What Chargeurs PCC Fashion Technologies does

Chargeurs PCC Fashion Technologies is the world's self-described #1 supplier of fabric interlinings and inner components for the apparel industry, with 150+ years of heritage spanning the French Lainière de Picardie operations (rooted in 1903) and Italian Bertero textile expertise. The company manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of knitted, woven, and non-woven interfacings in fusible and sew-in formats, alongside thermal wadding products, organized into nine sub-brands targeting distinct use cases: DHJ (shirt interlinings), Bertero (premium tailoring canvases), Tisseless (nonwoven fusibles), THERMO+ (insulation wadding), Lainière Paris (haute couture knit interlinings), S360 (sustainable range), Zero Water Dyeing, The Fusion Line (performance fabrics), and H2 (water-repellent interlinings). Proprietary technologies include Versalix (3× weft stretch), Double Dot coating, Dreamlight (21 g/m² ultra-lightweight), and digitized interlining assets compatible with CLO and Browzwear 3D design platforms via DMIX.

The company operates a dual B2B/B2C go-to-market model: a global direct enterprise field-sales force of 200+ representatives serving major fashion houses, supplemented by a Shopify-powered e-commerce storefront restricted to EMEA registered business customers, with 700+ stock references and 24-72 hour DHL fulfillment. Revenue is generated primarily through unit-priced product sales (knitted/woven/non-woven interfacings and wadding) plus custom R&D services (minimum 3,000-metre development volumes) and value-added services including printed interlinings, custom cutting/perforation, pre-made suit jacket solutions, and post-production adjustment support. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; payment is processed via Stripe.

Chargeurs PCC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Compagnie Chargeurs Invest, a French diversified industrial and investment group listed on Euronext Paris that operates across Culture & Education, Fashion & Know-how, and Innovative Materials platforms. The company maintains 6 Innovation Studios worldwide (France, Italy, Portugal, USA, China, Hong Kong), manufacturing in France (Picardie) and China (Suzhou), and dedicated sales offices across South Asia, LATAM, Iberia, and East Asia. The customer base of 7,000+ spans luxury/haute couture, formalwear, casualwear, sportswear, and women's apparel. The company holds an extensive sustainability and compliance certification stack (ISO 9001, OEKO-TEX, GOTS, GRS, BCI, RWS, REACH, UN Global Compact, SMETA, Higg FEM) and operates the Chargeurs PCC Academy in partnership with leading fashion and textile engineering institutes.

Name

Chargeurs PCC Fashion Technologies

Legal name

Chargeurs PCC Corporate SAS

Website

https://chargeurs-pcc.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Chargeurs PCC Fashion Technologies is the world's self-described #1 supplier of fabric interlinings and inner components for the apparel industry, serving 7,000+ fashion house and garment manufacturer customers globally through 200+ field-sales representatives and an EMEA e-commerce platform, with manufacturing in France and China.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Interlining Product Sales: B2B sales of fabric interlinings including knitted, woven, and non-woven interfacings in fusible and sew-in formats, along with wadding products. Products sold directly to fashion houses, garment manufacturers, and through e-commerce for EMEA region.
2. Custom Development Services: Custom R&D and adhesive development services for specific fabric requirements, with minimum volume of 3,000 metres for custom developments. Technical seminars and on-site fusing press calibration support included.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Chargeurs PCC Fashion Technologies manufactures and sells fabric interlinings and inner garment components, including knitted, woven, and non-woven fusible and sew-in interfacings, along with polyester and wool wadding for thermal insulation. Products are sold under multiple sub-brands (DHJ, Bertero, Tisseless, THERMO+, Lainière Paris, S360, Zero Water Dyeing, The Fusion Line, H2) to fashion houses, garment manufacturers, and apparel brands worldwide, complemented by custom R&D, printed interlinings, cutting/perforation, pre-made tailoring solutions, and post-production adjustment services.

Product overview

Chargeurs PCC Fashion Technologies is the world's #1 supplier of fabric interlinings and inner components for the fashion industry, offering a comprehensive portfolio organized into multiple sub-brands: DHJ (shirt interlinings), Bertero (premium tailoring canvases), Tisseless (nonwoven fusible interlinings), THERMO+ (advanced wadding), Lainière Paris (knitted Haute Couture interlinings), S360 (sustainable range), Zero Water Dyeing (water-free dyed products), The Fusion Line (performance fabrics), and H2 (water-repellent solutions). Their core product lines include fusible interfacing (woven, knitted, and non-woven with various coating types), sew-in interfacing (canvas, shoulder pads, sleeve heads), and wadding (polyester and wool). Beyond products, they offer technical services including custom development, printed interlinings, custom cutting/perforation, pre-made tailoring solutions, digital interlining for 3D design software, post-production support, and stock optimization. The company operates e-commerce capabilities and maintains global Innovation Studios.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DHJ: Specialized in sew-in and fusible shirt interlinings.
• Bertero
• Tisséless
• THERMO+
• Lainière Paris
• Zero Water Dyeing
• The Fusion Line
• H2
• S360 (Sustainable 360)

Products and services

• DHJ Sub-brand of sew-in and fusible shirt interlinings primarily made from 100% cotton, offering natural breathability and hand feel ranging from soft to firm. Targeted at manufacturers of premium dress shirts and casual shirts.
• Bertero Sub-brand of premium canvas and suiting components including tailoring canvases, chest pieces, shoulder rolls, sleeve heads, and undercollar felt. Targeted at tailoring manufacturers producing jackets and coats.
• Tisseless Sub-brand positioned as a benchmark in nonwoven fusible interlinings, featuring polyester or polyamide/polyester base compositions, advanced fusible coating for uniform adhesion, and precise drape control. Targeted at garment manufacturers needing non-woven interfacings.
• THERMO+ Advanced wadding range featuring thermal insulation with standard, recycled, or NATIVA-traceable wool fibers delivering volume, warmth, and soft hand feel. Targeted at jacket and coat manufacturers.
• Lainière Paris Knitted interlinings for Haute Couture-level refinement, featuring warp-knit weft-inserted Versalix construction with up to 3× weft elasticity, produced in France under ISO 9001-certified quality systems. Targeted at luxury and couture apparel manufacturers.
• S360 (Sustainable 360) Sustainable interlining range offering low-impact products containing GRS, BCI, GOTS, RWS, RDW, and OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certifications, manufactured in facilities monitored for working conditions. Targeted at apparel brands seeking certified sustainable components.
• Zero Water Dyeing Water-free dyed interlinings positioned as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional water-intensive dyeing processes, supporting environmental sustainability goals. Targeted at apparel brands seeking lower-water-footprint textile components.
• The Fusion Line Performance interlining fabrics designed for freedom of movement, suitable for sportswear and activewear applications. Targeted at performance apparel manufacturers.
• H2 Water-repellent performance interlining offering lightweight ease and adaptive elasticity for technical outerwear applications. Targeted at technical outerwear and activewear manufacturers.
• Fusible Interfacing Core fusible interfacing product category including non-woven, woven, and knitted varieties with multiple coating types, engineered for clean, optimal, and durable adhesion without strike-through or ghosting. Sold to fashion houses and garment manufacturers by the roll or metre.
• Sewing Interfacing Core sew-in interlining product category including canvas, sleeve heads, shoulder pads, and undercollar felt, used for collars, cuffs, and traditional sewing applications. Sold to fashion houses and garment manufacturers.
• Wadding Core wadding product category including polyester or wool wadding offering thin loft, high thermal retention, and soft hand feel, available in standard or recycled versions. Sold to apparel and outerwear manufacturers.
• Help in Choosing the Right Interlining Technical consultation service providing personalized advice to help customers select the ideal interlining for specific fabrics, including on-site seminars and selection tests. Targeted at fashion houses and garment manufacturers.
• Custom Developments Custom R&D service for developing new adhesives and interlining solutions adapted to specific fabrics, delivered through Innovation Studios in France, Italy, Portugal, USA, and Hong Kong. Minimum order volume of 3,000 metres per custom development.
• Printed Interlinings Custom printed interlinings combining functionality and aesthetics, with personalized patterns, vibrant colors, and unique graphics for brand differentiation. Targeted at fashion brands seeking differentiated inner components.
• Custom Cutting and Perforation Custom cutting and perforation service that transforms standard interlining products into specific formats, dimensions, and cut shapes directly adapted to key areas of garments. Targeted at garment manufacturers requiring ready-to-fuse pieces.
• Pre-made Solutions for Suit Jackets Pre-made structural elements for suit jackets including floating chest pieces, half-chest canvas, full canvas, shoulder pads, and sleeve heads. Targeted at suit jacket and tailoring manufacturers.
• Digital Interlining for 3D Fashion Design Software Digitized interlining range for integration into 3D fashion design software via DMIX, compatible with CLO and Browzwear platforms, enriched with technical data including stretchability, color references, transparency, weight, and drape behavior. Targeted at fashion brands and pattern makers using 3D design workflows.
• Post-production Adjustments Post-production adjustment support delivered through a global network of over 200 sales representatives providing on-site assistance to garment manufacturers.
• Stock Harmonization and Optimization Stock harmonization service that adjusts interlinings by varying mesh, textile base, coating, and other criteria to optimize costs and simplify stock management. Targeted at garment manufacturers seeking SKU rationalization.
• Quality Check Comprehensive quality testing service conducted in accordance with ISO, AATCC, and GB standards, with sampling every 800 metres and detailed laboratory test reports. Targeted at garment manufacturers requiring batch-level compliance documentation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% client satisfaction rate according to 2024 customer survey
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Institut Français de la ModecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with prestigious French fashion institute for educational programs, masterclasses, and knowledge sharing about garment inner components and textile engineering.
• Istituto Marangoni FirenzecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with leading Italian fashion design school for educational programs and workshops on textile engineering and garment construction.
• ENSISA (École Nationale Supérieure d'Ingénieurs du Sud Alsace)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with French engineering school for textile engineering education and research programs.
• ENSAIT (École Nationale Supérieure des Arts et Industries Textiles)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with French textile engineering school for educational programs and textile research.
• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationE-commerce platform provider powering the Chargeurs PCC online store for product sales in EMEA region.
• StripecoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processing provider for secure online transactions with PCI DSS compliance and 3-D Secure protection.
• DHLminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLogistics partner for shipping orders within EMEA region, offering both Economic and Express delivery options.
• CLO (3D Design Software)coreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership enabling digital interlining products to be compatible with CLO 3D fashion design software.
• Browzwear (3D Design Software)coreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership enabling digital interlining products to be compatible with Browzwear 3D fashion design software.
• DMIX (3D Integration Software)coreTechnology or IntegrationSoftware provider enabling digital interlining integration across major 3D fashion design platforms.
• TUV SUDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuality assurance partner for Chargeurs PCC's Restricted Substances List compliance verification.
• NATIVA (Wool Sourcing)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for sourcing traceable responsible wool for Thermo+ wadding products.
• Compagnie Chargeurs InvestcoreOthersFrench industrial and investment group with 150+ years heritage, operating as operator-investor combining industrial expertise with portfolio management. Chargeurs PCC is a key player in the Fashion & Know-how strategic platform.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Textilgruppe Blum / ESKA: Dutch/German ESKA (formerly Textilgruppe Blum) is a specialist interlining producer offering a similar range of woven, knitted, and nonwoven interlinings for fashion apparel, directly comparable to Chargeurs PCC's premium-tailoring portfolio.
• Freudenberg Performance Materials: Freudenberg Performance Materials (including its Vilene interlining brand) is one of the world's largest producers of interlinings and nonwoven apparel components, directly competing with Chargeurs PCC in fusible and sew-in interlining across woven, knit, and nonwoven categories for fashion and apparel manufacturers.
• BLOCK Interlining (UK): BLOCK is a UK-based interlining and shirt component supplier offering fusible and sew-in interlinings to shirt manufacturers and tailors, competing with Chargeurs PCC in the formalwear and shirt interlining categories.
• TWE Group (TWE Dierdorf): TWE Group is a German nonwoven and technical textiles producer whose apparel-relevant nonwoven and interlining product lines overlap with Chargeurs PCC's Tisseless nonwoven fusible interlining range.
• Wendler Interlining: Wendler Interlining is a German manufacturer of fusible and sew-in interlinings serving apparel brands and tailors across Europe and Asia, overlapping directly with Chargeurs PCC's DHJ, Tisseless, and Lainière Paris product lines.
• Kufner Group: Kufner is a German-founded interlining specialist with a comparable product portfolio (fusible, sew-in, technical interlinings) serving fashion houses and garment manufacturers worldwide, making it one of Chargeurs PCC's closest direct competitors in the European interlining market.
• Gruschwitz Textilwerke: Gruschwitz is a German yarn and interlining manufacturer producing woven, knitted, and technical interlinings for apparel and technical textiles, overlapping with Chargeurs PCC's mid-market interlining offerings.

Others

• YKK Corporation: YKK is the world's largest zipper and fastening-system supplier for apparel; while not a direct interlining competitor, it is part of the same garment-component ecosystem selling into the same fashion brand customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Coats Group: Coats Group is the world's largest industrial thread and apparel-components supplier with adjacent products (zippers, trims, structural components) serving the same garment-manufacturing customer base as Chargeurs PCC, with a much broader portfolio.

Emerging players

• Jakob Schläpfer: Swiss haute couture textile specialist Jakob Schläpfer provides premium embroidered and embellished fabrics used by luxury fashion houses, overlapping with Chargeurs PCC's Lainière Paris and haute-couture interlining segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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