What PENN TEXTILE SOLUTIONS GMBH does

Penn Textile Solutions GmbH is a private specialty textile manufacturer headquartered in Paderborn, Germany, with a sister Italian entity (Penn Solutions S.r.l.) in Bregnano, Como. The company operates a portfolio of six distinct fabric collections — Sport Fabrics, Powerlace, Invisible Edge, Atelier del Tulle, Essential, and Medical Fabrics — plus branded technologies including DREAMKNIT by DREAMSHAPE engineered knits, EcoWash sustainable finishing, and Laminated Fabrics. Its core technical asset is an in-house dyeing and finishing division equipped with proprietary PTS machines, providing vertical control over production quality and timelines that supports a positioning of "Italian creativity combined with German engineering." The company positions itself across multiple end-markets: performance sportswear, medical/healthcare textiles, technical lace and shapewear components, luxury fashion (haute couture and bridal tulle), and basic apparel.

Penn generates revenue through B2B direct sales of bulk textile orders for fashion and apparel manufacturers, complemented by direct-to-customer e-commerce shops (shop.pennitalia.it and shop.pennsolutions.it) offering selected color cards and smaller-volume purchases. The go-to-market relies heavily on industry trade show participation (notably MAREdiMODA), video content marketing, and email newsletters, with no publicly disclosed pricing — consistent with quote-based B2B textile industry norms. Effective July 1, 2025, Penn Italia and Penn Textile Solutions merged under a unified Penn Solutions brand, consolidating product development and global coordination under the Italian headquarters. The company operates with approximately 10 employees, is privately held with no disclosed external investment, and is led by Managing Director Markus Regenstein.

Name

PENN TEXTILE SOLUTIONS GMBH

Legal name

Penn Solutions GmbH

Website

https://penn-ts.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Penn Textile Solutions GmbH is a private German-Italian specialty textile manufacturer producing six fabric collections — including sport, medical, lace, and luxury tulle — through in-house dyeing and finishing operations, serving apparel manufacturers via B2B sales and online shops.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technical Textiles

NAICS

Apparel Knitting Mills (31512), Other Textile Product Mills (3149)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Lace, Tulle & Netting Mills (IMAOABAE)

Keywords

• Technical textiles
• Sportswear fabrics
• Medical textiles
• Lace fabrics
• Sustainable textiles

Headquarters

HQ city

Paderborn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Textile Product Sales: B2B sales of specialty fabrics including sport fabrics, medical fabrics, lace products, and fashion textiles through direct sales and online shop channels.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Penn Textile Solutions GmbH manufactures and sells specialty technical fabrics across multiple collections including sport fabrics, powerlace, invisible edge, atelier del tulle, essential base fabrics, and medical fabrics. The company operates its own dyeing and finishing division equipped with PTS machines, enabling in-house production control. It combines Italian creativity (product development from Bregnano/Como, Italy) with German engineering precision (Paderborn headquarters) to serve apparel brands and garment manufacturers worldwide.

Product overview

Penn Solutions operates as a textile solutions company offering a multi-collection portfolio of specialized technical fabrics. The product range includes six distinct collections: SPORT FABRICS (performance sportswear), POWERLACE (stretch lace for apparel), INVISIBLE EDGE (seamless technology), ATELIER DEL TULLE (decorative tulle), ESSENTIAL (core base fabrics), and MEDICAL FABRICS (healthcare textiles). Additional offerings include DREAMKNIT by DREAMSHAPE (engineered knits), EcoWash (sustainable finishing technology), and LAMINATED FABRICS (enhanced performance materials). The company maintains its own dyeing and finishing division with PTS machines. The collections are sold through online shop platforms at shop.pennitalia.it and shop.pennsolutions.it.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EcoWash: Eco-friendly washing technology/processing
• DREAMKNIT by DREAMSHAPE
• Atelier del Tulle
• EcoInnovation

Products and services

• Sport Fabrics Technical fabrics designed for sportswear applications, part of Penn Solutions' specialized textile collection portfolio, aimed at performance athletic apparel manufacturers.
• Powerlace Specialized lace fabrics offering power and stretch properties for performance apparel, lingerie, shapewear, and technical apparel applications.
• Invisible Edge Seamless and invisible edge technology fabrics designed for smooth, seamless garment construction.
• Atelier del Tulle Fine tulle fabrics from the Atelier collection featuring delicate and intricate textile engineering, targeted at luxury fashion, bridal, and haute couture applications.
• Essential Essential base collection of fundamental fabrics forming the core textile offering for general apparel and basic textile needs.
• Medical Fabrics Technical fabrics specifically designed and engineered for medical garments and healthcare textile applications.
• Laminated Fabrics Laminated fabric technology for enhanced performance characteristics including water resistance and durability.
• DREAMKNIT by DREAMSHAPE Engineered knit fabric technology developed in partnership with DREAMSHAPE for specialized textile applications, marketed as a distinct product collection.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Penn ItaliacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Effective July 1, 2025, Penn Italia and Penn Textile Solutions are merging under a common brand. The partnership combines Italian creativity with German engineering for global textile solutions. Product development and global coordination will be managed from the Italian headquarters.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Polartec: US-headquartered (Milliken-owned) global leader in performance knit and fleece fabrics for outdoor and sportswear; serves overlapping sports/technical apparel end-markets as a much larger established incumbent.
• Toray Industries: Global Japanese textile conglomerate producing technical fabrics for sportswear, medical, and industrial applications; serves as a large incumbent with overlapping sports and medical fabric capabilities relative to Penn Solutions' collections.
• Lenzing AG: Austrian producer of sustainable cellulose fibers (Tencel, Modal) used across apparel, intimate wear, and sportswear; comparable as a European upstream supplier with strong sustainability branding aligning with Penn's Engineered in Green positioning.
• The Lycra Company: Global specialty fiber and fabric company producing stretch fibers (Lycra) and finished fabrics for intimate apparel, sportswear, and ready-to-wear; overlaps with Penn's stretch and shapewear applications as a broad incumbent.

Direct peers

• Schoeller Textil: Swiss technical textile manufacturer producing performance fabrics for sports, outdoor, and workwear; directly comparable as a European specialty mill with branded technology platforms (e.g., Schoeller technologies) targeting sportswear and functional apparel.
• Carvico: Italian manufacturer of technical stretch fabrics for swimwear, sportswear, and intimate apparel; directly comparable as a specialty Italian circular-knit mill serving the same sportswear and shapewear end-uses as Penn Solutions' Powerlace and Sport Fabrics collections.
• Jersey Lomellina: Italian circular-knit fabric mill producing high-performance technical fabrics for sports, swimwear, and underwear; directly comparable in knit technology, end-markets, and Italian heritage to Penn Solutions' DREAMKNIT and Sport Fabrics lines.
• Eurojersey: Italian manufacturer of sensitive and technical knit fabrics for sportswear, intimate apparel, and ready-to-wear; comparable as a specialty Italian knitter with in-house finishing capabilities serving overlapping end-uses.
• Tessitura Taiana: Italian manufacturer specializing in lace and tulle fabrics for lingerie, bridal, and haute couture; closely comparable to Penn Solutions' Atelier del Tulle and Powerlace collections serving luxury and intimate apparel.
• Brugnoli: Italian textile company specializing in high-performance knit fabrics for activewear, swimwear, and fashion; comparable as another Como-area specialty knitter with branded collections and vertical finishing.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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