What Santa Constancia does

Santa Constancia (legal name Santaconstancia Tecelagem Ltda., operating as Santaconstancia® / Sta®) is a privately held Brazilian textile manufacturer founded in 1948 by Dona Gabriella Pascolato and currently managed by the second and third generation of the Pascolato family. The company designs, develops, and produces knit and woven fabrics with functional finishes — including UV protection (UPF 80/60 Stretch + WET®), biodegradability (polyamide 6.6 decomposing in approximately 3 years), thermoregulation (Outlast® Thermocules®), infrared well-being (i-Red® with bioactive minerals), antiviral properties (developed with Rhodia Solvay), chlorine resistance (CL+®), and adaptive fit (AdapFits® with LYCRA® Adaptiv). It also operates Stamperia®, an internal design studio with a library of more than 86,000 print patterns developed in-house or with partner studios, combining conventional, digital, and sublimation printing.

The company sells exclusively on a B2B basis to fashion, sports/activewear, beachwear, lingerie, uniform, and wellness manufacturers, with no direct retail sales to end consumers. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled via quote through a national network of regional sales representatives, a factory showroom in São Paulo (Parque Novo Mundo), and a dedicated export team. Distribution covers all major Brazilian states and international markets including Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Europe, and Canada. Product lines are organized under registered brands (CO2 Control®, i-Red®, Light® Plus, AdapFits®, Attack®, Evolution Plus®, Flow®, Sportiva Pro®, Eurokaran® NG, Stamperia®) and the CO2 Control® line carries Oeko-Tex Standard 100 Class I certification, the most stringent tier.

The business model is wholesale B2B fabric sales measured by meter/yard to legal entities (pessoa jurídica), with minimum order quantities. Strategic technology and supply relationships with Rhodia Solvay (polyamide 6.6 and antiviral technology), LENZING (TENCEL™ Modal, Micromodal, Lyocell), INVISTA (LYCRA® family), and Outlast Technologies underpin the proprietary product portfolio. A 2014 operational partnership with SABESP (Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo) enabled 100% reused water in dyeing and printing processes, eliminating potable water use in those stages and anchoring the company's sustainability positioning. The company operates a single São Paulo factory site with 101–250 employees and generates revenue that is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Santa Constancia

Legal name

Santaconstancia Tecelagem Ltda

Website

https://santaconstancia.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Santa Constancia is a family-owned Brazilian textile manufacturer (founded 1948) producing functional knit and woven fabrics — including UV-protective, biodegradable, antiviral, and thermoregulating lines — sold B2B to fashion, sports, beachwear, lingerie, uniform, and wellness brands across Brazil and seven+ export markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Novo Mundo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

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. B2B Fabric and Textile Sales: Wholesale B2B sales of knit and woven fabrics to fashion, sports, beachwear, lingerie, and uniform manufacturers. Sales directed exclusively to legal entities (pessoa jurídica). Products sold by meter/yard with minimum quantities. Distribution through regional representatives and direct factory/showroom sales.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Santa Constancia (legal name Santaconstancia Tecelagem Ltda.) is a Brazilian textile mill that designs and manufactures knit and woven fabrics with functional finishes (UV protection, biodegradability, thermoregulation, antiviral properties) for sale by the meter to apparel manufacturers in fashion, sports, beachwear, lingerie, uniform, and wellness segments. The company sells exclusively to legal entities (pessoa jurídica) through a network of regional sales representatives, a direct factory showroom in São Paulo, and an export team serving Latin America, Canada, and Europe. It also operates the in-house Stamperia® design studio with more than 86,000 exclusive print patterns.

Product overview

Santa Constancia is a Brazilian textile manufacturer specializing in functional fabrics and knits. The company operates across five main segments: Fashion (Moda), Sports (Esporte), Beach (Praia), Uniforms (Uniformes), and Wellness. The product portfolio includes over 30+ distinct fabric products organized in product lines such as CO2 Control® (sustainable products), Light® family, Fluity® family, and specialty technologies like i-Red® (infrared well-being), Stretch + Wet® (UV protection certification), CL+® (chlorine resistance), and LYCRA® Adaptiv (body adaptation). The company also offers print design services through its internal Stamperia® studio with a bank of over 86,000 prints. Key product lines include: 5242 Light® Plus, 5344 Bouclê Plus, 5770 Fluity II, 5372 i-Red® Plus, 5394 Radiosa Tencel, 5425 Modal, 5435 Micromodal, 5462 Flow, 5475 Up, 5480 Evolution Plus, 5656 Attack®III, 5358 Light, 5529 Airttack Plus, 5604 Plissê Shine, and 5725 AdapFits. Technologies include CO2 Control®, i-Red®, UPF certifications, Supplex®, Outlast®, CL+®, and Nerissimo®.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CO2 Control®: Family of textile products with lower environmental impact, using biodegradable polyamide, renewable sources, reused water, and certified sustainable materials.
• Stamperia®

Products and services

• 5242 Light® Plus Polyamide knit fabric with comfortable compression and UV protection. Well-structured and skin-friendly mesh, sold by the meter to apparel manufacturers.
• 5344 Bouclê Plus – (CO2)® Viscose and biodegradable polyamide mesh with sophisticated textured and well-structured finish, sold wholesale to apparel brands.
• 5770 Fluity II -(CO2)® CL+ Polyamide knit marketed as the silk of polyamides, with fresh soft touch, impeccable drape, versatility, and CL+ elastane technology for chlorine resistance.
• 5372 i-Red® Plus A.O.P. Knit fabric made with intelligent yarn that interacts with the body by absorbing heat, with permanent anti-odor technology. For sports and wellness apparel manufacturers.
• 5394 Radiosa Tencel – (CO2)® Structured mesh made with TENCEL™ Lyocell, polyamide, and elastane, with natural and elegant appearance for fashion brands.
• 5425 Modal-(CO2)® Knit fabric made with TENCEL™ Modal fiber from beech trees grown in managed forests, sold to sustainable fashion manufacturers.
• 5435 Micromodal-(CO2)® Light, fresh knit made with sustainable TENCEL™ Micromodal technology and pleasant skin touch for intimate apparel and fashion.
• 5462 Flow-(CO2)®CL+ Fluid, soft-touch knit made with biodegradable polyamide and UV 50+ protection, plus CL+ chlorine resistance for beachwear and sportswear brands.
• 5475 Up-(CO2)® Soft Well-structured knit with excellent coverage and soft touch, easy care requiring no ironing, for everyday apparel manufacturers.
• 5480 Evolution Plus-(CO2)® Casual and sports fashion knit made from biodegradable polyamide and elastane with firming effect, for sportswear and athleisure brands.
• 5656 Attack®III Elastized and subtly textured knit structure with extreme comfort, practicality and UV 50+ protection factor, for athletic apparel.
• 5358 Light -(CO2)® Knit made with biodegradable polyamide and elastane, with UV 80 Stretch + Wet protection that shields against sun rays even when stretched and wet, for beachwear brands.
• 5529 Airttack Plus Knit with natural touch, elasticity, and firming effect for sportswear and compression apparel manufacturers.
• 5604 Plissê Shine Knit with textured visual, softly elastized structure and sophisticated shine finish, for fashion and eveningwear brands.
• 5725 AdapFits Knit combining biodegradable polyamide with LYCRA® Adaptiv, adapting to different body types within a size range (one size fits more), for fashion and intimate apparel brands.
• CO2 Control® sustainable fabric line

Quantifiable outcome

• Biodegradable polyamide decomposes in approximately 3 years in landfills vs decades for conventional materials
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SABESP (Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Water reuse partnership ensuring 100% of water used in production comes from treated wastewater in a closed-loop system. No potable water used in dyeing and printing processes since 2014.
• Rhodia Solvay (Solvay Group)coreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic technology and supply partnership for biodegradable polyamide 6.6 fiber (first Brazilian textile mill to use this material) and antiviral polyamide technology. Solvay is the exclusive partner for innovative fiber technologies including Emana® for i-Red® products.
• LENZING AG (TENCEL™, Modal, Micromodal)coreTechnology or IntegrationLicensing partnership for sustainable fibers including TENCEL™ Modal, TENCEL™ Micromodal, and TENCEL™ Lyocell. These certified fibers from managed forests are used in CO2 Control® product lines.
• INVISTA (LYCRA®)coreTechnology or IntegrationLicensing partnership for LYCRA® brand elastanes including EcoMade (recycled), Black (true black effect), Adaptiv (adaptive fit), and CL+ (chlorine resistance) technologies used across multiple product lines.
• Oeko-Tex AssociationcoreOthersProduct certification partnership for Oeko-Tex Standard 100 Class I testing and certification, verifying absence of harmful substances in fabrics.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Lenzing AG: Austrian sustainable fiber producer (TENCEL™) and a current upstream technology partner of Santa Constancia. Adjacent relationship: Lenzing supplies fibers while Santa Constancia converts them into finished branded fabrics.

Broad incumbents

• Hering: Large Brazilian apparel and textile group with vertically integrated fabric and garment operations. Comparable customer overlap (basic apparel/underwear) though Hering operates a broader branded retail business.
• Toyobo Co., Ltd. Japanese manufacturer of industrial and textile materials including functional fibers. Comparable in functional fabric R&D, though operating at much larger scale across multiple industrial segments.
• Toray Industries: Japanese global textile conglomerate producing high-performance and functional fabrics (including UV protection, moisture management). Comparable technology focus but vastly larger scale and broader product portfolio.

Regional players

• Tavex Corporation: Latin American denim and fabric manufacturer with operations across Brazil, Argentina, and other markets. Comparable scale and product overlap, with stronger regional multi-country presence.

Direct peers

• Santista Têxtil: Brazilian apparel textile manufacturer with denim, woven, and knit fabric lines. Directly comparable as a domestic fabric mill serving fashion brands with a similar B2B go-to-market.
• Cedro Têxtil: Brazilian textile manufacturer producing fabrics for apparel, workwear, and home textiles. Comparable in scale and Brazilian B2B orientation, though with less focus on functional/sustainability differentiators.
• Polartec: US-based performance fabric manufacturer specializing in knit and fleece textiles with functional finishes. Comparable product positioning in technical/performance fabrics sold B2B to apparel brands.
• Seiren Co., Ltd. Japanese textile manufacturer specializing in functional, high-tech fabrics for apparel, automotive, and medical markets. Comparable focus on differentiated functional finishes and B2B technical fabric positioning.
• Vicunha Têxtil: One of the largest Brazilian textile mills, focused on denim and woven fabrics for fashion. Comparable B2B fabric-mill business serving fashion brands in Latin America.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sta.tecelagem
• LinkedInbr.linkedin.com/company/santaconstancia-tecelagem
• Instagraminstagram.com/santaconstancia
• Xx.com/santaconstancia

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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