Tessilmare

What Tessilmare does

Tessilmare is an Italian marine and boat supplies manufacturer founded in 1946 and headquartered in Bevera di Sirtori (Lecco), Italy. The company produces a focused portfolio across three product categories: fender profiles and rub rails (including the Binox, Sphæra, Radial, Bino, Bumper, Qbe, Qbe Steel, Stryke, and Flexy lines), marine fabrics and boat canvas (Monospalmato, Bispalmato, Capotex, Obscurex), and sun-top and bimini shade systems (Onyx, Fly inox, Bimini inox, Sixty, Bimini Alta, Bimini). Products are 100% Italian-manufactured via a fully integrated production chain, with 8 international patents covering manufacturing processes and designs. Technical differentiators include wind tunnel testing of sun-tops, UV-screened high-tenacity polyester fabrics, and flexible PVC rub rails with patented two-piece installation systems.

Name

Tessilmare

Legal name

Tessilmare Srl a socio unico

Website

https://tessilmare.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tessilmare is an Italian manufacturer of fender profiles, marine fabrics, and sun-top systems serving private boat owners, shipyards, designers, and industrial marine clients worldwide through direct e-commerce, resellers, and custom B2B manufacturing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Equipment and Boat Supplies

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Deck Fittings & Hardware (Bitts, Fairleads, Cleats, Anchors & Chains) (IMAJAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Accommodation & Interior Outfit (Cabins, Galleys, Sanitary, Furniture) (IMAJAIAF), Marine Parts, Accessories & Maintenance Supplies Retail (CRAMAIAB)

Keywords

• Marine fender profiles
• Boat rub rails
• Nautical accessories
• Marine fabrics
• Boat sun-tops

Headquarters

HQ city

Lecco

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. E-commerce Retail Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales through Tessilmare's e-commerce platform offering standard nautical accessories, fender profiles, marine fabrics, and sun-tops to private boat owners for refitting, replacement, and DIY projects
2. B2B Custom Manufacturing: Tailor-made productions and technical consultancy services for shipyards, designers, and industrial partners requiring custom marine solutions
3. Accessories and Spare Parts: Continuous revenue stream from accessories and spare parts including hinges, joints, support poles, covers, and storage bags for the sun-top product lines

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Tessilmare manufactures and distributes marine and boat supplies through three core product lines: Fender Profiles (rub rails for boat, dock, and pier impact protection), Marine Fabrics (waterproof UV-screened high-tenacity polyester for covers and canopies), and Sun-Tops (wind-tunnel-tested bimini and shade systems). Distribution combines B2C e-commerce of standard accessories to private boat owners with B2B tailor-made production and technical consultancy for shipyards, designers, and industrial partners worldwide.

Product overview

Tessilmare is an Italian manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of marine and boat supplies organized into three main product categories: Fender Profiles (rub rails including Binox, Sphæra, Radial, Bino, Bumper, Qbe, Qbe Steel, Stryke, and Flexy lines), Marine Fabrics (technical fabrics including Monospalmato, Bispalmato, Capotex, and Obscurex), and Sun-Tops (boat shade systems including Onyx, Fly inox, Bimini inox, Sixty, Bimini Alta, and Bimini). The portfolio is complemented by dedicated accessories lines for both marine fabrics and sun-tops. All products are 100% Italian manufactured with 8 international patents backing nearly 80 years of expertise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Binox Fender profile designed for maximum impact absorption and resistance for boats, docks, and piers in marine and industrial use.
• Sphæra Fender profile offering impact absorption and protection for marine environments.
• Radial Rub rail designed for maximum impact absorption and resistance for boats and marine applications.
• Bino Flexible rub rail for boats made from high-quality PVC, available in 40mm, 65mm, and 90mm sizes; non-marking with high resistance to abrasion and cutting, and flexible installation on three axes with acute angles. The 40mm model uses a two-piece concealed fastening system.
• Bumper Fender profile providing impact protection for boats and docks.
• Qbe Fender profile line for boat protection and rub rail applications.
• Qbe Steel Fender profile with stainless-steel reinforcement for enhanced durability and protection.
• Stryke Fender profile designed for impact resistance and boat protection.
• Flexy Flexible rub rail offering adaptability for various boat shapes and configurations.
• Monospalmato Marine fabric made from 100% high-tenacity polyester, waterproof and UV-screened, maintaining long-term color and structural stability for boat covers and canopies.
• Bispalmato Marine fabric offering durability and weather resistance for nautical applications.
• Capotex Marine fabric designed for sun-top and dock applications with weatherproof properties.
• Obscurex Marine fabric suitable for swim area and concealment applications.
• Onyx Sun-top boat shade system, wind tunnel tested and engineered for stability and safety during sustained navigation.
• Fly inox (Flynox) Inox sun-top offering aerodynamic design and comfort for boat shading.
• Bimini inox (Biminox) Inox bimini top providing sun protection with stainless steel components for marine durability.
• Sixty Sun-top system combining aerodynamics and comfort for boat shade applications.
• Bimini Alta Elevated bimini top design for enhanced sun protection and visibility.
• Bimini Standard bimini top for boat sun shade applications.
• Accessories Sun-Tops Range of spare parts and accessories for sun-tops including hinges, joints, support poles, covers, and storage bags.
• Accessories Marine Fabrics Accessories for marine fabrics including rails, tapes, velcro, grommets, support poles, and sewing thread.
• B2B Custom Marine Solutions Tailor-made marine productions and technical consultancy for shipyards, designers, and industrial partners requiring custom components and project support, with multi-year contract pricing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products maintain long-term color and structural stability
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MATE USA LLC.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partnership serving the North American market (USA and Canada) with local sales, distribution, and customer support from their Deerfield Beach, Florida location at 451 Goolsby Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442. Contact: +1 (954) 463 5757 or [email protected].

Scale indicators3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Glen Raven / Sunbrella: Major US textile incumbent with Sunbrella marine fabric brand, the dominant scaled competitor in marine canvas and a benchmark for premium positioning Tessilmare targets.
• West Marine: Largest US marine retailer — while not a manufacturer, sets pricing expectations and channel dynamics that affect Tessilmare's reseller-network strategy.
• Whitecap: Broad-line marine hardware and accessories distributor/manufacturer serving the same private boat owner and shipyard segments as Tessilmare.

Emerging players

• Scanstrut: UK-based marine accessories specialist — broader portfolio but adjacent to Tessilmare in marine-grade components for boat builders and owners.

Direct peers

• Polyform AS: Norwegian manufacturer of inflatable and rigid boat fenders, the most direct global competitor to Tessilmare's fender profile / rub rail portfolio.
• Serge Ferrari (Stamoid): French technical textile producer whose Stamoid line is a premium marine fabric used for boat covers — directly comparable to Tessilmare's Monospalmato and Bispalmato.
• Dock Edge: Canadian manufacturer of dock and marine protection products including fenders and rub rails — comparable portfolio targeting boat owners and marine professionals.
• Carver Industries: US manufacturer of bimini tops, boat covers, and sun-shade systems — direct competition in Tessilmare's Sun-Tops category.
• Taylor Made Products: US-based manufacturer of boat fenders, dock edging, and marine accessories — overlapping product line and recreational boating customer base with Tessilmare.
• Majestic Marine Products: US maker of inflatable and rigid boat fenders plus dock products, serving recreational boating and OEM channels — overlapping with Tessilmare's fender profile business.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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