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Weavers — Companies in weaving in French-speaking Switzerland

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Weavers — Industry overview in French-speaking Switzerland

French-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 164 active companies in weaving. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 35.5%, with 110 new companies registered, and 67 companies liquidated.

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  • 110 new companies
  • 67 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, 110 companies in weaving have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 43 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Weavers: Canton of Zurich (168), Canton of Saint Gallen (129), and Canton of Bern (127). Companies in weaving are the 111th largest group of companies in French-speaking Switzerland.

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  • 110 new companies
  • 164 active companies
  • ** year to date

Weavers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in French-speaking Switzerland

Over the past 12 months, 15 companies in weaving were incorporated. In that same period, 10 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 3.1% growth in French-speaking Switzerland.

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  • 15 new companies
  • 10 liquidated companies
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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.

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  • Size distribution
  • 97% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 3% Small (10-49 emp.)

Weavers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in French-speaking Switzerland

Out of the 164 companies in weaving, most are active in Manufacture of other made-up textile articles except apparel (38), 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
Nb of legal entities
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Manufacture of other made-up textile articles except apparel
38
Manufacture of various other textiles n.e.c.
30
Finishing of textiles
27
Manufacture of household textiles
24
Embroidery
22
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" (49%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (25%) and "Limited" (19%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 49% Sole proprietorship
  • 25% Limited Liability Company
  • 19% Limited
  • 7% Other

Weavers — Latest registrations in French-speaking Switzerland

In French-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in weaving have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1454 L'Auberson
01/10/2026
1227 Les Acacias
25/09/2026
1207 Genève
23/09/2026
1580 Avenches
17/08/2026
1227 Carouge GE
22/07/2026
2065 Savagnier
01/07/2026
1820 Montreux
29/06/2026
1009 Pully
12/06/2026

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
1726 Farvagny-le-Petit
24/08/2026
1292 Chambésy
18/06/2026
1227 Les Acacias
15/06/2026
1673 Rue
10/06/2026
1271 Givrins
12/05/2026
1867 Ollon VD
16/04/2026
1022 Chavannes-Renens
03/02/2026
2525 Le Landeron
27/01/2026
2802 Develier
10/12/2025

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
28/10/2026
Other change
20/10/2026
Change of status
24/09/2026
Change of company name, Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
23/09/2026
Change of status
21/09/2026

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Our company lists are compiled using several data sources, including Zefix, the SOGC, the Federal Statistical Office, the UID register, the VAT register and the 26 cantonal commercial registers. The collection of data from these several official sources guarantees the completeness of our lists by sector and region.

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