The Textiles Industry of Portugal: A Prolific, Dependable Supplier Historically, the Portuguese household textiles industry made hardly any investment in production and factory layout. The success enjoyed in exports in recent years is largely the result of reorganization of production, which made it possible to meet market demand. The introduction of individual designs developed together with clients based on high technology pattern creation enables the Portuguese manufacturers to develop excellent quality ranges for the better end of the market. This has attracted the best clients, the best brands and the best stores in this sector. The household textiles sector consists of over 190 companies and employs 25,000 workers. Almost 60% of total household textiles companies are centralized in the areas of Guimarães, Famalicão and Sto. Tirso. These textile companies are producing some of the world's most fashionable and technologically advanced products, including towels and robes, bedding, and lace. The result is some of the most innovative products from anywhere in the world. Return to top