Bilio is a devoted team of designers, developers, engineers, creators, makers, founders and leaders. We grow slowly…

Founded in 2015 by Billy Smith, alongside his brother Nick, after a decade creating first generation products at Apple and Patagonia.

Based in Berkeley, California, our principled philosophy is Materials First and vertically integrated with Heart, Head and Hands.

As described by Toray, the century-old Japanese material masters of Ultrasuede: “Bilio represents thoughtful innovation. When we come together, creation expands endlessly.”

We privately house a materials library, design studio, development lab, secure project room, knitting line, manufacturing facility, art gallery and museum.

Recent work covers robotics, drone delivery, consumer electronics, AI interfaces, wearables, health, footwear, technical apparel, fashion, automotive, space and surfing.

Our patent portfolio (2008-Present) bridges foundational Swallow-Tail architecture with multi-purpose bio-magnetic utilities, 3D knitted technologies and conductive textiles.

Some of our capabilities include: assembling, automating, binding, bonding, braiding, casting, coating, coloring, converting, covering, cutting, debossing, embedding…

embossing, embroidering, etching, extruding, fastening, finishing, forming, knitting, laminating, machining, milling, molding, patterning, pleating, pressing…

printing, prototyping, quilting, routing, sealing, sewing, skiving, splitting, steaming, taping, testing, tooling, twisting, weaving, welding, and more.

A partnership at Bilio is a living collaboration and a feeling. It begins with brave companies and bold leaders with shared values and long-term vision. Join us.