What Catarinense does

Catarinense Importadora e Distribuidora is a Brazilian importer and wholesale distributor of textile, craft and household goods, operating under the trade name Catarinense from dcatarinense.com.br. The company runs a catalog e-commerce platform organized into six primary product verticals: sewing accessories (armarinhos), home/household goods, stationery/bazaar items, plastics sold by the meter, fabrics sold by the meter, embroidery and painting fabrics, and non-woven fabrics (TNT). Within each vertical it carries dozens of subcategories (for example, under sewing accessories: curtain hardware, needles and pins, buttons, elastics, ribbons, threads, Singer oil, laces, scissors and bias tape).

The business combines third-party brand distribution with a growing portfolio of own-brand Catarinense products. Third-party brands include Alko (synthetic leather and PVC coatings), Dohler (embroidery fabrics such as Tecido Vencedora and Ibitinga), Alpina (tricoline Kinder and picot fabrics), Fitesa and Providencia (TNT non-wovens), Cipatex and Romplas (synthetic leather napa), Eduval and Fiorella (interlinings), Ober (kitchen cloths), Florence (curtain accessories) and Singer (sewing-machine lubricants). Own-brand products include branded thermal towels (Nova Max Flannel Imported, Standard Certa, Premier Imported, Brilho, Super Brilho) and a broad line of branded fabrics and non-wovens (Tricoline Cat, Feltro Macio Cat, Tecido Etamine Cat, TNT Estampado Cat, Tecido Vagonite Cat, and others).

The company serves a horizontal B2B and prosumer customer base consisting of retail stores specializing in sewing and craft supplies, craft shops, textile manufacturers, artisans, seamstresses, decorators and hobbyists across Brazil. Products are sold by the roll, piece or meter with minimum order quantities starting at roughly one piece (containing 10-50 meters of fabric); pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Distribution combines an online catalog with a representatives (field sales) channel, suggesting nationwide reach within a single-country (Brazil) operating geography. The company has no disclosed proprietary technology platform, no AI/ML capabilities, no funding history, no ownership disclosures, and no leadership-team information in the source data.

Name

Catarinense

Legal name

Catarinense Importadora e Distribuidora

Website

https://dcatarinense.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Catarinense Importadora e Distribuidora is a Brazilian wholesale importer and distributor of textiles, sewing accessories, craft supplies and home goods, selling by the meter, roll and piece to retail stores, seamstresses, artisans and hobbyists across Brazil through an online catalog and field-rep channel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Textile and Craft Wholesale Distribution

NAICS

Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers (4243), Piece Goods, Notions, and Other Dry Goods Merchant Wholesalers (424310)

SIC

Wholesale-Apparel, Piece Goods & Notions (5130)

akta.pro primary industry

Textiles, Fabrics, Trims & Components Suppliers (CRAAAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Arts, Crafts & DIY Hobby Supplies Distribution (CRAOAMAE)

Keywords

• Wholesale textile distribution
• Fabric supply
• Sewing accessories
• Craft materials wholesale
• Non-woven fabrics

Headquarters

HQ city

São Bernardo Do Campo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wholesale product sales: Revenue generated through wholesale distribution of textile products, craft supplies, and sewing accessories to retail businesses. Products are sold in bulk quantities (rolls, pieces, meters) with minimum order quantities typically starting at 1 unit.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Catarinense Importadora e Distribuidora is a Brazilian importer and wholesale distributor of textile and craft materials, selling fabrics by meter, sewing accessories, home goods, stationery, plastics, embroidery fabrics, and non-woven fabrics. Products are sold in bulk quantities (rolls, pieces, meters) with minimum order requirements to retail stores, craft shops, sewing businesses, textile manufacturers, and artisans throughout Brazil, distributed both under its own Catarinense brand and under third-party supplier brands.

Product overview

Catarinense Importadora e Distribuidora is a Brazilian importer and distributor of textile and craft materials operating as a B2B/B2C catalog e-commerce platform. The company offers an extensive portfolio organized into six main product categories: (1) Armarinhos (sewing accessories) including threads, buttons, elastics, ribbons, needles, scissors, and sewing notions; (2) Casa/Utilidades Domésticas (home goods) including bedding, bathroom accessories, kitchen items, rugs, and curtains; (3) Papelaria e Bazar (stationery/bazaar) including adhesives, paints, EVA, brushes, and gift packaging; (4) Plásticos a Metro (plastics by meter) including thermal cloths, blackout materials, and synthetic leathers; (5) Tecidos a Metro (fabrics by meter) including tricoline, flannel, felt, metallic fabrics, organza, tulle, jute, and lining fabrics; (6) Tecidos para Bordar/Pintar (embroidery fabrics) including Etamine, Vagonite, and specialty embroidery cloths; and (7) TNT Não Tecidos (non-woven fabrics) in various prints and grammages. The company distributes both its own Catarinense-branded products and third-party brands including Alko, Dohler, Alpina, São Joanense, Fiorella, Eduval, Cipatex, Romplas, Branyl, and many others. Products are sold primarily by the meter, roll, or piece to craft retailers, seamstresses, decorators, and hobbyists throughout Brazil.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Armarinhos (Sewing Accessories)
• Casa / Utilidades Domésticas (Home/Household Goods)
• Papelaria e Bazar (Stationery and Bazaar)
• Plásticos a Metro (Plastics by Meter)
• Tecidos a Metro (Fabrics by Meter)
• Tecidos para Bordar/Pintar (Embroidery and Painting Fabrics)
• TNT - Não Tecidos (Non-Woven Fabrics)
• Catarinense Branded Thermal Towels
• Catarinense Branded Fabrics

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• AlkominorOthersSupplier of synthetic leather, PVC coatings, and textile products including toalhas térmicas, xadrez fabrics, and decorative sintéticos. Products include Corta Luz, Atoalhado Cover, Alkobag, and Dekorama lines.
• DohlerminorOthersSupplier of embroidery and craft fabrics including Tecido Vencedora, Tecido Ibitinga (Cânhamo), and Tecido Marina for bordado applications.
• FiorellaminorOthersSupplier of interfacing (entretelas) products including tela termocolante, patchwork interfaces, and EAC colante products for textile applications.
• DelfimminorOthersSupplier of tulle (tule) and filó fabrics used for confecção de roupas, fantasias, véu de noiva, and decoração de festas.
• BranylminorOthersSupplier of jersey and plush (pluma/veludinho) fabrics for clothing and craft applications.
• AlpinaminorOthersSupplier of tricoline Kinder fabrics and picot Grão de Arroz fabrics for sewing and craft applications.
• FitesaminorOthersManufacturer of TNT (Tecido Não Tecido) products at 40gm weight for various craft and industrial applications.
• ProvidenciaminorOthersManufacturer of TNT products at 45gm weight and other gramatures for craft and industrial applications.
• RomplasminorOthersSupplier of synthetic leather (napa) products including Napa Omega New and Ankara for furniture, bags, and upholstery applications.
• CipatexminorOthersSupplier of Napa Cilontex Le Mans synthetic leather, Toalha Térmica Decorelli, and related PVC-coated textile products.
• EduvalminorOthersSupplier of interfacing (entretela) products including Colante, Sem Cola para Bordar, and EAC Colante for textile manufacturing.
• OberminorOthersSupplier of Pano de Prato (kitchen cloths) products including Original Pé de Galinha and Ober branco varieties.
• FlorenceminorOthersSupplier of curtain accessories including Entretela Plastificada Lisa, Franzidor, and Final Florence for cortinas.
• SingerminorOthersSupplier of Óleo Singer lubricant products for sewing machine maintenance and general lubrication applications.

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Kalunga: Kalunga is a large Brazilian public retailer of office supplies, school/art/craft materials, and industrial products with broad assortment and national distribution — a much larger incumbent that overlaps Catarinense's stationery, craft, and sewing product lines.
• Tok&Stok: Tok&Stok is a major Brazilian home goods and housewares retailer with overlap to Catarinense's Casa/Utilidades Domésticas category (cushion covers, rugs, curtains, kitchen items), though its core focus is furniture and decor.
• Multicoisas: Multicoisas is a Brazilian housewares and utility retail chain offering household and textile products that intersect with Catarinense's home goods and plastic-by-meter categories, though at a broader and less craft-focused assortment.
• Havan: Havan is a large Brazilian department store chain carrying broad assortments including fabrics, haberdashery, household textiles, and craft supplies — overlapping multiple Catarinense categories but as one segment within a much wider retail portfolio.

Direct peers

• Armarinho São José: Armarinho São José is a long-standing Brazilian haberdashery and craft supply retailer/wholesaler selling sewing notions, fabrics, threads, and DIY materials to both consumers and small businesses across Brazil, comparable to Catarinense's sewing-accessories and craft categories.
• Cissa Magazine: Cissa Magazine is a Brazilian retail/wholesale chain specializing in sewing notions, fabrics, haberdashery, and craft supplies — directly overlapping Catarinense's core assortment of armarinhos, fabrics by the meter, and craft products for the Brazilian market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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