What Conforto does

Conforto Artefatos de Couro Ltda is a Brazilian manufacturer of personal protective equipment (PPE) founded in 1985 and headquartered in Estância Velha, Rio Grande do Sul. The company specializes in safety footwear — boots, shoes, sneakers, and occupational sandals — and protective gloves, organized across ten product lines covering industrial, forestry, agricultural, electrical (insulation up to 500V), foundry/metalworking, motorcycle, tactical, and uniformization use cases. Its catalog spans approximately 40+ distinct SKU-level products incorporating proprietary technologies including the Sistema Disk quick-fit closure, waterproof membranes, SmartAir antimicrobial removable insoles, Nomex flame-retardant linings, Aersulate/Outlast thermal insulation, and an exclusive ankle protection system. Manufacturing is supported by an in-house laboratory for daily raw material and finished product testing, with biomechanics validation through IBTEC certification.

The company operates a distributor-led B2B go-to-market model, supplemented by direct e-commerce through lojaconforto.com.br and inbound B2B inquiries via WhatsApp and web forms. It actively recruits new distributors in Brazil and internationally, and participated in A+A 2025 in Düsseldorf to pursue international expansion. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled through contact-based B2B/custom bulk quotations. Conforto has served over 10,000 customers over the past decade and claims to have protected 7 million hands and 20 million feet in that period. The company holds ISO 9001 certification and, in April 2026, became the first safety footwear manufacturer worldwide to receive the Animaseg Sustainability Seal in the Gold Category. It remains privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, institutional investors, or parent company.

Name

Conforto

Legal name

Conforto Artefatos de Couro

Website

https://conforto.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Conforto is a Brazilian manufacturer of personal protective equipment specializing in safety footwear and protective gloves for industrial, forestry, electrical, foundry, motorcycle, and tactical workers, distributed via a Brazilian distributor network, direct e-commerce, and emerging international channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Personal Protective Equipment (Safety Footwear)

NAICS

Footwear Manufacturing (3162)

SIC

Footwear, (No Rubber) (3140), Rubber & Plastics Footwear (3021)

akta.pro primary industry

Safety, PPE & Workwear Retail (Gloves, Respirators, Eye/Ear Protection) (CRAIADAK)

Keywords

• Safety footwear manufacturing
• Personal protective equipment
• Occupational boots
• Protective work gloves
• Industrial safety gear

Headquarters

HQ city

Estância Velha

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Safety Footwear Sales: Conforto manufactures and sells safety footwear and personal protective equipment (PPE) including boots, shoes, and gloves. Revenue is generated through direct e-commerce sales via their online store (lojaconforto.com.br), distributor/wholesale channels, and direct B2B sales to corporate customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Conforto manufactures and sells personal protective equipment (PPE), principally safety and occupational footwear (boots, shoes, sneakers) and protective gloves, organized across ten use-case-based product lines covering industrial, services, forestry, agriculture, electrical (up to 500V insulation), foundry, motorcycle, tactical, and uniformization segments. The company sells through an authorized Brazilian distributor network, its own e-commerce site (lojaconforto.com.br), and direct B2B bulk inquiries, with products certified under Brazilian CA (Certificado de Aprovação), ISO 9001, and ANIMASEG Sustainability Gold standards.

Product overview

Conforto is a Brazilian manufacturer of personal protective equipment (PPE), specializing primarily in safety footwear and gloves. Founded 40 years ago and headquartered in Estância Velha/RS, the company operates a portfolio of 10 product lines organized by use case: Acessórios (Accessories), Branca (White), Casual, Eletricista (Electrician with electrical insulation up to 500V), Florestal e Agro (Forestry and Agriculture), Industrial e Serviços (Industrial and Services), Lançamentos (New Releases), Luvas (Gloves), Moto (Motorcycle), and Tática (Tactical). The product portfolio includes approximately 40+ distinct safety and occupational footwear models including boots, sneakers, shoes, and sandals, alongside protective gloves. Key technology features across products include waterproof membranes, antimicrobial treatments, puncture-resistant aramid or steel insoles, composite or steel toe caps, dual-density PU soles, thermal insulation (including fire-retardant Kevlar threads and Nomex lining), electrical insulation for electrician-specific models, ankle protection systems, and ergonomic designs. The company maintains its own laboratory for product testing and development, serving over 10,000 customers with 7 million protected hands and 20 million protected feet in the last decade.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tênis Soft de Amarrar (SV44) Occupational sneaker in soft nappa leather with lace-up closure, removable PU insole with antimicrobial treatment. Indicated for low-risk service areas against abrasive and excoriating agents.
• Tênis Soft com Elástico (SV48) Occupational sneaker in soft nappa leather with side elastic, removable PU insole with antimicrobial treatment. Indicated for low-risk service areas.
• Tênis Flexible (TL36) Occupational sneaker in breathable textile and nubuck leather with lace-up closure, textile lining, removable PU foam insole. Indicated for light work.
• Tênis Têxtil Knit (TT35) Occupational sneaker in breathable knit textile, removable PU foam insole with antimicrobial treatment. Indicated for low-risk service areas.
• Tênis Têxtil de Amarrar (TT34) Occupational sneaker in breathable textile with lace-up closure, removable PU foam insole with antimicrobial treatment. Indicated for low-risk service areas.
• Tênis Unissex (TV63) Unisex safety sneaker in vachetta full-grain leather with lace-up closure, removable EVA insole with antimicrobial treatment. Indicated for low-risk service areas.
• Tênis de Segurança Unissex de Amarrar (TV67) Unisex safety sneaker in vachetta full-grain leather with padded details, mixed cotton/polyester lace, double-knit fabric lining, removable PU foam insole with antimicrobial treatment. Indicated for areas with risk of falling materials on toes.
• Sapato Social Masculino de Amarrar (SV20) Men's occupational social shoe in vachetta full-grain leather with lace-up closure, removable EVA insole with antimicrobial treatment. Indicated for low-risk service areas.
• Sapato Social Masculino com Elástico (SV22) Men's occupational social shoe in vachetta full-grain leather with side elastic, removable EVA insole with antimicrobial treatment. Indicated for low-risk service areas.
• Sapato Social Feminino Scarpin (SV11) Women's occupational social shoe in vachetta full-grain leather pumps/scarpin style, removable PU insole with antimicrobial treatment. Indicated for general uniformization.
• Sapato Social Feminino de Amarrar (SV10) Women's occupational social shoe in vachetta full-grain leather with lace-up closure, removable PU insole with antimicrobial treatment. Indicated for general uniformization.
• Sapato Social Feminino com Elástico (SV12) Women's occupational social shoe in vachetta full-grain leather with side elastic, removable PU insole with antimicrobial treatment. Indicated for general uniformization.
• Sapato Nobuck de Amarrar (SN60) Occupational shoe in water-repellent nubuck leather with lace-up closure, removable EVA insole with antimicrobial treatment. Indicated for low-risk areas.
• Botina Nobuck de Amarrar – Basic (BN51-B) Occupational boot in water-repellent nubuck leather with lace-up closure and padded shaft, removable EVA insole with antimicrobial treatment. Indicated for low-risk areas.
• Botina Nobuck de Amarrar (BT51) Occupational boot in water-repellent nubuck leather with lace-up closure and padded shaft, removable EVA insole with antimicrobial treatment. Indicated for low-risk areas with foot and ankle protection.
• Botina Couro Graxo Cano Médio (BG57) Occupational boot in pull-up greased leather with lace-up closure and medium padded shaft, high-resistance plastic eyelets, bat-wing tongue, sweat-absorbing antimicrobial lining, reflective strip, removable EVA insole. Indicated for low-risk areas with ankle protection.
• Botina Couro Graxo 3 Gomos (BG56) Occupational boot in pull-up greased leather with lace-up closure and padded shaft with three tubes, high-strength nylon hooks, removable EVA insole with antimicrobial treatment. Indicated for low-risk areas.
• Botina Couro Graxo 2 Gomos (BG50) Occupational boot in pull-up greased leather with padded shaft with two tubes, high-strength nylon hooks, removable EVA insole with antimicrobial treatment. Indicated for low-risk areas.
• Botina Manobreiro (BV100) Safety boot in full-grain cowhide leather with maneuverable design, exclusive ankle protection system, bellows tongue, puncture-resistant aramid insole, dual-density PU sole with anti-torsion bar. Indicated for uneven terrain with risks of twisting, puncture, impact, and abrasions.
• Bota Petrolera (BG109) Long-shaft safety boot in oil-worker style made of greased leather, with exclusive ankle protection system, puncture-resistant aramid insole, SmartAir removable insole, composite toe cap with TPU overcap, and bicomponent PU/nitrile rubber tactical sole with anti-torsion bar. Indicated for uneven terrain with risks of falling materials, abrasions, and ankle impacts.
• Bota Fundição (BH115) Mid-calf safety boot for foundry/casting with electrical insulation, fire-retardant relaxed leather resistant to heat and molten metal contact, Kevlar threads, Nomex lining with Aersulate/Outlast thermal insulation, aramid puncture-resistant insole, SmartAir PU insole, composite toe cap, extended metatarsal protector, and bicomponent PU/rubber sole resistant to electric current and heat. Indicated for foundry environments and low-voltage electrical installations (up to 500V).
• Bota Adventure (BT59-DISK) Occupational boot in water-repellent nubuck leather with proprietary Sistema Disk quick-fit closure, waterproof membrane lining with high water resistance and sweat wicking, removable EVA insole with antimicrobial treatments. Indicated for low-risk areas.
• Botina Nobuck de Amarrar Basic Eletricista (BNE51-B) Safety boot in nubuck leather with lace-up closure, padded shaft, metal-free construction, composite toe cap, removable EVA insole with antimicrobial treatment, dual-density PU sole. Indicated for areas with risk of falling materials and low-voltage electrical installations (up to 500V) in dry environments.
• Botina com Elástico - Dorso Acolchoado (BV110) Safety boot in vachetta full-grain leather with side elastic and padded back, removable EVA insole with antimicrobial treatment. Indicated for low-risk service areas.
• Sapato com Elástico (SV62) Safety shoe in vachetta full-grain leather with side elastic, removable EVA insole with antimicrobial treatment, optional steel puncture-resistant insole. Indicated for low-risk service areas.
• Sapato de Amarrar (SV60) Safety shoe in vachetta full-grain leather with lace-up closure, removable EVA insole with antimicrobial treatment. Indicated for low-risk services.
• Sapato Feminino de Amarrar (SV45) Women's safety shoe in vachetta full-grain leather with lace-up closure, removable EVA insole with antimicrobial treatment. Indicated for low-risk service areas.
• Linha Luvas (Protective Gloves Line) Protective gloves line including mechanical protection, thermal protection, and cold protection variants for industrial and occupational hand safety.

Quantifiable outcome

• Protected 7,000,000 hands and 20,000,000 feet in the last decade

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ANIMASEG (Associação Nacional da Indústria de Material de Segurança e Proteção ao Trabalho)coreOthersConforto received the world's first Animaseg Sustainability Seal in the Gold Category from ANIMASEG, the National Association of Safety and Occupational Protection Equipment Industry. This certification recognizes Conforto's practices in quality, social responsibility, sustainability, and governance in the PPE sector.
• IBTEC (Instituto Brasileiro de Tecnologia e Qualidade)coreTechnology or IntegrationConforto operates its own laboratory and holds the Conforto Seal from IBTEC's biomechanics laboratory, validating product quality and safety testing standards.
• ANIMASEGcoreOthersAs a member/manufacturer under ANIMASEG, Conforto participates in the development of sustainability standards and certification for the PPE industry in Brazil and globally.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ansell: Global manufacturer of protective gloves and PPE with strong positions in mechanical- and thermal-protection gloves. Comparable to Conforto's Luvas (gloves) product line, though Ansell operates globally while Conforto is Brazil-focused.
• Marluvas: Major Brazilian manufacturer of safety footwear and PPE with a comparable product range including boots for industrial, foundry, and electrician use cases. The closest direct peer to Conforto by product mix, geography, and Brazilian CA-cert-driven distribution model.
• Safety Jogger: International safety footwear and workwear brand with a broad line of leather occupational boots and shoes. Direct competitor to Conforto in the global safety footwear category, with overlap at tradeshows such as A+A.
• Bracol: Brazilian safety footwear manufacturer serving industrial and forestry workers with leather boots and PPE gloves. Highly comparable to Conforto in channel, customer base, and regulatory-driven product positioning.
• Fujiwara Safety: Brazil-based maker of safety footwear and PPE for industrial, agricultural, and electrical applications. Directly comparable to Conforto in target verticals, leather construction, and reliance on CA certifications.

Broad incumbents

• Bata Industrials: Global safety and occupational footwear division of Bata Group, manufacturing leather safety boots for industrial workers worldwide. Comparable in product category but operates at substantially larger global scale than Conforto.
• Vulcabras (Alpargatas): Large Brazilian footwear conglomerate producing branded and safety footwear at scale. Overlaps with Conforto in the occupational footwear category but operates a much broader portfolio (athletic and casual brands), making it a broader incumbent rather than a pure specialist peer.
• 3M Personal Safety Division: Diversified global manufacturer with a personal safety division covering respirators, protective eyewear, hearing protection, and select footwear/coverall products. Operates broadly in PPE adjacent to Conforto's category.
• Honeywell Personal Protective Equipment: Global industrial conglomerate with a large PPE division spanning safety footwear, gloves, eye/ear protection, and fall protection. Broad incumbent across the PPE category, including competitive overlap with Conforto's industrial safety offerings.

Emerging players

• Showa Group: Manufacturer of single-use and reusable protective gloves for industrial and occupational use. Overlaps with the gloves portion of Conforto's PPE portfolio, complementing the safety footwear category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/confortoartefatos
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/conforto-artefatos-de-couro-ltda

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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