What Re Del Mare does

Re del Mare is an Italian men's clothing brand operating as a product line of Rodes & Stefan Trikot SpA (SpA — Italian private limited company, founded 1961). The brand has been present on the market for over 25 years and sells primarily men's knitwear (maglieria per uomo) and complementary apparel and accessories, organized around biannual seasonal collections (e.g., Autunno Inverno 2025 under "Spirito Contemporaneo" and Primavera Estate 2026 under "Spirito Naturale"). Core technology is rooted in yarn and material research and traditional Italian knitwear manufacturing, executed from a 3,000+ sqm production facility in Signa (Florence) that the parent company moved into in 2011.

The business model combines direct-to-consumer e-commerce (redelmare.it) with a B2B wholesale motion via a dedicated customer portal for retailer and business buyers. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled through the B2B area or negotiated for end-consumer orders, consistent with a primarily wholesale-anchored apparel brand. Marketing is conducted through digital lookbooks and brand storytelling around Italian craftsmanship, natural and contemporary design themes, and material quality; the company does not operate a mobile app, external API, or disclosed AI-driven tooling.

The company's served customer base is horizontally segmented within men's fashion, addressing retailers (wholesale) and end consumers seeking Italian-crafted casual and resort wear at accessible price points. Ownership is private and family-/locally-held with no disclosed external investors, subsidiaries, or parent entities. No funding rounds, M&A activity, leadership changes, regulatory actions, or partnerships are documented in the available source material, and no awards, certifications, or patents are on record.

Name

Re Del Mare

Legal name

Rodes & Stefan Trikot SpA

Website

https://redelmare.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Re del Mare is the men's knitwear apparel brand of Italian manufacturer Rodes & Stefan Trikot SpA, selling seasonal knitwear and accessories to retailers and end consumers through a B2B wholesale portal and direct e-commerce website.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Signa

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Apparel Sales: Re del Mare generates revenue through the sale of men's clothing collections, primarily knitwear and accessories. The company sells through both B2C (direct to consumer via website) and B2B (wholesale to retailers via B2B customer area) channels. Revenue is derived from one-time product sales rather than recurring subscription models.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Re Del Mare is an Italian men's apparel brand specializing in knitwear (maglieria) inspired by the sea, with over 25 years of market presence. The company designs and manufactures seasonal collections (e.g., Primavera Estate 2026, Autunno Inverno 2025) of quality knitwear, sweaters, trousers, bags, and accessories made from premium yarns, distributed through both a B2B wholesale portal and a direct-to-consumer online storefront.

Product overview

RE del MARE is a men's clothing line (primarily knitwear/maglieria) inspired by the sea, present on the market for over 25 years. The brand is part of Rodes & Stefan Trikot SpA, founded in 1961. The collections include seasonal lines such as Primavera Estate 2026 (Spring Summer) and Autunno Inverno 2025 (Fall Winter), featuring quality knitwear, premium yarns, and essential styling. The company emphasizes Italian craftsmanship, material research, and accessible quality.

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Problem solved

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Products and services

• RE del MARE Men's Clothing Line Core men's apparel brand specializing in knitwear (maglieria) and accessories inspired by Mediterranean/maritime aesthetics, sold through B2B wholesale and B2C direct channels to retailers and end consumers.
• Autunno Inverno 2025 Collection Fall/Winter 2025 seasonal collection of men's knitwear and apparel from Re del Mare, featuring premium yarns and essential Mediterranean-inspired styling, available to retailers and consumers.
• Primavera Estate 2026 Collection Spring/Summer 2026 seasonal collection of men's knitwear and apparel from Re del Mare, featuring quality knitwear, premium yarns, and essential natural-spirit styling, available to retailers and consumers.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Avioluciapiace: Italian mid-market knitwear and jersey specialist serving both B2B retailers and direct consumers. Comparable to Re del Mare in knitwear-led product mix, accessible premium pricing, and Italian-made positioning.
• Slowear: Italian-made menswear group built around specialty knitwear and trouser brands (Zanone, Montedoro, Fynch-Hatton). Comparable to Re del Mare in Italian knitwear manufacturing roots and multi-brand wholesale model, though at significantly larger scale.
• 120% Lino: Italian knitwear and linen apparel brand with both wholesale and retail channels, focused on natural fibers and Mediterranean-influenced design. Comparable to Re del Mare in material philosophy, casual-resort positioning, and dual B2B/B2C go-to-market.
• Maglificio Gran Sasso: Italian knitwear manufacturer specializing in premium men's and women's sweaters, with both B2B wholesale and direct sales channels. Highly comparable to Re del Mare in product (men's knitwear), manufacturing heritage, and Italian craftsmanship positioning.
• Barena: Venetian-rooted Italian menswear and knitwear brand with Italian manufacturing and selective wholesale distribution. Comparable to Re del Mare in artisanal Italian knitwear, regional heritage positioning, and mid-market premium pricing.
• Roberto Collina: Italian knitwear brand producing premium men's and women's sweaters and jersey pieces, with established wholesale and DTC operations. Directly comparable to Re del Mare in men's knitwear focus, premium Italian yarn sourcing, and brand-led collections.

Broad incumbents

• Loro Piana: Italian luxury knitwear and textile house (part of LVMH) producing premium men's knitwear, outerwear, and accessories. Comparable to Re del Mare in Italian knitwear heritage and premium yarn positioning, but operating at a far larger scale and luxury price point.
• Brunello Cucinelli: Italian luxury menswear and knitwear house, public listed, with global wholesale and DTC operations. Comparable to Re del Mare in Italian craftsmanship, knitwear specialization, and seasonal collection cadence, but at the top end of the price spectrum.
• Peuterey: Italian menswear and outerwear brand with broad European and international wholesale and DTC distribution. Comparable to Re del Mare as an established Italian apparel manufacturer, though Peuterey is larger and more oriented toward outerwear.

Emerging players

• Maglia Club: Smaller Italian knitwear-focused brand with direct-to-consumer emphasis and limited wholesale presence. Comparable to Re del Mare in knitwear specialization and Italian production, but at an earlier commercial scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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