The agreement aims to extend DeSL’s capabilities in product development, sourcing, and supply chain operations, while also broadening its international reach in textile and apparel markets.
Founded in 2002, DeSL delivers ISO 27001-certified software as a Service (SaaS) platforms tailored for fashion and textile businesses. The firm’s PLM system connects people, processes, and product data within a unified environment for managing design, development, sourcing, supplier collaboration, quality assurance, and compliance.
DeSL will continue to operate under its current brand and leadership following the agreement. The company plans to increase investment in AI-driven PLM workflows, enhance sourcing and supplier collaboration, integrate further across supply chain systems, and improve cloud security and scalability.
DeSL founder and CEO Colin Marks said: “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.”
TSG is a technology organisation that develops digital solutions for the textile and apparel sector. In recent years, the group has integrated various technology businesses involved in enterprise planning, design systems, production execution, and operational optimisation to form a digital ecosystem serving the textile and apparel industry.
DeSL’s integration with TSG’s portfolio is intended to support consistent operations across product development, sourcing, and production execution.
The agreement will also expand TSG’s digital ecosystem by incorporating DeSL’s PLM platform for product creation and collaboration.
Textile Solutions Group CEO Anton Hofmeier 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.”
