What Synt 3 does

Synt3 s.r.l. is an Italian manufacturer of polyurethane (PU) technical textiles, headquartered in Erba, Como, and operating as a subsidiary of the Coronet Group. Founded in 1971, the company specializes in coagulated and coated PU materials sold under proprietary brands including Vivella® (PU with viscose thermobonding backing for bookbinding, packaging, and footwear), Endura Safe® (PU-coated polyamide microfibers with Ultrafresh® silver-ion antibacterial treatment for S1/S2 safety footwear), and Melaviv® (a biobased PU range including Apple-Waste-derived formulations). Its product portfolio addresses four primary vertical segments: bookbinding and publishing, luxury packaging, small leather goods, and protective footwear.

The company's core technology is the formulation and coating of polyurethane onto textile substrates, including viscose thermobonding backings and polyamide microfibers, with differentiated features such as high bio-based mass content (e.g., Melaviv 7560 at 59% bio-based, 56% from apple waste), PETA vegan-approved and optionally FSC-certified compositions, and permanent silver-ion antibacterial finishes. Synt3 maintains over 500,000 linear meters of stock with more than 120 colors available, a 2,000+ sqm warehouse, and a multilingual commercial presence reaching 70 countries.

Commercially, Synt3 operates a sales-led, B2B direct model: products are sold by the roll with cut-to-order customization, minimum order quantities applied at the SKU level, and shipments dispatched globally from its single Italian production facility. Distribution is direct to enterprise buyers with no disclosed third-party intermediaries or e-commerce self-service channel, and the company provides a private customer portal for order management. Recurring revenue mechanics are anchored in repeat industrial supply rather than subscriptions, with no disclosed pricing tiers or licensing fees.

Name

Synt 3

Legal name

Synt3 s.r.l.

Website

https://synt3.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Synt3 s.r.l., an Italian subsidiary of Coronet Group, manufactures polyurethane technical textiles — Vivella®, Endura Safe®, and Melaviv® — for bookbinding, luxury packaging, small leather goods, and safety footwear buyers across 70 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Polyurethane Technical Textiles

NAICS

Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (3252), Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (32521), Broadwoven Fabric Mills (313210)

SIC

Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820), Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060)

akta.pro primary industry

Polymer Compounds & Masterbatches (Compounding, Color/Fill/Additive Concentrates) (IMAEANAJ)

Keywords

• Polyurethane coated fabrics
• Technical coated textiles
• Bookbinding cover materials
• Safety footwear textiles
• Leather-like PU materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Erba

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. PU Material Sales: Sale of polyurethane-based technical textile materials including Vivella®, Endura Safe®, and Melaviv® product lines. Products are sold by the roll with cut-to-order service and fast shipping available.
2. Custom Manufacturing: Cut-to-order service and customized solutions based on specific customer requirements, with rapid and efficient service delivery.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Synt 3 manufactures and supplies polyurethane-coated technical materials sold to industrial buyers for use in bookbinding, luxury packaging, small leather goods, and safety footwear applications. The company maintains a stocked range of over 500,000 linear meters in 120+ colors and offers custom color/specification production under brands including Vivella®, Endura Safe®, Melaviv®, BioLight, and BioVeg.

Product overview

Synt3 is a polyurethane materials specialist and leader in coagulated and coated technical textiles since 1971. The company offers a portfolio of products including Vivella® (polyurethane with viscose backing for bookbinding, packaging, and footwear), Endura Safe® (PU coated polyamide microfibers for safety footwear with antibacterial treatment), and Melaviv (PU-based materials with biobased options). Products serve markets including bookbinding, luxury packaging, small leather goods, hospitality, stationery, and safety footwear. The company operates from Italy with presence in 70 countries worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vivella®: The first brand manufactured in Synt3®, consisting of a line of polyurethane material products with viscose thermobonding backing specialized for publishing, bookbinding, packaging, and footwear industries. Characterized by a semi-matt leather-like appearance with a soft and velvety feel. PETA® certified and can also be FSC® certified upon request. Now also available in BioLight version with high percentage of Biobased and USDA® certified raw materials.
• Endura Safe®

Products and services

• Vivella®

Quantifiable outcome

• BioVeg eco-friendly material with highest biomass percentage on the market, made from recycled plastic and bio-polioli
• +1 more outcomes

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

One partnership is on record.

• Coronet GroupparentOthersSynt3 is part of the Coronet Group (Coronet Spa). The company's logo appears with the Coronet Group link (coronetspa.it/gruppo/) and BioVeg brand is hosted on bioveg.coronetspa.it. The group connection provides shared infrastructure and brand portfolio.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Zhejiang Hexin Industry Co., Ltd. Chinese manufacturer of PU synthetic leather for footwear, apparel, balls, and packaging applications. Comparable as a mid-scale PU coated fabric competitor serving similar footwear and consumer goods end markets at competitive price points.
• Anhui Anli Material Technology Co., Ltd. Chinese manufacturer of synthetic leather and PU-coated textiles serving footwear, upholstery, and packaging applications. Comparable as a large-scale, lower-cost PU coated fabric producer competing in Synt3's end markets, especially in price-sensitive segments.

Direct peers

• Alcantara S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of Alcantara®, a polyurethane-based microfiber material used in luxury fashion, automotive interiors, and consumer goods. Highly comparable as a Made-in-Italy PU microfiber specialist serving overlapping premium and lifestyle end markets.
• Coronet S.p.A. Synt3's parent group and a manufacturer of polyurethane-coated technical textiles and biobased materials (BioVeg). Operates an overlapping product portfolio and shares R&D and distribution infrastructure with Synt3.
• Teijin Cordley Limited: Japanese manufacturer of Cordley®, a polyurethane-based artificial leather for footwear, sporting goods, and accessories. Direct competitor in PU-coated textile materials for footwear uppers and consumer goods.

Broad incumbents

• Covestro AG: German polyurethane raw material supplier producing resins, polyols, and coatings for downstream PU coated textile manufacturers. Upstream comparable — provides inputs to the same PU coated textile value chain Synt3 operates in.
• Kuraray Co., Ltd. Japanese chemical company producing Clarino™, a PU-based artificial leather/synthetic leather used in footwear, apparel, and sports goods. Comparable as a long-established PU microfiber/synthetic leather manufacturer serving footwear and apparel OEMs globally.
• Toray Industries, Inc. Japanese diversified materials company producing Ultrasuede®, a PU-based microfiber non-woven used in fashion, automotive, and interior applications. Comparable as a large, branded PU microfiber supplier with global reach across Synt3's target end markets.

Others

• Stahl Holdings B.V. Dutch specialty chemical company producing PU coatings, finishes, and surface treatments for leather and synthetic leather substrates. Comparable as an enabler of the PU coated textile finishing process Synt3 performs.
• Wacker Chemie AG: German specialty chemical company producing silicone and polymer technologies including PU dispersions used for coated textiles and leather finishing. Adjacent comparable as a chemistry/materials supplier feeding the same PU coatings value chain.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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