Maglieria Artigiana

What Maglieria Artigiana does

Maglieria Artigiana Srl is a privately held Italian artisanal knitwear manufacturer headquartered in Campi Bisenzio (Florence), founded in 1974 on a family tradition of fine knitmaking that extends back to the 1920s. The company sources the finest Mongolian cashmere and processes it into 2/28000 double-thread yarn through leading Italian spinneries, then converts this yarn on knitting machines ranging from fineness 18 to fineness 3, producing both carded and combed fabrics. Its product portfolio spans pure cashmere knitwear, cashmere-silk blends, camel hair garments, and accessories (scarves, hats, shawls) for men and women, as well as a home line of blankets, plaids, and cushions. The company sells under the 'Somers 100% cashmere' sub-brand, which is the registered owner of the brand identity and IP associated with the operation.

The company's business model is built on premium craftsmanship rather than scale automation. Its stated strategy explicitly centers the human maker ('l'uomo al centro della sua strategia'), positioning worker satisfaction and generational craft expertise as the source of quality differentiation. The value proposition targets consumers seeking premium, artisanal cashmere garments with authenticity and material provenance. Distribution and pricing are not publicly disclosed: the website contains no e-commerce functionality, no marketing channels are documented, and no select customers or revenue figures are available in the source material. The legal entity is an Italian Società a responsabilità limitata (Srl), VAT 01804290979, privately held with no venture, private equity, or public shareholders referenced, and the IP and brand assets are held by Somers c/o Maglieria Artigiana.

Name

Maglieria Artigiana

Legal name

Maglieria Artigiana Srl

Website

https://maglieriaartigiana.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Maglieria Artigiana is a privately held Italian artisanal knitwear manufacturer founded in 1974 in Campi Bisenzio, producing premium cashmere, cashmere-silk, and camel hair garments, plus scarves, hats, shawls, and home textiles, sold under the Somers 100% cashmere brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Cashmere Knitwear

NAICS

Apparel Knitting Mills (3151), Apparel Knitting Mills (31512)

SIC

Knit Outerwear Mills (2253), Knitting Mills (2250)

akta.pro primary industry

Knitwear & Sweaters Manufacturers (CRAAAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Decorative & Soft Furnishings Manufacturing (Cushion Covers/Throws/Quilts) (IMAOAKAG)

Keywords

• Artisanal cashmere
• Luxury knitwear
• Cashmere accessories
• Home textiles
• Italian knitwear manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Campi Bisenzio

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Core offering

Maglieria Artigiana produces premium knitwear in pure cashmere, cashmere-silk, and camel hair, as well as accessories such as scarves, hats, and shawls, and home textile products including blankets, plaids, and cushions. Manufacturing is carried out on Italian knitting machines from fineness 18 to fineness 3, supporting both carded and combed fabrics for men's and women's garments. The company operates under the Somers 100% cashmere trade name.

Product overview

Maglieria Artigiana is a family-owned artisanal knitwear company founded in 1974 (with craft tradition dating to the 1920s) that produces premium knitwear and home accessories. The company operates under the Somers sub-brand specializing in 100% cashmere products. The core product portfolio includes pure cashmere knitwear, cashmere-silk blends, and camel hair garments, all produced on machines ranging from fineness 18 to fineness 3 for both carded and combed fabrics. Additionally, the company manufactures accessories such as scarves, hats, and shawls, as well as home furnishings including blankets, plaids, and cushions. All products emphasize artisan craftsmanship over automation, with a focus on men's and women's knitwear.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Somers 100% Cashmere

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SomerscoreOthersSomers operates in association with Maglieria Artigiana, representing the brand identity and trade name. The Somers brand specializes in 100% cashmere products and shares operational facilities with Maglieria Artigiana. The legal documentation states that information, logos, and brand elements are property of Somers c/o Maglieria artigiana.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights1 record

Direct peers

• Malo: Italian luxury cashmere knitwear specialist founded in 1972, producing fine-gauge cashmere garments, accessories, and home textiles through artisanal manufacturing — directly comparable in product, customer segment, and Italian craft heritage.
• Barrie: Scottish-heritage cashmere knitwear manufacturer (now owned by Chanel) producing fine-gauge cashmere garments and accessories from its Scottish mill — directly comparable in artisanal cashmere knitwear production and premium positioning.
• Pringle of Scotland: British heritage knitwear brand producing cashmere sweaters, scarves, and knit accessories — overlapping with Maglieria Artigiana in fine-gauge knitwear and luxury apparel positioning.
• Ballantyne: Scottish/Italian cashmere knitwear brand with Italian production, specializing in cashmere sweaters and accessories for premium consumers — directly comparable in heritage cashmere knitwear positioning.
• Falconeri: Italian knitwear brand within the Calzedonia Group, offering cashmere and fine-gauge knitwear at accessible luxury price points — comparable in product offering and Italian manufacturing, though at larger scale and broader distribution.
• Johnstons of Elgin: Scottish heritage cashmere manufacturer producing knitwear, scarves, blankets, and home accessories from its own mill — comparable in vertical integration, cashmere specialization, and home-textile product extensions.
• N.Peal: British heritage cashmere knitwear and accessories brand producing scarves, sweaters, and home goods — overlapping in product category, premium positioning, and emphasis on craftsmanship.

Broad incumbents

• Brunello Cucinelli: Italian luxury 'Made in Italy' apparel and accessories brand with a strong cashmere knitwear assortment, emphasizing artisanal craftsmanship and family-led values — comparable positioning to Maglieria Artigiana but operating as a publicly listed global luxury house.
• Loro Piana: Italian luxury textile house (now part of LVMH) and one of the world's largest processors of premium cashmere, sourcing directly from Mongolia and producing knitwear, accessories, and home textiles — overlapping with Maglieria Artigiana in raw materials, finished products, and luxury positioning, but at vastly greater scale.
• Zegna Baruffa Lane Borgosesia: Italian yarn spinner and knitwear manufacturer supplying premium cashmere and merino yarns to luxury brands and producing finished knitwear — comparable in cashmere yarn expertise and Italian knitwear production heritage, but operating at significantly larger scale as both a yarn supplier and finished-goods maker.

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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