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Weavers — Companies in weaving in Switzerland

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Weavers — Industry overview in Switzerland

Switzerland is home to a total of 1'034 active companies in weaving. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 19.8%, with 636 new companies registered, and 465 companies liquidated.

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  • 636 new companies
  • 465 liquidated companies
  • ** year to date

Weavers — Geographical breakdown in Switzerland

The map below shows the geographical distribution of Weavers in Switzerland.

Weavers — Industry size in Switzerland

In Switzerland, 636 companies in weaving have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 171 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 97th largest group of companies in Switzerland.

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  • 636 new companies
  • 1'034 active companies
  • ** year to date

Weavers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Switzerland

Over the past 12 months, 65 companies in weaving were incorporated. In that same period, 45 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.0% growth in Switzerland.

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  • 65 new companies
  • 45 liquidated companies
  • * month to date

Weavers — Size and number of employees in Switzerland

The most common company size for Weavers in Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.

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  • Size distribution
  • 88% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 10% Small (10-49 emp.)
  • 1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
  • 0% Large (>249 emp.)

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

Out of the 1'034 companies in weaving, most are active in Manufacture of various other textiles n.e.c. (221), Finishing of textiles (202), and Embroidery (161). 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 various other textiles n.e.c.
221
Finishing of textiles
202
Embroidery
161
Manufacture of other made-up textile articles except apparel
125
Manufacture of household textiles
121
Manufacture of bedding articles
36
Manufacture of other technical and industrial textiles
27
Manufacture of carpets and rugs
25
Preparation and spinning of woollen- and worsted-type fibres
20

Companies in weaving in Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (41%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (30%) and "Limited" (26%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 41% Sole proprietorship
  • 30% Limited Liability Company
  • 26% Limited
  • 4% Other

Weavers — Latest registrations in Switzerland

In Switzerland, 6 companies in weaving have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
6422 Steinen
29/10/2026
8625 Gossau ZH
27/10/2026
6370 Stans
26/10/2026
8037 Zürich
21/10/2026
6020 Emmenbrücke
19/10/2026
8047 Zürich
06/10/2026
8050 Zürich
05/10/2026
1454 L'Auberson
01/10/2026
1227 Les Acacias
25/09/2026

Weavers — Latest liquidations in Switzerland

In Switzerland, 1 companies in weaving have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
8181 Höri
28/10/2026
9545 Wängi
06/10/2026
5632 Buttwil
05/10/2026
5036 Oberentfelden
29/09/2026
8783 Linthal
23/09/2026
8890 Flums
18/09/2026
6340 Baar
02/09/2026
8942 Oberrieden
02/09/2026
6056 Kägiswil
28/08/2026
3006 Bern
26/08/2026

Weavers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Switzerland

In Switzerland, 27 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 capital
05/11/2026
Other change
02/11/2026
Other change
29/10/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
28/10/2026

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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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