Taiana

What Taiana does

Tessitura Taiana Virgilio S.p.A. is a third-generation, family-owned Italian textile manufacturer founded in 1933 and headquartered in Olgiate Comasco within the Como textile district. The company produces premium woven fabrics organized into four product lines: CULT (men's and women's fashion shirts using Jacquard weaving and Ink-Jet printing), VANITY (women's clothing and outerwear), BLU (stretch fabrics for beachwear, swimwear, and lingerie), and SYSTEM (technical fabrics for object coverings with fashion content). Two sub-brands, Kinetech® (performance/ergogenic fabrics developed in a dedicated Kinetech® LAB) and Relyfe™ (sustainable/circular-economy textiles), sit on top of the four core lines. The proprietary technology portfolio includes LOT'O'DRY™ (moisture management), Kinetech GUARD™ (Dyneema®-based protective bi-stretch), Kinetech® STREAM (vegetable-origin polyamide), Allure™ (cutaneous microcirculation-interacting fabric), FYC (anti-virus fabric), and EOLA (scented fabric).

Manufacturing is built on advanced electronic looms with computer-integrated systems managing yarn stock, color availability, and procurement timing in real time. The plant operates under ISO 9001:2015 (since 1997), ISO 14001:2015 (since 2016), Oeko-Tex Standard 100, and ZDHC certifications, and runs an internal RRR (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) sustainability program plus a photovoltaic system supplying over 35% of energy needs. Production is led by President Claudio Taiana with R&D direction from Matteo Taiana; registered share capital is €540,000.

The business operates a B2B, quotation-based pricing model, selling woven fabrics and custom sampling services to fashion brands, sportswear manufacturers, and technical-product makers. Go-to-market is anchored in an international trade-show circuit (Milano Unica, Performance Days Munich, Mare di Moda Cannes), a global dealer network, and a dedicated Taiana Show Room channel, with primary served markets in Italy, Germany, and France. No direct-to-consumer e-commerce or subscription pricing model is in evidence.

Name

Taiana

Legal name

Tessitura Taiana Virgilio S.p.A.

Website

https://taiana.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1933

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tessitura Taiana Virgilio is a third-generation family-owned Italian textile manufacturer founded in 1933 in the Como district. It produces premium woven fabrics for fashion brands, sportswear manufacturers, and technical product makers through four product lines plus Kinetech® performance and Relyfe™ sustainability sub-brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Woven Textile Manufacturing

NAICS

Broadwoven Fabric Mills (31321), Broadwoven Fabric Mills (313210), Other Textile Product Mills (3149)

SIC

Broadwoven Fabric Mills, Man Made Fiber & Silk (2221), Broadwoven Fabric Mills, Cotton (2211), Textile Mill Products (2200)

akta.pro primary industry

Woven Fabrics (CRAAAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical Fabric Mills (Performance/Protective/Medical Substrates) (IMAOABAH), Protective & Safety Textiles (FR/Arc/Heat/Cut/Chemical) (IMAOADAA)

Keywords

• Woven fabric manufacturing
• Technical textiles
• Performance sportswear fabrics
• Sustainable textile production
• Fashion apparel fabrics

Headquarters

HQ city

Olgiate Comasco

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Woven Fabric Sales: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling high-quality woven fabrics across four product lines: CULT (fashion shirts), VANITY (women's clothing), BLU (beachwear/swimwear), and SYSTEM (technical fabrics). B2B sales model targeting fashion brands, sportswear manufacturers, and textile converters.
2. Custom Fabric Development: Sampling service allowing customers to request custom designs, structures, and colors. Provides customized fabric solutions for specific customer requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Taiana manufactures and sells high-quality woven fabrics for the fashion and sportswear industries through four main product lines: CULT (men's and women's fashion shirts), VANITY (women's clothing and outerwear), BLU (beachwear, swimwear, and lingerie), and SYSTEM (technical fabrics). The company supplements these with the Kinetech® performance/ergogenic fabric line and the Relyfe™ sustainable fabric line, leveraging proprietary in-house technologies such as LOT'O'DRY™, Kinetech GUARD™, Kinetech® STREAM, and Allure™.

Product overview

Tessitura Taiana Virgilio is a third-generation family-owned textile manufacturer founded in 1933 in Olgiate Comasco, Como, Italy, producing high-quality woven fabrics. The company operates four main product lines: CULT (fashion shirts for men and women), VANITY (women's clothing and outerwear), BLU (beachwear, swimwear, and lingerie), and SYSTEM (technical fabrics for object coverings with fashion content). The portfolio includes specialized sub-brands such as Kinetech® (performance/ergogenic fabrics for sports), Relyfe™ (sustainable circular economy fabrics), and proprietary technologies like LOT'O'DRY™ (moisture management treatment), Allure™ (microcirculation-interacting fabric), FYC (anti-virus fabric), and EOLA (scented fabric).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kinetech® LAB: Research and development laboratory of Tessitura Taiana Virgilio, responsible for technological innovations including Kinetech GUARD™, Kinetech STREAM, and advanced fabric technologies.
• RELYFE™
• LOT'O'DRY™
• CULT
• VANITY
• BLU
• SYSTEM

Products and services

• CULT Fabric line for men's and women's fashion shirts using innovative techniques including Jacquard weaving, Ink-Jet printing, additional processes, and overprinting for stylistic fusions across cultures and lifestyles.
• VANITY Fine and sophisticated fabrics for women's clothing and outerwear, including plain, Jacquard, printed, and yarn-dyed fabrics created for total coordination using precious fibers and advanced differentiated techniques.
• BLU Stretch orthogonal fabrics with high differential technology for swimwear, beachwear, and lingerie, developed in creative designs and colorings with coordinated collections.
• SYSTEM Technical fabrics with high creative content and absolute technical and structural reliability for covering objects requiring specific technical fabric with added fashion content, delivered through custom-made projects for discerning users.
• Kinetech® performance fabric line Continuous-research performance fabric line including ergogenic fabrics that actively enhance athletic performance across Heat Management, Aerodynamics, Protection, and Lightness pillars, including Kinetech GUARD™ (with Dyneema® fiber), Kinetech® STREAM, and Allure™ fabrics.
• Relyfe™ sustainable fabric line Sustainable fabric project focused on circular economy, featuring eco-responsible textiles made from vegetable-origin polyamide (castor oil), recycled polyester from bottles and carpet, and New Life™ polyester, including STREAM, YOGA, GOLFO, and LAGUNA product lines.
• LOT'O'DRY™ moisture management treatments Proprietary fabric treatment technology for moisture management and quick-dry properties, including the LOT'O'DRY™ Phantom Print evolution and DWR PFC-Free finishing.
• Allure™ fabric Fabric with active interaction with cutaneous microcirculation, designed for wellness and apparel applications.
• FYC Anti-Virus fabric Anti-droplet, breathable, hydrophobic, bacteriostatic, and virucidal fabric that destroys and renders COVID-19 inactive in seconds through physical action (fabric fineness and special processing) and chemical action (silver thread combined with medical treatment).
• EOLA scented fabric Scented fabric technology developed through Kinetech® LAB R&D.
• Custom fabric sampling and development service Sampling service allowing customers to request custom designs, structures, and colors, providing customized fabric solutions for specific customer requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Eurobike Award 2015 - recognized for Kinetech GUARD™ product innovation
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Juliene QuagliominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 September 2021Collaboration with young Brazilian designer Juliene Quaglio from NABA (Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti) at Milan Fashion Week. Designer created a manifesto collection using false selvedges discarded from looms, representing circular economy principles. Project aligned with Taiana's RRR sustainability program and commitment to ethical fashion.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Albini Group: Leading Italian woven fabric mill producing high-end shirting fabrics (Cotone, Thomas Mason, David & John Anderson). Directly comparable to Taiana's CULT line as both serve premium men's and women's shirting brands from Italian mills.
• Bonotto: Italian textile manufacturer with strong R&D focus on innovative woven fabrics for high-end fashion. Directly comparable to Taiana's CULT and VANITY lines given similar Italian heritage and design-led fabric innovation.
• Carvico: Italian stretch fabric specialist serving swimwear, sportswear, and beachwear brands. Direct peer to Taiana's BLU line and Kinetech® performance fabrics for similar end markets (swimwear, sportswear).
• Schoeller Textil: Swiss technical textile specialist known for proprietary performance technologies (e.g., 3XDRY, c_change). Closest comparable to Taiana's Kinetech® LAB model — proprietary technology-driven sportswear/technical fabric supplier.
• Jersey Lomellina: Italian manufacturer of circular-knit and stretch fabrics for swimwear, lingerie, and sportswear. Comparable to Taiana's BLU and Kinetech® stretch fabric offerings in the swimwear and performance apparel supply chain.
• Pontetorto: Italian technical textile producer specializing in fleece, performance, and sportswear fabrics. Comparable to Taiana's SYSTEM and Kinetech® technical fabric lines serving performance apparel brands.
• Canepa: Italian textile maker combining silk heritage with technical/performance fabric innovation (e.g., Kitelab® R&D). Comparable to Taiana as another Como-area innovator blending fashion and technical fabrics under proprietary brand names.

Broad incumbents

• Loro Piana: Italian luxury textile house (now owned by LVMH) producing ultra-premium wool, cashmere, and specialty fabrics. Comparable as a Como heritage woven fabric maker, though at a much larger scale and broader luxury portfolio.
• Reda: Italian wool fabric producer with broader vertical integration and larger scale than Taiana. Comparable as a Como-district premium fabric maker, though specializing in wool suiting versus Taiana's shirting/women's/technical focus.
• Toray Industries: Japanese global textile conglomerate with major technical/performance fabric divisions serving sportswear and functional apparel. Comparable to Taiana's technical fabric ambitions but at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/taianatextile
• Instagraminstagram.com/tessitura_taiana_virgilio

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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