An expertise recognized since 1882
The history of Soieries Bélinac begins in Aurec sur Loire in 1882.
Albert Bélinac, their founder, was the first to use mechanical brochés specialized in weaving silk ribbons. In 1906, he built a building in Saint-Etienne, where the company was transferred.
Designed by the architect Francisque DODAT, the building is providentially located between the silk conditioning house and Jacquard Square.
At the beginning of this twentieth century, still stands on this square, the hay market.
Photogravure of the Soieries manufacturing site
1906 : Bélinac moves to Saint-Etienne
The company moves into a building located on Jacquard Square. It is here that Maison Bélinac, a specialist in silk, settles to develop its business.
1930 : Bélinac evolves
The Great War transforms the market, which faces a significant crisis. It is Henri, the son of Albert Bélinac, who will steer the evolution of the company. The Bélinac catalog begins to feature key collections of rayon-viscose lining and upholstery fabrics.
1968 : Taken over by Jean Gelas
Jean Gelas, grandson of Henri Bélinac, takes over the management of the company and continues the diversification of Soieries Bélinac.
2007 : Maison Bélinac grows
The company, until then family-run, expands and is taken over by Yann Biville. Bélinac now markets high-end fabrics for furnishings and clothing for professionals, in France and abroad: upholsterers, decorators, manufacturers in ready-to-wear fashion, seamstresses, costumers, designers, and major names in haute couture.
2008 : Bélinac becomes distributor of the Skaï brand
Soieries Bélinac becomes the distributor for the Skaï brand in France. In doing so, Bélinac expands its range of upholstery fabrics by offering original and high-quality artificial leathers.
2010 : the furniture collection is enriched
Bélinac acquires its competitor Jero: its "furnishing" collection is enriched with solid-colored faux leathers and more whimsical mini patterns. Bélinac also becomes the French distributor for the English publisher Blendworth.
2020 : The health crisis
Maison Bélinac adapts during the health crisis, joining the national effort by manufacturing fabric masks. It resumes its normal activities after this challenging period.
Today : quality, original and exclusive fabrics
The sales, marketing, and development teams draw on their creativity and current trends to offer timeless and elegant collections.
The patterns that have made Maison Bélinac successful are reinterpreted to offer original and exclusive fabrics to customers satisfied with the quality of our products. After building and developing its reputation through work with silk and clothing fabrics, Bélinac applies its expertise to expanding its upholstery range. It becomes the exclusive distributor in France of the British brand Ian Mankin.
The Maison is proud to hold GOTS and GRS certifications by ECOCERT GREENLIFE.
Portrait gallery
Albert Bélinac
Founder of Soiries Bélinac, Albert created the company in Aurec-sur-Loire and then moved it to Saint-Etienne. He ran the silk ribbon company until 1907, when he succumbed to typhoid fever.
Henri Bélinac
At the time of his father’s death, Henri was only 17 years old… It was Mr. Page, a member of the Bélinac family, who took over the management of the factory, assisted by two employees, Messrs. Galet and Griffon. In 1912, Henri joined the company, but was mobilized in 1914 for World War I. After the end of the hostilities, he resumed leadership of Bélinac until 1968. He expanded the company’s offerings to include upholstery fabrics.
Jean Gelas
Henri Bélinac’s grandson, Jean Gelas, took over the management of Maison Bélinac after his grandfather. He led the company for thirty-eight years, continuing to diversify its activities.
Yann Biville
Henri Bélinac’s grandson, Jean Gelas, took over the management of Maison Bélinac after his grandfather. He led the company for thirty-eight years, continuing to diversify its activities.
