Model Forma Malhas Compressivas

What Model Forma Malhas Compressivas does

Model Forma Malhas Compressivas is a privately held Brazilian manufacturer of compression garments founded in 2013 and headquartered in São Caetano do Sul, São Paulo. The company operates through three sub-brands: Model Slim (aesthetic and post-surgical compression garments including girdles, bodysuits, bras, shorts, belts, vests, plus-size, and male lines), Siliforma (silicone/gel-based scar treatment products), and Model Summer (UV-protective apparel such as shirts, leggings, gloves, and sleeves). It also produces specialized compression garments for burn victims, positioning it at the intersection of consumer aesthetics and clinical-adjacent applications.

The core technology centers on proprietary compression fabric specifications and pattern engineering across the product range, with no disclosed patents or R&D infrastructure visible in the input. The portfolio breadth within a single manufacturing operation is notable given the small team of 6 employees.

The go-to-market model is B2C and B2B2C: products are distributed through a partner/reseller network concentrated in São Paulo state, supplemented by direct-to-consumer sales via company-operated e-commerce and WhatsApp ordering. Pricing is product/unit-based retail, with no subscription, licensing, or recurring contract revenue model evident. The company is privately held with no external funding disclosed across its 11+ years of operation.

Name

Model Forma Malhas Compressivas

Legal name

MODEL FORMA - MALHAS COMPRESSIVAS E PRODUTOS HOSPITALARES - LTDA

Website

https://modelforma.ind.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Model Forma Malhas Compressivas is a Brazilian manufacturer founded in 2013 in São Caetano do Sul, producing compression garments across three sub-brands — Model Slim, Siliforma, and Model Summer — sold via São Paulo partner retailers and direct e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Compression Garments

NAICS

Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors) (315250), Apparel Manufacturing (315), Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (3152)

SIC

Women's, Misses', Children's & Infants' Undergarments (2340), Men's & Boys' Furnishgs, Work Clothg, & Allied Garments (2320), Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Shapewear & Body Contouring (CRAAAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compression Therapy for Venous/Lymphedema (Bandages, Wraps, Garments) (HLAHALAF), Intimates, Lingerie, Swimwear & Sleepwear Brands (CRAAAAAF)

Keywords

• Compression garments
• Post-surgical apparel
• Scar treatment products
• Medical compression wear
• Shaping bodysuits

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, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Compression Garment Sales: One-time purchase model for post-surgical compression garments including girdles, bodysuits, shorts, belts, vests, and bras. Products are sold directly to consumers through website and through distribution partners.
2. Silicone/Gel Product Sales: Sale of gel and silicone scar treatment products including sheets, tapes, adhesives, pads, and anatomical conformers for post-surgical scar care.
3. UV Protection Clothing Sales: Sale of UV-protective clothing under the Model Summer brand including shirts, leggings, gloves, and sleeves with UV50+ protection for daily sun protection.
4. Compression Garments for Burn Victims: Specialized compression garments for burn victim rehabilitation, produced with high compression fabrics, controlled elasticity, and ergonomic design for continuous use.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Model Forma manufactures and distributes post-surgical compression garments (girdles, bodysuits, shorts, vests, brassieres, postural wear), silicone and gel scar-treatment products (sheets, tapes, conformers, cushions), and UV-protective clothing under three sub-brands: Model Slim, Siliforma, and Model Summer. The company also produces specialized compression garments for burn victims and offers a comprehensive catalog of post-operative and aesthetic body-shaping apparel sold via its own e-commerce site and a São Paulo-state partner retailer network.

Product overview

Model Forma Malhas Compressivas is a Brazilian medical device and compression garment manufacturer founded in 2013, operating as a single company with multiple specialized sub-brands. The product portfolio is organized into four main lines: (1) Model Slim – the core brand for post-surgical shaping garments including compression cintas (waist trainers), body shapers, brassieres, shorts, boleros, corsets, postural vests, and supportive underwear for post-operative recovery and aesthetic use; (2) Siliforma – gel and silicone product line for scar management including adhesive sheets, cushions, anatomical supports, conformers, gel tapes, separators, and tubes for wound care and burn treatment; (3) Model Summer – UV protection clothing including shirts, leggings, gloves, and arm sleeves with UV50+ rating; and (4) Malhas Compressivas para Queimados – specialized compression garments for burn victims. The company also offers extensive accessory and support products including abdominal bands, chin supports, containment plates, splints, and nursing garments. The business model centers on manufacturing and distributing through partners rather than operating a direct e-commerce platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Model Slim: Post-surgical shaping garments and compression products for post-operative and aesthetic use. Specializes in body shapers, girdles, and compression wear for post-surgical recovery and daily use.
• Siliforma
• Model Summer

Products and services

• Model Slim (Post-Surgical and Aesthetic Compression Garments) Model Slim is the flagship sub-brand specializing in post-surgical shaping garments and aesthetic compression products, including girdles, bodysuits, shorts, vests, brassieres, postural wear, and male compression apparel. Targeted at patients recovering from plastic surgery, liposuction, abdominoplasty, mastoplasty, and bariatric surgery, as well as consumers seeking daily body shaping and posture correction.
• Siliforma (Silicone and Gel Scar Treatment Products) Siliforma is the company's silicone and gel product line for reducing hypertrophic scars and keloids and supporting skin regeneration, including adhesive sheets, gel tapes, anatomical conformers, gel cushions, nasal protectors, separators, tubes, and podiatry products. Targeted at post-surgical patients, burn recovery patients, and individuals undergoing scar management therapy.
• Model Summer (UV Protection Clothing) Model Summer is a UV-protection clothing line offering UV50+ shirts, leggings, gloves, and arm sleeves designed for daily sun protection, outdoor activities, driving, sports, and aquatic use without sacrificing comfort or style. Targeted at sun-protection-conscious consumers and active-lifestyle individuals.
• Malhas Compressivas para Queimados (Compression Garments for Burn Victims) Compression garments for burn victims developed to promote proper skin recovery, help prevent hypertrophic scars, and provide prolonged comfort during treatment, with high-compression fabrics, controlled elasticity, and ergonomic design for continuous use. Targeted at burn recovery patients and burn-rehabilitation healthcare professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces post-surgical swelling and improves blood circulation, accelerating healing process
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• VerMais InternetminorOthersWebsite development and hosting provider. Created the e-commerce platform and administrative system (SistemaVerMais Shop) used by Model Forma.
• São Paulo State Retail PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of physical retail stores and online sellers across São Paulo state that distribute Model Forma products. The 'Onde Comprar' page directs customers to these partners for purchasing Estética and Gel product lines. Partners include both specialized stores and general retailers.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hopec: Brazilian manufacturer of compression and post-surgical garments including braces and orthopedic-adjacent apparel. Overlaps with Model Forma on compression technology and Brazilian hospital/clinic distribution.
• Mondoa: Brazilian brand specializing in post-surgical compression garments, body shapers, and recovery apparel. Direct competitor in the same use cases (abdominoplasty, liposuction, mastoplasty) and similar Brazilian D2C + reseller GTM.
• Kesy: Brazilian manufacturer of post-surgical and aesthetic compression garments (cintas modeladoras, body shapers, bras). Closely comparable product mix and customer base in the same Brazilian shapewear/post-surgical category as Model Forma.
• Plié: Brazilian shapewear and post-surgical compression brand. Competes directly with Model Slim on cintas modeladoras, bodysuits, and shaping apparel sold to aesthetic and post-surgical consumers in Brazil.

Broad incumbents

• Leonisa: Large Colombian-founded intimates, shapewear, and post-surgical compression brand with multi-country distribution. Overlaps with Model Forma's shaping and post-surgical bra categories as part of a broader intimates portfolio.
• Calzedonia: International intimates, hosiery, and shapewear retailer. Overlaps with Model Forma's shaping panties, bodysuits, and pantyhose within a much broader apparel portfolio.
• Sigvaris Group: Global medical compression therapy brand (stockings, garments, lymphedema solutions). Comparable compression garment manufacturing expertise, but focused on venous/lymphedema therapy rather than aesthetic/post-surgical recovery.

Emerging players

• Shapermint: US-based D2C shapewear brand. Comparable shaping-garment category and e-commerce-led GTM, but operates in a different geography and at larger scale with a marketing-heavy model.

Regional players

• Fajas Salomé: Colombian manufacturer of post-surgical fajas and shapewear. Comparable compression garments and post-surgical use cases, but Colombia-focused rather than Brazilian.
• Ann Chery: Colombian shapewear and faja brand with strong presence in Latin America for post-surgical and body-shaping garments. Comparable product category and Spanish-speaking consumer base, but primarily competes in different national markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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