Linder

What Linder does

Linder S.A. is a privately held French decorative-textile manufacturer founded in 1904 by Célestin Linder and now run by the family's fifth generation. Headquartered in Violay, Loire, the company operates a fully vertically integrated production chain across three sites — design and confection in Violay, weaving at Saint-Marcel de Félines, and dyeing/finishing at its wholly owned subsidiary TDT (Teintureries de Tarare) — supported by a 15,000 m² logistics platform that processes over 6 million m² of fabric annually and dresses approximately one million windows per year.

The product portfolio spans sheer curtains (voilages), decorative curtains and fabrics, cushions, blankets/throws, and table covers, available ready-to-install, by the metre, or made-to-measure, alongside a range of technical innovations including anti-pollution fabrics (destroying 90% of VOCs/formaldehydes in 72 hours), Tergal Protect mosquito-repellent sheers, Proneem CBD microencapsulation, M1 flame-retardant textiles, soundproof curtains (-8 dB), and Alaska thermal/blackout lines. Eco-design lines cover Seaqual ocean-plastic, 100% recycled, and upcycled fabrics, with natural-fibre ranges in European Flax-certified linen, French hemp, and wool, all backed by OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 and France Terre Textile certifications.

The business operates a sales-led go-to-market model through a professional B2B portal (linder-pro.com) and a B2C e-commerce site (linder-shop.fr), supported by six regional French sector managers, dedicated export area managers for Europe, and international agents covering Japan, Russia/Belarus/Armenia/Georgia, and USA/Canada. End customers are home décor retailers, DIY chains, textile specialists, professional interior designers, and the hospitality/public-space segment. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales rather than recurring contracts, with pricing available on request and a 6,000+ reference catalogue refreshed annually.

Name

Linder

Legal name

Linder S.A.

Website

https://linder.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1904

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Linder S.A. is a fifth-generation French textile manufacturer (founded 1904, Violay) that vertically integrates design, weaving, dyeing, and confection of decorative fabrics, curtains, cushions, and eco-friendly textiles, selling to home décor retailers, DIY chains, and consumers across 58 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Decorative Home Textiles

NAICS

Broadwoven Fabric Mills (313210), Textile and Fabric Finishing and Fabric Coating Mills (3133), Textile Mills (313)

SIC

Broadwoven Fabric Mills, Man Made Fiber & Silk (2221), Wholesale-Apparel, Piece Goods & Notions (5130)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Fabric Mills (Performance/Protective/Medical Substrates) (IMAOABAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pile Fabrics & Terry Cloth Mills (Velvet/Corduroy/Terry) (IMAOABAF)

Keywords

• Decorative textile manufacturing
• Home textile products
• Curtain manufacturing
• Technical textile innovation
• Upcycled fabric production

Headquarters

HQ city

Violay

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Textile Products - B2B: Sale of fabrics, curtains, sheer curtains, and home textile products to B2B customers including home décor stores, DIY stores, and textile specialists. Products sold as ready-to-install, by the metre, or fully made-to-measure. Primary revenue stream through professional B2B channel (linder-pro.com).
2. Textile Products - B2C E-commerce: Direct sale of curtains, sheer curtains, and home textile products to consumers through e-commerce platform (linder-shop.fr).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Linder is a French textile manufacturer that conceives, weaves, dyes, and confection decorative fabrics end-to-end at its sites in Violay, Saint-Marcel de Félines, and Tarare. The company produces sheer curtains, decorative curtains, cushions, table covers, plaids and throws, alongside a portfolio of technical fabrics (anti-pollution, thermal/blackout, soundproof, mosquito-repellent, M1 flame retardant, CBD relax), eco-fabrics (recycled, upcycled, Seaqual ocean plastic), and natural material lines (linen, hemp, wool). Products are sold ready-made, by the metre, or fully made-to-measure through B2B professional channels and a B2C e-commerce site.

Product overview

Linder is a French textile manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of decorative fabrics and window treatments. The core product line includes sheer curtains (voilages), curtains and fabrics (rideaux), blankets and throws (plaids, boutis), cushions (coussins), and table covers (nappages), all available ready-made or through a made-to-measure sewing service. The company differentiates through technical innovation products including anti-pollution fabrics, outdoor fabrics, M1 flame retardant textiles, thermal/blackout curtains (Alaska line), CBD Relax fabrics, soundproof curtains, and mosquito-repellent sheers. Eco-design offerings include 100% recycled sheer curtains from plastic bottles (Seaqual), upcycled fabrics from production offcuts, and natural material products in hemp, linen, and wool. Production spans from design in Violay through warping, weaving in Saint-Marcel de Félines, dyeing in Tarare, and final assembly, with distribution through home décor stores, DIY retailers, and the linder-shop.fr e-commerce platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Alaska: Thermal insulation and blackout curtain line with laminated assembly of decorative fabric and black fleece
• Plein Jour
• Teintureries de Tarare (TDT)

Products and services

• Voilages (Sheer Curtains) Sheer curtains woven in France, available in plain, two-coloured, embroidered, printed, and fancy designs with eyelets, sold by the metre or made-to-measure.
• Rideaux et Tissus (Curtains and Fabrics) Decorative curtain and fabric collections in jacquard, eyelet, blackout, and outdoor varieties, available ready-made or custom-made, designed, woven and finished in Violay workshops.
• Plaids, Boutis et Jetés de Lits (Blankets, Quilts and Throws) Bedding accessories including blankets, quilts and throws in cotton, linen or polyester, available in plain, neutral or colorful designs to complement curtain collections.
• Coussins (Cushions) Cushion covers designed in France with colors and patterns matching Linder curtains and fabrics, suitable for living room, bedroom and outdoor use.
• Nappages (Table Covers) Custom-made tablecloths and table covers in bright or natural colors with geometric or floral patterns, available in 170cm and 300cm widths with water-repellent options.
• Confection Sur-Mesure (Made-to-Measure Service) Custom sewing and assembly service offering various finishes including small eyelets, square eyelets, gunmetal eyelets, heading tapes, pencil pleat, wave, slot top, and pinch pleat options.
• Tissus Dépolluants (Anti-Pollution Fabrics) Technical fabrics with active anti-pollution properties that destroy formaldehydes and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) on contact, eliminating 90% of pollutants in 72 hours.
• Tissus Outdoor (Outdoor Fabrics) Weatherproof fabrics resistant to UV light, chlorine, friction and rot, designed for terraces, gardens, pergolas and pool areas with water-repellent properties.
• Tissus Non Feu M1 (Flame Retardant Fabrics) M1-rated flame retardant curtains woven with fire-resistant yarn, offering permanent protection suitable for hotels, shops, restaurants and public spaces.
• Alaska Thermal Line (Thermal Insulation and Blackout Curtains) High-performance thermal and blackout curtains with laminated two-textile assembly for effective insulation and total blackout, plus room darkening options reducing 80% of incoming light.
• Tissus Relax CBD (CBD Relax Fabrics) Fabric incorporating CBD microencapsulation technology for stress reduction, improved sleep quality and long-lasting well-being, available in curtains, cushions and throws.
• Tissus Phoniques (Soundproof Curtains) Acoustic curtains that reduce sound by up to 8 dB and noise pollution by up to 6 times, using thick dense materials to absorb and attenuate sound waves.
• Tissus Stop Moustique (Mosquito-Repellent Fabrics) Sheer curtains with Tergal Protect technology incorporating insecticide into yarn before weaving, eliminating 100% of mosquitoes within 30 minutes of contact, tested by IRD and compliant with WHO standards.
• 100% Recycled Voilages (100% Recycled Sheer Curtains) Sheer curtains made from recycled plastic bottles using mechanical recycling process without chemical active ingredients, with soft feel and wash resistance.
• Seaqual (Ocean Plastic Recycled Fabrics) Voilages woven from Seaqual yarn made from plastics collected from oceans, processed into high-quality fibers with positive environmental impact and marine waste reduction.
• Tissus Upcyclés (Upcycled Fabrics) Fabrics made from production offcuts and textile industry scraps, mechanically recycled without chemical processes and rewoven, with 98% less environmental impact than new raw materials.
• Tissus en Chanvre (Hemp Fabrics) Fabrics made from quality hemp grown in France, offering environmental friendliness, UV protection, temperature regulation and natural antibacterial properties.
• Tissus en Lin (Linen Fabrics) Fabrics made from 100% natural French flax fiber, sustainably farmed with minimal water and no GMOs, covered by OEKO-TEX and European Flax quality labels.
• Tissus en Laine (Wool Fabrics) Fabrics made from sheep's wool, a resistant, insulating and biodegradable natural material that regulates humidity and insulates interiors naturally.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% pollutant destruction in 72 hours for anti-pollution fabrics
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tergal ProtectcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for mosquito-repellent fabric innovation. Tergal Protect developed proprietary technique incorporating active insecticide at high temperature into yarn before weaving. Linder produces sheer curtains with 100% mosquito elimination effectiveness, compliant with WHO standards.
• OEKO-TEX AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertification partnership ensuring chemical safety and harmful substance testing for all Linder textile products. Products certified to OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 for worldwide textile safety assurance.
• Seaqual InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for ocean plastic recycling initiative. Seaqual yarn made from plastic collected from oceans, recycled into high-quality fibres for Linder's Seaqual sheer curtain collection. Reduces marine waste with positive environmental impact.
• V33minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Jura-based paint and wood products manufacturer to create interior inspirations and harmonious colour worlds. Joint marketing showcasing coordinated textile and paint colour collections.
• France Terre TextilecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry initiative bringing together French textile sector around dynamic approach to preserve French know-how. Awarded France Terre Textile label to TDT dyeing operations.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lelièvre: Lelièvre is a long-established French decorative fabric publisher (founded 1914) producing jacquards, voiles, and curtains for high-end residential and hospitality segments. Like Linder, it positions on French manufacturing heritage and serves international home-décor and contract markets, making it the closest direct competitor in the curated, made-in-France decorative-fabric category.
• Casamance: Casamance is a French fabric editor (part of the Zimu group) publishing jacquards, voiles, and curtain textiles to decorator and retail channels across Europe. It targets the same professional and consumer home-décor buyers as Linder with a comparable aesthetic and made-in-Europe positioning.
• Pierre Frey: Pierre Frey is a heritage French textile house producing decorative fabrics, wallcoverings, and trimmings for residential, hospitality, and contract interiors. Comparable to Linder in being a multi-generation French fabric publisher targeting premium décor and global distribution through showrooms and agents.
• Casal: Casal is a Portuguese home-textiles manufacturer producing curtains, sheers, and decorative fabrics for European retail and contract markets. It overlaps Linder's broad woven sheer and curtain portfolio and competes on volume in the same home-décor and DIY distribution channels across Europe.
• Romo Group (Romo, Black Edition, Kirkby): Romo is a UK heritage decorative fabric and wallcovering brand serving residential and contract interiors globally. Comparable to Linder in multi-generation brand equity, multi-sub-brand portfolio, technical fabric innovation, and wholesale distribution through interior designers and home-décor retailers.
• Zoffany (Sanderson Design Group): Zoffany is a UK heritage decorative fabric and trim publisher within Sanderson Design Group, supplying premium residential and hospitality décor worldwide. Compares to Linder on brand-led fabric collections, technical innovation in fire-retardancy and performance, and global showrooms plus B2B distribution.
• Warwick Fabrics: Warwick is an Australian vertically-integrated decorative fabric and wholesale supplier serving residential, commercial, and OEM markets. Comparable to Linder in vertically integrated design-to-finishing operations, broad weave portfolio, and B2B plus consumer distribution across multiple geographies.
• Ado Goldkante: Ado is a German vertically-integrated manufacturer of decorative and technical curtain fabrics, including flame-retardant and acoustic lines, with global wholesale distribution. Direct competitor to Linder's M1 flame-retardant, soundproof, and decorative voile ranges through the same European contract and retail channels.

Broad incumbents

• Vescom: Vescom is a Dutch manufacturer of decorative and functional wallcoverings, upholstery, and curtain fabrics serving contract interiors globally. It is a broader incumbent than Linder with deeper contract/hospitality exposure, but overlaps technically on coated, flame-retardant, and acoustic textile segments where Linder's Alaska and acoustic ranges compete.

Regional players

• French Linen / Filature Jules Thiriez: Filature Jules Thiriez is a French linen spinner and weaver serving the European home-décor and apparel markets. Related to Linder as a fellow French textile producer supplying European Flax-certified linen inputs used in comparable premium curtain and household-textile products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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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