Weavers — Industry overview in Switzerland
Switzerland is home to a total of 1'028 active companies in weaving. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 19.1%, with 629 new companies registered, and 464 companies liquidated.
- 629 new companies
- 464 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, 629 companies in weaving have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 165 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Weavers:
Canton of Zurich (165), Canton of Saint Gallen (129), and Canton of Bern (127).
Companies in weaving are the 97th largest group of companies in Switzerland.
- 629 new companies
- 1'028 active companies
- ** year to date
Weavers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 62 companies in weaving were incorporated. In that same period, 47 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 1.5% growth in Switzerland.
- 62 new companies
- 47 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.
- Size distribution
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88% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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10% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
Weavers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Switzerland
Out of the 1'028 companies in weaving, most are active in
Manufacture of various other textiles n.e.c. (217), Finishing of textiles (201), and Embroidery (162).
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.
217
Finishing of textiles
201
Manufacture of other made-up textile articles except apparel
123
Manufacture of household textiles
121
Manufacture of bedding articles
36
Manufacture of other technical and industrial textiles
28
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%).
- Legal forms
- 41% Sole proprietorship
- 30% Limited Liability Company
- 26% Limited
- 4% Other
Weavers — Latest registrations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 7 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
3427 Utzenstorf
23/09/2026
Weavers — Latest liquidations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 5 companies in weaving have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
5036 Oberentfelden
29/09/2026
8942 Oberrieden
02/09/2026
1726 Farvagny-le-Petit
24/08/2026
Weavers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 34 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
08/10/2026
Change of purpose
07/10/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
06/10/2026