Tessile

What Tessile does

Tessile Srl is a privately held Italian textile manufacturer founded in 1985 that designs and produces luxury woven, knitted, printed, and jacquard fabrics for high-end fashion brands. The company operates two specialized production facilities: its Como factory houses a vertical production cycle covering fabric preparation, traditional and digital printing, woven production, and jacquard textiles (marketed as the Black Collection), while its Samarate factory near Milan runs 30 Japanese circular knit looms producing circular knit fabrics, jersey, french terry, fleece, and knit jacquards (the White Collection). Both facilities serve a single customer segment — luxury fashion labels requiring exclusive, custom-designed fabrics — under a project-based, bespoke B2B engagement model.

The combined production technology spans traditional and digital printing methods, fully in-house finishing, and quality control, supported by GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) and GRS (Global Recycled Standard) certifications covering organic cotton and recycled materials. Tessile positions its competitive advantage on vertical integration in Como, the specialized circular-knit capacity at Samarate, and dual-factory capability that allows it to deliver both woven and knit programs from a single supplier.

Revenue is generated through custom, project-based textile manufacturing engagements with direct quotation rather than standardized public pricing. Go-to-market is direct-to-client via website inquiry and email ([email protected] / [email protected]), supported by a content-led website and an Instagram channel; the company has no public e-commerce, no disclosed parent or institutional investors, and operates as an independent Italian Srl with no publicly traded equity.

Name

Tessile

Legal name

Tessile Srl

Website

https://tessilesrl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tessile Srl is a privately held Italian textile manufacturer founded in 1985 that designs and produces luxury woven, knitted, printed, and jacquard fabrics from two factories in Como and Samarate for high-end fashion brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Textile Manufacturing

NAICS

Broadwoven Fabric Mills (313210), Broadwoven Fabric Mills (31321), Knit Fabric Mills (313240), Apparel Knitting Mills (3151)

SIC

Broadwoven Fabric Mills, Man Made Fiber & Silk (2221), Knitting Mills (2250), Broadwoven Fabric Mills, Cotton (2211)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAOACAC

Printing Operations (Rotary/Flat/Digital/Sublimation)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Textiles, Apparel & Leather Manufacturing/Textile Finishing & Dyeing (Printing/Coating/Lamination)

SECONDARYCRAAAAAJ

Knitwear & Sweaters Manufacturers

Consumer Products & Retail/Apparel, Footwear & Accessories/Apparel Brands & Manufacturing

Keywords

• Jacquard fabric manufacturing
• Circular knit fabrics
• Luxury textile production
• Woven fabric design
• Print development services

Headquarters

HQ city

Como

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Luxury Textile Manufacturing: Custom design and production of luxury woven, knitted, printed and jacquard fabrics. The company collaborates with clients to produce exclusive textiles and prints, suggesting a project-based, bespoke manufacturing model.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Tessile designs and produces luxury woven, knitted, printed and jacquard fabrics in Italy across two factories (Como and Samarate), offering exclusive print design developments and custom textile projects with a vertical production cycle from fabric preparation to finishing and quality control. The company serves luxury fashion brands requiring Made in Italy custom fabrics.

Product overview

Tessile is an Italian textile manufacturer combining two factories (Como and Samarate) with a split portfolio: the Black Collection features print, woven, and jacquard fabrics from the Como facility with vertical production capability; the White Collection offers circular knit fabrics, jersey, french terry, fleece, and knit jacquards from the Samarate factory with 30 Japanese circular knit looms. The company also provides custom print development services for exclusive textile projects using both traditional and digital printing methods.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Black Collection: Print, Woven, and Jacquard fabrics made in Como
• White Collection

Products and services

• Black Collection Black Collection consists of exclusive woven fabrics and iconic printed fabrics, including jacquard textiles, designed and manufactured locally at the Como factory with a vertical production cycle. It targets luxury fashion brands seeking custom Made in Italy fabrics.
• White Collection White Collection consists of circular knitted fabrics, jersey fabrics, french terry, fleece, and jacquard knitted fabrics produced at the Samarate factory outside Milan using 30 Japanese circular knit looms. It targets luxury fashion brands seeking premium knit fabrics.
• Print Development Print Development is a service providing exclusive print design developments and textile projects for clients, utilizing traditional and digital printing methods within Tessile's vertical production cycle. It targets luxury fashion brands needing bespoke prints and textile collaborations.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Albini Group: Leading Italian producer of premium shirting and woven fabrics serving luxury and contemporary fashion brands. Comparable to Tessile in Made-in-Italy premium woven fabric manufacturing and B2B luxury customer base.
• Rubelli: Venice-based Italian luxury textile mill producing woven, jacquard, and printed fabrics for fashion and interior design. Comparable to Tessile in luxury fabric positioning, jacquard capability, and bespoke project-based model.
• Fortuny: Venice-based heritage textile house producing luxury printed and jacquard fabrics using proprietary techniques. Comparable to Tessile in luxury fabric craftsmanship, print development capability, and high-end fashion/interior customer base.
• Taroni: Como-based Italian silk and luxury fabric producer serving fashion houses with printed and woven silk textiles. Highly comparable to Tessile in Como heritage, luxury silk/print capability, and B2B fashion brand customer base.
• Reda: Italian wool textile mill (founded 1865) producing premium woven fabrics for luxury menswear and sportswear brands. Comparable to Tessile in Italian heritage, vertical production, and luxury fashion customer orientation.
• Dedar: Como-based Italian luxury textile manufacturer producing jacquard, print, and woven fabrics for high-end interior and fashion brands. Highly comparable to Tessile's Black Collection in fabric category, customer base, and Como heritage.
• Lanificio Luigi Ricceri: Italian luxury wool and fabric mill producing woven textiles for high-end fashion brands. Comparable to Tessile in Made-in-Italy woven fabric manufacturing and luxury fashion customer orientation.
• Bonotto: Italian luxury textile manufacturer known for innovative woven and jacquard fabrics using traditional looms, serving high-end fashion houses. Comparable to Tessile in craft-driven luxury textile production and Made-in-Italy positioning.
• Canepa: Italian textile manufacturer producing silk and luxury woven fabrics for fashion brands, with focus on innovation and sustainability. Comparable to Tessile in Italian luxury woven fabric production and sustainability positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Loro Piana: LVMH-owned Italian luxury textile house specializing in cashmere, wool, and premium fabrics. Comparable to Tessile in luxury textile manufacturing and Italian heritage, but operating at significantly larger scale and brand recognition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tessile-srl

Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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