Behind the Fabric — Italy

10.09.2025

Our work begins with the people and places that make our fabrics. In Italy, we collaborate with long-standing mills and knitwear factories, each carrying generations of knowledge and distinct specialisations. From wool weaving in Prato to shirting near Varese and knitwear in Florence and Carpi, these partnerships reflect a shared commitment to provenance, precision, and quality. This feature offers a closer look at the factories and mills that shape our collections.

 
BLUPORO MAGLIERIE

Founded in Carpi, one of Italy’s historic knitwear districts, Blupuro Maglierie has specialised in the production of knitwear and shirting for more than fifty years. Their workshop combines traditional techniques with advanced machinery, allowing for a wide spectrum of gauges and fabric weights. By working closely with yarn specialists, they create distinctive textures and refined finishes that give each garment its character.

 
MAGLIFICIO FIESOLE

Founded in 1970 outside Florence, Maglificio Fiesole is a family-run knitwear factory with a long tradition in fine gauge production. The workshop brings together generations of skill, where hand-finishing and modern machinery work side by side. Their expertise lies in creating knitwear that balances precision and softness, producing garments that carry the clarity and restraint of Italian craftsmanship.

 
MANTECO

Manteco was founded in 1941 in Prato, Tuscany, and has since become a leader in Italian wool textiles. Rooted in a tradition of resourcefulness and innovation, the mill has developed proprietary blends and finishes that highlight the natural beauty of wool. Their approach balances tactility, colour, and performance, producing fabrics that feel as considered as they are resilient.

 
TESSITURA BUSTESE MARCORA

Established in 1946 near Varese, Tessitura Bustese Marcora is a fully integrated textile mill specialising in shirting fabrics. Every stage—from spinning to weaving to finishing—takes place under one roof, giving complete control over quality and consistency. Their repertoire spans cottons, linens, and blends, developed with a focus on durability and refined handle. Decades of experience ensure fabrics that not only perform but also age with character and depth.

 
UMBERTO LENZI

Umberto Lenzi represents a contemporary expression of Tuscan textile making, established with the ambition to merge traditional structures with modern research. Their collections build on artisanal techniques while exploring new finishing processes that enhance depth and surface texture. The result is a distinct character—fabrics that carry both the raw honesty of craft and the precision of innovation.