What Elitis does

Élitis is a privately held French editor (designer and distributor) of high-end furnishing fabrics and wallcoverings, founded in 1988 and headquartered in France (Toulouse-based with Paris-area presence). The company develops and sources designer textiles, wallpapers, panoramic murals, and complementary accessories (cushions, throws, sofa covers, bedding), organized into six product categories: Walls/Wallcoverings, Fabric, In-Outdoor, High Performance Contract, Panoramic, and Accessories. Its manufacturing base relies on handpicked artisanal workshops executing specialized techniques (embossing, chenille, jacquard, satin, weaving, braiding, stonewash, velvet), with signature use of natural materials — most notably linen — combined with quartz, wood, and metallic effects. The portfolio includes performance specifications relevant to commercial and marine use, including IMO certification, Trevira CS compliance, fire retardancy, anti-stain washability, acoustic properties, and outdoor durability.

The business operates a hybrid B2B/B2C go-to-market: direct field-sales relationships with interior decorators, upholsterers, architects, designers, artisans, and furniture restorers form the core commercial channel, supported by physical retail outlets, an extranet for professionals, and the elitis.fr website where sample hangers and products can be ordered. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Marketing is concentrated in organic social (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, YouTube), an email newsletter, a moodboard creation tool, and a curated project portfolio showcasing co-developed installations with named designers (e.g., Claude Cartier Studio in Lyon, Giancarlo Valle Studio in New York) and hospitality clients (Regent Hotel Tivat, Gioia Restaurant Orléans).

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time sales of fabric by the meter, made-to-measure wallcoverings, and accessories across residential, hospitality, restaurant, and nautical end-markets in Europe (France, Netherlands, Portugal, Montenegro) and North America (United States). The company maintains an annual collection cadence (2025 Prestige 3 fabric, 2026 Lanzarote wallcovering), holds an SCS Indoor Advantage GOLD indoor air quality certification on Lanzarote products, and is associated with CMO Paris within the French luxury interior design ecosystem. Ownership is private with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or M&A history.

Name

Elitis

Legal name

ÉLITIS

Website

https://elitis.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Élitis is a French editor of high-end furnishing fabrics and wallcoverings serving interior design professionals, upholsterers, architects, and hospitality clients across Europe and North America through direct sales, retail, and a quote-based B2B specification model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Interior Textiles

NAICS

Paint and Wallpaper Retailers (44412), Paint and Wallpaper Retailers (444120), Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Retailers (459130), Curtain and Linen Mills (31412)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Upholstery & Decorative Fabrics Retail (Fabric by the Yard, Slipcovers) (CRAIALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Wallcoverings (Wallpaper, Vinyl, Fabric) (IMADAKAG), Upholstery & Drapery Fabric Retail (CRALADAI), Decorative Accessories Retail (Vases, Bowls, Sculptures, Figurines, Trays) (CRAIACAB), Window Coverings Manufacturing (Curtains/Drapes/Sheers/Valances) (IMAOAKAC)

Keywords

• Designer fabrics
• Luxury wallcoverings
• Upholstery textiles
• Interior decoration products
• Contract performance textiles

Headquarters

HQ city

Toulouse

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fabric Sales: Sale of high-end designer upholstery fabrics, drapery, sheers, blinds, and in-outdoor textiles. Products sold by the meter with various material compositions and performance characteristics.
2. Wallcovering Sales: Sale of designer wallpapers, panoramic wallcoverings, and made-to-measure decorative wall panels. Includes various finishes: woven wallpaper, vinyl wallpaper, wall textiles, 3D mural, handcrafted wallpaper, and acoustic wall covering.
3. Accessories: Sale of complementary accessories including cushions, sofa covers, throws, and bedding items.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Élitis designs, edits, and sells high-end furnishing fabrics and wallcoverings for residential, hospitality, nautical, and contract-grade commercial applications. Products are sold by the meter (fabrics) and as rolls or made-to-measure panels (wallcoverings), with signature materials centered on linen alongside cotton, silk, wool, and metallic-effect finishes, and specialized performance variants meeting fire-retardancy, IMO, anti-stain, and Trevira CS standards. The offering is targeted at interior design professionals (upholsterers, decorators, architects, designers) and supplemented by direct-to-consumer e-commerce and retail outlets.

Product overview

Élitis is an editor of high-end fabrics and wallpapers offering a comprehensive interior decoration portfolio organized across six main product categories: Walls/Wallcoverings (wallpapers, panoramic murals, vinyl, non-woven, acoustic, handcrafted, and contract-grade wallcoverings), Fabric (designer textiles including upholstery, sheers, drapery, and blinds), In-Outdoor (outdoor fabrics and accessories for gardens, terraces, and nautical applications), Accessories (cushions, throws, bedding), High Performance Contract (technical fabrics meeting fire retardancy, IMO, and anti-stain standards), and Panoramic (large-format decorative panels). The product lineup includes numerous named collections organized by design theme and material, such as the 2026 Lanzarote wallcovering collection featuring mineral-inspired designs and the 2025 Prestige 3 fabric collection with linen, wool, and cotton weavings. The company works with designers and interior architects through its Projects program to showcase real-world applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Walls / Wallcoverings

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• CMO ParisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCMO Paris is referenced as a related entity on the Élitis website. The nature of the relationship appears to be an associated showroom or distribution partner within the French luxury interior design ecosystem.
• Claude Cartier StudiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured interior design studio collaboration. Élitis products were used in a scenography project in Lyon, France, demonstrating collaborative relationship between Élitis and the design studio for project implementation.
• Giancarlo Valle StudiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured interior design studio collaboration. Élitis products were used in a project in New York, USA, demonstrating collaborative relationship between Élitis and the design studio for project implementation.
• Designers and Interior ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerÉlitis works hand-in-hand with designers and interior architects on projects worldwide. The company maintains a portfolio of projects showcasing these collaborative relationships across residential, hospitality, and commercial spaces.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lelievre: Parisian editor of high-end decorative fabrics and wallcoverings for residential and contract projects, overlapping directly with Élitis's core offering.
• Pierre Frey: French high-end fabric, wallcovering, rug and furniture editor serving interior designers and architects. Directly comparable in product category, luxury positioning, and B2B design-professional channel.
• Dedar: Italian high-end textile house producing fabrics and wallcoverings for luxury interiors, comparable in positioning and specifier-driven distribution.
• Casamance: French designer of furnishing fabrics and wallcoverings sold through design professionals and showrooms, competing directly with Élitis in the same premium segment.
• Nobilis: French editor of upholstery fabrics, wallcoverings and decorative accessories for interior design. Nearly identical product mix, geography, and target customer base.
• Designers Guild: UK editor of fabrics, wallpapers and home accessories for interiors, targeting the same design-professional and premium consumer audience as Élitis.
• Osborne & Little: British designer and manufacturer of fabrics and wallpapers for high-end interiors, closely comparable in category and customer base.
• Arte International: Belgian designer and manufacturer of high-end wallcoverings, directly comparable to Élitis's walls/wallcovering business and contract-grade offering.

Regional players

• Zimmer + Rohde: German luxury textile editor group serving interior designers internationally; comparable offering but rooted in a different home market and distribution network.

Broad incumbents

• Rubelli: Established Italian luxury textile and wallcovering group with a broad heritage portfolio and multiple brands, overlapping with Élitis but larger and more diversified.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/Elitisfrance/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/elitisfrance
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/-litis
• Instagraminstagram.com/elitisfrance
• Pinterestpinterest.fr/elitisfrance
• Xx.com/elitisfrance

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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