Frabo

What Frabo does

Frabo Srl is an Italian textile company founded in 1958 that designs, produces, and distributes clothing and home textiles for the Italian and international markets. The company operates from its headquarters at Via Provinciale 37, Carmignano di Brenta (Padova), in the Veneto region between Padua and Vicenza, where it houses management offices, a central warehouse, and a logistics hub. Frabo is a controlled subsidiary of Gruppo Zambaiti, a diversified Italian textile conglomerate that acquired it in 2004.

The company's revenue model combines two streams: private-label manufacturing for national and international fashion brands — offering complete vertical integration from research, design, and sourcing through finished-garment production to distribution — and a portfolio of eight owned sub-brands including Basile (heritage 1970s prêt-à-porter), Henry Barrows (men's), Io di Più (women's plus-size), Cuore a Cuore, Morbidissimo (home textiles), Work in Progress, Hawk & Eagle, and Ricerche di Enrico Coveri. Its core technology is textile design, production, and distribution supported by an internal product office for customised clothing design and an in-house graphics studio for exclusive packaging and accessories.

Frabo sells through a sales-led go-to-market model that combines direct sales to brands, a showroom at headquarters, and participation in trade fairs such as Canton Fair and Prowinter. The company emphasises an ethical and sustainable supply chain certified under A.E.O., FAIR TRADE, BSCI, OEKO-TEX, EcoVadis, and GRS, using organic cotton and recycled polyester. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated quote-by-quote within B2B relationships. The company presents itself in Italian, English, and French on its corporate website and serves retailers and end consumers across Italy and Europe through internal logistics.

Name

Frabo

Legal name

Frabo Srl

Website

https://frabomoda.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Frabo Srl is an Italian textile company, founded in 1958 and part of Gruppo Zambaiti, that designs, produces, and distributes clothing and home textiles for the Italian and international markets through private-label manufacturing and eight owned sub-brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Apparel & Textile Manufacturing

NAICS

Apparel Manufacturing (315), Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (31599)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Apparel OEM/ODM & Private Label Manufacturing (CRAAAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Contract / Private Label Cut & Sew Manufacturing (OEM/ODM) (IMAOAEAM)

Keywords

• Private label apparel
• Textile manufacturing
• Ready-to-wear clothing
• Home textile products
• Fashion brand distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Carmignano Di Brenta

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Private Label Manufacturing: Frabo produces and distributes customised clothing collections for national and international brands, offering complete service from research and design to finished item production and distribution.
2. Own Brand Collections: Frabo creates and distributes collections under its own brands including Basile, Henry Barrows, Io di Più, Cuore a Cuore, Morbidissimo, Work in Progress, Hawk & Eagle, and Ricerche di Enrico Coveri.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Frabo designs, produces, and distributes customised clothing collections and home textiles, offering a complete service from research and design to finished item production and distribution. The company serves both national and international brands through private label manufacturing and operates its own portfolio of branded fashion and home textile lines including Basile, Henry Barrows, Io di Piu', Cuore a Cuore, Morbidissimo, Work in Progress, Hawk & Eagle, and Ricerche di Enrico Coveri.

Product overview

Frabo is a textile company (Progettazione Produzione Distribuzione Tessile) that designs, produces, and distributes clothing and home textiles. Operating since 1958, the company offers a complete service from research and design to finished garment production and distribution, serving both the Italian and international markets. Frabo operates its own portfolio of sub-brands including Morbidissimo (home textiles), Work in Progress (work clothing), HAWK & EAGLE (outdoor apparel), Io di Piu' (women's plus-size clothing), Henry Barrows (men's casual/smart clothing), Cuore a Cuore (women's contemporary clothing), Ricerche di Enrico Coveri (vintage-inspired fashion), and Basile (historic Italian ready-to-wear brand acquired from the 1970s). The company also produces private label collections for national and international brands. Frabo is part of the Zambaiti Group and uses high-quality materials including organic cotton, OEKO-TEX certified fabrics, and recycled polyester, operating with A.E.O. certification, Fair Trade partnership, and BSCI recognition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Morbidissimo: Home fabrics and textile collection brand featuring artistic designs, beehive patterns, love-themed prints, plaids, and table linens.
• Work in Progress
• HAWK & EAGLE
• Io di Piu'
• Henry Barrows
• Cuore a Cuore
• Ricerche di Enrico Coveri
• Basile

Products and services

• Private Label Apparel Manufacturing End-to-end customised clothing collection manufacturing service for national and international fashion brands, covering research, design, production of finished items, and distribution, with personalised services, quality control, and certified ethical supply chain.
• Basile Italian ready-to-wear brand offering men's and women's clothing lines in jersey, denim, and knitwear, designed entirely in Italy with emphasis on contemporary elegance and value-quality balance.
• Henry Barrows Men's clothing brand expressing Italian and international taste across casual, smart, jeans, and basic categories, with rich colors, careful construction, original prints, and natural fabrics emphasising practicality and contemporary urban style.
• Io di Piu' Women's clothing brand dedicated to plus-size and curvy women, offering comfortable models with generous lines that embrace the female body without constraining it, from everyday wear to special occasions.
• Cuore a Cuore Women's contemporary clothing brand inspired by happiness, featuring expressive, energetic, passionate, and feminine designs with use of color, clean soft lines, original prints, and natural fibers including sweatshirts, jersey, and lightweight jeans.
• Ricerche di Enrico Coveri Fashion brand exploring 1970s and 1980s aesthetics inspired by art, music, cinema, and sports through vibrant pop art colors and designs characterised by boldness, vitality, and freedom.
• Work in Progress Workwear clothing brand offering a complete product range from multi-pocket pants to polo shirts and jackets designed for comfort and practicality across home, garage, and garden projects.
• Hawk & Eagle Fashion brand offering clothing collections for men and women with imagery evoking outdoor and sporty themes.
• Morbidissimo Home textiles and bedding collection featuring artistic patterns and designs including Art Beehive, Art Love is Clementina, Plaid, and Tovaglia (tablecloth) lines for Italian and international markets.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Zambaiti GroupcoreOthers · 1 January 2004Frabo is part of the Zambaiti Group, acquired in 2004. The group offers the finest selection of products for clothing and home fabrics.
• FAIR TRADEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrabo is an official FAIR TRADE partner for Italy, collaborating to ensure an ethical, responsible, and sustainable supply chain. This partnership demonstrates the company's commitment to fair trade practices.
• BSCI (amfori Business Social Compliance Initiative)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrabo collaborates with companies that have BSCI recognition to ensure an ethical, responsible, and sustainable supply chain throughout their operations.
• Certified ProducerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrabo collaborates exclusively with certified producers to guarantee safe, traceable products that comply with international standards.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/frabo-s.r.l.

Compliance6 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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