarn Collective is a UK-based textile company offering a diverse portfolio of fabric collections for interior design professionals. The company provides an extensive range of upholstery, curtain, and sheer fabrics under multiple sub-brands including the main Yarn Collective line and the Sister by Studio Ashby collaboration line. Products span various material compositions including linen, cotton, wool, mohair velvet, jute, recycled cotton, and recycled linen. The portfolio includes collections such as Doré (jacquard weave), Disa (orchid-inspired design), Atlas Linen Velvet (Sister collaboration), Albee Recycled Cotton (sustainable), Afua (Kente cloth-inspired), Burt Mohair Cord, Cocoa Jute, and numerous others. The company sells primarily to trade professionals and interior designers through trade account applications.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Doré Jacquard weave fabric woven with bouclé yarn featuring a soft touch, deep texture with handwoven look and unique flame pattern creating the appearance of movement. Composition: 52% Wool, 21% Recycled Cotton, 15% Viscose, 12% Linen. Weight: 860 g/lm. Martindale: 70,000 rubs. Inherently passes BS5852 Source 0/1/5, BS5867 Part 2 Type B, and CAL 117. Available in 11 colourways. Priced at £178.00 per unit.
- Disa Textural fabric design inspired by orchids from Table Mountain, South Africa. Crafted from natural viscose intricately woven on jacquard looms with high density yarns; each fabric roll takes up to one day to produce. Composition: 75% Viscose, 25% Polyester. Pattern repeat: Vertical 47cm, Horizontal 67cm. Inherently passes BS5852 Source 0 and CAL 177, treatable to BS5852 Source 1 and 5. Suitable for accent chairs, benches, stools, curtains, and cushions.
- Cocoa Jute Horizontal stripe fabric featuring a highly textured weave with rugged and undulating appearance, crafted with natural jute. Composition: 63% Jute, 15% Recycled Cotton, 11% Acrylic, 9% Wool, 2% Polyester. Inherently passes BS5852 Source 0/1 and CAL117. Suitable for upholstery.
- Burt Mohair Cord Corduroy fabric with natural depth of colour from a mohair velvet pile and cotton base combination. Composition: 54% Cotton, 46% Mohair. Inherently passes BS5852 Source 0/1/5 and CAL 117. Available in 6 colourways.
- Atlas Linen Velvet (Sister by Studio Ashby) Special edition soft, richly tactile linen velvet crafted for luxurious upholstery with subtly crushed texture and a vintage feel, produced as a collaboration with Sister by Studio Ashby. Composition: 64% Linen, 28% Cotton, 5% Polyester, 3% Viscose. Passes NFPA 260, BS5852 Source 0/1, and CAL 117. Available in 9 colourways.
- Astro Linen Sheer (Sister by Studio Ashby) Special edition curtain fabric inspired by the natural textures of linen, offering full-bodied character with a quiet tone and structured drape. Produced as a collaboration with Sister by Studio Ashby. Composition: 100% Linen. Available in 2 colourways.
- Albee Recycled Cotton Recycled cotton with soft finish and intricate basket weave, rewoven from fashion industry waste that would otherwise have gone to landfill. Composition: 100% Recycled Cotton. Weight: 765 g/lm. Martindale: 40,000 rubs. Can be treated to pass BS5852 Source 0/1/5. Priced at £83.00 per unit. Available in 14 colourways.
- Afua Fabric inspired by Ghanaian family heritage with Kente cloth motifs, with the pattern referencing the typical Kente cloth structure reimagined in a different scale and palette. Composition: 55% Viscose, 30% Linen, 15% Polyester. Inherently passes BS5852 Source 0 and CAL 117. Available in 4 colourways.
- Angelos Linen Linen fabric collection featured in the New Collections range, suitable for interior upholstery and drapery applications.
- Aerial Fabric collection featuring natural tones and versatile textures for interior applications.
- Carnaby Cotton Velvet Cotton velvet fabric collection with a luxurious finish, suited to upholstery and soft furnishing projects.
- Dolly Fabric collection featured in the New Collections range, suitable for interior applications.
- Gabriel Fabric collection offering versatile textures for interior applications.
- Gigi Wool Satin Wool satin fabric with elegant finish and smooth texture for interior applications.
- Gizmo Linen Linen fabric collection for interior applications.
- Logan (NEW COLOURS) Fabric collection with new colours available, part of the New Collections range for interior applications.
- Luna Wool Sheer Wool sheer fabric collection for drapery applications.
- Marci (NEW COLOURS) Fabric collection with new colours available, part of the New Collections range for interior applications.
- Milo Fabric collection featured in the New Collections range for interior applications.
- Otto Mohair Velvet Mohair velvet fabric collection suitable for upholstery and soft furnishings.
- Pablo Fabric collection featuring textured patterns for interior applications.
- Saturn Fabric collection featured in the New Collections range for interior applications.
- Sendero Fabric collection with multiple colourways including Taupe, Sea Foam, Camo, Adriatic, and Sangria for interior applications.
- Flock Wool Velvet Wool velvet fabric collection with textured finish suitable for upholstery and soft furnishings.
- Heddle Sheer Sheer fabric collection for drapery applications.
- Iris Linen Linen fabric collection with rich textures for interior applications.
- Ismay Bouclé Bouclé fabric collection with textured weave for interior applications.
- Lana Sheer Sheer fabric collection for drapery applications.
- Leila Sheer Sheer fabric collection for drapery applications.
- Lin Sheer Sheer linen fabric collection for drapery applications.
- Molly Recycled Cotton Recycled cotton fabric collection with soft finish for interior applications.
- Mila Recycled Linen Recycled linen fabric collection for interior applications.
- Odessa (NEW SISTER) Fabric collection from the Sister by Studio Ashby line, available in multiple colourways.
- Paloma Plaid (NEW SISTER) Plaid fabric collection from the Sister by Studio Ashby line.
- Papyrus Hemp Sheer Hemp sheer fabric collection for drapery applications.
- Patch Fabric collection from the Sister by Studio Ashby line.
- Sacha Linen (NEW SISTER) Linen fabric collection from the Sister by Studio Ashby line.
- Tesserae Fabric collection with textured pattern for interior applications.
- Trippy Fabric collection with bold patterns for interior applications.
- Zak Linen Linen fabric collection for interior applications.
- Yarn Collective Trade Account Trade account program targeting interior designers, decorators, upholsterers, and specifiers. The trade account application process gives professional buyers access to the Yarn Collective product range, with regional sales contacts for EU and US markets.
Companies that use Yarn Collective
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Yarn Collective technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Yarn Collective partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Sister by Studio AshbycoreSpecial edition fabric collaboration with Sister by Studio Ashby. Products include Atlas Linen Velvet (a soft, richly tactile linen velvet with subtly crushed texture) and Astro Linen Sheer (100% linen curtain fabric with full-bodied character). These are branded as 'NEW SISTER' products in the collection.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Yarn Collective competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Designers Guild: London-based design house selling premium printed and woven fabrics, wallcoverings, and home furnishings to interior designers worldwide — a direct competitor in the premium upholstery/drapery trade fabric category.
- Warwick Fabrics: UK/AU fabric house supplying upholstery and drapery textiles for residential and hospitality interiors; comparable in trade-channel distribution and emphasis on durable weaves.
- Maharam: US-based designer and wholesaler of contract and residential upholstery textiles, with strong durability/fire-safety specs analogous to Yarn Collective's Martindale and BS5852-rated SKUs.
- Linwood Fabrics: UK fabric house producing upholstery, drapery, and decorative textiles for the interior design trade; comparable positioning to Yarn Collective's jacquard/woven decorative range.
- Casamance: French designer and wholesaler of upholstery fabrics, wallcoverings, and trimmings to the international interior design trade — overlapping in jacquard/woven textile collections and trade account model.
- Thibaut: US designer and wholesaler of premium decorative fabrics and wallcoverings through a trade showroom network — overlapping in the trade-led premium decorative-textile market.
- Romo Group (Romo, Kirkby Design, Black Edition): UK-based designer and wholesaler of premium decorative and upholstery fabrics, serving interior designers and decorators through a global distributor network — directly comparable to Yarn Collective's trade-led premium fabric model.
- Pierre Frey: French heritage brand designing and producing high-end upholstery and drapery fabrics for residential and contract interiors; comparable on premium positioning and trade-led distribution model.
- Sanderson Design Group (Sanderson, Morris & Co, Harlequin, Zoffany, Scion): Heritage UK group designing and wholesaling decorative fabrics and wallcoverings through trade accounts and showrooms; overlapping product (upholstery/drapery fabric by the meter) and overlapping trade customer base.
- Andrew Martin: UK interior brand curating fabrics, furniture, and lighting for designers — directly comparable on the UK trade fabric supply model.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance25 records
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Frequently asked questions about Yarn Collective
What does Yarn Collective do?
Yarn Collective designs and supplies a curated portfolio of premium natural and recycled interior textile fabrics (upholstery, drapery, and sheer collections) for interior designers, decorators, upholsterers, and consumers, produced using specialised jacquard, bouclé, mohair velvet, and recycled-cotton weaving techniques. Sales are conducted through direct e-commerce, a trade account program, and regional distributors across the EU, US, and Rest of World, with fire-safety certified collections available in multiple colourways per design.
Is Yarn Collective a public or private company?
Yarn Collective is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Yarn Collective founded?
Yarn Collective was founded in 2016. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Yarn Collective based?
Yarn Collective is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Yarn Collective make money?
One revenue line is on record: textile Product Sales.
Who are Yarn Collective's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Designers Guild, Warwick Fabrics, Maharam, Linwood Fabrics, Casamance, Thibaut, Romo Group (Romo, Kirkby Design, Black Edition), Pierre Frey, Sanderson Design Group (Sanderson, Morris & Co, Harlequin, Zoffany, Scion) and Andrew Martin.
Does Yarn Collective have an API?
No public API is recorded for Yarn Collective.
What industry is Yarn Collective in?
Yarn Collective's product category is Interior Textiles. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAIALAF, Upholstery & Decorative Fabrics Retail (Fabric by the Yard, Slipcovers), with a secondary code of CRALADAA, General Fabric & Textile Stores. Its NAICS code is 459130 and its SIC code is 5130.