Tilli, the company that manages a network of 1,200 European textile repair and alteration workshops, has entered receivership at its own request as of 17th September 2025. The move is intended to support the company’s efforts to scale up to an industrial level.
Founded in 2016, Tilli reported revenue of US $ 589,000 in 2024, up from US $ 321,000 the previous year. With a staff of eleven, the business has doubled its number of workshops over the past year, connecting customers to repair and alteration services across England, Italy, Spain, Belgium and Switzerland. Tilli currently works with international brands including Zara, Etam, American Vintage and Ba&sh, and aims to support its partners in expanding into the United States.
Founder Beryl de Labouchere explained that while the business was continuing to grow, achieving its potential required acceleration at an industrial scale. She noted that entering receivership simplified the process for a potential buyer to begin discussions.
An acquisition offer has been submitted by Bleriot Reekom Factory, a French company specialising in the upcycling and reconditioning of textiles and furniture. According to de Labouchere, several other bids are being prepared, with the preference being for a buyer already active in the field who could rapidly expand order volumes.
Tilli’s clients include Cartier, Zadig & Voltaire, Tara Jarmon, Soeur, Asphalte, Faguo and Vestiaire Collective, as well as department store BHV Marais. The platform facilitates around 250,000 services annually and offers a SaaS tool enabling brands to integrate a search widget into their websites. Partner workshops retain 70% of service fees, with the remainder funding Tilli’s operations.
De Labouchere acknowledged cash flow challenges and stressed that initiatives shifting consumer behaviour required significant investment and time. She added that demand for textile repair services had grown sharply, with repairs now accounting for half of the company’s activity, compared with 30% previously.
The company faces increasing competition from emerging players such as Prolong, Save Your Wardrobe, Sojo and Les Réparables, as consumer appetite for textile repair gains momentum, particularly in France where a “repair bonus” scheme subsidises part of service costs.
