KATXI KLOTHING ॰

What KATXI KLOTHING ॰ does

Katxi Klothing is a privately held Basque apparel brand incorporated as a SAS in 2016 in Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France, by childhood friends Thibaud (Thib') and Jean (Jeannot). The company designs, produces, and sells a full ready-to-wear range — T-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, jackets, pants, shorts, swimwear, and accessories — built on 100% organic cotton and recycled polyester sourced from Stanley/Stella's certified factories in Bangladesh, with all customization (screen printing with water-based inks, embroidery, sewing, labeling) performed by local artisans within a 30 km radius of Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Designs are rooted in Basque cultural iconography (the Kabino motif referencing the Arana brothers, the Tree of Gernika, Laminak mythology, the Belharra wave), developed by in-house designer Jean. The brand carries OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100, Fair Wear Foundation, and PETA certifications through its supply chain and partners with ESAT Gure Nahia for labeling and folding.

The company operates a hybrid direct-to-consumer and wholesale model: a Shopify-hosted e-commerce site at katxiklothing.com, five owned physical boutiques (Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Bayonne, Biarritz, Donostia/San Sebastián), a showroom and headquarters (Le Lokal) in Saint-Jean-de-Luz, and a network of 30+ third-party distributors across the Basque Country and southwestern France including Galeries Lafayette and Intersport locations. A B2B personalization service targets businesses, associations, schools, and public institutions with custom screen printing, embroidery, and sewing on a 50-piece minimum order basis, supported by tiered volume discounts (2–6%) on orders above €5,000.

Marketing is community-led and earned-media-driven rather than paid: a Team K ambassador program (athletes including Maxime Lucu and Peyo Muscarditz, journalists, artists), the 'Katxi Around The World' Facebook community, an email newsletter with a 10% first-purchase incentive, and editorial coverage on TF1 JT 20H, Paris Match, Sud Ouest, and Mediakoba. Pricing is unit-based with gift cards (€25–€150) and free shipping over €100 in mainland France. The business has no disclosed funding rounds, no institutional investors, and no parent company; ownership and management remain with the original co-founders, supported by a formal team across communications, management, sales, and design.

Name

KATXI KLOTHING ॰

Legal name

Katxi Klothing

Website

https://katxiklothing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Katxi Klothing is a Basque apparel brand founded in 2016 in Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France, designing and selling organic cotton clothing and accessories inspired by Basque culture. It serves both individual consumers through five boutiques, e-commerce, and 30+ distributors, and B2B clients via a custom printing and embroidery service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Apparel & Fashion — Basque Cultural Clothing

NAICS

Apparel Manufacturing (315), Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (3152), Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (3159)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300), Women's, Misses', And Juniors Outerwear (2330), Wholesale-Apparel, Piece Goods & Notions (5130)

akta.pro primary industry

Tops & Shirts Cut & Sew (T-Shirts/Shirts/Blouses) (IMAOAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outerwear & Cold-Weather Apparel Manufacturers (CRAAAAAI), Luxury & Couture / Small-Batch Cut & Sew (IMAOAEAL)

Keywords

• Basque apparel brand
• Organic cotton clothing
• Custom screen printing
• Sustainable fashion retail
• Cultural streetwear

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Jean-de-Luz

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct-to-Consumer Apparel Sales: The primary revenue stream is direct sales of branded apparel and accessories (T-shirts, sweats, jackets, pants, shorts, swimwear, accessories, posters/goodies) through the company's e-commerce platform and four owned retail boutiques. Sales are one-time transactional, with no recurring subscription component. A volume discount program (2% at €5,000+, 4% at €10,000+, 6% at €20,000+) incentivizes larger single orders.
2. Gift Cards (Karte KDO): Gift cards (Karte KDO) are sold in denominations of €25, €50, €75, €100, and €150. The recipient receives a 16-digit code redeemable across multiple transactions until the balance is exhausted, valid both online and in physical boutiques.
3. B2B Customization Services: B2B personalization services targeting businesses, associations, schools, and public institutions. Katxi provides screen printing, embroidery, and sewing customization on textiles (T-shirts, uniforms, accessories) with minimum order quantities of 50+ pieces and a 20–30 day production window. Contact: Ben, 06.35.84.16.69 / [email protected].

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Katxi Klothing designs, produces, and sells Basque-themed apparel and accessories (T-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, vests, shirts, pants, shorts, swimwear, accessories, posters, gift cards) made from 100% organic cotton and recycled polyester, with all customization (screen printing, embroidery, sewing) performed locally within a 30 km radius of Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The brand also offers B2B personalization services for companies, associations, schools, and public institutions with minimum orders of 50 pieces and 20–30 day production timelines.

Product overview

Katxi Klothing is a Basque clothing brand founded in 2016 offering a complete range of apparel and accessories. The core product line includes T-shirts, sweatshirts/hoodies, vests/shirts, pants/shorts/swimwear, and accessories (caps, beanies, bags, wallets), all made from organic cotton and recycled polyester with local customization within 30km of Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The portfolio spans multiple seasonal sub-brands including the BASA (spring/summer and autumn/winter) collections, the permanent INKONTOURNABLES line, the anniversary BESTAK collection, the San Sebastián-focused Katxi in Donosti capsule, the GORA BAIONA rugby-themed limited collection, and the UDA KAPS mini-capsule. Additional offerings include the Kirolak multisport jersey, the Karte KDO gift card, posters/goodies, and B2B personalization/customization services for screen printing, embroidery, and sewing on textiles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• InKontournables: The permanent collection featuring iconic models such as Kabino, Gernika, and Poche K in t-shirts and sweats, made from 100% organic cotton and custom-printed locally.
• BASA
• Katxi in Donosti
• Gora Baiona
• UDA KAPS
• BESTAK

Products and services

• Tee-Shirts & Polos

Quantifiable outcome

• Coton bio uses ~98% less water than conventional cotton (~40L vs ~2,500L per T-shirt)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Musée Bonnat-Helleu (Bayonne)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025December 2025 collaboration on the occasion of the museum's grand reopening after 14 years of closure. The partnership produced co-branded merchandise celebrating Bayonne's cultural heritage.
• Stanley/StellacoreOthersPrimary textile supplier for Katxi Klothing. Provides organic cotton and recycled polyester fabrics from four 'green factories' in Bangladesh. Stanley/Stella was selected for its commitment to eco-responsible manufacturing, fair labor conditions (Fair Wear Foundation), chemical safety (OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100), and animal welfare (PETA-certified cruelty-free).
• Kaixo Print (Mattin)coreTechnology or IntegrationScreen printing workshop based at Le Lokal in Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Responsible for all textile screen printing using exclusively water-based inks. Mattin is one of the co-founding artisanal collaborators of Katxi Klothing, contributing to the ultra-local customization model within a 30km radius.
• Propaganda (Sylvain)coreTechnology or IntegrationScreen printing company based in Bayonne. Handles textile printing alongside Kaixo Print, using exclusively water-based inks for eco-responsible production.
• ESAT 'Gure Nahia' (Arbonne)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerÉtablissement ou Service d'Aide par le Travail (ESAT) in Arbonne, handling labeling and folding operations for Katxi products. Described as a 'benevolent collaboration' that supports social inclusion while providing operational fulfillment.
• Atelier Façon Cuir (Larressore)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeather goods and saddlery workshop in Larressore. Collaborates with Katxi on the 'Origami' leather wallet line, using offcuts from luxury saddles. The collaboration exemplifies ultra-local production with sustainable materials.
• Mini CooperminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial partner of Katxi Klothing as listed on the community page. Nature of partnership appears to be co-marketing or brand partnership.
• Ikastola (Basque Language Schools)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial partner supporting Basque language schools and cultural education. Listed as an official partner on the Katxi community page.
• Ligue de Surf Nouvelle-AquitaineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial partner of the regional surf league. Listed as an official partner alongside other Basque sports and cultural organizations.
• Maison Jean-ViercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with a traditional Basque linen and home textile brand. Described as 'une collaboration cousue de sens' (a collaboration sewn with meaning), combining complementary Basque heritage expertise.
• ThalazurminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSpa and wellness brand that produced a podcast interview with co-founder Thibaud about the Katxi Klothing adventure. Partnership focused on content and storytelling.
• Batela 1991minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed under 'Katxi klothing x batela 1991' in the collections page, suggesting a limited collaboration collection.
• Art Of Soule (Biarritz)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal Basque espadrille manufacturer in Biarritz. Stockists of Katxi products with a co-branded Art Of Soule x Katxi collaboration line sold at their boutique.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Maison Jean-Vier: Basque heritage home textile and lifestyle brand with an explicit ultra-local production model and cultural positioning; already a collaboration partner of Katxi, and the most directly comparable peer in product category overlap (linens, lifestyle) and Basque identity.
• 1083: French heritage denim and casualwear brand producing 100% made-in-France apparel with a strong eco-responsible and ultra-local narrative, DTC e-commerce and physical retail, and comparable price points — analogous regional-heritage-plus-sustainability play.
• Maison Kitsuné: Paris-Tokyo lifestyle brand combining cultural identity, design-forward apparel, multi-city boutique retail, and high-profile press coverage — directly comparable in brand-building approach and DTC + owned-retail model, though at materially larger scale.
• Serge Blanco: Basque heritage apparel and rugby-lifestyle brand with retail and wholesale across France, directly competing in the same Basque cultural apparel niche as Katxi with overlapping customer segments and gift/souvenir distribution.
• Armor-Lux: French heritage maritime apparel brand (Breton stripe, sailor sweaters) producing in its own factories in Quimper, combining regional cultural identity, made-in-France positioning, and a multi-channel DTC + wholesale + retail distribution — the closest structural analog to Katxi at larger scale.
• Saint James: Iconic French heritage knitwear and apparel brand founded in Normandy, combining maritime cultural identity with made-in-France production and a DTC + retail + distributor model closely analogous to Katxi's Basque cultural positioning and atelier-based supply chain.

Broad incumbents

• Patagonia: Global benchmark for eco-responsible apparel built on organic cotton, recycled materials, fair labor certifications, and store-based activism — comparable eco-credibility (OEKO-TEX, Fair Wear) and DTC + retail distribution model, though at vastly larger scale.
• Le Coq Sportif: Historic French sportswear and lifestyle brand offering heritage casualwear, sports collaborations (rugby, surf), and apparel across French retail; broader incumbent with overlap in Basque sports partnerships (Aviron Bayonnais, Ligue de Surf) and regional casualwear.
• Aigle: French heritage outerwear and boots brand (founded 1853) with own boutiques, department-store distribution, eco-responsible product lines, and a comparable heritage-meets-modern DTC + multi-channel retail model.

Emerging players

• Ecusson (Le Slip Français / Loom): French made-in-France casualwear brand emphasizing local production, eco-responsible materials, and DTC + retail, sharing Katxi's craft-and-sustainability narrative at slightly broader product scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/KatxiKlothing
• Instagraminstagram.com/katxiklothing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/katxi-klothing-%E0%A5%B0

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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