Manufacture of wearing apparel: the largest companies in Flanders
As of 14 Nov 2026, 300 companies in Manufacture of wearing apparel (NACE 14) in Flanders publish total assets in recent accounts (financial years 2023 to 2026). The top 10 account for €520.5m, out of €841.0m for all of them; median total assets are 379,581 €. Van de Velde leads with €180.9m (financial year 2025).
Top 50 · Manufacture of wearing apparel · Flanders
Ranked by total assets in the latest filed accounts. This is a size criterion, not an assessment.
| # | Company | Total assets | Revenue | Equity | FTE | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Van de Velde 9260 Wichelen | €180.9m | €196.6m | €107.6m | 465.6 | 2025 |
| 2 | Sioen 8850 Ardooie | €134.1m | €215.2m | €48.9m | 175.0 | 2025 |
| 3 | Richa 9700 Oudenaarde | €50.5m | €34.3m | €22.6m | 26.8 | 2025 |
| 4 | Van Noten Andries 2000 Antwerp | €40.3m | €89.6m | €21.6m | 103.8 | 2025 |
| 5 | Alsico 9600 Ronse | €27.1m | €37.9m | €15.4m | 51.4 | 2025 |
| 6 | Etablissementen Van Moer 2235 Hulshout | €23.3m | €33.0m | €7.42m | 67.2 | 2025 |
| 7 | Bio - Racer 3980 Tessenderlo-Ham | €20.2m | €29.7m | €3.99m | 50.0 | 2025 |
| 8 | Xandres 9070 Destelbergen | €16.6m | €35.0m | €3.52m | 96.9 | 2026 |
| 9 | Caroline 9280 Lebbeke | €14.6m | €26.9m | €7.24m | 36.9 | 2025 |
| 10 | Van Heurck 2500 Lier | €12.8m | €22.1m | €6.62m | 21.9 | 2025 |
| 11 | Schauvliege J.E. Import - Export 8000 Bruges | €12.8m | — | €3.78m | — | 2025 |
| 12 | Jogilo 9473 Denderleeuw | €11.2m | €25.5m | 613,114 € | 5.4 | 2025 |
| 13 | Sarco 9140 Temse | €9.55m | €9.58m | €8.72m | 26.6 | 2025 |
| 14 | J. van der Elst 9880 Aalter | €9.03m | — | €4.65m | 61.7 | 2025 |
| 15 | Tessutica NV 8790 Waregem | €8.34m | €16.8m | €2.39m | 16.6 | 2024 |
| 16 | Aarova 9700 Oudenaarde | €7.95m | €5.62m | €2.47m | 306.2 | 2025 |
| 17 | Brooklyn 8530 Harelbeke | €7.11m | €11.2m | €2.89m | 41.9 | 2025 |
| 18 | Regeneration 1702 Dilbeek | €6.39m | — | €5.93m | 6.7 | 2025 |
| 19 | Huis Bylemans Sels 2491 Balen | €5.89m | — | €5.44m | — | 2025 |
| 20 | Natale 2060 Antwerp | €5.86m | — | €3.89m | 29.7 | 2025 |
| 21 | Midex Safety 8800 Roeselare | €5.65m | — | €1.67m | 9.4 | 2025 |
| 22 | Planet 8531 Harelbeke | €5.33m | — | €2.67m | — | 2025 |
| 23 | Atmosphere 1853 Grimbergen | €5.11m | — | €2.69m | 7.8 | 2025 |
| 24 | Roveco 9600 Ronse | €4.85m | — | €3.66m | 16.7 | 2026 |
| 25 | Trijolex 2820 Bonheiden | €4.77m | — | €1.48m | 21.6 | 2025 |
| 26 | Sunday Group 8800 Roeselare | €4.70m | — | −€3.96m | 9.7 | 2025 |
| 27 | AD Antwerp 2000 Antwerp | €4.64m | €1.40m | −€7.91m | 5.7 | 2025 |
| 28 | Buseloc 3990 Peer | €4.54m | — | €3.91m | 83.4 | 2025 |
| 29 | Priorij Onze Lieve Vrouw van Klaarland 3950 Bocholt | €4.54m | — | €4.53m | — | 2025 |
| 30 | Tonickx 8501 Kortrijk | €4.42m | — | −926,121 € | 11.5 | 2024 |
| 31 | Fashion Unlimited 2300 Turnhout | €4.23m | — | €1.16m | — | 2025 |
| 32 | Gysemans Clothing Industry 3110 Rotselaar | €4.19m | — | €2.87m | 6.4 | 2025 |
| 33 | Fernand de Spiegelaere 8800 Roeselare | €4.16m | — | €2.02m | 11.8 | 2025 |
| 34 | Feestartikelen Salon Roger 3680 Maaseik | €4.05m | — | €3.95m | 5.9 | 2025 |
| 35 | Costes België 2600 Antwerp | €3.36m | — | 284,420 € | 24.6 | 2025 |
| 36 | Wesco 8550 Zwevegem | €3.29m | €9.86m | 607,573 € | 14.0 | 2025 |
| 37 | Total Safety Supply Belgium 2930 Brasschaat | €3.19m | — | €3.12m | — | 2025 |
| 38 | Studio Jixy 9830 Sint-Martens-Latem | €3.19m | — | €1.17m | 4.3 | 2025 |
| 39 | Noterman Fashion 9690 Kluisbergen | €3.17m | — | €1.17m | 4.7 | 2026 |
| 40 | Turnicon 2300 Turnhout | €3.13m | — | €3.09m | 0.6 | 2025 |
| 41 | Texim - Belgium 3660 Oudsbergen | €2.98m | — | 870,580 € | 11.9 | 2025 |
| 42 | Marylise & Rembo Fashion Group 2000 Antwerp | €2.93m | — | €1.40m | 5.0 | 2025 |
| 43 | Etablissementen J. Ballière 8790 Waregem | €2.88m | — | €1.84m | 10.5 | 2025 |
| 44 | Confect. Schockaert 9420 Erpe-Mere | €2.87m | — | €2.04m | 11.8 | 2025 |
| 45 | Les Jumelles 2110 Wijnegem | €2.83m | — | €1.58m | 13.5 | 2025 |
| 46 | Balko 8790 Waregem | €2.69m | — | €1.50m | 6.9 | 2025 |
| 47 | Menten 3700 Tongeren-Borgloon | €2.60m | — | €1.59m | 5.0 | 2025 |
| 48 | BEN 2000 Antwerp | €2.53m | — | €1.18m | 11.1 | 2025 |
| 49 | City Sport 8850 Ardooie | €2.43m | — | €1.46m | 32.0 | 2025 |
| 50 | El - BI - Co 3740 Bilzen-Hoeselt | €2.31m | — | €1.23m | — | 2025 |
Ranking based on each company's own annual accounts (statutory, not consolidated): a subsidiary and its parent appear separately, and the ranking differs from lists based on consolidated group accounts.
“—”: not published. Small companies (micro and abridged accounts) do not have to publish their revenue.
Manufacture of wearing apparel across Belgium → All sectors · Flanders →
Other sectors · Flanders
- 01 Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities5,114
- 02 Forestry and logging186
- 03 Fishing and aquaculture102
- 08 Other mining and quarrying88
- 09 Mining support service activities32
- 10 Manufacture of food products3,220
- 11 Manufacture of beverages386
- 12 Manufacture of tobacco products16
- 13 Manufacture of textiles704
- 15 Manufacture of leather and related products of other materials50
- 16 Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials1,102
- 17 Manufacture of paper and paper products196
- 18 Printing and reproduction of recorded media1,328
- 19 Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products18
- 20 Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products539
- 21 Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations281
- 22 Manufacture of rubber and plastic products561
- 23 Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products952
- 24 Manufacture of basic metals246
- 25 Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment4,113
- 26 Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products460
- 27 Manufacture of electrical equipment490
- 28 Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.1,127
- 29 Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers308
- 30 Manufacture of other transport equipment132
- 31 Manufacture of furniture968
- 32 Other manufacturing959
- 33 Repair, maintenance and installation of machinery and equipment2,363
- 35 Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply623
- 36 Water collection, treatment and supply41
- 37 Sewerage127
- 38 Waste collection, recovery and disposal activities664
- 39 Remediation activities and other waste management service activities112
- 41 Construction of residential and non-residential buildings12,396
- 42 Civil engineering2,400
- 43 Specialised construction activities35,300
- 46 Wholesale trade24,468
- 47 Retail trade26,227
- 49 Land transport and transport via pipelines7,321
- 50 Water transport340
- 51 Air transport173
- 52 Warehousing, storage and support activities for transportation2,362
- 53 Postal and courier activities573
- 55 Accommodation2,104
- 56 Food and beverage service activities16,017
- 58 Publishing activities769
- 59 Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities1,457
- 60 Programming, broadcasting, news agency and other content distribution activities163
- 61 Telecommunication294
- 62 Computer programming, consultancy and related activities18,473
- 63 Computing infrastructure, data processing, hosting and other information service activities2,622
- 64 Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding20,943
- 65 Insurance, reinsurance and pension funding, except compulsory social security152
- 66 Activities auxiliary to financial services and insurance activities5,254
- 68 Real estate activities32,648
- 69 Legal and accounting activities12,871
- 70 Activities of head offices and management consultancy35,936
- 71 Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis9,882
- 72 Scientific research and development599
- 73 Activities of advertising, market research and public relations6,897
- 74 Other professional, scientific and technical activities3,245
- 75 Veterinary activities1,234
- 77 Rental and leasing activities2,338
- 78 Employment activities1,219
- 79 Travel agency, tour operator and other reservation service and related activities644
- 80 Investigation and security activities301
- 81 Services to buildings and landscape activities5,101
- 82 Office administrative, office support and other business support activities9,438
- 84 Public administration and defence; compulsory social security98
- 85 Education2,506
- 86 Human health activities25,368
- 87 Residential care activities584
- 88 Social work activities without accommodation1,025
- 90 Arts creation and performing arts activities2,109
- 91 Libraries, archives, museums and other cultural activities129
- 92 Gambling and betting activities119
- 93 Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities2,716
- 94 Activities of membership organisations457
- 95 Repair and maintenance of computers, personal and household goods, and motor vehicles and motorcycles2,943
- 96 Personal service activities4,642
Municipalities with the most companies in the sector · Flanders
Frequently asked questions
Which is the largest company in Manufacture of wearing apparel in Flanders?
By total assets, it is Van de Velde (€180.9m, financial year 2025).
How many companies in Manufacture of wearing apparel in Flanders are ranked?
300 out of 307 active companies in the sector with their registered office in the area: those whose latest accounts are less than 3 years old.
Why does this ranking differ from other lists?
It uses each company's annual accounts as filed with the National Bank, not consolidated group accounts. A holding, a subsidiary or a purchasing entity can therefore appear separately. Only companies whose latest accounts are less than 3 years old are ranked.
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Open the full file →Active companies (legal entities) that have filed at least one set of annual accounts, based on the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises and the National Bank of Belgium. The sector is the main activity in the register; the municipality is that of the registered office. Data updated on 14 Nov 2026.