Industria De Comercio De Corantes Tupy Ltda

What Industria De Comercio De Corantes Tupy Ltda does

Industria De Comercio De Corantes Tupy Ltda (DBA Corantes Tupy) is a Brazilian privately-held manufacturer of textile dyes founded in 1978 and headquartered at Rua Visconde de Parnaíba, 2826, Belenzinho, in the East Zone of São Paulo. The company produces organic-composition, near-neutral-pH, solid-form, non-toxic dyes engineered for specific fiber types, organized into three core lines: Tupy Algodão for cellulosic fibers (cotton, linen, sisal, ramie, rayon-viscose and blends), Tupy Sintético for acrylic, acetate, and synthetic accessories (buttons, zippers, seeds, aviamentos), and Tupy Nylon for polyamide/Lycra, silk, and wool. Supporting products include TupyFix cationic liquid fixative (pH 3–4, density 1.12 g/mL) for wash-fastness and Descolorante Tupy bleaching agent (45g tube per 300g dry fabric). Specialized extensions include the Linha Tupy PRO professional 31-color cotton line and the Lumy Fluorescente line offering 6–7 fluorescent colors for cotton and polyamide. The company also operates ClickCor, an online color simulator tool, and maintains a downloadable library of color cards, fiber-identification guides, and dyeing tutorials.

The company generates revenue through one-time unit sales of dye and auxiliary products in standard packaging (45g and 35g tubes, plus kg formats) to three primary customer segments: individual artisans and home crafters, textile/garment industry professionals (swimwear, lingerie, activewear, fine garments), and trims/accessories manufacturers. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market combines a Brazil-wide dealer and reseller network accessed through intranettupy.com.br, direct factory pickup at the São Paulo site, and WhatsApp-based sales and laboratory inquiry channels. Marketing channels include the educational website with fiber-identification and technique tutorials, social media (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest), video content, downloadable PDF color cards, and an in-company training academy offering courses and workshops.

With 7 employees and no external funding, M&A, or public listing signals, the company operates as a small, family-style specialty manufacturer. Its strategic posture emphasizes brand heritage (45 years), specialized per-fiber chemistry, environmental responsibility, and customer-capacitation through technical support and training rather than scale or digital differentiation. No revenue figures are disclosed.

Name

Industria De Comercio De Corantes Tupy Ltda

Legal name

Indústria e Comércio de Corantes Tupy Ltda

Website

https://corantestupy.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Industria De Comercio De Corantes Tupy Ltda is a 45-year-old Brazilian manufacturer of organic textile dyes for cotton, synthetic, and nylon fibers, serving artisans, garment makers, and trims producers through a Brazil-wide dealer network and WhatsApp/direct factory sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Textile Dyes

NAICS

Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing (32513), Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing (325130)

SIC

Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860)

akta.pro primary industry

Dyeing, Printing & Finishing (Chemical & Mechanical) (CRAAAMAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Washing, Rinsing & After-Treatments (Soaping/Neutralizing/Enzyme Wash) (IMAOACAH)

Keywords

• Textile dyes
• Fabric dyes
• Cotton dyeing
• Synthetic fiber dyes
• Dye manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dye and Auxiliary Product Sales: The company generates revenue from manufacturing and selling textile dyes (Corantes Tupy) across multiple product lines for different fiber types (cotton, nylon, synthetic), along with complementary auxiliary products including bleaches (Descolorante) and fixatives (TupyFix). Products are sold in standard packaging (45g tubes for most dyes, 35g tubes for synthetic dyes) and bulk formats (kg). Revenue is derived from one-time product purchases by both individual artisans and industrial textile operators.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Industria De Comercio De Corantes Tupy Ltda manufactures and sells organic textile dyes in Brazil, organized by fiber type: Tupy Algodão for cellulosic fibers, Tupy Nylon for polyamide and protein fibers, Tupy Sintético for acrylic, acetate and garment trims, and the Lumy fluorescent line. The portfolio also includes a cationic fixative (TupyFix) and a bleaching agent (Descolorante Tupy) used in the textile dyeing process. Products are sold in tube (45g/35g) and kilogram formats through a domestic dealer network, WhatsApp-based sales, and factory pickup.

Product overview

Industria De Comercio De Corantes Tupy Ltda is a Brazilian dye manufacturer with 45 years of experience, producing a comprehensive portfolio of dyes and auxiliaries for the textile industry. The product portfolio consists of three main dye lines: Tupy Algodão for cellulose fibers (cotton, linen, viscose, ramie, sisal), Tupy Sintético for synthetic fibers (acrylic, acetate, buttons, zippers), and Tupy Nylon for polyamide and protein fibers (lycra, silk, wool). The Lumy sub-brand offers fluorescent dyes for cotton and polyamide. Supporting products include Tupy Fix (fixing agent) for color fastness and Descolorante (bleach) for color removal. The company also provides a digital color simulation tool (ClickCor) and educational resources including fiber identification guides and dyeing techniques.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tupy Algodão: Dye line for cotton, rayon-viscose, ramie, linen, sisal, and blends.
• Tupy Sintético
• Tupy Nylon
• Tupy Lumy
• Tupy Pro
• Tupy Fix
• Tupy Descolorante
• ClickCor

Products and services

• Tupy Algodão (Tubete) Organic dye in 45g tube format for dyeing cotton, rayon-viscose, ramie, linen, sisal, and their blends. Near-neutral pH when dissolved in hot water, solid non-toxic physical form, designed for individual and small-scale use. One tube treats 250-300g of fabric.
• Tupy PRO Algodão (31 cores) Professional-grade organic dye for cotton, linen, sisal, ramie, rayon-viscose and blends, available in 31 colors. Formulated for industrial and professional textile operators requiring an extended color palette.
• Tupy Nylon (Tubete) Specialized organic dye in 45g tube format for polyamide fibers including nylon and Lycra (used in swimwear, lingerie, activewear) and protein fibers including natural silk and wool.
• Tupy Nylon Kg (31 cores) Kilogram-format version of the Tupy Nylon dye for lycra, polyamide fibers, natural silk, and wool. Packaged for higher-volume professional buyers with 31 color options.
• Tupy Sintético Tubete (17 cores) Organic dye in 35g tube format for acrylic and acetate fibers, as well as plastic garment trims including buttons, zippers, seeds, and general notions (aviamentos). Available in 17 standard colors.
• Tupy Sintético Kg (31 cores) Kilogram-format version of the Tupy Sintético dye for acrylic, acetate, buttons, zippers, seeds, and general trims. Packaged in 35g tubetes with 31 color options for higher-volume professional buyers.
• Lumy Algodão Fluorescente Fluorescent dye for cotton, linen, sisal, ramie, visco lycra, and blends. Available in 6 fluorescent color variants (including Yellow Fluor, Pink Shock, Blue Saphira, Green Citrus, Green Noronha) under the Lumy sub-brand.
• Lumy Nylon Fluorescente (Lumy Poliamida) Fluorescent dye for lycra pants and bikinis, polyamide fibers, natural silk, and wool. Available in 7 fluorescent color variants under the Lumy sub-brand.
• Tupy Fix (Fixador) Cationic liquid dye fixative for cotton, linen, sisal, ramie, rayon-viscose and blends. Transparent to slightly turbid, colorless liquid with acetic acid odor; pH 3-4, density 1.12 g/mL at 20°C, fully water soluble. Used after dyeing to increase wash resistance and color fastness.
• Descolorante Tupy Bleaching agent for cotton, linen, sisal, ramie, rayon-viscose and blends. One 45g tube treats 300g of dry fabric. Used to lighten or remove existing dye from fabrics before re-dyeing or color correction.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Dylon: Heritage consumer and small-business textile dye brand offering home-use dye products for fabrics (similar product positioning to Tupy's artisanal/artisan consumer segment). Direct competitor in the household/artisan textile dye category.
• Jacquard Products: Manufacturer of textile dyes, paints, and auxiliaries for craft and small-business use, including fiber-reactive dyes and discharge agents. Comparable to Tupy's product portfolio across cotton, protein, and synthetic fibers plus auxiliary chemicals.
• Tintex Textiles: Textile dye and finishing specialist serving the fashion and apparel industry with fiber-specific dye ranges and auxiliaries. Directly comparable fiber specialization and product line structure to Tupy.
• Dharma Trading Co. Supplier of textile dyes, paints, and auxiliaries for dyers, artisans, and small studios, with broad fiber coverage (cotton, silk, wool, synthetics). Comparable to Tupy's B2C + small B2B motion and multi-fiber product portfolio.
• Rit Dye: Iconic US-based consumer textile dye brand selling all-purpose dye products for home and small-business dyeing. Closely comparable to Tupy in customer base (individual crafters) and product category (cotton/synthetic/nylon dyes).
• Pro Chemical & Dye: Specialty retailer/manufacturer of professional-grade textile dyes and auxiliaries for natural and synthetic fibers. Comparable to Tupy PRO line in targeting professional and small-batch users with extensive color ranges.
• Corantes Renner: Brazilian textile dye manufacturer and chemical supplier headquartered in Brazil. Direct local competitor to Tupy with overlapping customer segments in Brazilian textile and garment manufacturing.

Broad incumbents

• DyStar: Global leader in textile dyes and auxiliaries for the entire textile supply chain, with deep fiber-specific and process-specific product lines. Establishes the competitive context in which Tupy's fiber-specific formulations compete.
• Huntsman Textile Effects: Global incumbent in textile dyes and chemicals, serving large industrial textile manufacturers with comprehensive dye and finishing solutions. Sits above Tupy in the customer/market hierarchy but operates in the same product category.

Emerging players

• Tulip Dyes: Consumer craft dye brand focused on fabric and tie-dye kits for individual makers. Comparable to Tupy's individual/consumer segment with adjacent but partially overlapping product formulation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 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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