What TF CREATION does

TF Création, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Torvilliers, France, operates the Velto brand as a specialty manufacturer of technical textiles for professional seating and interior applications. Its core product line consists of 100% polyester inherently flame-retardant fabrics marketed under 15+ proprietary names (Veltoseat, Veltora, Veltéclat, Veltosuède, Veltoscène, Veltorix, Veltoflex, Veltomaya, among others), plus two coated fabrics (Oryx, Impala) under the Sensitive by Velto line and an acoustic fabric solution (Velto Acoustique). The flagship Veltorix fabric combines approximately 470 gr/m² weight, 140 cm width, Martindale abrasion resistance exceeding 100,000 cycles, and certifications across multiple national fire-safety regimes (EN 1021, M1, M2, B1, BS, FARJAR, AM 18, BS 5852 Crib 5, Italian C1).

The company targets B2B customers in auditorium seating, office chairs, theaters, public spaces, wall coverings, curtains, tablecloths, and aviation interiors — segments where fire-safety compliance is a procurement requirement. Products are sold direct via the velto.fr website, supported by downloadable PDF catalogs and technical sheets, a sample request workflow, an interactive 3D seat configurator, and a recently launched 3D range viewer. The company also operates an in-house curtain workshop for custom installations in public venues. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and the company operates as a privately-held entity with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, or parent holding structure. Stated headcount is 5 employees.

Name

TF CREATION

Legal name

TF Création

Website

https://velto.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TF Création, founded in 1974 in Torvilliers, France, manufactures flame-retardant technical textiles under the Velto brand for B2B customers in auditorium seating, theaters, office furniture, aviation, and public-space interiors. It sells direct via its website with 15+ proprietary fabric lines and multi-jurisdictional fire-safety certifications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technical Textiles

NAICS

Textile and Fabric Finishing and Fabric Coating Mills (3133)

SIC

Miscellaneous Fabricated Textile Products (2390)

akta.pro primary industry

Protective & Safety Textiles (FR/Arc/Heat/Cut/Chemical) (IMAOADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical Fabric Mills (Performance/Protective/Medical Substrates) (IMAOABAH), Coating & Finishing Chemicals Application (Resins/Softening/Water-Repellent/FR/Antimicrobial) (IMAOACAD)

Keywords

• Technical textiles
• Flame retardant fabrics
• Upholstery fabrics
• Auditorium seating fabrics
• Coated fabrics

Headquarters

HQ city

Torvilliers

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

TF Création manufactures and sells a portfolio of technical fabrics under the Velto brand, primarily 100% polyester FR (flame-retardant) textiles for auditorium/theater seating, office chairs, aviation interiors, wall coverings, and curtains. The range spans 15+ seating fabric lines, 2 coated fabrics (Oryx, Impala), acoustic solutions, and a custom curtain workshop, with products certified to multiple international fire-safety standards (EN 1021, M1, M2, B1, BS, AM 18, FARJAR, BS 5852 Crib 5, Italian C1).

Product overview

TF CREATION operates the Velto brand, offering a comprehensive portfolio of technical fabrics for professional seating, wall coverings, and curtains. The product range includes 15+ seating fabric lines (Veltoseat, Veltora, Veltéclat, Veltésope, Veltosuède, Veltana, Veltoprim, Veltolux, Veltosoft, Veltonew, Veltoscène, Veltochic, Veltorix, Veltoflex, Veltomaya), 2 coated fabric products (Oryx, Impala under the Sensitive by Velto line), and a flame retardant specialist line (Veltorix). Products serve diverse sectors including auditorium seating, office chairs, aviation, wall coverings, and table linens. The company provides digital tools including a seat configurator and 3D range viewer. Key technical features include fire classifications (M1, B1, BS, EN 1021), Martindale abrasion testing exceeding 100,000 cycles, and custom color options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Velto: Primary brand name for TF Création's technical fabric products, including Veltoseat, Veltora, Veltéclat, Veltésope, Veltosuède, Veltana, Veltoprim, Veltolux, Veltosoft, Veltonew, Veltoscène, Veltochic, Veltorix, Veltoflex, Veltomaya, Oryx, and Impala product lines

Products and services

• Veltoseat Technical seating fabric designed for auditorium and office chair upholstery applications.
• Veltora
• Veltéclat
• Veltésope
• Veltosuède
• Veltana
• Veltoprim
• Veltolux
• Veltosoft
• Veltonew
• Veltoscène
• Veltochic
• Veltorix (flame-retardant specialist fabric)
• Veltoflex
• Veltomaya
• Oryx (coated fabric)
• Impala (coated fabric)
• Velto Acoustique (acoustic fabric solution)
• Velto Atelier (custom curtain workshop & installation)

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Camira Fabrics: UK-headquartered manufacturer of technical and FR upholstery fabrics for contract seating (office, transport, hospitality). Most directly comparable peer given its FR-certified, multi-jurisdiction product range targeting the same seating OEM customers as Velto.
• Panaz: UK manufacturer of flame-retardant fabrics for healthcare, hospitality, and transport seating. Directly comparable to Velto on FR technology and contract seating end-markets.
• Kvadrat: Danish premium textile producer offering a broad portfolio of upholstery and curtain fabrics for architectural, hospitality, and contract applications. Overlaps with Velto on auditorium/theater and wall covering use cases, though at the premium designer end of the market.
• Gabriel: Danish manufacturer of upholstery textiles for office, contract, and transport seating, with strong FR certification portfolio. Comparable to Velto in end-markets (office chairs, auditorium, public seating) and in flame-retardant product positioning.
• Création Baumann: Swiss manufacturer of functional and decorative textiles for interior contract use, including FR-certified curtain and upholstery fabrics. Comparable to Velto on FR certification breadth and contract interior use cases.
• Carnegie Fabrics: US-based manufacturer of performance and FR upholstery textiles for healthcare, hospitality, and corporate interiors. Competes with Velto in the FR-certified seating fabric category, particularly for North American specifiers.

Emerging players

• Pindler: US distributor and manufacturer of decorative and performance fabrics for residential and contract interiors. Overlaps with Velto on FR upholstery use cases but is primarily a distributor/sourcing operation rather than a mill.

Broad incumbents

• Maharam: US textile manufacturer offering upholstery, wall, and screen fabrics for contract interiors. Broader portfolio than Velto but overlaps on FR-certified seating and wall covering applications.
• Spradling International: Global coated and technical fabric producer serving transportation, hospitality, and contract seating. Adjacent to Velto through the "Sensitive by Velto" coated fabric line and through FR requirements in aviation and contract markets.

Regional players

• Luna Textiles: US West-Coast-based manufacturer of performance textiles for healthcare and hospitality seating. Comparable product category (performance/FR upholstery) but primarily serves the North American market rather than Europe.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

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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