telio

What telio does

Telio is a privately held, family-owned wholesale fashion-fabric distributor founded in 1952 by Joseph Télio in Montreal, Canada, where the business relocated from its overseas origins. The company imports and distributes fashion textiles to B2B customers including apparel manufacturers, independent designers, and fabric retailers, and serves international buyers through a global field-sales team and a virtual showroom with a complimentary Wishlist curation service.

The product portfolio centers on the main Telio Collection of over 6,400 fabric SKUs, supplemented by vertical-specific lines including a Kids Collection, a Décor & Lifestyle Collection, an Occasion & Bridal Collection, an Organic Collection, and the Ecopur sub-brand offering certified sustainable fabrics (organic cotton, hemp, Tencel). Telio designs original textiles in-house based on seasonal trend boards and sources fabrics globally. Distribution is anchored by a 6,000-square-meter Montreal facility that combines the head office, showroom, warehouse and distribution center, supplemented by dedicated showrooms in Toronto and Vancouver and a bilingual English/French e-commerce storefront with account-gated wholesale pricing.

The business operates a traditional B2B wholesale model under the legal name Télio, with no public listing, no disclosed external investors, and no parent company. Pricing is not publicly available; customers must register a wholesale account to transact, indicating negotiated or account-based pricing rather than fixed public list pricing. Leadership has been held within the Télio family across three generations, with André Télio serving as president since 1988.

Name

telio

Legal name

Télio

Website

https://telio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Telio is a family-owned wholesale fashion-fabric distributor based in Montreal, importing and selling over 6,400 fabric SKUs to apparel manufacturers, independent designers, and fabric retailers across Canada and internationally via showrooms and a virtual storefront.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wholesale Fashion Fabrics

NAICS

Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Retailers (45913)

SIC

Wholesale-Apparel, Piece Goods & Notions (5130)

akta.pro primary industry

General Fabric & Textile Stores (CRALADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Notions & Sewing Accessories Retail (Thread, Needles, Zippers, Buttons) (CRALADAG)

Keywords

• Wholesale fashion fabrics
• Bridal textile fabrics
• Organic cotton fabrics
• Apparel fabric supply
• Textile distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Laurent

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fabric Wholesale: B2B wholesale of fashion fabrics to apparel manufacturers, independent designers, and fabric retailers. Stocking large and varied inventory allows serving both large and small order convenience.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Telio designs and imports fashion fabrics, operating as a wholesale distributor of curated fabric collections for apparel manufacturers, independent designers, and fabric retailers. The company stocks 6,422+ in-stock fabric SKUs organized into themed collections (fashion, bridal/occasion, kids, décor/lifestyle, organic) and offers same-day fulfillment for both large and small orders through showrooms in Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver, plus a virtual showroom for international clients.

Product overview

Telio is a wholesale fashion fabric distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of over 6,400 fabric SKUs through its main Telio Collection, supplemented by specialized sub-brands and themed collections. The product lineup includes the core Telio Collection featuring innovative fashion fabrics, the Ecopur eco-friendly sub-brand for sustainable fabrics, and targeted collections for Bridal/Occasion wear, Children's apparel, Home Décor/Lifestyle, and Organic materials. The company serves apparel manufacturers, independent designers, and fabric retailers through showrooms in Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver, with a virtual showroom for international clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ecopur by Telio: Eco-friendly fabric brand offering certified sustainable fashion fabrics.

Products and services

• Telio Collection The core wholesale fashion fabric collection — innovative designs and high-quality fabrics supplied to apparel manufacturers, independent designers, and fabric retailers worldwide, including the full Telio assortment spanning fashion, bridal, kids, décor, and organic themes.
• Ecopur by Telio Eco-friendly fabric sub-brand offering certified sustainable fashion fabrics, including organic cotton, hemp, and Tencel materials, representing Telio's commitment to environmental responsibility and addressing demand for sustainable textile sourcing.
• Occasion & Bridal Collection Fabric collection for weddings and formal occasions, including satins, organza, guipure lace, sequins, and embroidery, sold wholesale to designers, manufacturers, and retailers serving the bridal and formalwear market.
• Kids Collection Fabric collection designed for children's apparel and products, featuring playful prints and child-friendly materials, sold wholesale to apparel manufacturers and designers serving the kidswear market.
• Décor & Lifestyle Collection Home fashion fabrics for décor and lifestyle applications, including tapestry, corduroy, linen, and other home textile materials, sold wholesale to home goods manufacturers, designers, and retailers.
• Organic Collection Organic cotton and sustainable fiber fabrics certified for eco-conscious fashion production, including organic cotton gauze, canvas, rib, and fleece, sold wholesale to apparel manufacturers and designers seeking certified organic textile inputs.
• New / Seasonal Collections Seasonal fashion fabric collections featuring the latest original designs and fashion trends, continuously updated each season (e.g., Spring/Summer 2027) with contemporary trend-relevant designs for the upcoming apparel production cycle.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• B&J Fabrics: B&J Fabrics is a New York-based fashion fabric retailer/wholesaler with deep SKU breadth serving apparel makers, designers, and decorators. Highly comparable to Telio in B2B/B2C mix, fashion-forward inventory, and US/Canadian market overlap.
• Mood Fabrics: Mood Fabrics is the well-known NYC fashion fabric destination serving independent designers, apparel manufacturers, and home sewists with extensive fashion fabric assortments. Comparable to Telio's designer/manufacturer customer mix and curated bridal/occasion/fashion assortment.
• Vogue Fabrics: Vogue Fabrics is a long-established Midwest fashion fabric retailer/wholesaler serving designers, manufacturers, and decorators with apparel, bridal, and home decor fabrics. Matches Telio's multi-vertical assortment strategy and US market positioning.
• Michael Levine Co. Michael Levine is a Los Angeles-based wholesale and retail fashion fabric distributor serving apparel manufacturers and designers on the US West Coast. Comparable assortment, customer base, and B2B wholesale motion to Telio.
• Spandex House / Hyman Hendler & Sons: Spandex House is a long-running NYC wholesale distributor of fashion fabrics, notions, and trim serving apparel manufacturers and designers. Closely comparable to Telio in specialty fabric sourcing and NYC/global designer customer base.

Regional players

• Pacific Coast Fabrics: Pacific Coast Fabrics is a Vancouver/Seattle-region wholesale fabric distributor serving apparel manufacturers and home textile customers. Geographic and product complement to Telio's Vancouver showroom, with similar B2B wholesale model.
• Minerva (Minerva Crafts): Minerva Crafts is a UK-based wholesale and retail fabric distributor with extensive fashion fabric assortments serving home sewists and independent designers. Comparable multi-category fabric model but primarily serves European market.

Broad incumbents

• Fabricut: Fabricut is a large, multi-generational US-based fabric distributor with deep assortments across home décor, apparel, and contract markets. Larger and more home-focused than Telio, but overlaps substantially in décor/lifestyle fabrics and B2B wholesale.
• Jo-Ann Stores: Jo-Ann Stores is a large US specialty retail chain selling fabric, sewing notions, and craft supplies to consumers and small businesses. Much broader and more retail-focused than Telio but adjacent in fabric/notion assortment and customer segments.

Emerging players

• Fibre Mood: Fibre Mood is a European pattern magazine and fabric brand offering curated seasonal fabric collections to home sewists. Operates a similar curated seasonal fashion-fabric model targeting independent designers, but on a smaller, more media-led scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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