Weavers — Industry overview in the Canton of Zurich
Canton of Zurich is home to a total of 163 active companies in weaving. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 40.5%, with 116 new companies registered, and 69 companies liquidated.
- 116 new companies
- 69 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Weavers — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Zurich
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Weavers in the Canton of Zurich.
Weavers — Industry size in the Canton of Zurich
In the Canton of Zurich, 116 companies in weaving have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 47 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Weavers:
Canton of Zurich (163), Canton of Saint Gallen (130), and Canton of Bern (126).
Companies in weaving are the 96th largest group of companies in the Canton of Zurich.
- 116 new companies
- 163 active companies
- ** year to date
Weavers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Zurich
Over the past 12 months, 11 companies in weaving were incorporated. In that same period, 8 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 1.9% growth in the Canton of Zurich.
- 11 new companies
- 8 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Weavers — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Zurich
The most common company size for Weavers in the Canton of Zurich is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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92% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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6% Small (10-49 emp.)
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2% Medium (50-249 emp.)
Weavers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Zurich
Out of the 163 companies in weaving, most are active in
Manufacture of various other textiles n.e.c. (56), Manufacture of household textiles (25), and Finishing of textiles (24).
Each category has its own code, called a NOGA code. The General Classification of Economic Activities (NOGA) is a nomenclature that groups all economic activities that can be carried out in a classification with 794 positions at its last level.
Weavers
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Manufacture of various other textiles n.e.c.
56
Manufacture of household textiles
25
Manufacture of other made-up textile articles except apparel
11
Manufacture of bedding articles
10
Manufacture of carpets and rugs
8
Manufacture of other technical and industrial textiles
3
Preparation and spinning of woollen- and worsted-type fibres
3
Companies in weaving in the Canton of Zurich show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (43%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (37%) and "Limited" (15%).
- Legal forms
- 43% Sole proprietorship
- 37% Limited Liability Company
- 15% Limited
- 6% Other
Weavers — Latest registrations in the Canton of Zurich
In the Canton of Zurich, 1 companies in weaving have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8600 Dübendorf
05/08/2026
8803 Rüschlikon
14/07/2026
8104 Weiningen ZH
06/07/2026
8135 Langnau am Albis
30/01/2026
Weavers — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Zurich
In the Canton of Zurich, 2 companies in weaving have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
8152 Glattpark (Opfikon)
13/08/2026
8803 Rüschlikon
13/07/2026
8604 Volketswil
21/04/2026
8406 Winterthur
30/10/2025
8408 Winterthur
02/06/2025
Weavers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Zurich
In the Canton of Zurich, 3 companies in weaving have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
Event type
Published on
Change of company name, Change of purpose
26/06/2026