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Cut and Sewn Textile Product Manufacturing in Australia Industry Data and Analysis
After several challenging years marked by rising import competition and declining demand in key product segments, Australia’s cut and sewn textile manufacturers face an ongoing battle to stitch together a viable path for growth. Imports claim a growing share of domestic demand, particularly in low-cost, commoditised categories like towels and bedding. As a result, industry revenue has declined at an annualised rate of 4.2% through the end of 2025-26 to $2.2 billion. A modest rebound of 0.4% in the most recent year offers some relief, supported by easing input costs and renewed demand for premium, sustainable, locally made products.Manufacturers are investing in automation, technical textiles and design innovation to improve efficiency and differentiate their offerings, as evidenced by a lift in profit margins. The industry is shifting structurally from volume to value, with rising demand from furniture and blind manufacturers for customisable and climate-resilient fabrics. Imports dominate in standardised segments where minimal quality differences leave little room for domestic manufacturers to compete on price.Barriers to entry are becoming more pronounced. Labour shortages and tightening sustainability expectations make it harder for smaller manufacturers to compete, leading to a drop in establishment numbers. Larger, vertically integrated businesses are better equipped to absorb rising compliance costs and invest in clean technologies. Government and consumer demands for recycled content traceability are accelerating the industry’s transition towards low-waste, high-value production. While these shifts demand upfront investment, they also offer long-term advantages to businesses that adapt early.Future growth will depend on strategic repositioning rather than scale alone. Although rising discretionary incomes may support demand, spending is becoming more selective, with consumers prioritising quality and sustainability. Housing and lifestyle changes will reshape domestic needs, creating opportunities for travel-friendly and multifunctional products. Export markets offer potential, especially in premium segments, but global trade tensions and supply chain volatility will continue to pose risks. Industry revenue is forecast to climb at an annualised rate of 1.0% through 2030-31 to reach $2.3 billion. Success will hinge on cutting through the competition with tailored innovations in a subdued and competitive environment.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Cut and Sewn Textile Product Manufacturing industry in Australia includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2015-2030. The most recent publication was released August 2025.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Cut and Sewn Textile Product Manufacturing industry in Australia operates under the ANZSIC industry code C1333. Industry manufacturers primarily produce household textile goods (except apparel), like bed linen, curtains, towels and pillows. They also make blinds, tents, awnings, sails, tarpaulins and other goods produced from natural or synthetic fibres. These products can be manufactured from purchased cut and sewn materials or from fabrics, fibres and materials woven and manufactured at the same facility. Related terms covered in the Cut and Sewn Textile Product Manufacturing industry in Australia include tarpaulin and offshore.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Cut and Sewn Textile Product Manufacturing industry in Australia include Textile blinds and awnings, Indoor textile furnishing articles and Textile tarpaulins, sails and tents.
What companies are included in this industry?
Companies covered in the Cut and Sewn Textile Product Manufacturing industry in Australia include Hunter Douglas and Gale Pacific.
Performance
What's included in the Performance chapter?
The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Cut and Sewn Textile Product Manufacturing industry in Australia.
Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.
Products & Markets
What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?
The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed product and service segmentation, analysis of major markets and international trade data for the for the Cut and Sewn Textile Product Manufacturing industry in Australia.
Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.
Geographic Breakdown
What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?
The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Cut and Sewn Textile Product Manufacturing industry in Australia.
Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.
Competitive Forces
What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?
The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Cut and Sewn Textile Product Manufacturing industry in Australia. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.
Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.
Companies
What's included in the Companies chapter?
The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Cut and Sewn Textile Product Manufacturing industry in Australia. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.
Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.
External Environment
What's included in the External Environment chapter?
The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Cut and Sewn Textile Product Manufacturing industry in Australia. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.
Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.
Financial Benchmarks
What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?
The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Cut and Sewn Textile Product Manufacturing industry in Australia. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.
Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.
Industry Data
What's included in the Industry Data chapter?
The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Cut and Sewn Textile Product Manufacturing industry in Australia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Cut and Sewn Textile Product Manufacturing industry in Australia in 2026?
The market size of the Cut and Sewn Textile Product Manufacturing industry in Australia is $2.2bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Cut and Sewn Textile Product Manufacturing industry in Australia in 2025?
There are 777 businesses in the Cut and Sewn Textile Product Manufacturing industry in Australia, which has declined at a CAGR of 1.1 % between 2020 and 2025.
How may import tariffs affect the Cut and Sewn Textile Product Manufacturing industry in Australia?
The Cut and Sewn Textile Product Manufacturing industry in Australia is likely to be significantly impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a high share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Cut and Sewn Textile Product Manufacturing industry in Australia?
The Cut and Sewn Textile Product Manufacturing industry in Australia is unlikely to be materially impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
Has the Cut and Sewn Textile Product Manufacturing industry in Australia grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Cut and Sewn Textile Product Manufacturing industry in Australia has been declining at a CAGR of 4.3 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Cut and Sewn Textile Product Manufacturing industry in Australia over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Cut and Sewn Textile Product Manufacturing industry in Australia is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Cut and Sewn Textile Product Manufacturing industry in Australia?
The biggest companies operating in the Cut and Sewn Textile Product Manufacturing industry in Australia are Hunter Douglas and Gale Pacific
What does the Cut and Sewn Textile Product Manufacturing industry in Australia include?
Textile blinds and awnings and Indoor textile furnishing articles are part of the Cut and Sewn Textile Product Manufacturing industry in Australia.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Cut and Sewn Textile Product Manufacturing industry in Australia?
The company holding the most market share in the Cut and Sewn Textile Product Manufacturing industry in Australia is Hunter Douglas.
How competitive is the Cut and Sewn Textile Product Manufacturing industry in Australia?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Cut and Sewn Textile Product Manufacturing industry in Australia.
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