Textiles Business

3 Textiles Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 7th, 2024

Stepping into the textiles business can shape your entrepreneurial journey in a unique and grounded way. Simply put, this involves producing and selling fabric products—ranging from raw fabrics to finished goods like clothing and home decor items.

The appeal lies in the craftsmanship and the endless creativity options. You get to decide whether to focus on sustainable materials, innovative designs, or high-quality products. The market for textiles is always evolving, giving you ample opportunities to carve out a niche.

Starting this business does mean getting your hands dirty—sourcing materials, managing production, and building a brand. However, the demand for unique, high-quality textiles remains steady, offering a fertile ground for growth. If you appreciate both artistry and meticulous execution, the textiles business may just be the right path for you.

In this list, you'll find real-world textiles business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a textiles business that makes money.

1. FUSH Ltd ($3.41M/year)

Andrija Šajkaš, the founder and CEO of FUSH ltd, came up with the idea for his clothing manufacturing business after working in the wholesale textile industry and owning a clothing store. He saw a lack of quality products at affordable prices, leading him to establish FUSH as a platform connecting international clients with trusted local manufacturers in Serbia. Through guerilla marketing and a focus on communication and SEO, FUSH has grown into a successful business with a diverse product range and plans for expansion in the future.

How much money it makes: $3.41M/year
How much did it cost to start: $3.8K
How many people on the team: 170

How I Started A $284K/Month Eco-Conscious Clothing Manufacturer

FUSH, a clothing manufacturer from Serbia, shares how they grew from a one-man show to a two-factory business with 170 employees, expanding from producing only promotional t-shirts to various streetwear products and garnering international clients through effective communication and marketing efforts.

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2. Puppet Pelts ($120K/year)

Laurie Nickerson, co-owner of Puppet Pelts, came up with the idea after realizing the difficulty of dyeing fabric for puppets in small spaces. She launched a website on a whim, listed a few pieces of fleece on Etsy, and was surprised by the demand and success of her product. The business has grown organically through word of mouth within the puppet-building community.

How much money it makes: $120K/year
How many people on the team: 2

Growing To $9,000/month Selling Hard-To-Find Puppet Fabric

Puppet Pelts founder Laurie Nickerson explains how she started her company by filling a void in the market, grew it primarily organically through word of mouth to become a leader in puppet skin textile manufacturing, and is currently expanding her product line to include unique shags and colors.

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3. DULO ($14.8K/year)

DULO founders Julian and Marin were inspired by companies in the US that created formal wear from performance fabrics. Frustrated by shipping costs and import duties, they decided to create their own dress shirts using Bulgaria's expertise in tailoring and manufacturing, launching their webshop in November 2017.

How much money it makes: $14.8K/year
How many people on the team: 0

Creating A New Type of Dress Shirt And Launching From Amsterdam

DULO founders Julian and Marin bootstrapped their dress shirt business and launched in November 2017, with their biggest driver of sales being personal interactions and word-of-mouth, attracting customers with a return rate of 0%, and plans including increasing Facebook Ads.

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