DeSL signs strategic deal with TSG to boost textile digital ecosystem

The agreement strengthens DeSL’s ability to support brands and manufacturers with connected digital workflows spanning product development, sourcing and supply chain operations, while enhancing long-term investment capacity, global reach and access to a broader international presence across key textile and apparel markets.

Founded in 2002, DeSL delivers secure, ISO 27001-certified SaaS solutions designed specifically for the fashion and textile industries. Its PLM platform connects people, processes and product data in a unified environment, enabling organizations to manage design, development, sourcing, supplier collaboration, quality and compliance with greater visibility and control.

Colin Marks, Founder and CEO of DeSL, commented:

“Since founding DeSL, our focus has been delivering industry-specific digital solutions that reflect the operational realities of fashion and textiles. Entering this strategic agreement with Textile Solutions Group strengthens our ability to invest in innovation, deepen integration across the supply chain, and support our customers with an even more connected digital ecosystem. We remain fully committed to our customers, our roadmap and the continued evolution of PLM.”

DeSL will continue to operate under its established brand and leadership.

Commenting on the alignment, Anton Hofmeier, CEO of Textile Solutions Group, said:

“We are proud to welcome DeSL’s customers and team into the Textile Solutions Group. This is more than a portfolio expansion — it is a strategic step toward building a more connected digital foundation for the textile and apparel industry. By combining DeSL’s AI-powered PLM expertise with TSG’s deep manufacturing and textile execution capabilities, we are strengthening the connection between product creation and industrial performance. Together, we will help businesses navigate complexity, increase agility, and achieve measurable improvements in efficiency, speed, and sustainability.”

In recent years, TSG has brought together complementary technology businesses spanning enterprise planning, design systems, production execution and operational optimisation, forming a unified digital ecosystem tailored specifically to the textile and apparel industry. DeSL’s PLM capabilities extend this ecosystem upstream into product creation and collaboration, reinforcing continuity from concept through sourcing and execution.

With additional strategic backing, DeSL intends to accelerate investment in AI-powered PLM workflows, advanced sourcing and supplier collaboration capabilities, deeper integration across supply chain systems, and continued enhancement of cloud security and scalability.

The agreement reflects a shared commitment to advancing industry-specific digital solutions tailored to the evolving demands of global fashion and textile businesses.

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Fibre2Fashion News Desk (MS)