Costurando Sonhos Brasil

What Costurando Sonhos Brasil does

Costurando Sonhos Brasil is a privately held Brazilian social enterprise founded in 2017 in Paraisópolis, São Paulo, that combines conscious fashion with vocational training for women in vulnerable situations, including domestic violence survivors. Its core competency is sewing and textile craftsmanship using upcycling and low-impact materials; the organization has no proprietary technology and operates from a single training and operational site at Rua Itamotinga, 100 - Paraíso do Morumbi, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 to 17:00.

The enterprise runs three interconnected lines: the Bazar Social, a physical storefront selling new upcycled clothing at accessible prices; a customized products division producing corporate gifts, uniforms, onboarding kits, and personal protective equipment for enterprise clients through quote-based B2B contracts; and the affiliated Instituto Costurando Sonhos Brasil, which delivers professional cutting and sewing courses and channels donations and volunteer sign-ups. Go-to-market is community-led, blending direct-to-consumer bazaar sales, direct B2B outreach via WhatsApp and email, and organic social channels (Instagram, Facebook) for brand awareness. Pricing for corporate products is bespoke and not publicly disclosed; consumer items are sold at accessible social prices; donations are accepted via a Mercado Pago link.

Since inception, the project reports training 1,300+ women and positively impacting 1.3M+ people across multiple São Paulo communities. The named partner ecosystem spans Amazon, Google, Santander, Novartis, LATAM Airlines, Enel, Arezzo, Pernambucanas, Sodexo, Philco, Onet, and G10 Bank, alongside strategic nonprofit partners G10 Favelas and Instituto Ceva. Revenue is generated from upcycled product sales, customized corporate orders, and donations; no financial figures, headcount, or funding rounds are disclosed in the available data.

Name

Costurando Sonhos Brasil

Legal name

Costurando Sonhos Brasil

Website

https://costurandosonhosbrasil.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Costurando Sonhos Brasil is a Brazilian social enterprise founded in 2017 in Paraisópolis, São Paulo, that trains vulnerable women in sewing and cutting while producing upcycled clothing for a social bazaar and customized corporate gifts, uniforms, and EPIs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Apparel Manufacturing and Social Enterprise

NAICS

Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (3152), Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors (31521)

SIC

Men's & Boys' Furnishgs, Work Clothg, & Allied Garments (2320), Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Fair Trade & Ethical Supply Chains (Certification, Traceability, Producer Support) (BPAGALAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Workwear, Uniforms & Safety Apparel Cut & Sew (IMAOAEAC)

Keywords

• Social fashion enterprise
• Customized corporate products
• Sewing training programs
• Upcycled textile products
• Women empowerment initiatives

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Upcycled Product Sales: Sale of upcycled clothing and accessories through the Social Bazaar at accessible social prices, generating revenue while promoting sustainable fashion and social inclusion.
2. Customized Corporate Products: Production and sale of customized corporate gifts, branded uniforms, onboarding kits, and personal protective equipment (EPIs) to business clients. Products include ecobags, notebooks, water bottles, and custom-designed items using sustainable and upcycled materials.
3. Donations: Accepts donations through Mercado Pago channel (link.mercadopago.com.br/doacaoicsb) to support operations and social programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Costurando Sonhos Brasil is a Brazilian social enterprise founded in 2017 in Paraisópolis, São Paulo, that trains women in vulnerable situations (many victims of domestic violence) in cutting and sewing while producing and selling upcycled textile products. Its commercial offerings include a Social Bazaar selling new clothing at accessible prices and a customized products division producing corporate gifts, uniforms, onboarding kits, and personal protective equipment (EPIs) for B2B clients using sustainable and upcycled materials.

Product overview

Costurando Sonhos Brasil operates as a social fashion enterprise with three interconnected offerings: the Social Bazaar (Bazar Social) selling new clothing at accessible prices; a customized products division producing corporate gifts, uniforms, onboarding kits, and personal protective equipment using upcycling and sustainable materials; and the Instituto Costurando Sonhos Brasil providing professional training courses in cutting and sewing along with volunteering and donation programs. The enterprise trains and employs women from vulnerable communities in Paraisópolis, São Paulo, transforming textile waste into new products and opportunities through a conscious fashion and social empowerment model.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bazar Social (Social Bazaar) A physical social bazaar located at Rua Itamotinga, 100 - Paraíso do Morumbi, São Paulo, that sells new clothing items and accessories at accessible social prices, combining fashion and inclusion to provide quality garments while generating funds for social programs. Targeted at individual consumers seeking affordable, socially conscious clothing.
• Produtos Personalizados (Customized Corporate Products) A B2B customized products division that produces corporate gifts, uniforms, onboarding kits, and personal protective equipment (EPIs) for business clients using upcycling and sustainable materials. Includes sub-offerings of corporate gifts (Brindes Corporativos), onboarding kits (Kits de Onboarding), uniforms (Uniformes), and EPIs/custom solutions (EPIs e Soluções Personalizadas). Targeted at corporate clients seeking ESG-aligned merchandise.
• Cursos de Corte e Costura (Cutting and Sewing Training Courses) Free professional cutting and sewing training courses delivered at the training academy (Rua Itamotinga, 100 - Paraíso do Morumbi, São Paulo) for women in vulnerable situations, including victims of domestic violence. Enrollment is managed via Google Forms and provides skills for income generation and financial autonomy. Courses operate Monday-Friday, 8:00h - 17:00h.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,300+ women trained in sewing and cutting with many achieving financial autonomy
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• ArezzocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFashion retailer and corporate partner. Displays Arezzo logo prominently on partner section of website, indicating collaborative relationship supporting social impact through product purchases or promotional support.
• AmazoncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTechnology corporation as corporate partner. Logo displayed on website partner section suggesting support for social enterprise initiatives through corporate responsibility programs.
• GooglecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTechnology corporation as corporate partner. Logo displayed on website partner section indicating involvement in supporting social impact initiatives.
• SantandercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor Brazilian bank and corporate partner. Logo featured on partner section indicating financial institution's support for social and sustainability programs.
• EnelcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEnergy company and corporate partner supporting social sustainability initiatives. Logo displayed on partner section.
• LATAM AirlinescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLatin American airline and corporate partner. Logo featured on partner section indicating support for social enterprise programs.
• NovartiscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPharmaceutical corporation and corporate partner. Logo displayed on partner section indicating support for social impact initiatives.
• G10 BankflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerDigital bank focused on favela ecosystem. Strategic partner with aligned mission of financial inclusion and social impact in underserved communities.
• G10 FavelasflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFavela ecosystem development organization. Strategic partner with aligned focus on community empowerment and economic development in favela communities.
• SodexocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFood service and facilities management company and corporate partner. Logo displayed on partner section indicating support for social enterprise initiatives.
• PernambucanascoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBrazilian retail chain and corporate partner. Logo displayed on partner section indicating collaborative relationship.
• PhilcominorGTM or Marketing PartnerElectronics company and corporate partner. Logo displayed on partner section indicating support for social impact initiatives.
• OnetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHuman resources services company and corporate partner. Logo displayed on partner section indicating collaborative relationship.
• Instituto CevacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate foundation focused on social programs. Strategic partner providing institutional support for social enterprise development.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Malwee: Major Brazilian apparel manufacturer with established social and sustainability programs. Comparable as a large Brazilian apparel company producing for corporate and consumer markets while running social initiatives, though at much larger scale.
• Alpargatas: Brazilian apparel and footwear manufacturer (Havaianas, Osklen, etc.) with formal ESG/sustainability programs. Comparable as a Brazilian apparel platform with social responsibility commitments and B2B/B2C distribution.
• Hering: Iconic Brazilian basics apparel manufacturer with broad retail distribution. Comparable as a Brazilian garment manufacturer serving high-volume apparel needs, though much larger scale and focused on retail rather than customized corporate products.

Direct peers

• Dudalina: Brazilian uniform and corporate apparel specialist. Comparable as a manufacturer producing customized corporate apparel, uniforms, and workwear for Brazilian enterprises — the most direct competitor in the customized corporate product segment.
• Instituto C&A: Brazilian fashion-focused social institute affiliated with C&A. Comparable as a Brazilian social impact organization operating in the apparel/fashion sector with training, community, and supply-chain programs.
• Favela Clothing: Brazilian social-enterprise fashion brand from favela communities. Comparable as a Brazilian social enterprise apparel brand combining fashion production with community empowerment and social impact, directly competing in the same Brazilian favela-based social fashion segment.
• Reserva: Brazilian fashion brand with strong sustainability and social positioning. Comparable as a Brazilian apparel brand that combines commercial sales with social/environmental impact marketing for ESG-conscious consumers and corporate buyers.

Emerging players

• Insecta Shoes: Brazilian sustainable fashion brand using upcycled and low-impact materials. Comparable as a Brazilian apparel/fashion brand built around upcycling and conscious consumption, though focused on footwear rather than cut-and-sew apparel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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