Fulgar

What Fulgar does

Fulgar S.p.A. is an Italian specialty yarn manufacturer founded in 1979 and headquartered in Castel Goffredo (Mantua), producing polyamide 6.6 (nylon) and covered elastomer yarns for the global textile and technical textile industries. Its product platform spans four technology pillars: bio-based yarns (EVO from castor oil and industrial corn; Q-GEO from renewable sources), recycled yarns (Q-NOVA via mechanical regeneration of its own production waste; Q-CYCLE via BASF's ChemCycling mass-balance using pyrolysis oil from end-of-life tires), biodegradable yarns (AMNI SOUL ECO, developed with Solvay), and functional yarns (Q-SKIN with silver-ion bacteriostatic action, PURE BLACK with integrated pigment, SCINTEL metallic, NANOFIBRA, EMANA FIR, LARIA thermal, STRETCHONE). The company operates a vertically integrated production chain in Italy (spinning, texturing, recovering, taslanization) supplemented by wholly-owned subsidiaries in Sri Lanka (Fulgar Lanka, 2003), Serbia (Fulgar East, 2007), and Turkey (Fulgar Turkey, 2019), and is the exclusive distributor for The LYCRA Company's elastomer portfolio across Italy, Europe and Turkey under a partnership signed in 2009.

The company's revenue model is B2B and quote-based, selling directly to fashion brands, textile mills and technical fabric producers through direct sales relationships, trade shows (Techtextil, ISPO, Performance Days, White Sustainable Milano), regional subsidiaries, and a network of channel partners. Customer base spans intimate apparel and hosiery (Calzedonia, CUTIS PARIS, Pompea), sportswear and activewear (PANGAIA, Reformation, Oysho, Sweaty Betty, Run & Relax, SHER, STATEOFMIND), luxury (Ferrari, Albini Studio), and technical textiles (Brugnoli, Pontetorto, XTech, ECOlastic Workwear). Fulgar is privately held and family-controlled (President Marino Garosi; Head of Marketing Alan Garosi), with no external private equity, venture, or public market ownership evidenced.

The company's competitive position rests on its combination of (i) proprietary specialty yarn trademarks and third-party certifications (OEKO-TEX, GRS, EU Ecolabel, ISCC PLUS, RCS, LCA, DIN CERTCO, ASTM biodegradation), (ii) exclusive distribution of the LYCRA elastomer portfolio in Europe, and (iii) a vertically integrated Italian manufacturing base with regional production nodes. The portfolio targets the apparel industry's accelerating shift toward recycled, bio-based and biodegradable feedstocks, allowing Fulgar to monetize sustainability-driven price premiums while serving as a single-source supplier for both conventional and next-generation yarns.

Name

Fulgar

Legal name

Fulgar S.p.A.

Website

https://fulgar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Fulgar is an Italian manufacturer of polyamide 6.6 and covered elastomer yarns, producing bio-based, recycled and biodegradable specialty yarns for fashion brands, textile mills and technical fabric producers worldwide, and serving as exclusive European distributor of LYCRA fiber.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Polyamide Yarn Manufacturing

NAICS

Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (32522), Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (325220), Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills (31311)

SIC

Textile Mill Products (2200), Wholesale-Apparel, Piece Goods & Notions (5130)

akta.pro primary industry

Man-Made Fiber Manufacturing (Polyester/Nylon/Acrylic/Viscose) (IMAOAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sustainable & Certified Materials (Organic, Recycled, Traceable) (CRAAAMAK), Filament Yarn Manufacturing (POY/FDY/DTY) (IMAOAAAE), Textured & Specialty Yarn Manufacturing (Textured/Chenille/Bouclé) (IMAOAAAF), Regenerated & Recycled Fiber Production (rPET/rNylon/Regenerated Cellulose) (IMAOAMAD), Fiber & Yarn (Natural, Synthetic, Blends) (CRAAAMAA), Textiles, Fabrics, Trims & Components Suppliers (CRAAAAAL)

Keywords

• Polyamide yarn manufacturing
• Manmade fiber production
• Synthetic textile fibers
• Covered elastomer yarns
• Sustainable textile materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Castel Goffredo

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Polyamide Yarn Sales: Fulgar generates revenue through the production and distribution of polyamide 6.6 yarns and covered elastomers to fashion brands, textile manufacturers, and technical fabric producers globally. Revenue comes from bulk B2B sales of specialty yarns.
2. LYCRA Distribution: Exclusive distributor for LYCRA Fiber and Elaspan Fiber for Italy, Europe and Turkey markets through partnership with The LYCRA Company, generating revenue through distribution margins.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Fulgar manufactures and distributes polyamide 6.6 yarns (FDY, POY, DTY, textured) and covered elastomer yarns for the technical and textile sectors under proprietary brands including Q-CYCLE, EVO, Q-GEO, Q-NOVA, AMNI SOUL ECO, Q-SKIN, SCINTEL, and PURE BLACK. The company also holds exclusive European distribution rights for LYCRA Fiber and Elaspan Fiber through its partnership with The LYCRA Company, serving fashion brands, sportswear labels, hosiery and underwear manufacturers, and technical fabric producers globally from manufacturing operations in Italy, Sri Lanka, Serbia, and Turkey.

Product overview

Fulgar is an Italian manufacturer specializing in polyamide 6.6 and covered elastomer yarns for the textile industry. The product portfolio centers on sustainable and high-performance fiber solutions including: Q-CYCLE® (recycled from end-of-life tires via chemical recycling), EVO® (100% bio-based from castor oil and corn), Q-GEO® (bio-based from industrial corn), Q-NOVA® (mechanically recycled), AMNI SOUL ECO® (biodegradable), Q-SKIN® (bacteriostatic with silver ions), and PURE BLACK® (pigment-integrated black yarn). Additional offerings include nanofiber variants (NANOFIBRA®, NANOFIBRA TERJET®), metallic and mélange effects (SCINTEL®, METALLIC MÉLANGE®, SPACE 3.0®), functional fibers (LARIA®, TOTAL SKIN®, TASLAN®), and LYCRA® elastomer distribution. The company operates across applications including hosiery, seamless, sportswear, underwear, swimwear, and technical textiles, supported by manufacturing operations in Italy, Sri Lanka, Serbia, and Turkey.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Q-CYCLE BY FULGAR: Polyamide 6.6 yarn from end-of-life tires through a mass balance approach - recycled content yarn
• EVO BY FULGAR
• Q-NOVA BY FULGAR
• Q-GEO BY FULGAR
• Q-SKIN BY FULGAR
• AMNI SOUL ECO
• EMANA BY FULGAR
• PURE BLACK BY FULGAR
• NANOFIBRA BY FULGAR
• LYCRA BY FULGAR
• LARIA BY FULGAR
• STRETCHONE BY FULGAR
• METALLIC MELANGE BY FULGAR
• SPACE 3.0 BY FULGAR
• SCINTEL BY FULGAR
• TOTAL SKIN BY FULGAR
• TASLAN BY FULGAR
• FUTURE/LAB
• EXCLUSIVE

Products and services

• Q-CYCLE BY FULGAR® Polyamide 6.6 yarn developed through BASF's ChemCycling® project, using pyrolysis oil derived from chemical recycling of end-of-life tires via mass balance approach; replaces 100% of fossil raw materials and saves up to 50% CO2 emissions.
• EVO BY FULGAR® 100% bio-based polyamide 6.6 yarn made from castor oil and industrial corn; ultra-lightweight, quick-drying, with natural odor control and thermal insulation properties, designed for fashion and sportswear brands seeking renewable inputs.
• Q-GEO BY FULGAR® Bio-based polyamide 6.6 yarn from renewable sources (industrial corn); delivers 50% greater moisture management than conventional polyamide, along with flame retardant properties (without halogenated products) and high durability.
• Q-NOVA BY FULGAR® Recycled nylon 6.6 yarn obtained from waste materials from Fulgar's own production cycle through mechanical regeneration process (MCS), without chemical substances, with over half the material from production waste.
• AMNI SOUL ECO® Biodegradable polyamide 6.6 yarn designed to accelerate decomposition in anaerobic landfill conditions; decomposes up to 10 times faster than conventional synthetics, and microplastics decompose up to 20 times faster in marine environments. Technologie développée par Solvay Group, produite et distribuée exclusivement par Fulgar en Europe.
• Q-SKIN BY FULGAR® Bacteriostatic polyamide 6.6 fiber with silver ions inserted directly during spinning for permanent bacterial proliferation regulation and odor control; tested against Staphylococcus aureus and Klebsiella pneumoniae per DIN ISO 20743:2007 and JIS L 1902/02.
• PURE BLACK BY FULGAR® Black polyamide 6.6 yarn with permanent black pigment integrated during extrusion, eliminating multiple dyeing phases and chemical auxiliaries; simplifies dyeing processes for manufacturers.
• SCINTEL BY FULGAR® Metallic-effect fiber using polyester flat yarns of various deniers coated with polyamide 6.6; creates gold, silver, and colored metallic effects with softer and more resistant hand than similar market offerings.
• NANOFIBRA BY FULGAR® Ultra-lightweight polyamide 6.6 nanofiber with extremely soft, silky texture; targeted at premium fashion and intimate apparel applications.
• NANOFIBRA TERJET BY FULGAR® Advanced textile technology for innovative micro-velvet fabrics using nanofiber construction; serves premium apparel applications.
• LARIA BY FULGAR® Nature-inspired polyamide fiber functioning as a thermal insulation barrier for apparel applications.
• METALLIC MÉLANGE BY FULGAR® Mélange yarn with metallic effect; delivers an extremely brilliant and fresh finish for fashion applications.
• SPACE 3.0 BY FULGAR® Premium mélangée yarn with uniform base on neutral white or black; positioned for excellence in mélangée blends.
• STRETCHONE BY FULGAR® Polyamide fiber combined with LYCRA® through one-step air process, delivering combined stretch and performance.
• LYCRA® (distributed by Fulgar) Elastic fiber trademarked by The LYCRA Company, distributed exclusively by Fulgar for Italy, Europe, and Turkey markets; range includes LYCRA SPORT, LYCRA XTRA LIFE, LYCRA BEAUTY, LYCRA ADAPTIV, LYCRA T400 EcoMade, LYCRA BLACK, LYCRA FUSION, and LYCRA XCEPTIONELLE technologies.
• EMANA BY FULGAR® Intelligent FIR (Far Infrared) yarn technology, licensed exclusively to Fulgar for European distribution, for sportswear, activewear, and legwear applications.
• TOTAL SKIN BY FULGAR® Polyamide 6.6 fiber with special design that facilitates body evaporation for enhanced comfort.
• TASLAN BY FULGAR® Air-textured polyamide 6.6 yarn with cotton-like touch for apparel requiring natural hand feel.
• Q-NOVA MÉLANGE BY FULGAR® Recycled mélangée yarns expressing Q-NOVA excellence in recycled fiber variants for fashion collections.

Quantifiable outcome

• Q-CYCLE reduces CO2 emissions by up to 50% compared to conventional polyamide production
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BASFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with BASF's ChemCycling project to develop Q-CYCLE yarn. BASF provides pyrolysis oil from end-of-life tires which replaces 100% of fossil raw materials in Fulgar's polyamide production through a certified mass balance approach. This collaboration enables Q-CYCLE's sustainability claims and CO2 reduction benefits.
• The LYCRA CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSince 2009, Fulgar has been the exclusive distributor for LYCRA Fiber and Elaspan Fiber in Italy, Europe, and Turkey markets. Fulgar distributes the full range of LYCRA technologies including LYCRA SPORT, LYCRA XTRA LIFE, LYCRA BEAUTY, LYCRA ADAPTIV, LYCRA T400 EcoMade, and LYCRA BLACK.
• Solvay GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSolvay developed the AMNI SOUL ECO biodegradable polyamide technology, with Fulgar serving as the exclusive European producer and distributor. The technology enables accelerated biodegradation in anaerobic landfill and marine environments compared to conventional synthetic fibers.
• WRÅDminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEdutainment partnership producing video content explaining sustainable fashion and polyamide supply chain transparency. Four video pills exploring how polyamide can drive a more transparent and innovative textile industry.
• Shima SeikiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership in FUTURE/LAB program focused on sustainable textile supply chain development and training designers of the future. Joint initiative with NABA for textile innovation education.
• NABA - Nuova Accademia di Belle ArtiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership in FUTURE/LAB program for training fashion designers on sustainable materials and textile innovation. Multiple student projects exploring Fulgar yarn applications.
• BrugnoliminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrugnoli incorporated EVO bio-based polyamide from Fulgar into their BR4/E1 technical fabric with 89% bio-based content, achieving 20% lower environmental impact and 45% reduced climate change impact compared to conventional materials.
• XTechminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian technical sports apparel company integrating Fulgar's Q-SKIN bacteriostatic yarn into cycling and outdoor garment collections. Q-SKIN silver ion technology provides odor control for early-season athletic activities.
• ECOlastic WorkwearminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTechnical workwear specialist exhibiting alongside Fulgar at Techtextil Frankfurt, demonstrating innovative solutions in protective clothing and workwear applications.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hyosung TNC: Korean chemical and textile manufacturer producing spandex (creora), nylon, and polyester yarns including recycled nylon (regen). Major Asian competitor in synthetic filament yarn serving global apparel brands.
• Toray Industries: Japanese diversified chemical and fiber manufacturer producing nylon, polyester, and specialty yarns for apparel and industrial applications. Competes in synthetic filament yarn and increasingly in recycled/bio-based fibers at global scale.
• Asahi Kasei: Japanese chemical and fiber producer with polyamide 6.6 filament yarn (Leona) and Roica spandex offerings serving global apparel and industrial textile markets. Broader incumbent with comparable specialty fiber portfolio.
• Teijin Frontier: Japanese textile and fiber manufacturer producing polyester and polyamide yarns including recycled variants. Serves apparel, sportswear, and industrial textile segments comparable to Fulgar's.
• Solvay Group: Belgian chemical major producing polyamide 6.6 polymers and specialty fibers. Developed AMNI SOUL ECO biodegradable technology exclusively licensed to Fulgar for European production and distribution; competitor in polyamide 6.6 raw materials upstream.
• INVISTA (The LYCRA Company): Global leader in elastane/spandex fibers (LYCRA brand) and polyamide intermediates. Fulgar is the exclusive LYCRA distributor for Italy, Europe, and Turkey, making INVISTA simultaneously a strategic partner and a much larger incumbent in adjacent fiber categories.
• BASF: Global chemical giant providing the pyrolysis oil via its ChemCycling project that Fulgar uses in Q-CYCLE yarn. Strategic co-development partner and a much larger upstream supplier in the sustainable polyamide supply chain.

Direct peers

• Nilit: Israeli manufacturer of nylon 6.6 fibers and yarns for apparel, activewear, and engineering plastics applications. Direct competitor in polyamide 6.6 filament yarn production, including sustainable variants (Nilit EcoCare recycled nylon).
• Aquafil: Italian synthetic fiber manufacturer producing nylon 6 and 6.6 yarns, including the ECONYL recycled nylon brand. Aquafil is the closest direct competitor in the European sustainable polyamide 6.6 space and competes for the same fashion and activewear brand customers.
• RadiciGroup: Italian chemical and synthetic fiber group producing polyamide 6 and 6.6 yarns, including Radilon and r-RADILON recycled variants. Italian-headquartered direct competitor serving the same European textile and technical markets.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/FulgarSPA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fulgar-s-p-a
• Instagraminstagram.com/officialfulgar

Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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