Dalila Textil

What Dalila Textil does

Dalila Textil LTDA is a privately held Brazilian textile manufacturer founded in 1973 and headquartered in Jaraguá do Sul, Santa Catarina. Operating under the brand Dalila Ateliê Têxtil, the company specializes in industrial-scale circular knitting (malharia circular) producing differentiated knit fabrics (malhas) sold primarily through its own e-commerce platform at ecommerce.dalilatextil.com.br, with WhatsApp-assisted ordering for orders above 10kg. The product portfolio exceeds 50 fabric variants spanning core lines (Meia Malha, Cotton, Interloque, Piquet, Moletom, Modal, Poliamida), premium Peruvian Pima cotton, sustainable fibers under the Renova collection (organic cotton from the Ilumiara project in Ingá, Paraíba, plus hemp and jute), and themed collections such as Linha Ritmo, Linha Flex, Tech, Lumi, and Gold lines, plus trimming accessories (Ribana) and collar/cuff kits.

The company's proprietary D+ Technology is a recurring differentiator applied across multiple SKUs to deliver dimensional stability and prevent shrinkage after laundry. Direct partnerships with 60+ farming families in Paraíba for organic cotton and Peruvian-sourced Pima cotton (Gossypium Barbadense) provide supply chain transparency and premium fiber access. The revenue model is direct-to-customer e-commerce with unit prices ranging from R$5.80 to R$432 per unit depending on product type, sold by weight in 1kg increments (Ribana sold in 100g increments), with free shipping above R$450, installment payments up to 6x without interest, and an Outlet channel for discounted inventory. Customer segments span B2B fashion brands and clothing manufacturers (primary), plus use-case segments for infant/children's clothing and sustainable fashion brands. Geographic reach is Brazilian-domestic; there is no disclosed international expansion, external funding, or AI/ML capability.

Name

Dalila Textil

Legal name

Dalila Textil LTDA

Website

https://dalilatextil.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Dalila Textil LTDA is a privately held Brazilian circular knitting mill founded in 1973, selling 50+ knit fabric variants via its own e-commerce platform to fashion brands, clothing manufacturers, and individual buyers across Brazil.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Knit Fabric Manufacturing

NAICS

Apparel Knitting Mills (3151), Textile Mills (313)

SIC

Knitting Mills (2250), Textile Mill Products (2200)

akta.pro primary industry

Textiles, Fabrics, Trims & Components Suppliers (CRAAAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Narrow Fabrics & Webbings (Tapes/Ribbons/Straps) (IMAOABAD)

Keywords

• Circular knit fabrics
• Pima cotton textiles
• Sustainable knit fabrics
• Textile e-commerce
• Knit fabric manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Jaraguá Do Sul

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. E-commerce Sales of Knit Fabrics: Direct-to-consumer online sales of circular knit fabrics (malhas) including Pima cotton, sustainable options, and accessories. Products sold by weight (kg). Revenue from individual product sales with prices ranging from R$ 5.80 to R$ 432.00 per unit depending on product type and quality.
2. Outlet Sales: Differentiated products at more accessible prices in limited quantities through the Outlet section.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dalila Textil (Dalila Ateliê Têxtil) is an industrial-scale atelier founded in 1973 that develops and sells differentiated circular knit fabrics (malhas) including Peruvian Pima cotton, organic cotton (Ilumiara project), Modal, Polyamide, wool blends, and proprietary D+ and Lumi technology variants, along with accessories such as Ribana trims and collar/cuff kits. Products are sold by weight (kg) to fashion brands, clothing manufacturers, and designers primarily through its own Brazilian e-commerce platform at ecommerce.dalilatextil.com.br.

Product overview

Dalila Ateliê Têxtil is an atelier operating at industrial scale for circular knitting development, specializing in exclusive projects with innovative deliveries, excellence, sustainability, and a future-focused approach since 1973. The company operates as an e-commerce platform selling knit fabrics (malhas) and textile accessories. The product portfolio includes: Core knit fabric lines (Malhas) such as Meia Malha, Cotton, Interloque, Piquet, Moletom, Moletinho, Textura, Jacquard, Modal, and Poliamida; Premium Pima Collection featuring Peruvian Pima cotton with extra-long staple fibers; Renova Sustainable Collection with organic cotton (Ilumiara project), hemp, jute, and eco-friendly materials; Linha Ritmo and Linha Flex collections for fashion-forward fabrics; Tech-series products including Pixel Tech and Zena Tech; Lumi-technology fabrics for enhanced softness; and comprehensive trimming accessories including Ribana (ribbing trims) and Gola e Punho (collar and cuff kits). Products are sold by weight (kg) with minimum purchases of 1kg increments, and the company also operates an Outlet section for discounted items. Applications span shirt-making (Camisaria), tailoring (Alfaiataria), casual wear, fitness, polos, t-shirts, and children's clothing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Renova: Sustainable fabric line featuring organic cotton, hemp, jute, and other eco-friendly materials.

Products and services

• Malhas (Knit Fabrics)

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Ilumiara Project (Agreste da Paraíba)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial sustainability partnership with organic cotton farming project in Ingá, Paraíba. Involves over 60 farmers and their families producing organic cotton without harmful substances. Ensures supply chain transparency and social impact.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Vicunha Têxtil: One of the largest denim and twill fabric manufacturers in Latin America. Comparable as a broad Brazilian textile incumbent serving apparel manufacturers, though primarily woven/denim rather than circular knit.
• Hering S/A: Iconic Brazilian apparel manufacturer with integrated textile operations and strong DTC channels. Comparable as a domestic textile/apparel incumbent, though Hering's primary business is finished garments rather than fabric supply.

Direct peers

• Cedro Têxtil: Brazilian textile manufacturer producing woven and knit fabrics for apparel and home furnishings. Direct comparable as a domestic mill supplying fabric inputs to Brazilian apparel brands, overlapping with Dalila's B2B knit-fabric value proposition.
• Pettenati S/A: Brazilian textile company with integrated knit-fabric and apparel manufacturing. Comparable as a domestic circular-knit producer serving fashion brands, with similar product breadth and vertical integration.
• Malwee Malhas: Brazilian apparel and knit-fabric manufacturer with strong e-commerce and brand presence. Comparable in circular knitting capability and B2C/B2B channel mix, though Malwee is also a vertically integrated apparel brand owner.
• Altenburg Têxtil: Brazilian textile manufacturer focused on knit fabrics and home textiles. Comparable as a domestic knitting mill with similar customer overlap in fashion brands and home furnishings.
• Buettner Têxtil: Brazilian manufacturer of knit fabrics and trims supplying apparel brands. Comparable in circular-knit technology and B2B fabric supply, with similar product extensions into accessories.
• Santista Têxtil: Brazilian textile mill producing denim, twill, and knit fabrics for apparel manufacturers. Comparable as a domestic fabric supplier with similar B2B customer base, though skewed toward woven/denim rather than circular knit.

Others

• Lojas Renner: Brazilian apparel retailer that sources fabrics domestically and internationally. Comparable as a downstream Brazilian customer in the same value chain, though operating in retail rather than manufacturing.
• Cotton USA (CCI): Global promotion body for U.S. cotton with technical and marketing programs for mills and brands. Comparable as an upstream supplier/category partner relevant to Dalila's cotton sourcing strategy, especially given Pima positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/dalilaatelietextil
• Xx.com/dalilatextil

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 →

Frequently asked questions about Dalila Textil