What Caleffi SpA does

Caleffi SpA is an Italian home fashion textile company founded in 1962 by Camillo Caleffi and listed on the Euronext Milan segment of Borsa Italiana since 2005 (ticker: CAL/bit:CLF). The group operates through two principal entities: Caleffi S.p.A., which targets the mid-high market segment with the core Caleffi brand, and wholly-owned subsidiary Mirabello Carrara S.p.A., the luxury division formed in 2012 from the merger of Mirabello (founded 1978, Milan Brera) and Carrara (founded 1948). The group manages a portfolio of proprietary brands (Caleffi, Mirabello, Carrara, Besana, MLab) alongside exclusive licensed brands (Philipp Plein, Trussardi, Diesel, Roberto Cavalli, Alviero Martini 1a Classe, Bellora, Les Voiles de Saint Tropez, Disney, Marvel, Warner Bros), positioning it across luxury, contemporary, atelier, and mass-cool consumer segments. Giuliana Caleffi serves as Executive President and CEO, with Giuliana Caleffi S.r.l. (formerly Minerva S.r.l.) acting as controlling shareholder.

The group's core technology centers on creative design capability, product-development quality, and artisanal mastery combined with modern production techniques. The product range spans quilts and bedspreads (Trapunte e Copriletto), comforters and down-filled products (Scaldotto e Piumini), sheets and duvet covers (Lenzuola e Copripiumini), bed accessories, terry cloth collections, table and kitchen textiles, and home-furnishing accessories. Caleffi holds ISO 9001:2015 (Quality) and ISO 45001:2018 (Health and Safety) certifications, operates a production facility in Viadana (Mantova), and installed a 1 MW photovoltaic system in 2012. Distribution combines approximately 2,000 retail points in Italy and 600 selected international department stores, complemented by wholesale, mass retail, B2B partnerships with fashion houses, factory stores, and e-commerce channels. Q1 2025 revenue was reported at €13.9 million.

The revenue model combines direct product sales through multi-channel distribution with licensing royalties from exclusive brand partnerships. Caleffi maintains long-tenured licensing relationships with major fashion houses — Diesel license originally 2016 and renewed May 2026, Roberto Cavalli since 2011, Trussardi since 2015, Philipp Plein added March 2024, Bellora added July 2022 — making it a preferred manufacturing and distribution partner for luxury home textile collections. Recent corporate moves include the January 2023 acquisition of the remaining 30% stake in Mirabello Carrara S.p.A. (now wholly owned), a May 2026 governance redesign for generational renewal, and a June 2026 CFO transition. The company operates an active treasury share buy-back program and qualifies as a PMI (small-to-medium enterprise) under the Italian TUF.

Name

Caleffi SpA

Legal name

Caleffi S.p.A.

Website

https://caleffigroup.it

Company type

Public

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Caleffi SpA is a publicly listed Italian home fashion textile company, founded in 1962 and trading on Euronext Milan since 2005. It designs, produces, and distributes bed linens, bath, table, and home-furnishing textiles through owned brands (Caleffi, Mirabello, Carrara) and licensed luxury fashion-house brands, distributed via 2,000+ Italian stores and 600 international department stores.

Ownership category

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Product category

Home Textiles (Home Fashion)

NAICS

Curtain and Linen Mills (31412), Textile Furnishings Mills (3141)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Bed Linen & Bedding Manufacturing (Sheets/Pillowcases/Duvet Covers/Comforters/Blankets) (IMAOAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Decorative & Soft Furnishings Manufacturing (Cushion Covers/Throws/Quilts) (IMAOAKAG), Soft Home Décor Textiles Retail (Throws, Blankets, Cushion Covers) (CRAIALAG)

Keywords

• Home fashion textiles
• Bed linens and bath collections
• Licensed brand manufacturing
• Italian home textiles
• Luxury home furnishings

Headquarters

HQ city

Lombardi

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Home Fashion Products: Caleffi generates revenue through the design, production, and distribution of home fashion products including bed linens, bath collections, table and kitchen linens, and home furnishings. The business model is based on a prestigious brand portfolio including owned brands (Caleffi, Mirabello, Carrara) and exclusively licensed brands (Philipp Plein, Trussardi, Diesel, among others).
2. Licensing Royalties: The Group earns licensing royalties from licensed brands including Trussardi Home Linen, Diesel Home Linen, Roberto Cavalli Home Collection, Les Voiles de Saint Tropez, and other fashion house collaborations for home textile collections.
3. Luxury Division Products: Mirabello Carrara S.p.A., the luxury division of Caleffi Group, generates revenue through sophisticated luxury home fashion collections including refined sheets, premium towel collections, and bespoke home textiles distributed through the Mirabello boutique and select international department stores.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Caleffi SpA designs, develops, produces and distributes home fashion textiles including bed linens (quilts, sheets, duvet covers, comforters), bath/terry cloth collections, table and kitchen linens, and home furnishings accessories. The company operates through a portfolio of owned brands (Caleffi, Mirabello, Carrara, Besana, MLab) and exclusively licensed fashion brands (Philipp Plein, Trussardi, Diesel, Roberto Cavalli, Les Voiles de Saint Tropez, Disney, Marvel, Warner Bros). Products are manufactured at an owned facility and distributed through approximately 2,000 retail points in Italy and 600 department stores worldwide.

Product overview

Caleffi SpA operates as a home fashion textile company with a portfolio of proprietary brands (Caleffi, Mirabello, Carrara, Besana, MLab) and licensed brands (Philipp Plein, Trussardi, Diesel). The company offers a comprehensive range of bedding and home textile products organized into distinct lines: Trapunte e Copriletto (quilts and bedspreads), Scaldotto e Piumini (bed covers and down comforters), Lenzuola e Copripiumini (sheets and duvet covers), Accessori per il letto (bed accessories), Collezioni in spugna (terry cloth collections), Collezioni tavola e cucina (table and kitchen collections), and Complementi d'arredo (furniture accessories). The business operates through two main divisions: Caleffi S.p.a. for the primary brand targeting mid-high market segments, and Mirabello Carrara S.p.A. as the luxury division formed in 2012, combining the heritage Mirabello (est. 1978) and Carrara (est. 1948) brands. Distribution spans over 2,000 retail points in Italy and 600 department stores worldwide.

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Brands

• Mirabello: Luxury home fashion brand, founded in 1978, based in Milan (Brera district). Known for refined bed linens and high-quality fabrics, representing a balance of contemporary design and Como district craftsmanship.
• Carrara
• Besana
• MLab

Products and services

• Caleffi (Caleffi S.p.A. brand) Primary brand offering refined design and precious fabrics in the mid-high market segment. Includes collections of quilts, bedspreads, sheets, duvet covers, bed accessories, terry cloth collections, table and kitchen collections, and furniture accessories. Targeted at consumers seeking a new way of living home and leisure time.
• Mirabello Carrara S.p.A. (luxury division) Luxury home fashion division of Caleffi Group, wholly owned since January 2023. Specializes in sophisticated terry cloth collections and refined bed linens targeting luxury residences and yachts through the Mirabello boutique in Milan's Brera district and select international department stores.
• Mirabello Luxury home fashion brand founded in 1978 in Milan, offering refined bed linens, high-quality sheets and home textiles balancing contemporary design with Como district craftsmanship. Distributed through the Mirabello boutique showroom in Brera.
• Carrara Luxury home fashion brand founded in 1948, known for sophisticated terry cloth collections with strong aesthetic appeal suitable for luxury residences and yachts.
• Besana Historic Italian maison brand acquired in 2010 as part of Manifattura Tessuti Spugna Besana S.p.A., associated with the luxury terry cloth segment.
• Trapunte e Copriletto (Quilts and Bedspreads) Quilts and bedspreads forming the core bedding product line of the Caleffi collection, positioned in the mid-high market segment.
• Scaldotto e Piumini (Bed Covers and Down Comforters) Bed covers and down comforters, premium bedding products including the proprietary Scaldotto (relaxation quilt) introduced in 1992.
• Lenzuola e Copripiumini (Sheets and Duvet Covers) Sheets and duvet covers, essential bed linen products forming part of the Caleffi home textiles range.
• Collezioni in spugna (Terry Cloth Collections) Terry cloth collections for bath and home use, including luxury terry cloth ranges produced under the Mirabello, Carrara and Besana sub-brands.
• Collezioni tavola e cucina (Table and Kitchen Collections) Table and kitchen textile collections within the Caleffi home fashion portfolio, covering dining and kitchen linen needs.
• Trussardi Home Linen (licensed) Exclusive worldwide licensed home textile collection under the Trussardi luxury fashion brand, combining sophisticated design with the highest artisanal expertise.
• Diesel Home Linen (licensed) Licensed home textile collection under the Diesel lifestyle brand (OTB Group), featuring textural fabrics and bold industrial inspiration for urban chic collections.
• Roberto Cavalli Home Collection (licensed) Worldwide licensed luxury home textile collection under the Roberto Cavalli fashion house, marking a significant expansion into luxury home textiles.
• Philipp Plein Home (licensed) Licensed home textile collection under the Philipp Plein luxury fashion brand, produced and distributed by Caleffi Group since 2024.
• Les Voiles de Saint Tropez Home Linen (licensed) Licensed home linen collection inspired by the famous Saint Tropez sailing regatta, dedicated to the sea and nautical world.
• Warner Bros Home Linen (licensed) Licensed home textile collection under the Warner Bros entertainment brand.
• Disney and Marvel Home Textiles (licensed) Long-standing licensed home textile collections under Disney and Marvel entertainment brands, targeting the family and children segment.
• Alviero Martini 1a Classe Home (licensed) Exclusive licensed home textile collection for the Italian market under the Alviero Martini 1a Classe designer brand.
• Bellora since 1883 (licensed) Licensed portfolio entry for the historic Italian home textiles brand Bellora since 1883, licensed from Himatsingka.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• DieselmajorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 26 May 2026In May 2026, Caleffi renewed its exclusive licensing agreement with Diesel, lifestyle brand of the OTB group, for the worldwide production and distribution of Diesel Home Linen. The original 5-year agreement was signed in 2016.
• Philipp PleinmajorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2024In March 2024, Caleffi signed a licensing agreement with Philipp Plein for the production and distribution of home textile collections under this iconic luxury fashion brand.
• Mirabello Carrara S.p.A.coreOthers · 27 January 2023In January 2023, Caleffi acquired an additional 30% stake in Mirabello Carrara S.p.A., bringing its ownership to 100%. Mirabello Carrara serves as the luxury division of the Group, combining Mirabello (founded 1978) and Carrara (founded 1948) brands with luxury licenses including Trussardi, Diesel, and Philipp Plein.
• Himatsingka (Bellora)minorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 29 July 2022In July 2022, Caleffi signed an agreement with Himatsingka for the license of the Bellora since 1883 brand, adding this historic Italian home textiles brand to the portfolio.
• Roberto CavallimajorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 26 July 2022In July 2022, Caleffi renewed its license with Roberto Cavalli for the production and worldwide distribution of Roberto Cavalli Home Collection, initially signed in 2011.
• Alviero Martini 1a ClassecoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2021In 2021, Caleffi signed an exclusive license agreement with Alviero Martini 1a Classe for the Italian market, expanding the brand portfolio with this prestigious Italian designer brand.
• Disney and MarvelminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2020Caleffi holds licensing agreements with Disney and Marvel for home textile collections, continuing a long-standing relationship including a Disney license acquired in 1987.
• Diesel (OTB Group)majorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2016In 2016, Mirabello Carrara signed a 5-year exclusive license with DIESEL, international lifestyle brand of the OTB group, for worldwide production and distribution of Diesel Living Home Linen. The collection features textural fabrics and bold industrial inspiration for urban chic collections.
• TrussardimajorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2015In 2015, Mirabello Carrara signed an exclusive worldwide license with Trussardi, one of Italy's most prestigious fashion brands, for the production and distribution of the Trussardi Home Linen textile collection. The luxury collection pays homage to the brand's philosophy, combining sophisticated design with the highest artisanal expertise.
• Warner BrosminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2014In 2014, Caleffi signed a licensing agreement with Warner Bros, a world leader in entertainment, for the production and commercialization of home linens products.
• Les Voiles de Saint TropezminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2013In 2013, Mirabello Carrara signed a license agreement for the production and commercialization of Les Voiles de Saint Tropez home linen collection, inspired by the famous sailing regatta and dedicated to the sea and nautical world.
• Roberto Cavalli Home CollectionmajorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2011In 2011, Caleffi signed a worldwide license agreement with Roberto Cavalli Group for the production and distribution of Roberto Cavalli Home Collection, marking a significant expansion into luxury home textiles.
• Manifattura Tessuti Spugna Besana S.p.A.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010In 2010, Caleffi acquired a business unit from Manifattura Tessuti Spugna Besana S.p.A., a historic maison founded in 1948 by the Carrara family, specializing in sophisticated towel collections with strong aesthetic impact.
• Mirabello S.p.A.coreOthers · 1 January 2008In 2008, Caleffi completed the purchase of 55% of Mirabello S.p.A., a historic Italian home linens brand based in Milan. This acquisition established Mirabello as the luxury division of the Group.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Frette: Frette is a heritage Italian luxury linen and home textile manufacturer (founded 1865) producing bedding, bath, and table linens for premium hotels and retail. It is the most direct comparand to Caleffi/Mirabello Carrara in the high-end Italian home textile category.
• Pratesi: Pratesi is an Italian luxury linen house specializing in premium bed linens and home textiles. Comparable to Caleffi's Mirabello Carrara division due to shared Italian luxury heritage, atelier positioning, and overlap in department store channels.
• Ferò Home Collection: Ferò is an Italian luxury home textile brand focused on refined bed, bath, and table linens. Comparable to Mirabello Carrara's luxury positioning and similar distribution through high-end department stores internationally.
• Gabel Group: Gabel is an Italian home textile producer specializing in bedding (sheets, duvet covers, terry cloth) and table linens. Comparable to Caleffi in product range, Italian manufacturing footprint, and multi-tier distribution including department stores and mass retail.
• Zucchi (Zucchi Group): Zucchi is an established Italian home textile producer with broad bedding, bath, and table linen lines distributed through Italian mass retail and department stores. Comparable to Caleffi's core brand in product mix and Italian mass-market distribution.
• Somma (1865): Somma is a heritage Italian linen and home textile brand producing premium bedding and bath collections distributed through department stores. Direct peer to Caleffi in Italian luxury home textiles and contemporary fashion segments.
• Bellora (Himatsingka): Bellora (since 1883) is a historic Italian home textile brand now under Indian conglomerate Himatsingka; Caleffi holds the Italian license for Bellora as of July 2022. Overlapping heritage positioning and Italian department store distribution make it a direct comparable despite the joint-license relationship.
• Bassetti Group: Bassetti is one of Italy's largest home textile manufacturers offering bedding, bath, and table linens across mid-to-mass market tiers. Direct competitor to the core Caleffi brand in Italian department stores and GDO mass retail channels.

Broad incumbents

• Ralph Lauren Home: Ralph Lauren Home is the home textiles division of Ralph Lauren Corporation, producing premium bedding and bath. Comparable to Caleffi's luxury fashion-licensed home collections (Roberto Cavalli, Trussardi) as a benchmark for brand-portfolio-driven luxury home textile distribution.
• Calvin Klein Home (PVH Corp.): Calvin Klein Home is the home textile line of a major global fashion house, a competitor comparable to Caleffi's licensed fashion-brand home collections (e.g., Diesel, Trussardi). Both compete for premium department store shelf space with licensed fashion-brand home textiles.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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