BROWSE CERTIFIED COMPANIES
COATS
Updated September 2025.
About COATS
Company Overview
Coats is a world leader in thread manufacturing and structural components for apparel and footwear, as well as an innovative pioneer in performance materials. These critical solutions are used to create a wide range of products, including ones that provide safety and protection for people, data and the environment. Headquartered in the UK, Coats is a FTSE250 company and a FTSE4Good Index constituent. With a proud heritage dating back more than 250 years and a spirit of evolution to constantly stay ahead of changing market needs, Coats has operations across some 40 countries with a permanent workforce of more than 15,500, serving its customers worldwide.
COATS Head Office
London, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
Employee Demographics
Tenure
- <2 years - 19%
- 2-5 years - 12%
- 6-10 years - 20%
- 11-15 years - 20%
- 16-20 years - 10%
- Over 20 years - 18%
Company Culture at COATS
The employee experience below at COATS, compared to a typical company.
80% of employees at COATS say it is a great place to work*, compared to 54% of employees at a typical UK based company.
97%
This is a physically safe place to work.
93%
I feel good about the ways we contribute to the community.
93%
People here are treated fairly regardless of their sexual orientation.
92%
People here are treated fairly regardless of their race.
92%
When you join the company, you are made to feel welcome.
Working at COATS
Our Appreciation Week 2024!
Two of our leaders joining in Appreciation Week 2024!
A group activity at the Head Office for Appreciation Week 2024!
Working together collaboratively in the Head Office
Working together collaboratively in the Head Office
Working together collaboratively in the Head Office
Working together collaboratively in the Head Office
Employee Appreciation Week at Coats UK.
The Coats Team showcasing that diversity is our strength.
Coats UK Team visited 'Whitechapel Mission' to volunteer to make breakfast for the needy in the local community.
Applause Recognition award.
Coats UK Team volunteering at the Spitalfields City farm.
Getting the list of awards....
Best Workplaces Lists
Great Place To Work® is proud to recognise COATS on the following Best Workplaces Lists.
Interested in a career at COATS, or just want to know more?
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