Manufacture of textiles: the largest employers in West Flanders
As of 13 Nov 2026, 217 companies in Manufacture of textiles (NACE 13) in West Flanders report employees in recent accounts (financial years 2023 to 2026). The 10 largest employers account for 3,791.7 FTE, out of 7,664.9 for all of them; median headcount is 6 FTE. IVC leads with 678.3 FTE (financial year 2025).
Top 50 · Manufacture of textiles · West Flanders
Ranked by average headcount (FTE) reported in the latest filed accounts (accounts less than 3 years old).
| # | Company | Total assets | Revenue | Equity | FTE | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IVC 8580 Avelgem | €288.0m | €349.8m | €254.9m | 678.3 | 2025 |
| 2 | Balta Industries 8710 Wielsbeke | €273.3m | €132.5m | €88.9m | 677.9 | 2026 |
| 3 | ITC Co 8700 Tielt | €77.3m | €69.2m | €29.2m | 431.8 | 2025 |
| 4 | Thule 8930 Menen | €96.5m | €158.6m | €50.2m | 363.2 | 2025 |
| 5 | Lano 8530 Harelbeke | €75.5m | €95.2m | €28.2m | 359.8 | 2025 |
| 6 | Sioen Industries 8850 Ardooie | €489.0m | €191.8m | €142.7m | 313.6 | 2025 |
| 7 | Brustor 8560 Wevelgem | €140.3m | €102.6m | €123.7m | 263.5 | 2025 |
| 8 | TWE Meulebeke 8760 Tielt | €77.0m | €72.8m | €62.7m | 245.0 | 2025 |
| 9 | B.I.G. Floorcoverings 8710 Wielsbeke | €131.4m | €129.8m | €86.8m | 237.6 | 2025 |
| 10 | Concordia Textiles 8790 Waregem | €36.6m | €54.7m | €19.0m | 221.0 | 2025 |
| 11 | Grandeco Wallfashion Group - Belgium 8700 Tielt | €57.9m | €52.5m | €14.0m | 214.9 | 2025 |
| 12 | Libeco 8760 Tielt | €38.1m | €52.0m | €30.0m | 186.2 | 2025 |
| 13 | Global Textile Alliance Belgium 8710 Wielsbeke | €185.7m | €49.8m | €131.0m | 165.8 | 2025 |
| 14 | Copaco Screenweavers 8531 Harelbeke | €29.6m | €44.9m | €15.3m | 162.0 | 2025 |
| 15 | Ragolle Rugs 8790 Waregem | €24.4m | €36.4m | €16.1m | 148.0 | 2026 |
| 16 | Beaulieu Fibres International 8710 Wielsbeke | €40.4m | €134.9m | €19.3m | 137.2 | 2025 |
| 17 | Revor Group 8520 Kuurne | €27.4m | €31.3m | €12.2m | 116.8 | 2025 |
| 18 | Mercuryflooring 8790 Waregem | €8.49m | €23.9m | €4.75m | 93.3 | 2025 |
| 19 | Aunde Belgium 8940 Wervik | €15.2m | €10.7m | €7.58m | 78.5 | 2025 |
| 20 | Diaz Sunprotection 8700 Tielt | €7.05m | €16.0m | €2.40m | 77.3 | 2025 |
| 21 | Maes Dyeing & Finishing 8550 Zwevegem | €8.82m | €15.8m | €2.25m | 68.2 | 2025 |
| 22 | Ter Molst International 8780 Oostrozebeke | €12.0m | €10.6m | €11.2m | 67.7 | 2025 |
| 23 | Vetex 8770 Ingelmunster | €10.5m | €16.1m | €4.40m | 64.6 | 2025 |
| 24 | Creatuft 8520 Kuurne | €17.5m | €15.4m | €8.54m | 63.7 | 2025 |
| 25 | De Witte Lietaer International Textiles 8930 Menen | €15.9m | €26.3m | €9.62m | 58.3 | 2025 |
| 26 | Spinnerij van Veurne 8630 Veurne | €3.64m | €5.44m | €2.62m | 58.1 | 2025 |
| 27 | Groep Masureel Veredeling 8560 Wevelgem | €6.12m | €12.5m | €1.02m | 57.1 | 2025 |
| 28 | Plastibert & Cie 8710 Wielsbeke | €7.69m | €15.7m | €5.04m | 56.7 | 2025 |
| 29 | Coatex 8970 Poperinge | €10.1m | €15.2m | €1.73m | 54.6 | 2025 |
| 30 | Jardinico Cushions 8580 Avelgem | €6.94m | €19.0m | €5.10m | 54.2 | 2025 |
| 31 | Osta Carpets 8530 Harelbeke | €11.1m | €8.11m | €4.48m | 52.4 | 2025 |
| 32 | European Spinning Group 8587 Spiere-Helkijn | €26.9m | €17.1m | €14.2m | 51.1 | 2026 |
| 33 | Jos Vanneste 8530 Harelbeke | €16.2m | €52.0m | €7.03m | 49.7 | 2025 |
| 34 | Sunconfex 8900 Ypres | €8.98m | €15.9m | €5.60m | 49.6 | 2025 |
| 35 | Finipur 8540 Deerlijk | €3.29m | — | 888,806 € | 48.1 | 2025 |
| 36 | BekaertDeslee 8790 Waregem | €119.4m | €106.3m | €91.2m | 46.3 | 2025 |
| 37 | LAVA 8710 Wielsbeke | €30.3m | €19.8m | €26.2m | 45.4 | 2025 |
| 38 | Kunstateliers Slabbinck 8200 Bruges | €2.52m | — | €1.02m | 44.9 | 2025 |
| 39 | Ieperband 8900 Ypres | €5.69m | €11.2m | 583,805 € | 41.4 | 2025 |
| 40 | Inside Blinds 8800 Roeselare | €5.75m | — | €1.05m | 40.9 | 2025 |
| 41 | Kroko 8510 Kortrijk | €8.38m | €15.2m | €5.01m | 38.0 | 2026 |
| 42 | Verstraete & Verbauwede Fabrics 8540 Deerlijk | €5.97m | — | €2.38m | 37.7 | 2025 |
| 43 | Visix 8800 Roeselare | €4.32m | — | €1.42m | 36.7 | 2025 |
| 44 | Empire-Carpets International 8531 Harelbeke | €5.45m | — | €1.78m | 35.9 | 2025 |
| 45 | Devos-Caby 8540 Deerlijk | €6.31m | €6.41m | 312,144 € | 35.7 | 2023 |
| 46 | Copahome 8500 Kortrijk | €16.9m | — | €5.93m | 35.1 | 2024 |
| 47 | Flocart 8560 Wevelgem | €5.35m | — | −900,732 € | 32.1 | 2025 |
| 48 | Cositex 8553 Zwevegem | €3.03m | — | 626,188 € | 31.7 | 2025 |
| 49 | Alfa Tapijtfabriek 8790 Waregem | €4.11m | — | 932,669 € | 30.3 | 2025 |
| 50 | Muvantex 8540 Deerlijk | €8.30m | €13.8m | €4.73m | 30.2 | 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. Headcount reported by the company for all its sites: the jobs may be located elsewhere.
“—”: not published. Small companies (micro and abridged accounts) do not have to publish their revenue.
Manufacture of textiles across Belgium → All sectors · West Flanders →
Other sectors · West Flanders
- 01 Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities484
- 02 Forestry and logging16
- 03 Fishing and aquaculture54
- 10 Manufacture of food products528
- 11 Manufacture of beverages35
- 14 Manufacture of wearing apparel39
- 16 Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials136
- 17 Manufacture of paper and paper products32
- 18 Printing and reproduction of recorded media104
- 20 Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products64
- 22 Manufacture of rubber and plastic products94
- 23 Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products129
- 24 Manufacture of basic metals32
- 25 Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment552
- 26 Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products42
- 27 Manufacture of electrical equipment51
- 28 Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.171
- 29 Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers45
- 30 Manufacture of other transport equipment16
- 31 Manufacture of furniture139
- 32 Other manufacturing69
- 33 Repair, maintenance and installation of machinery and equipment177
- 35 Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply29
- 37 Sewerage14
- 38 Waste collection, recovery and disposal activities95
- 41 Construction of residential and non-residential buildings767
- 42 Civil engineering107
- 43 Specialised construction activities2,473
- 46 Wholesale trade1,891
- 47 Retail trade2,479
- 49 Land transport and transport via pipelines698
- 52 Warehousing, storage and support activities for transportation107
- 53 Postal and courier activities29
- 55 Accommodation356
- 56 Food and beverage service activities1,844
- 58 Publishing activities30
- 59 Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities22
- 62 Computer programming, consultancy and related activities305
- 63 Computing infrastructure, data processing, hosting and other information service activities33
- 64 Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding590
- 66 Activities auxiliary to financial services and insurance activities410
- 68 Real estate activities696
- 69 Legal and accounting activities577
- 70 Activities of head offices and management consultancy410
- 71 Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis385
- 72 Scientific research and development13
- 73 Activities of advertising, market research and public relations109
- 74 Other professional, scientific and technical activities47
- 75 Veterinary activities58
- 77 Rental and leasing activities97
- 78 Employment activities76
- 79 Travel agency, tour operator and other reservation service and related activities63
- 80 Investigation and security activities12
- 81 Services to buildings and landscape activities363
- 82 Office administrative, office support and other business support activities124
- 85 Education92
- 86 Human health activities550
- 87 Residential care activities123
- 88 Social work activities without accommodation125
- 90 Arts creation and performing arts activities46
- 92 Gambling and betting activities12
- 93 Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities159
- 94 Activities of membership organisations34
- 95 Repair and maintenance of computers, personal and household goods, and motor vehicles and motorcycles181
- 96 Personal service activities270
Municipalities with the most companies in the sector · West Flanders
- 8710 Wielsbeke (Ooigem, Sint-Baafs-Vijve)23
- 8540 Deerlijk22
- 8790 Waregem22
- 8560 Wevelgem (Gullegem, Moorsele)20
- 8500 Kortrijk17
- 8570 Anzegem (Gijzelbrechtegem, Ingooigem, Vichte)17
- 8800 Roeselare (Beveren, Oekene, Rumbeke)13
- 8530 Harelbeke12
- 8770 Ingelmunster11
- 8510 Kortrijk (Bellegem, Kooigem, Marke, …)10
- 8870 Izegem (Emelgem, Kachtem)9
- 8400 Ostend (Stene, Zandvoorde)8
Frequently asked questions
Which is the largest employer in Manufacture of textiles in West Flanders?
Among companies, IVC, with 678.3 full-time equivalents reported (financial year 2025).
Are all the jobs located in the area?
Not necessarily: headcount is reported by the company for all its sites, and the company is ranked by the address of its registered office. 217 out of 339 companies in the sector report employees there.
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 13 Nov 2026.