What Pointex does

Pointex S.p.A. is an Italian privately-held textile manufacturer founded in 1991 by Marco Ranaldo and headquartered in the Prato textile district — the largest in Europe — with operational facilities in Montemurlo and administrative offices in Campi Bisenzio. The company operates across five business divisions: Medical (CE-marked face masks and protective clothing), Mattresses (ticking fabrics, jacquard borders, accessories, and 3D tridimensional structures), Technical Fabrics (automotive, baby, footwear, cinema/theatre, office, and music industry textiles), Brico (home, Christmas, and wedding consumer textiles), and Expo/Events/Shows (flame-retardant fabrics and carpets, including the patented Twister® system, plus custom tailoring services). Its production platform rests on 120+ electronic jacquard looms, an automatic jacquard border-cutting machine, and proprietary treatments including Elisir-TEX® (water-repellent, breathable, durable through 70+ washes) and a 3D alveolar fabric architecture, supported by an unusually dense certification stack spanning ISO 9001, ISO 13485:2016, ISO 14001, OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100, GOTS, and Global Recycled Standard.

Pointex runs a B2B direct-sales model with division-specific email and sales contacts targeting manufacturers and contractors across at least nine customer segments — automotive seat producers, mattress makers, medical and healthcare buyers, event and exhibition organizers, office furniture manufacturers, footwear companies, baby product makers, entertainment venue operators, and music industry buyers. Pricing is quote-based and tied to customization requirements rather than standardized SKUs, with revenue derived from one-time sales of technical fabrics, mattress components, certified medical devices, event installations, and consumer textile collections. The company also operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce channel at shop.pointexspa.com for selected products including the artist-led PointeX #Zone music collection. Pointex is part of an integrated four-company textile group (Pointex, Alma, LTA, Logo Firenze) collectively employing ~400 workers across ~50,000 sqm of facilities, sharing R&D, commercial, and distribution functions.

The company's revenue, funding history, and ownership structure beyond the founding Ranaldo family are not publicly disclosed. No external private equity or institutional investment is indicated. The business has remained privately held for over three decades, with growth financed internally and through product diversification — most notably the 2020 launch of the certified Medical Division in response to COVID-19 and the subsequent rollout of 3D tridimensional fabrics and the Trilogy Project customization platform in 2021.

Name

Pointex

Legal name

POINTEX S.P.A.

Website

https://pointexspa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Pointex S.p.A. is a privately-held Italian textile manufacturer founded in 1991 in the Prato district, producing technical fabrics, mattress components, certified medical PPE, flame-retardant event textiles, and consumer home goods for B2B manufacturers and B2B/B2C buyers across at least nine industry segments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technical Textile Manufacturing

NAICS

Carpet and Rug Mills (314110), Carpet and Rug Mills (31411), Footwear Manufacturing (31621), Footwear Manufacturing (3162)

SIC

Broadwoven Fabric Mills, Man Made Fiber & Silk (2221), Carpets & Rugs (2273), Footwear, (No Rubber) (3140), Miscellaneous Fabricated Textile Products (2390)

akta.pro primary industry

Upholstery & Furniture Textiles Manufacturing (Upholstery Fabrics/Slipcovers) (IMAOAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Footwear Components & Subassemblies Manufacturing (Soles/Heels/Insocks/Outsoles/Uppers) (IMAOAIAJ), Rug & Mat Manufacturing (Entry/Anti-fatigue/Utility) (IMAOAJAD), Carpet Tile Manufacturing (Modular) (IMAOAJAB)

Keywords

• Technical textile manufacturing
• Jacquard fabrics
• Flame retardant textiles
• Medical textile products
• Mattress ticking fabrics

Headquarters

HQ city

Campi Bisenzio

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Technical Textile Products: Manufacturing and sale of technical fabrics for automotive seats, office furniture, cinema/theater seating, baby products, and shoes. Products include seat covers, linings, and specialized fabrics sold to manufacturers.
2. Mattress Components: Sale of fabrics, borders, and accessories for mattress manufacturers. Complete range of sleeping textile solutions including natural and technical fabrics.
3. Medical Devices: Production and sale of certified medical face masks (disposable and washable) and protective clothing (disposable and washable) with Elisir-TEX® technology.
4. Expo/Event/Show Solutions: Flame-retardant fabrics, carpets (Twister® system), and tailoring services for events, exhibitions, and shows. Includes custom design and installation support.
5. Brico/Consumer Products: Home collection, Christmas, and wedding textile products including runners, carpets, doormats, table linens for retail/DIY channels.
6. Music Industry Products: Specialized carpets and fabrics for professional music settings including sound-absorbing panels, curtains, and recording room solutions.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Pointex is an Italian textile manufacturer producing customized technical fabrics, mattress ticking, medical protective devices, and flame-retardant carpets for industrial buyers across automotive, bedding, healthcare, footwear, office furniture, music, and event/exhibition sectors. The company operates five divisions (Medical, Mattresses, Technical Fabrics, Brico, Expo/Events) using 120+ electronic jacquard looms with proprietary technologies including Elisir-TEX® treatment and the patented Twister® carpet system. Annual production capacity reaches 8 million linear meters of fabric and 500,000 square meters of carpet from a ~20,000 sqm facility in the Prato textile district.

Product overview

Pointex is an Italian textile solutions company founded in 1991, specializing in the production and customization of fabrics and carpets for various sectors. The company operates across five main divisions: (1) Medical Division offering certified face masks and medical clothing with proprietary Elisir-TEX® technology; (2) Mattresses Division providing fabrics, borders, accessories, and 3D tridimensional fabrics for sleeping products; (3) Technical Fabrics Division covering Automotive, Baby, Shoes & Accessories, Cinemas & Theatres, Office, and Music sectors; (4) Brico Division for Home Collection, Christmas, and Wedding products; and (5) Expo, Events & Shows Division providing flame-retardant fabrics, patented Twister® carpet systems, and tailoring services. Key technologies include the patented Twister® carpet system, Elisir-TEX® water-repellent breathable treatment (effective up to 70 washes), 3D tridimensional alveolar fabrics, and various functional fabric technologies (antibacterial, antistatic, thermoregulating). The company maintains ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, GOTS, Global Recycle Standard, and OEKO-TEX certifications, serving clients worldwide with a production capacity of approximately 8 million linear meters of fabric and 500,000 sqm of carpet annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Elisir-TEX® Medical Textile Line Proprietary textile treatment technology developed by Pointex that makes products water-repellent and breathable while maintaining technical features through up to 70 washes at 30-40°C. Applied to face masks and reusable protective clothing for medical and healthcare buyers.
• Certified Medical Face Masks and Protective Clothing Class 1 medical devices including disposable and washable face masks and protective clothing (coveralls, gowns, head caps, shoe covers) manufactured in Italy, offered to medical staff and healthcare facilities requiring certified infection prevention equipment.
• Mattress Fabrics (Ticking) Natural and high-performance jacquard fabrics for mattress ticking developed through continuous research on new fibers and technologies. Includes 3D tridimensional structures and natural fibers (bamboo, cotton, wool, cashmere, silk). Sold to mattress manufacturers.
• Jacquard Mattress Borders High-quality jacquard-woven mattress borders produced with an automatic cutting machine for precision and high-speed production. Sold to mattress manufacturers for sleeping product assemblies.
• Trilogy Mattress Accessory Line Coordinated mattress accessories including sommier protection, mattress protectors, core covers, pillow covers, carpets, and foot mats with customizable jacquard branding. Sold to bedding manufacturers.
• Automotive Technical Fabrics Technical fabrics for car seats and covers plus thermo-moulded parts for camper cars, vans, tractor cabins, earthmoving vehicles, and cable car cabins. Includes fabrics for seats in cars, trucks, buses, and trains. Sold to automotive manufacturers and seat producers.
• Footwear and Accessories Fabrics Fabrics for safety and fashion shoes including uppers, linings, anti-perforation insoles, and coordinated backpack and bag fabrics with various customizations. Sold to footwear manufacturers.
• Cinema and Theatre Seating Fabrics Knitted jacquard fabrics for cinema and theatre seats using permanent flame-retardant yarns and anti-stain treatments with full customization including logos and brand colors. Sold to entertainment venue operators and seating integrators.
• Office and Contract Furniture Fabrics Plain and jacquard polyester fabrics (normal and fire-retardant) for seats, armchairs, and dividing panels for open spaces with extensive customization options. Sold to office furniture manufacturers and contractors.
• Music Industry Textile Solutions Customizable carpets and fabrics for music professionals including sound-absorbing panels, curtains, recording room preparation, and performance carpets with fire-retardant and water-repellent treatments. Sold to music venues, recording studios, and performers.
• Baby Product Fabrics Tested fabrics for baby articles including strollers, prams, safety car seats, cribs, and baby beds, conforming to current child safety product regulations. Sold to baby product manufacturers.
• 3D Tridimensional Fabrics Alveolar structured fabrics providing maximum comfort and breathability through body pressure-activated air circulation. Applied to mattresses, seat covers, and sports footwear. Sold to manufacturers across bedding, seating, and footwear.
• Flame-Retardant Fabrics for Events Customizable textile fabrics for temporary or permanent expo/events/shows, including special yarns (shiny, lurex, polyester, cotton), laminated fabrics with aluminum backing, and sound-absorbing panels. Sold to event organizers and exhibition companies.
• Twister® Flame-Retardant Carpet System Patented Twister® carpet system providing 360° coverage of all surfaces, coordinated stylistically and chromatically. Used for walkways, catwalks, and platforms in fairs, exhibitions, fashion shows, museums, and events with abrasion resistance and indoor/outdoor usability. Sold to exhibition and event organizers.
• Event Textile Tailoring Service Custom cutting, sewing, buttonholes, eyelets, and pleated fabric services for curtains, ceilings, theatre drapes, pillow covers, and chair covers. Provided to event organizers and venue operators.
• Wedding Textile Collection Complete wedding solutions including washable table linens, chair fabrics, curtains, draperies, carpets, runners, and synthetic lawns for ceremonies and receptions. Sold through retail/DIY channels.
• Christmas Textile Collection Christmas-themed products including runners, carpets, doormats, table linens, centerpieces, sofa covers, and pillows for indoor and outdoor use, from classic to modern designs. Sold through retail/DIY channels.
• Home Collection (Casa) 100% Italian high-quality home fabrics including runners, doormats, carpets, and customizable home textile products produced entirely in Italy. Sold through retail/DIY channels.
• Brico DIY Sector Products DIY sector products made with thermoplastic non-slip, non-polluting, self-laying base material. Sold to DIY stores and home improvement retailers with a fully Italian supply chain.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products maintain technical characteristics unchanged for up to 70 washings at 30-40°C with Elisir-TEX® treatment

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Museo del Tessuto (Museum of Fabric)minorOthersPointex is listed as a partner company of the Museo del Tessuto in Prato, the textile museum located in the same district as the company's operations. This partnership demonstrates the company's connection to the local textile heritage and industry community.
• Enrico 'Drigo' SalviminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Enrico 'Drigo' Salvi, multifaceted artist and guitarist of Negrita, to create the PointeX #Zone limited edition carpet collection. Four exclusive carpet designs reproducing the artist's paintings.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Limonta S.p.A. Italian diversified textile manufacturer with multiple divisions spanning home textiles, technical fabrics, and custom finishing. Closely comparable to Pointex in operating model, Italian heritage, and breadth of B2B customer segments.
• Bonotto S.p.A. Italian family-owned textile manufacturer producing high-end technical and fashion fabrics with strong emphasis on customization and innovation. Comparable to Pointex as a mid-sized Italian mill serving international B2B customers.
• Jersey Lomellina S.p.A. Italian circular-knit technical fabric producer serving sportswear, intimate apparel, and industrial end-uses. Comparable to Pointex in Italian manufacturing heritage and focus on differentiated technical knit textiles for B2B buyers.
• BekaertDeslee: Belgian specialist in mattress ticking, covers, and border fabrics — directly comparable to Pointex's primary mattress segment. Both serve international mattress OEMs with customized, certified textile solutions.
• Carvico S.p.A. Italian technical fabric manufacturer (based near Bergamo) producing high-performance warp-knit and circular-knit fabrics for sport, swimwear, and industrial applications. Comparable to Pointex in Italian origin, technical textile focus, and B2B customization model.
• Maglificio Granelli: Italian knit fabric manufacturer specializing in technical textiles for apparel and industrial applications. Comparable to Pointex in Italian heritage, technical orientation, and B2B customization capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Interface, Inc. Global modular carpet tile leader with focus on commercial and event flooring. Comparable to Pointex's Twister® carpet business, though Interface operates at much larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Ten Cate Protective & Industrial Fabrics: Dutch global manufacturer of protective, industrial, and technical textiles with a much larger portfolio. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the same technical textile space, but with greater scale and broader end-market reach than Pointex.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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