William Halstead is a division of one of the most significant groupings in UK textiles, SIL Group including fibre trading, top making, a yarn merchant, yarn dyeing, Joshua Ellis Fabrics, Stanley Mills Weavers, Luxury Fabrics including John Foster, Kynoch and merchant to tailoring Standeven, along with Roberts Dyers and Finishers and a textile transport specialist. William Halstead uses the services of almost the entire SIL Group and the group is providing its services to a large part of the UK textile industry and beyond.