Name

FILI

Legal name

FILI Galant s.r.o.

Website

https://fili.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Haberdashery & Sewing Supplies

SIC

Wholesale-Apparel, Piece Goods & Notions (5130)

akta.pro primary industry

Yarn, Knitting & Crochet Shops (CRALADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Yarn, Knitting & Crochet Supplies Retail (CRALACAF), Textiles & Fabric / Piece Goods Wholesale (CRAOADAH), Fiber & Yarn (Natural, Synthetic, Blends) (CRAAAMAA)

Keywords

• Haberdashery wholesale
• Sewing supplies retail
• Knitting yarn distribution
• Craft materials supply
• Textile haberdashery

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Retail e-commerce sales: FILI sells sewing, knitting, and haberdashery products directly to consumers via its e-shop (www.fili.cz), operating on a standard e-commerce model with pricing in Czech Koruna (Kč). Products include threads, zippers, buttons, elastic bands, ribbons, metal haberdashery, needles, hooks and eyes, knitting supplies, and non-woven textiles.
2. Wholesale/B2B sales: FILI sells to other haberdashery shops, alteration workshops, tailor shops, and other crafts businesses using IČO registration, with wholesale pricing available after approval and a dedicated wholesale warehouse on Praze 4.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

FILI (FILI Galant s.r.o.) is a Czech haberdashery wholesaler and retailer that sells sewing supplies, knitting yarns, threads, zippers, buttons, metal haberdashery, elastics, ribbons, and non-woven textiles to both individual consumers and business customers. The company operates an e-commerce storefront at www.fili.cz and a wholesale warehouse at Praha 4, stocking Czech and international brands such as AMANN, Schoeller+Stahl, Austermann, ADDI, PRYM, KOH-I-NOOR, and Kretzer.

Product overview

FILI (FILI Galant s.r.o.) operates an e-commerce haberdashery business serving both retail and wholesale customers in the Czech Republic. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of sewing and crafting supplies organized into eight main product categories: knitting yarns (Austermann, Schoeller+Stahl, Twister), knitting and crochet supplies (ADDI needles/hooks, PRYM accessories), metal haberdashery (KOH-I-NOOR snaps, hooks, needles, scissors), threads (AMANN brand including BELFIL S, ASPO, TROJALOCK), sewing supplies (buttons, zippers, interfacing, embroidery, bra fittings), zippers, non-woven textiles, and elastic/ribbon/trim materials. The e-shop is powered by Shoptet platform and primarily serves individual crafters, seamstresses, tailors, and commercial businesses including alterations shops and garment factories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pletací příze (Knitting Yarn) Knitting yarns from Austermann, Schoeller+Stahl, and Twister brands, covering summer, winter, sock, novelty, cotton, silk, wool, and alpaca blends for hand-knitters and crafters.
• Pletací a háčkovací potřeby (Knitting and Crochet Supplies) Knitting needles (bamboo, circular, sock, straight) and crochet hooks (ergonomic, classic, Tunisian) primarily from the ADDI brand, plus knitting aids and knooking needles.
• Kovová galanterie (Metal Haberdashery) Metal haberdashery including snap buttons (druky), hooks and eyes, jeans buttons, sewing needles, scissors, thimbles, rivets, clasps, buckles, and pins from KOH-I-NOOR, Kretzer, and PRYM brands.
• Nitě (Threads) Sewing threads including cotton, polyester, and specialty threads from AMANN brands such as BELFIL S, ASPO, ASPOTEX, and TROJALOCK for overlock machines.
• Šicí potřeby (Sewing Supplies) Sewing accessories including buttons (knoflíky), fasteners, measuring tapes, hemming tapes, trims, embroidery supplies, shoulder pads, bra closures, patches, and sewing kits from PRYM.
• Zipy (Zippers) Various zipper types including metal, plastic/spiral, bone, and water-resistant zippers in multiple sizes and lengths for apparel and accessories.
• Netkané textilie (Non-woven Textiles) Non-woven textiles including wadding/batting (vatelín), interfacing tapes, and fusible web for garments and crafting applications.
• Gumy, stuhy, metráž (Elastics, Ribbons, Trims) Elastic bands, ribbons (satin, velvet, taffeta, decorative), braids, cords, fringes, curtain tapes, and bias tapes in various materials and colors for garment making and crafting.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AMANN (threads)coreTechnology or IntegrationFILI sells sewing threads from AMANN, including brands such as BELFIL S, ASPO, ASPOTEX, and TROJALOCK for overlock machines.
• Schoeller + Stahl (knitting yarns)coreTechnology or IntegrationFILI is an authorized seller of Schoeller + Stahl pletací příze (knitting yarns), including brands like ALPHA.
• Austermann (knitting yarns)coreTechnology or IntegrationFILI carries Austermann pletací příze (knitting yarns) including brands such as MAGIC SILK COLOR, BIO COTTON COLOR, and ALPACA FLUFFY.
• ADDI (knitting needles and hooks)coreTechnology or IntegrationFILI sells pletací jehlice a háčky (knitting needles and hooks) from the ADDI brand.
• PRYM (sewing accessories)coreTechnology or IntegrationFILI carries sewing accessories and haberdashery tools from PRYM, including travel sewing kits, grommets, and measuring tools.
• ShoptetcoreTechnology or IntegrationFILI's e-commerce website (www.fili.cz) is built on the Shoptet e-commerce platform. Shoptet also handles hosting and operational services for the online store.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Regional players

• Buttinette: Major German haberdashery, fabric, and craft supplies retailer with deep online catalog. Comparable to FILI in product breadth (sewing, knitting, decorative notions) and dual B2C/B2B channels, but operates in a larger DACH market rather than Czech Republic.
• Hobbycraft: UK-based specialty retail chain for crafts, sewing, knitting, and haberdashery with a significant online store. Comparable to FILI in craft/sewing/knitting product mix and B2C + small-business customer base, though at much larger scale and in the UK market.
• Wolle Rödel: German specialty retailer focused on knitting yarns, needles, and accessories with both online and physical store presence. Comparable to FILI in knitting-yarn and accessory assortment plus multi-channel retail, though more yarn-specialized and serving the German market.

Direct peers

• Sapro: Czech haberdashery wholesaler serving sewing, knitting, and craft segments in the Czech Republic. Directly comparable to FILI in assortment (sewing supplies, knit accessories, notions), wholesale + retail channel mix, and domestic-only geographic scope.
• Stoklasa: Czech haberdashery and textile notions wholesaler/retailer operating its own e-commerce platform. Directly comparable to FILI in product mix (threads, zippers, ribbons, elastics, sewing accessories), target customers (B2C crafters + B2B workshops), and Czech-market focus.
• Modes4u: Online haberdashery and sewing supplies retailer operating across Central European markets. Comparable to FILI in e-commerce-led haberdashery distribution, multi-brand assortment, and craft/sewing customer base, though with broader geographic reach.

Emerging players

• Makerist: Online marketplace and content platform for sewing, knitting, and crafting in the DACH region. Comparable to FILI in sewing/knitting hobbyist focus, but operates a marketplace model with tutorials layered on top of supplies rather than direct haberdashery retail.

Broad incumbents

• JOANN: Large US specialty retailer of fabrics, sewing, knitting, and craft supplies with nationwide stores and online presence. Comparable to FILI in sewing/craft/knitting product categories, but operates at vastly greater scale and in a different geography.

Others

• AMANN Group: European manufacturer of industrial and consumer sewing threads (BELFIL S, ASPO, ASPOTEX, TROJALOCK). Comparable to FILI as a key supplier whose thread brands populate FILI's catalog; not a competitor but an upstream partner.
• Prym: German manufacturer of sewing accessories, haberdashery tools, and notions. Listed as a key supplier brand to FILI (PRYM travel kits, grommets, measuring tools); comparable as the upstream brand whose products FILI distributes rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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