E.Cima

What E.Cima does

E.Cima (legal name E.CIMA SAU) is a privately held Spanish technical textile manufacturer founded in 1958 in Sabadell, Barcelona, and operating under the DEQUITEX Group management umbrella. The company produces high-performance technical fabrics — including nets, 3D spacer fabrics (up to 16mm thickness, 4-meter width), circular knits, loop velours, stretch fabrics, microfibers, polar linings, and finished/laminated textiles — using an integrated manufacturing chain spanning Ketten/Raschel/circular knitting weaving, jet/autoclave/jigger/continuous dyeing, and industrial finishing (resins, infrared curing, foaming, PU/PTFE lamination, and specialty treatments such as antibacterial, waterproof, anti-mosquito, and FR). Production is carried out across two plants in Sabadell and Terrassa, supported by an in-house quality control laboratory and R&D department, with output exceeding 8 million meters per year and more than 120 employees.

The company's commercial model is direct B2B sales of customized technical fabrics to industrial manufacturers across at least seven end-markets: automotive (interior upholstery, panels, linings), footwear (athletic, urban, professional), orthopedics and healthcare (braces, supports, prostheses, patient handling), military (high-strength mesh, camouflage, FR), workwear/PPE, mattress ticking, and office/upholstery. E.Cima generates revenue through negotiated, quote-based pricing per project, with no public pricing disclosure and more than 70% of production exported. The Eco Cima sub-brand provides a certified sustainable line built on GRS-verified recycled polyester, supported by ISO 9001, Oeko-Tex Standard 100, STeP (2024), and IDAE energy-efficiency certifications, while on-site solar generation covers 35% of electricity consumption. The firm owns three operating subsidiaries — VELTA (dyeing/finishing, since 1973), MOCI (weaving services, since 1984), and TINTORETO (technical finishes, acquired 2008) — and reported no external funding, no parent company, and no named end-customer logos in the source material.

Name

E.Cima

Legal name

E.CIMA SAU

Website

https://ecima.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

E.Cima is a privately held Spanish technical textile manufacturer founded in 1958, producing customized high-performance fabrics — including 3D spacer textiles, knits, velours, and finished/laminated materials — for B2B industrial customers across automotive, footwear, orthopedics, military, workwear, mattress, and upholstery sectors, exporting more than 70% of output.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technical Textiles

NAICS

Knit Fabric Mills (31324), Fabric Coating Mills (313320), Textile and Fabric Finishing and Fabric Coating Mills (3133)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Fabric Mills (Performance/Protective/Medical Substrates) (IMAOABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Protective & Safety Textiles (FR/Arc/Heat/Cut/Chemical) (IMAOADAA), Industrial Ropes, Cords, Twines & Netting (Mooring/Lifting/Fishing/Load Restraint) (IMAOADAK)

Keywords

• Technical textile manufacturing
• Industrial fabric production
• Custom woven fabrics
• Automotive upholstery textiles
• Sustainable recycled fabrics

Headquarters

HQ city

Sabadell

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Technical Fabric Sales: Direct sales of technical textiles to industrial manufacturers across automotive, footwear, orthopedics, military, workwear, mattress, and office furnishing sectors. Fabrics sold include nets, 3D fabrics, circular knits, loop velours, stretch fabrics, microfibers, polar linings, and linings/maille bloquee.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

E.Cima is a vertically integrated manufacturer of high-performance technical textiles for industrial sectors including automotive, footwear, orthopedics, military, workwear, mattress, and office furnishing. The company produces ten core fabric product lines (nets, circular knits, loop velours, stretch fabrics, 3D fabrics, microfibers/suede, polar linings, tracksuit, linings, maille bloquee) plus industrial finishing services (resins, infrared, foam, lamination, special treatments), with the Eco Cima sub-brand covering recycled polyester fabrics.

Product overview

E.Cima is a manufacturer of high-performance technical fabrics serving demanding industrial sectors. The product portfolio includes ten core fabric product lines: Nets (technical mesh for ventilation), Circular Knitting Fabrics (seamless elastic fabrics), Loop Velours (soft surface technical velours), Stretch Fabrics (elastic textiles), 3D Fabrics (voluminous three-dimensional structures), Microfibers and Suede (soft technical textiles), Polar Linings and Tracksuit fabrics, Linings and Maille Bloquée, plus a comprehensive Industrial Finishes service covering resins, infrared, foam, lamination, and special treatments. The Eco Cima sub-brand represents the sustainable product line using recycled materials. Products serve seven market segments: automotive, footwear, orthopedics, workwear/uniformity, mattresses, military, and office/upholstery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rejillas (Nets) Technical mesh fabrics offering ventilation, lightness, and mechanical strength for applications requiring airflow without compromising structural integrity. Available in polyester or polyamide, 100-400 g/m², with antibacterial and odor-resistant finishes. Designed for industrial manufacturers across multiple sectors.
• Tejidos Circulares (Circular Knitting Fabrics) Circular knit technical fabrics characterized by elasticity, fit, and dimensional uniformity. Single or double-sided, in 100% polyester, polyamide and blends. Structures include plain knit, piqué, interlock, and jacquard. For industrial applications requiring seamless elastic fabrics.
• Loop Velours Technical fabric with soft surface, volume, and warm feel providing comfort, thermal insulation, and premium texture. Made from polyamide or polyester, rigid or elastic, 50-600 g/m², available in one or two-sided (back-to-back) with different pile densities.
• Tejidos Elásticos (Stretch Fabrics) Technical stretch fabrics offering maximum freedom of movement with recovery and durability. Made with polyamide or polyester with elastane. Available in plain, printed, or embossed finishes for swimwear, corsetry, and general sports applications.
• Tejidos 3D (3D Fabrics) Three-dimensional technical fabrics with voluminous structures, increased mechanical strength, and excellent ventilation. Weight from 90-600 g/m², thicknesses up to 16mm, widths from 2-400cm. Used in footwear, technical padding, backrests, and dimensionally stable components.
• Microfibras y Antelinas (Microfibers and Suede) Microfiber and suede fabrics offering softness, pleasant feel, and superior technical performance. Exceptional adaptability and comfort. Can be combined with water repellency, odor control, or hypoallergenic treatments. With brushed and shaggy hair for comfort, exceptional strength and abrasion resistance.
• Forros Polares, Chándal, Micropanas (Polar Linings, Tracksuit, Micro-corduroy) Fleece linings providing warmth, comfort, and soft feel for winter and outdoor wear. Tracksuit fabrics with stretch, comfort, and durability for sportswear and casual wear. Micro-corduroy fabrics combining distinctive texture with comfort and durability for urban fashion.
• Forros, Calados, Mallas Bloqué (Linings, Meshes, Maille Bloquée) Linings made of polyamide or polyester, smooth or openwork, used as base for laminating or foaming. Maille Bloquée for garment or decorative uses. Open weave linings for clothing and swimwear.
• Industrial Finishes Comprehensive industrial finishing services including Resin finishes (acrylics, anti-slip, FR, anti-snag), I.R. finishes using infrared radiation for rapid curing, Foamed finishes (polyester, polyether, foamized FR), Laminated finishes (PU, PTFE with varying breathability), and Special finishes (antibacterial, waterproof, anti-mosquito, brushed, anti-odor). Applied to fabric substrates for industrial manufacturers.
• Eco Cima (Sustainable Recycled Fabrics) Sustainable textile line using recycled polyester from plastic bottles and containers. Encompasses all eco-friendly fabric products under the Eco Cima brand, certified with GRS, Oeko-Tex, ISO 9001, and STeP, supporting circular and responsible economy for industrial buyers seeking sustainable textile options.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8 million+ meters of fabric manufactured per year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SIOAS/Binomis Job Placement ServiceminorOthers · 1 January 2021E.Cima collaborates with the SIOAS (Comprehensive Guidance, Accompaniment and Support Services) program through the Binomis Job Placement Service, which belongs to the Heura del Vallès Private Foundation. The program promotes labor inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities and/or mental illness, subsidized by the Department of Labor and Business and the European Social Fund.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Carrington Textiles: UK-based manufacturer of workwear and flame-retardant technical fabrics. Comparable to E.Cima in workwear/PPE vertical, European mid-sized mill profile, and FR finishing capabilities, though more concentrated on uniform/workwear than diversified multi-vertical.
• Arville Textiles: UK-based technical textiles manufacturer producing woven and coated fabrics for defense, aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications. Comparable to E.Cima in military/defense vertical, technical weaving capabilities, and mid-sized European technical textile manufacturer positioning.
• Herculite Products: US-based manufacturer of coated and laminated technical fabrics for industrial, military, and healthcare applications. Comparable to E.Cima in industrial finishing capabilities (coating, lamination), military vertical, and custom-engineered technical fabric positioning.
• Sinterama: Italian manufacturer of polyester technical yarns and fabrics serving automotive interiors, upholstery, and industrial applications. Directly comparable to E.Cima in product portfolio (technical polyester-based fabrics for automotive and contract upholstery), customer verticals, and mid-sized European mill positioning.
• Sefar Group: Swiss-headquartered specialist in woven and technical fabrics for industrial filtration, screen printing, and architectural applications. Comparable to E.Cima as a European mid-sized technical fabric manufacturer with weaving and finishing capabilities and a multi-vertical B2B customer base.
• Tessitura Stellini: Italian warp knit fabric producer specializing in mattress tickings, bedding textiles, and technical knits. Comparable to E.Cima in warp knitting (Raschel) technology, mattress and bedding vertical, and vertically integrated finishing capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Toyobo: Japanese diversified manufacturer of technical textiles including automotive, industrial, and protective applications. Comparable to E.Cima in technical fabric portfolio and automotive vertical, but operates as a large conglomerate with non-textile businesses.
• Toray Industries: Japanese global materials and textiles conglomerate with significant automotive and industrial technical textile operations. Comparable to E.Cima in automotive interior fabrics and technical polyester offerings, but operates at massive global scale across many non-textile materials businesses.
• Freudenberg Performance Materials: German-headquartered global technical textiles group serving automotive, construction, apparel, and industrial markets. Comparable to E.Cima in automotive and industrial textile verticals, but operates at significantly larger scale with broader geographic footprint and broader product portfolio.

Regional players

• Tavex: Spanish-headquartered technical textile manufacturer with denim and technical fabric capabilities serving European markets. Comparable to E.Cima as a Spanish technical textile peer in the same domestic market, though more concentrated on denim/garment fabrics than the diversified technical portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/e.cima
• Instagraminstagram.com/e.cimatextil

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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