Weavers — Industry overview in French-speaking Switzerland
French-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 160 active companies in weaving. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 31.1%, with 104 new companies registered, and 66 companies liquidated.
- 104 new companies
- 66 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Weavers — Geographical breakdown in French-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Weavers in French-speaking Switzerland.
Weavers — Industry size in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 104 companies in weaving have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 38 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Weavers:
Canton of Zurich (163), Canton of Saint Gallen (131), and Canton of Bern (125).
Companies in weaving are the 112th largest group of companies in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 104 new companies
- 160 active companies
- ** year to date
Weavers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in French-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 11 companies in weaving were incorporated. In that same period, 10 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.6% growth in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 11 new companies
- 10 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Weavers — Size and number of employees in French-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Weavers in French-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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97% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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3% Small (10-49 emp.)
Weavers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in French-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 160 companies in weaving, most are active in
Manufacture of other made-up textile articles except apparel (36), Manufacture of various other textiles n.e.c. (30), and Finishing of textiles (27).
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 other made-up textile articles except apparel
36
Manufacture of various other textiles n.e.c.
30
Manufacture of household textiles
23
Manufacture of bedding articles
4
Manufacture of other technical and industrial textiles
3
Manufacture of carpets and rugs
3
Manufacture of knitted and crocheted fabrics
3
Companies in weaving in French-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (48%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (25%) and "Limited" (19%).
- Legal forms
- 48% Sole proprietorship
- 25% Limited Liability Company
- 19% Limited
- 8% Other
Weavers — Latest registrations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 1 companies in weaving have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1227 Carouge GE
22/07/2026
2065 Savagnier
01/07/2026
1566 St-Aubin FR
10/02/2026
1348 Le Brassus
09/12/2025
1227 Les Acacias
02/12/2025
Weavers — Latest liquidations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in weaving have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1227 Les Acacias
15/06/2026
1022 Chavannes-Renens
03/02/2026
2525 Le Landeron
27/01/2026
1227 Carouge GE
08/12/2025
Weavers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 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 head office (other political community), Change of domicile
13/08/2026
Change of status
09/07/2026
Change of status
06/07/2026
Change of status
01/07/2026