Buló Sublimación

What Buló Sublimación does

Buló Sublimación is a Chilean private textile manufacturing company founded in 2013 as part of the family-owned Grupo Buló, headquartered in Macul, Santiago. The company operates an industrial textile sublimation platform that converts digital designs into prints on polyester and polyester-blend fabrics using Epson original inks certified by ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX. Its core technology is roll-to-roll digital sublimation printing with a stated daily production capacity exceeding 1,500 meters, supporting both piece-goods orders and continuous bulk runs.

The company monetizes through three primary streams: per-meter sales of pre-designed or custom-upload fabric across 19 fabric types (priced from $6,550 to $10,103 CLP per meter), roll sublimation services for customer-supplied 100% polyester fabric, and sublimation paper printing. A 1,000+ design digital catalog spans 25+ themed collections, and customers may also upload their own JPG, PNG, or PDF artwork at no additional design fee. Finished products including calzas, scrunchies, tote bags, cushions, scarves, and pouches are offered as downstream retail-ready SKUs for SMB resellers. Distribution runs through the bulo.cl Shopify storefront, WhatsApp sales support, and physical pickup at the Macul headquarters.

Buló targets Chilean fashion entrepreneurs, independent designers, lifestyle and accessories brands, and healthcare/clinical uniform providers — primarily SMBs seeking low-volume (1-meter minimum) custom-printed fabric without industrial capital expenditure. The company also engages in educational outreach with institutions such as Universidad del Desarrollo. Andrea Buzeta Fierro serves as legal representative of BULÓ SUBLIMACIÓN SPA (RUT 77.026.257-7), and no external investors, private equity, or venture capital involvement is disclosed. Geographic scope is limited to Chile, with shipping arranged via customer-selected couriers and free shipping on orders exceeding $100,000 CLP.

Name

Buló Sublimación

Legal name

BULÓ SUBLIMACIÓN SPA

Website

https://bulo.cl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Buló Sublimación is a Chilean textile manufacturer founded in 2013 that offers custom sublimation printing on 19 fabric types, a 1,000+ design digital catalog, and finished lifestyle products. It serves Chilean fashion entrepreneurs, SMB textile brands, and clinical uniform providers via e-commerce, WhatsApp, and a Santiago storefront.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Textile Sublimation Printing

NAICS

Other Textile Product Mills (3149)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Apparel Dyeing, Printing, Finishing & Laundries (CRAAAAAM)

Keywords

• Digital textile printing
• Custom fabric sublimation
• Polyester fabric printing
• Roll-to-roll sublimation
• Custom textile manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Macul

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations

Revenue model

1. Custom Printed Fabric Sales: Buló generates revenue primarily through the sale of sublimated fabric by the meter. Customers can choose from pre-designed catalog patterns or upload custom designs, select a fabric type, and purchase continuous lengths. Pricing varies by fabric composition, with per-meter prices ranging from approximately $6,550 CLP (Bistrech) to over $10,000 CLP (Lycra Enérgica). Volume discounts apply at 50+ meter thresholds.
2. Sublimation Services (Roll & Piece): The company offers sublimation services on customer-supplied 100% polyester fabric (maximum width 1.50m), as well as digital printing on sublimation paper ready for textile production. The roll sublimation service is geared toward continuous production for fashion collections.
3. Custom Textile Design Development: Buló develops or adapts designs for proper functioning in sublimation processes, charging a service fee for custom design work in addition to the printing service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Buló Sublimación is a Chilean textile manufacturer that produces custom digitally sublimated polyester fabrics sold by the meter. Customers can select from a catalog of 1,000+ free designs across 25+ themed collections or upload their own artwork, choosing from 15+ fabric types including Bistrech, Ciré, Crepé, Lycra Energica, Gabardina, Novak Antifluido, and Denim TTS. The company also offers industrial roll-to-roll sublimation services, sublimation paper printing, custom design adaptation, and finished personalized textile products such as leggings, scrunchies, tote bags, cushions, scarves, and cases.

Product overview

Buló Sublimación is a Chilean textile manufacturing company founded in 2013 as part of Grupo Buló, offering industrial textile sublimation services and custom fabric products. The company operates a unified platform combining three core services: sublimación textil por rollo (roll-to-roll industrial sublimation), diseño textil personalizado (custom textile design), and impresión en papel de sublimación (sublimation paper printing with 1,500+ meter daily capacity). They provide over 1,000 free catalog designs across 29 theme categories, a custom design upload feature (Sube tu Diseño), and the Eclypse satin collection. Their product portfolio spans 19 raw fabric materials (Antifluido, Bistrech, Ciré, Crepe, Crepe Texturizado, Denim TTS, Felpa, Franela, Gabardina, Lycra Enérgica, Lona Impermeable, Malla, Novak Antifluido, Novopreno, Piel de Durazno, Satín, and others) and 6 finished product categories (Calzas, Cojines, Estuches, Pañuelos, Scrunchies, Tote Bags). The company emphasizes eco-friendly production with water-free sublimation processes, on-demand manufacturing, and OEKO-TEX certified inks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sublimated Polyester Fabric (By the Meter) Custom digitally sublimated polyester fabric sold by the linear meter, with customer-selected design (from catalog or uploaded) printed on chosen fabric type. Available in 15+ fabric compositions with per-meter pricing ranging from approximately $6,550 CLP to over $10,000 CLP. Minimum order of 1 meter via website.
• Roll-to-Roll Sublimation Service Industrial roll-to-roll sublimation printing service using digital technology for vibrant colors, high definition, and color consistency in large volumes. Accepts customer-supplied 100% polyester fabric (maximum width 1.50m) for continuous production, geared toward fashion collections and large-scale orders.
• Sublimation Paper Printing Service Digital printing on sublimation paper ready for downstream textile production, with color control and industrial standards. Daily production capacity exceeds 1,500 meters. Targeted at clients who transfer designs onto fabric at their own facilities.
• Custom Textile Design Development Service Buló develops or adapts designs for proper functioning in sublimation processes, charging a service fee for custom design work in addition to the printing service. Customers can also supply their own polyester fabric for the sublimation process.
• Custom Design Upload Service Self-service design upload feature enabling customers to submit their own designs in JPG, PNG, or PDF format for sublimation onto the fabric of their choice at no extra charge beyond the fabric price. Files exceeding size limits can be submitted via [email protected] with order number reference.
• Colección Eclypse (Satin Collection) A collection of sublimated satins developed for brands seeking elegance, fluid drape, and sophistication in garments, designed for on-demand textile production with color precision and versatility for women's lines, party capsules, and premium collections.
• Custom Leggings (Calzas Personalizadas) Custom sublimated leggings made with Lycra Energica fabric, combining elasticity, comfort, and resistance. Designed for entrepreneurs looking to stand out with unique designs.
• Custom Cushions (Cojines Personalizados) Custom sublimated cushions made with Felpa, Gabardina, or Denim TTS fabrics, featuring vibrant and durable colors through sublimation technology.
• Custom Scarves and Bandanas (Pañuelos Personalizados) Custom scarves and bandanas made with Satín, Crepé, or Ciré fabrics, combining quality and style for fashion and textile business applications.
• Custom Scrunchies (Scrunchies Personalizados) Custom scrunchies (hair accessories) made with Lycra Energica or Satín fabrics, customizable with over 1,000 free designs from the catalog.
• Custom Cases and Pouches (Estuches Personalizados) Custom sublimated cases and pouches made with Lona Impermeable, Novak Antifluido, or Denim TTS fabrics, featuring exclusive designs for entrepreneurs and textile businesses.
• Custom Tote Bags (Tote Bags Personalizados) Custom sublimated tote bags made with Denim TTS, Lona Impermeable, or Gabardina fabrics, offering vibrant colors and durable designs that do not fade over time.
• Design Catalog (1,000+ Free Designs) Free digital design library with 1,000+ patterns across 29 themed categories (Abstracto, Acuarela, Animales, Animal Print, Baby, Boho, Camuflaje, Constelaciones, Cuadrille, Dieciochero, Étnico, Florales, Frutales, Geométricos, Halloween, Hongos, Mixto, Mocha Mousse, Navidad, Otoño-Invierno, Pascua, Psicodélico, Playero, Salud, San Valentín, Sol y Luna, Tie Dye, Tropical, Very Peri) that customers combine with their chosen fabric for sublimation at no additional design cost.

Quantifiable outcome

• Daily production capacity of over 1,500 meters of sublimation output
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Spoonflower: US-based custom digital fabric printing platform offering per-yard fabric with user-uploaded designs or catalog patterns. Closely comparable: same digital sublimation technology, same per-meter pricing model, same target customer (independent designers and SMBs).
• Contrado: UK-based custom textile printing service for fashion designers and brands, offering print-on-demand fabric by the meter. Same digital-printing-on-fabric model with custom artwork uploads and low minimums for SMB customers.
• Art of Where: Canadian custom fabric-printing manufacturer producing made-to-order fabric and finished goods for designers. Same digital sublimation process, same on-demand platform, same independent-designer customer base.
• Bags of Love: UK-based custom-print fabric and home-textile manufacturer affiliated with Contrado, offering digitally-printed fabric and finished textile goods. Same business model, technology, and end-customer profile as Buló.
• CustomizeOK: China-based custom fabric and textile printing service offering digital sublimation on polyester substrates with global shipping. Directly comparable in technology, product mix, and SMB target customer.

Emerging players

• Printful: Global print-on-demand platform with active LATAM fulfilment operations, specializing in customized apparel and accessories rather than per-meter fabric. Meaningful overlap on digital printing and on-demand production for small brands.
• Printify: Print-on-demand platform connecting independent merchants to digitally-printed apparel and accessories. Partial overlap on digital sublimation technology and SMB customer acquisition model.

Broad incumbents

• VistaPrint: Large-scale custom printing services company offering customized products across categories including apparel. Overlaps with Buló on digital custom printing technology and SMB customer focus, but broader scope with much larger scale.

Others

• Epson: Manufacturer of the original ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX certified inks that Buló uses in its production. Adjacent ecosystem participant as the upstream equipment and consumables supplier.
• Mimaki: Manufacturer of industrial digital textile printers used in sublimation production. Adjacent ecosystem participant supplying the type of equipment that competes with the Epson-based production line Buló operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/bulosublimacion
• Instagraminstagram.com/bulodise/?hl=es
• TikToktiktok.com/@bulosublimacion?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

Compliance1 record

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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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