UNAMA Nautical Cables

What UNAMA Nautical Cables does

UNAMA Nautical Cables (legal entity ITXAS UNAMA S.L., doing business as Unama Cabos Náuticos) is a private, family-owned Spanish online retailer of nautical ropes and rigging supplies for sailing, recreational, and sports vessels. Headquartered at the Okamika industrial estate in Guizaburuaga, Bizkaia (Basque Country), the company operates as a direct-to-consumer e-commerce business and cites four generations of inherited experience in nautical rope manufacturing and sailing. It is registered as a Sociedad Limitada (private limited company) with CIF B95906251 and runs with a 1-10 employee headcount.

The product portfolio centers on seven core rope categories organized by sailing use case: CABO RECREO (recreational, Polyester 100% AT, non-pre-stretched from €1.23/m), CABO CRUCERO COSTERO (coastal cruise, Polyester 100% AT pre-stretched from €1.96/m), CABO CRUCERO ALTURA (offshore cruise, hybrid Polyester/UHMWPE from €2.48/m), CABO REGATA (racing, UHMWPE core from €5.20/m with <3% elongation), CABO DYNA STAMINA (100% UHMWPE with PU UV treatment from €2.36/m), CABO AMARRE (mooring, Polyester AT from €2.84/m), and CABO FONDEO (anchoring, 100% Nylon 6.6 from €1.04/m, manufactured to EN ISO 1140/2307 standards). Ropes are sold per meter in both braided and twisted constructions; a secondary branded merchandising line (t-shirts, backpacks, waterproof jackets, visors, polo shirts, sweatshirts) complements the core catalog.

Revenue is generated through direct unit sales via the unama.es e-commerce storefront, with prices ranging from €1.04 to €5.20 per meter. The company ships to the Iberian Peninsula, Balearic Islands, France, and Italy, with free-shipping thresholds of €120 (domestic) and €200 (international). Customer acquisition relies on educational content marketing, newsletter communications, and a personalized advisory service via contact form, positioning the firm as a specialist advisor rather than a transactional retailer. There are no external investors, no disclosed partnerships, and no documented funding activity in the available data.

Name

UNAMA Nautical Cables

Legal name

ITXAS UNAMA S.L.

Website

https://unama.es

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

UNAMA Nautical Cables is a family-owned Spanish online retailer (ITXAS UNAMA S.L.) selling nautical ropes and rigging by the meter for sailboats, recreational vessels, and sports boats, serving individual customers across Spain, France, and Italy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nautical Ropes and Rigging

NAICS

Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Retailers (45913)

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor Travel Gear (Duffels, Packs, Dry Bags) Retail (CRAMAAAI)

Keywords

• Nautical ropes
• Sailing rigging
• Marine cordage
• Boat mooring lines
• Nautical supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Guizaburuaga

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Nautical Rope Sales: Primary revenue stream from selling nautical ropes and cables by the meter. Products include recreational ropes (Cabo Recreo), coastal cruise ropes (Cabo Crucero Costero), offshore cruise ropes (Cabo Crucero Altura), racing ropes (Cabo Regata), mooring ropes (Cabo Amarre), anchoring ropes (Cabo Fondeo), and high-performance Dyna Stamina ropes. Products are priced per meter with varying prices based on material composition and performance level.
2. Merchandising: Sale of branded merchandise including t-shirts, backpacks, sweatshirts, waterproof jackets, visors, and polo shirts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

UNAMA (ITXAS UNAMA S.L.) is an online specialty store that sells nautical ropes and cables for sailboats, recreational boats, and sports craft. Its catalogue covers seven core rope products manufactured from High Tenacity Polyester, Nylon 6.6, and UHMWPE (Dyneema-like) fibers in braided and twisted constructions, priced per meter and selected according to navigation type (recreational, coastal cruise, offshore cruise, racing) and use case (halyards, sheets, mooring, anchoring). It also sells branded apparel and accessories as a secondary line.

Product overview

UNAMA Nautical Cables is an online specialist retailer of nautical rope and rigging (cabuyería náutica) serving all types of sailing vessels, recreational boats, and sports craft. The product portfolio centers on seven core rope products categorized by sailing type: CABO RECREO (recreation), CABO CRUCERO COSTERO (coastal cruise), CABO CRUCERO ALTURA (high seas cruise), CABO REGATA (racing), CABO DYNA STAMINA (UHMWPE high-performance), CABO AMARRE (mooring), and CABO FONDEO (anchoring). Products are manufactured from polyester, nylon, and UHMWPE (Dyneema-like) fibers, with various constructions (braided and twisted). A secondary line of branded merchandise (apparel and accessories) complements the offering. The company, operating as ITXAS UNAMA S.L., draws on four generations of nautical expertise based in Lekeitio, Bizkaia, Spain.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cabo Recreo Recreational sailing rope made of 100% High Tenacity Polyester (non-pre-stretched), designed for sheets, halyards, and other working rigging on recreational sailboats, motorboats, launches, yachts, fishing boats, and sailing schools. Available in multiple colors including White/Red, White/Green, White/Blue, and Green/Black.
• Cabo Crucero Costero Braided coastal cruise rope made of 100% High Tenacity Polyester, heat-set and pre-stretched with <5% elongation at working load. Suitable for all working rigging including halyards, sheets, braces, cunninghams, and boom vangs. Available in Red, Orange, Green, Pink, and Navy Blue.
• Cabo Crucero Altura Hybrid braided rope for high seas offshore cruise navigation, with 100% High Tenacity Polyester exterior and an interior combining pre-stretched polyester with UHMWPE (Dyneema-like). Designed for the most demanding offshore conditions, with 3-4% elongation at working load. Available in Navy/White, Red/White, Green/White, and Orange/White.
• Cabo Regata Premium racing rope with 100% UHMWPE (Dyneema-like) interior and heat-set pre-stretched High Tenacity Polyester exterior. Features ultra-low stretch of <3% at working load, designed for competitive sailing where minimal stretch and low weight are critical. Available in Navy/White, Red/White, Green/White, and Orange/White.
• Cabo Dyna Stamina 100% UHMWPE (Dyneema-like) braided rope with PU treatment for UV protection. Ultra-lightweight, stronger than steel, and floats in water, intended for high-performance sailing and racing applications requiring maximum strength with minimum thickness. Available in Grey, Red, and Blue.
• Cabo Amarre Mooring rope made of 100% High Tenacity Polyester, available in twisted 3-strand or braided construction. Designed to absorb impacts with excellent elasticity and abrasion resistance for dock mooring applications. Available in Black and Navy Blue.
• Cabo Fondeo Anchoring rope twisted in 3 strands, made of 100% Nylon 6.6, ideal for anchoring as it absorbs pulls and cushions impacts. Manufactured according to EN ISO 1140 and EN ISO 2307 standards. Available in White.
• Unama Branded Merchandise Branded apparel and accessories featuring the Unama nautical brand, including t-shirts (€10), backpacks (€25), visors (€15), waterproof jackets, sweatshirts, and polo shirts in various colors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ropes manufactured according to EN ISO 1140 and EN ISO 2307 standards for Cabo Fondeo
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 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

Feature4 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Spinlock: UK marine hardware specialist known for rope-handling products (jammers, clutches, blocks) and accessories. Adjacent incumbent that intersects UNAMA's rigging customer base with complementary product lines.
• Harken: Large US-headquartered marine hardware brand (blocks, winches, travellers) that also supplies complementary rigging products. Operates as a broader incumbent with global OEM and chandlery distribution, dwarfing UNAMA's niche footprint.
• West Marine: Largest US marine retailer, carrying a deep rope and rigging assortment alongside the full spectrum of boating products. Provides a useful comparison for what scaled omnichannel marine retail looks like — a model UNAMA has not pursued.

Direct peers

• New England Ropes: US-based rope manufacturer (subsidiary of Yale Cordage) producing polyester and UHMWPE sailing rope lines including Sta-Set and Mentor — comparable to UNAMA in material mix and application-tiering for sailing customers.
• Gottifredi Maffioli: Italian specialty rope maker focused on high-performance sailing and racing rigging, with deep Dyneema/UHMWPE expertise and a strong Mediterranean sailing customer base. Directly comparable to UNAMA's premium UHMWPE SKUs (Cabo Regata, Dyna Stamina).
• Cousin Trestec: French cordage and rope manufacturer with a long heritage, producing sailing, industrial, and leisure rope lines. Comparable to UNAMA in heritage narrative, material range, and serving Southern European boating markets.
• Marlow Ropes: UK-based nautical rope manufacturer founded over 200 years ago, selling Polyester, Dyneema/UHMWPE, and Nylon rope lines for sailing, racing, and commercial marine. Closest analog in product range, material set, and use-case segmentation to UNAMA.
• Jimmy Green Marine: UK online marine chandlery retailer with deep rope and rigging assortment and strong advisory/customer-service focus. Closest peer to UNAMA in DTC-only online model and educational-content-driven sales motion.
• Liros Ropes: German manufacturer of sailing, industrial, and arborist rope with a broad Polyester/UHMWPE/Nylon product matrix. Comparable to UNAMA in material breadth and tiered application structure (recreational through racing).
• Robline (Teufelberger): Austrian nautical rope brand owned by Teufelberger, with strong racing pedigree and a wide product range covering cruising, racing, mooring, and anchoring — directly mirroring UNAMA's seven-SKU segmentation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CabosUnama

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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