Coats Group plc is a global manufacturer of industrial thread, yarn, zips, and engineered components used in apparel and footwear supply chains. Headquartered in London, it operates production and service sites worldwide and positions itself as a tier-2 partner to brands, retailers, and garment factories.

What it does

Coats supplies sewing thread and yarn for apparel, footwear, and performance applications, plus trims such as zippers and labels and specialty products like reflective tapes for protective clothing.

Footprint and role

The group supports multi-country sourcing with technical support, product development, and compliance programs for factory networks; it is commonly integrated into OEM/ODM workflows where consistency and traceability matter.