Dondi

What Dondi does

Gruppo Dondi S.p.a. is a privately held Italian textile manufacturer founded in 1970 by Lauro and Edda Dondi in the Carpi textile district (Fossoli di Carpi, Modena). The company specializes exclusively in 100% Made in Italy knit fabrics, producing approximately 2 million meters of jersey and related textiles per year across three branded collections: Dondi Jersey (jersey fabrics such as Art. Arte, Art. Lana, Art. Georgette), Punto Tessile (specialized textiles including Art. Chambrayluxe, Art. Velvet, Art. Plisse), and Gruppo Dondi (premium tailored fabrics such as Art. Tailoring and Art. Finissimo). Production is fully internal, from design through weaving to quality control, using over 110 high-technology circular knitting machines operated by more than 130 qualified personnel. The company holds a broad portfolio of sustainability certifications (GOTS, GRS, OCS, RCS, RWS, SFA, BCI, FSC, European Flax, ethic•et, ZDHC Supplier to Zero Level 1, Slow Fiber), positioning it for ESG-mandated European and luxury supply chains.

The business operates as a B2B fabric supplier to major international and Italian fashion brands and designers. Go-to-market is conducted through a dedicated direct sales network, with separate Italy ([email protected]) and export ([email protected]) channels, supplemented by presence at major textile fairs including Milano Unica and Future Textile Paris. Geographic reach spans Italy, the United States, France, Germany, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom, Turkey, and emerging export markets. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled through direct quotes per collection. Since July 2019, Gruppo Dondi has operated as a majority-owned subsidiary of Ermenegildo Zegna N.V., the listed luxury menswear group, with the Dondi Capelli family retaining a 35% stake and responsibility for management and creative direction; the company is registered in Italy as a private limited company subject to direction and coordination by Ermenegildo Zegna N.V.

Name

Dondi

Legal name

Gruppo Dondi S.p.a.

Website

https://gruppodondi.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Gruppo Dondi is a privately held Italian textile manufacturer founded in 1970 in Carpi, producing premium Made in Italy knit fabrics across three collections for major international fashion brands. The company is majority-owned by Ermenegildo Zegna N.V. and operates 110+ circular knitting machines producing roughly 2 million meters of fabric annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Knit Fabric Manufacturing

NAICS

Knit Fabric Mills (31324)

SIC

Knitting Mills (2250)

akta.pro primary industry

Greige Woven Fabric Mills (IMAOABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Knitwear & Sweaters Manufacturers (CRAAAAAJ)

Keywords

• Knit fabric manufacturing
• Jersey textile production
• Made in Italy fabrics
• Circular knitting fabrics
• Fashion textile supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Carpi

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fabric Sales: Sale of high-quality jersey and knitwear fabrics through Dondi Jersey, Punto Tessile, and Gruppo Dondi collections to fashion brands and designers worldwide

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Gruppo Dondi S.p.a. manufactures and sells premium Made in Italy knit and jersey fabrics to international fashion brands and designers. Operating 110+ high-technology circular knitting machines and producing approximately 2 million meters of fabric annually, the company runs a fully internal production process covering design, weaving, and quality control. Its portfolio is delivered under three collections: Dondi Jersey, Punto Tessile, and Gruppo Dondi.

Product overview

Gruppo Dondi is a leading Italian textile manufacturer specializing exclusively in Made in Italy knit fabrics. The company operates three main product collections: Dondi Jersey (jersey fabrics), Punto Tessile (specialized textiles), and Gruppo Dondi (premium tailored fabrics). The company produces approximately 2 million meters of fabric annually using over 110 high-technology circular knitting machines, serving major fashion brands and designers globally across Europe, Japan, USA, and emerging markets. The product portfolio encompasses diverse fabric articles including jersey (Art. Arte, Art. Lana, Art. Georgette, etc.), woven textiles (Art. Mosso, Art. Velvet, Art. Plisse), and tailored fabrics (Art. Tailoring, Art. Finissimo). Production is entirely internal, from design through weaving to quality control.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dondi Jersey: Jersey fabric collection under Gruppo Dondi
• Punto Tessile

Products and services

• Dondi Jersey Collection Premium jersey fabric collection featuring numerous article styles (e.g., Art. Arte, Art. Ciccio, Art. Dolcissimo, Art. Eighty, Art. Georgette, Art. Lana) targeting high-end fashion brands and designers requiring Made in Italy jersey fabrics.
• Punto Tessile Collection Specialized textile fabric collection including articles such as Chambrayluxe, Brisbane, Concreto, Discovery, Mosso, Panno, Plisse, Sfumato, and Velvet, supplying distinctive textiles to fashion brands.
• Art. Finissimo Premium ultra-fine quality textile product sold under the Gruppo Dondi brand, intended for high-end fashion applications.
• Art. Tailoring Tailoring fabric collection under the Gruppo Dondi brand, designed for formal and tailored garments supplied to menswear and womenswear fashion brands.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Brugnoli Giovanni S.p.A. Italian circular knit fabric manufacturer producing premium jersey for fashion brands. Closely comparable to Dondi's core technology (circular knitting), B2B model, and premium jersey segment focus.
• Ratti S.p.A. Italian luxury fabric producer (Marzotto group) specializing in printed and jacquard silks and high-end textiles for leading fashion brands. Directly comparable as a B2B Italian premium fabric supplier to international fashion houses.
• Lanificio Reda: Italian wool and fine fabric mill supplying premium menswear brands internationally. Comparable in B2B fabric production, vertical integration, sustainability credentials, and the Biella/Made in Italy heritage positioning that resonates with Dondi's Carpi identity.
• Canepa S.p.A. Italian silk and luxury fabric mill serving top fashion brands with a strong emphasis on sustainability certifications. Closely comparable in B2B fabric production, premium positioning, and certification-driven go-to-market.
• Successori Reda: Italian fine fabric producer for luxury menswear (wool-focused), part of the Reda group. Comparable as a B2B Italian premium fabric supplier to international fashion brands with strong sustainability credentials.
• Cotonificio Albini: Leading Italian cotton and jersey fabric mill serving premium and luxury fashion brands globally. Highly comparable to Dondi in B2B model, Made in Italy positioning, scale of production, and customer base of top fashion houses.
• Lanificio Colombo: Italian luxury fabric mill (cashmere, wool) producing for high-end fashion and luxury menswear. Comparable in scale, B2B model, premium 'Made in Italy' positioning, and supply relationships with luxury fashion houses.

Broad incumbents

• Loro Piana: Italian luxury fabric and textile producer (LVMH-owned) specializing in premium wools, cashmere, and fine knit-grade fabrics. Comparable in 'Made in Italy' premium positioning, B2B supply to luxury fashion brands, and integration of design and production.
• Marzotto S.p.A. Diversified Italian textile group owning multiple fabric and apparel brands (including Ratti, Guabello, Tessuti di Sondrio). Comparable as a parent-of-Italian-fabric-mills operating model and B2B premium fabric supply to fashion brands.

Emerging players

• Magificio Gran Sasso: Italian knitwear manufacturer producing premium knitted garments. Adjacent to Dondi in the Made in Italy knit supply chain — operates downstream of jersey fabric mills and is a potential customer-type profile for Dondi's fabric.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/GruppoDondiJersey
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gruppo-dondi-s.p.a.

Compliance17 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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