SIC code 13300 classifies businesses engaged in finishing of textiles. There are 1,120 active companies registered under this code in the UK, forming a substantial sector within the national economy. It falls under Section C (Manufacturing) of the UK SIC 2007 classification system, which is used by Companies House to categorise all registered businesses.
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With a 78% survival rate, this sector shows strong business longevity. Only 103 of 1,428 companies registered under this code have dissolved, well below the UK average. Companies in this sector average 11.8 years old, reflecting a balanced mix of established businesses and newer market participants. Growth has been exceptional recently: 45% of all active companies were formed since 2020, marking this as one of the fastest-expanding classifications. The 2010s contributed another 30%, meaning the vast majority of businesses are relatively new. The leading locations for this sector are LONDON (201), LEICESTER (61), BIRMINGHAM (25), which together account for 26% of active companies.
SIC code 13300 stands for "Finishing of textiles" under the UK Standard Industrial Classification (SIC 2007) system. It belongs to Section C — Manufacturing. Companies use this code when registering with Companies House to indicate their primary business activity. The code is required for annual confirmation statements and is used by HMRC, ONS, and other government bodies for statistical and regulatory purposes.
There are currently 1,120 active companies registered under SIC code 13300 in the UK, out of 1,428 total registrations. This gives a survival rate of 78%, meaning 22% of companies registered under this code have since dissolved. These figures are based on Companies House data and updated regularly.
The top locations for finishing of textiles companies (SIC 13300) are: LONDON (201), LEICESTER (61), BIRMINGHAM (25), MANCHESTER (23), LEEDS (14). Geographic concentration can reflect local economic conditions, industry clusters, or proximity to key markets and supply chains.
The sector is growing: 45% of currently active SIC 13300 companies were formed since 2020, and 30% during the 2010s. This sustained formation rate indicates ongoing demand for finishing of textiles services in the UK.
Companies classified under SIC 13300 have an average age of 11.8 years. This suggests a balanced sector with both established players and newer entrants. Notable companies include ACS CLOTHING LIMITED, SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP BRANDS LIMITED, H. & C. WHITEHEAD LIMITED.
Related SIC codes within the same division include: 13921 (Manufacture of soft furnishings), 13990 (Manufacture of other textiles n.e.c.), 13923 (manufacture of household textiles), 13200 (Weaving of textiles). Companies may use multiple SIC codes if they operate across several of these related activities. When registering with Companies House, businesses should select the code that best represents their primary activity.
You can search for companies with SIC code 13300 (Finishing of textiles) using UVAGATRON's company explorer, which allows filtering by SIC code, location, and company status. Alternatively, Companies House offers a basic search on their website. Our platform adds risk intelligence, director networks, and signals from 50+ government databases to each company record.
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Data sourced from Companies House, HM Land Registry, FCA Register, and 50+ government databases. SIC classification follows the UK Standard Industrial Classification of Economic Activities 2007 (SIC 2007). Last updated: 2026-08-21.