Washing and (dry-)cleaning of textile and fur products Companies in the UK

SIC 96010Other service activities|140.7% formed since 2020|Data updated 9 Jun 2026
3,609
Active

There are 3,609 active companies in the washing and (dry-)cleaning of textile and fur products sector in the UK (SIC code 96010). This sector falls under Section S — Other service activities — of the UK Standard Industrial Classification. The sector has a relatively low 0.5% dissolution rate — 3,609 of 4,358 registrations remain active. The sector is experiencing rapid growth, with 140.7% of active businesses incorporated since 2020 — indicating strong recent demand. 103% of companies were formed after 2010, marking this as a sector with predominantly recent entrants. The average company age in this sector is 8.7 years. London leads with 23% of companies in this sector. Companies in this sector hold 27 government contracts valued at £3.0B. The sector's longest-standing company was incorporated in 1897.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, June 2026

3,609
Active Companies
S
SIC Section
1897
Oldest Company
140.7%
Growth (2020s)
8.7 yr
Avg Company Age

A rapidly growing sector with 140.7% of active companies formed since 2020.

Incorporation by Decade
9%
36%
50%
Pre-1990: 129
1990s: 88
2000s: 408
2010s: 1,551
2020s: 2,182

Data Signals

Governance
11,3575 src
Financial
7,0979 src
Compliance
1,7588 src
Risk
9938 src
Trade
1391 src
ESG
626 src
operational
531 src
growth
312 src
quality
162 src
innovation
11 src

Sector Overview

The washing and (dry-)cleaning of textile and fur products sector has a <Link href="/glossary/company-dissolution">0.5% dissolution rate</Link>. The average active company in this sector is 8.7 years old. Geographic concentration: 23% in LONDON.

0.5%
Dissolution rate
8.7 yrs
Avg company age

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 3 (14%)Medium: 4 (19%)Large: 14 (67%)

Government Activity

Companies in the washing and (dry-)cleaning of textile and fur products sector have been awarded 27 government contracts worth £3023.5M in total.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many washing and (dry-)cleaning of textile and fur products companies are there in the UK?

There are 3,609 active companies classified under SIC code 96010 (Washing and (dry-)cleaning of textile and fur products) in the UK, out of 4,358 total registered.

What is SIC code 96010?

SIC code 96010 stands for "Washing and (dry-)cleaning of textile and fur products". It belongs to Section S — Other service activities of the UK Standard Industrial Classification.

Where are most washing and (dry-)cleaning of textile and fur products companies located?

The largest concentrations are in LONDON (829), BIRMINGHAM (64), MANCHESTER (57).

What is the average age of washing and (dry-)cleaning of textile and fur products companies?

The average active washing and (dry-)cleaning of textile and fur products company in the UK is 8.7 years old, with the oldest registration dating back to 1897.

What government data is available for washing and (dry-)cleaning of textile and fur products companies?

Our database contains 21,507 data signals across 10 categories for active washing and (dry-)cleaning of textile and fur products companies. The largest category is Governance with 11,357 signals from 5 government sources.

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