What Sonolys does

Sonolys is a third-generation, family-owned French textile manufacturer founded in 1970 and operated from a single handmade production workshop at 4075 rue de la Lys, 62840 Sailly-sur-la-Lys (Hauts-de-France). It produces custom-made textile articles — bread baskets (the Panière family), table sets, curtains and voilages, menu holders, aprons, and accessories — for HORECA professionals (hotels, restaurants, catering, and event venues). Core materials are cotton, polyester, polycoton, jute, wicker, and rattan, augmented by proprietary sub-brands Sonoclean (waterproof, machine-washable at 30–40°C), Sonotan (faux-leather PVC for intensive professional use), Sonoskaï (jute line), and Sodenim (fabric line); curtains carry M1 non-fire-rated certification to meet French/European public-establishment safety regulations.

The business operates a hybrid B2B/B2C model with three revenue streams: standard product sales through a Shopify-powered e-commerce storefront at unit prices of approximately €13.90–€37.20 (free shipping above €1,000); higher-margin custom-made orders priced by quote with 2–3 week lead times, including bespoke dimensions, materials, colors, embroidery, laser engraving, screen printing, and digital logo personalization; and a Professional Reseller Program for textile distributors and HORECA equipment suppliers. Standard products ship within 3–5 working days; bespoke orders within 2–3 weeks. Distribution spans France metropolitan, DOM-TOM territories, and selected worldwide destinations via Colissimo, DHL, Chronopost, and UPS, with workshop pickup and relay-point delivery domestically.

Recent commercial activity includes tradeshow presence at Host Milano 2025, publication of 2025 and 2026 catalogs, activation of international shipping, and an in-progress e-shop launch (currently flagged "coming soon"). The company is registered as a SARL with €500,000 share capital (RCS Arras 370 200 776), with no external investors or parent company disclosed; Lola Seguin is the named Publishing Director. Operational partners include Shopify (commerce), Colissimo/DHL/Chronopost/UPS (logistics), and OVHcloud (hosting). No headcount, revenue, or funding data is publicly disclosed.

Name

Sonolys

Legal name

SONOLYS

Website

https://sonolys.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sonolys is a third-generation, family-owned French textile manufacturer founded in 1970 that produces handmade custom-made table linens, bread baskets, curtains, and HORECA accessories for hotels, restaurants, catering, and event venues from its workshop in Sailly-sur-la-Lys, Hauts-de-France, France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial HORECA Textiles

NAICS

Curtain and Linen Mills (31412), Textile Bag and Canvas Mills (314910)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Bath & Kitchen Linen Manufacturing (Towels/Washcloths/Bathmats/Dish Towels) (IMAOAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Tabletop & Front-of-House Supplies Wholesale (AFAIALAF)

Keywords

• HORECA textile manufacturing
• Custom table linens
• Handmade bread baskets
• Fire-resistant curtains
• Professional restaurant textiles

Headquarters

HQ city

Sailly-sur-la-lys

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Standard Product Sales: One-time sales of pre-designed textile products including bread baskets, table linens, aprons, menu holders, and accessories through e-commerce website. Products available in various materials (jute, wicker, rattan, PVC/sonotan) and colors.
2. Custom-Made Products: Bespoke textile manufacturing to customer specifications including custom dimensions, materials, colors, and personalization (logos, embroidery). Higher-margin revenue stream with longer lead times (2-3 weeks).
3. Professional Reseller Program: Wholesale/distribution channel for professional textile resellers and HORECA equipment suppliers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sonolys manufactures and sells custom-made, handmade textile products for HORECA (Hotel, Restaurant, Catering) professionals, including bread baskets (Pani\u00e8re), table sets, menu holders, aprons, M1 fire-resistant curtains, and voilages. All products are handcrafted in the company's workshop in Sailly-sur-la-Lys, France, using materials such as jute, wicker, rattan, PVC, Sonotan (proprietary synthetic leather), cotton, polyester, and polycoton, with options for full customization including dimensions, colors, fabrics, embroidery, and logo personalization.

Product overview

Sonolys is a French textile manufacturer specializing in custom-made, handmade table linens and HORECA textiles for professionals in the hospitality, tourism, and community sectors. Founded in 1970 in the Hauts-de-France region, the company operates a workshop in Sailly-sur-la-Lys and produces approximately 18 distinct product lines including bread baskets (Panière), table sets (Sets de table), menu holders (Porte-menu), and customizable textile products. The product portfolio centers on professional-quality table linens, bread baskets in various materials (jute, rattan, synthetic leather/Sonotan, canvas), table accessories, aprons, curtains, cushions, and chair covers. All products are manufactured by hand in their northern France workshop, with customization options including dimensions, colors, fabrics, finishes, and logo personalization (embroidery, laser engraving, screen printing). The company sells directly through their Shopify-powered e-commerce platform and serves both B2B (hotels, restaurants, reception venues) and B2C customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sonoclean: Waterproof/cleanable fabric line used in bread basket products
• Sonotan
• Sonoskaï
• Sodenim

Products and services

• Pani\u00e8re Brot Jute (Jute Bread Basket) Round bread basket made from jute, handmade in northern France, designed for HORECA professionals for elegant bread presentation meeting hygiene and practicality requirements.
• Pani\u00e8re Origami Bread Basket Origami-style bread basket made from Sonotan synthetic leather, waterproof, machine-washable at 30\u00b0C, dismantlable with snap fasteners for flat storage, for HORECA professional use.
• Pani\u00e8re Ronde Jute (Round Jute Bread Basket) Round reversible jute bread basket, waterproof, washable with sponge or machine at 40\u00b0C, resistant, flexible and foldable, for intensive HORECA use.
• Pani\u00e8re Ronde Osier (Round Wicker Bread Basket) Round reversible wicker bread basket, waterproof, machine-washable at 40\u00b0C, flexible and foldable, designed for intensive use in bakeries, restaurants, and hotels.
• Pani\u00e8re Ronde Rafia Bread Basket Round rafia bread basket handmade in northern France, waterproof and easy to maintain for professional HORECA use.
• Pani\u00e8re Ronde Roma Bread Basket ROMA round bread basket made from synthetic leather, waterproof, machine-washable at 30\u00b0C, designed for restaurant service and presentation.
• Pani\u00e8re Spart Bread Basket Compact square bread basket in Sonotan synthetic leather with professional quality finish, handmade in northern France.
• Porte-menu Livret \u00e9lastique (Elastic Menu Holder Booklet) Elastic menu holder booklet in Sonotan synthetic leather for professional restaurant use, designed to display menus with a professional finish.
• Set 1 Face Coins Arrondis (Single-Sided Rounded Table Set) Single-sided table set with rounded corners, available in Sonotan synthetic leather in various colors for HORECA table presentation.
• Set Flower 1 face coupe laser - Sonotan Laser-cut flower pattern single-sided table set in Sonotan synthetic leather for professional HORECA table settings.
• Set Rectangle 1 Face (Single-Sided Rectangular Table Set) Single-sided rectangular table set from the Sonoclean collection, waterproof and easy to maintain for HORECA table presentation.
• Set Rectangle Coin Arrondi 1 Face (Rounded Rectangular Table Set) Single-sided rectangular table set with rounded corners, waterproof and easy to maintain for HORECA professional use.
• Set R\u00e9versible Ovale River Beige (Reversible Oval Table Set) Reversible oval table set in River Beige color from the Sonoclean waterproof collection, professional quality for HORECA use.
• Custom-Made Textile Manufacturing Service Bespoke textile manufacturing service to customer specifications including custom dimensions, materials, colors, and personalization (logos, embroidery, laser engraving, screen printing, digital printing), with a 2-3 week lead time.
• M1 Fire-Rated Curtains and Voilages Non-fire M1 rated curtains and voilages (sheer curtains) meeting strict French and European fire safety regulations for public establishments, for HORECA use.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products designed for intensive professional use with reusable, washable materials
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 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

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationE-commerce platform powering the SONOLYS online store. Provides website hosting, payment processing, shopping cart functionality, and customer management.
• Colissimo/DHLcoreTechnology or IntegrationShipping and logistics partners providing domestic and international delivery services for customer orders.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Garnier-Thiebaut: French table linen and home textile manufacturer founded in 1833, serving HORECA and premium retail with custom-made linens, curtains, and table accessories. Closest comparable peer: same French-origin artisanal heritage, same HORECA customer base, same custom-made value proposition, both emphasizing French craftsmanship.
• Le Jacquard Français: French heritage manufacturer of jacquard-woven table linens, kitchen textiles, and home furnishings with custom and B2B programs. Directly comparable to Sonolys on artisanal French textile manufacturing for HORECA and home dining segments, with strong brand recognition in the same channel.
• Beauvillé: French table linen and textile manufacturer based in Alsace with deep heritage, serving both retail and hospitality with table linens, runners, and kitchen textiles. Comparable in positioning, French artisanal origin, and HORECA-relevant product mix.
• Libeco: Belgian linen weaver and manufacturer producing linen tableware, home textiles, and HORECA linens with a strong European craftsmanship identity. Directly comparable as a European artisan linen manufacturer with custom and HORECA programs serving similar professional buyers.
• Descamps: French textile brand established in 1802 producing household linens, table linens, and bath textiles with both retail and HORECA distribution. Comparable on heritage positioning, French-origin production, and similar HORECA-relevant textile product categories.

Broad incumbents

• Carré Blanc: Large French household linen brand offering broad towels, bed linens, and table linen assortments primarily through retail channels. Comparable category overlap (table and kitchen linens) but operates at much greater scale with mass-market retail focus rather than Sonolys's HORECA artisan niche.
• Frette: Italian luxury linen brand historically supplying premium hotels worldwide with bed, bath, and table linens. Comparable on HORECA hospitality premium positioning and linen craftsmanship, though Frette operates as a global luxury incumbent rather than a niche HORECA specialist.
• SFERRA: US-based luxury linen brand supplying fine bed linens, table linens, and bath textiles to high-end homes, hotels, and cruise lines. Comparable on premium HORECA positioning and linen craftsmanship, serving an overlapping luxury hospitality customer base.

Emerging players

• LinenMe: Lithuanian direct-to-consumer linen brand specializing in washed linen home textiles, table linens, and kitchenware sold online. Comparable as a smaller, digitally-native linen/textile brand targeting the same artisanal aesthetic and partially overlapping consumer/HORECA demand, though at smaller scale.

Others

• Tablecraft Products Company: US-based foodservice equipment and tabletop accessories supplier offering baskets, table service items, and front-of-house supplies to HORECA distributors. Comparable on the HORECA foodservice tabletop side (bread baskets and table accessories), but operates as a broad importer/distributor rather than a vertical French artisan manufacturer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 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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