What FANNY does

FANNY SRL, doing business as Fanny Group, is an Italian contract manufacturer (conto terzi) of fashion and sportswear garments, founded in 1988 and headquartered in Nonantola, Modena (Emilia-Romagna). The company operates a single integrated production facility that controls the full manufacturing cycle from yarn through fabric, prototyping, pattern making, cutting, sewing, finishing, and shipping. Services are organised into two divisions: Fashion Manufacturing Services (prototyping, CAD pattern making via Lectra Systemes, industrial cutting via three Morgan Tecnica NEXT2 zero-spacing automatic cutters with five 25-meter spreading lines, finished garment assembly, and in-house fabric analysis covering composition, tensile strength, pilling resistance, and color fastness) and Fashion Printing Services (graphic design, Roland DTG direct-to-garment printing at up to 1440 DPI, DTF transfer printing with wash resistance up to 40 cycles, and Epson sublimation printing on polyester at up to 108.6 m²/hour).

The business model is professional-services-based: Fanny generates revenue by invoicing fashion and sportswear brands for end-to-end production services under bespoke quotations, with pricing not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is sales-led and direct — the company relies on website contact forms, email ([email protected]), and phone (+39 059.548979) rather than digital marketing or channel intermediaries. Customer segments are Italian and international fashion and sportswear brands, with documented technical emphasis on teamwear for football, padel, basketball, and volleyball. The company carries 88 employees, claims annual capacity exceeding one million garments, holds GOTS, FSC and OEKO-TEX ECO PASSPORT certifications, and operates on photovoltaic-supplied renewable energy under a stated zero-environmental-impact profile. CEO Stefano Cerchiari leads the privately-held SRL, with no disclosed external investors, parent company, or funding rounds.

Name

FANNY

Legal name

FANNY SRL

Website

https://fannygroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Fanny Group is an Italian contract manufacturer (conto terzi) controlling the full fashion and sportswear production cycle from yarn to finished garment, serving Italian and international brands with prototyping, cutting, assembly, fabric analysis, and DTG/DTF/sublimation printing services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contract Apparel Manufacturing

NAICS

Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors (31521), Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (3152)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Tops & Shirts Cut & Sew (T-Shirts/Shirts/Blouses) (IMAOAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Denim & Bottoms Cut & Sew (Jeans/Trousers/Shorts) (IMAOAEAD)

Keywords

• Contract apparel manufacturing
• Sportswear production services
• Digital textile printing
• Garment pattern making
• Fashion third-party manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Nonantola

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Third-Party Manufacturing Services (Produzione Conto Terzi): Full-service fashion manufacturing for external brands, controlling the entire production process from yarn to finished garment. Revenue is generated through service fees for prototyping, pattern making, cutting, sewing, and finishing services for fashion and sportswear clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

FANNY is an Italian third-party (conto terzi) apparel manufacturer that controls the entire production process from yarn to finished garment. The company offers prototyping, CAD pattern making, industrial cutting with zero-spacing automatic machines, garment assembly/sewing, in-house fabric analysis, and digital textile printing services (DTG, DTF, sublimation) for fashion and sportswear brands in Italy and internationally.

Product overview

Fanny Group is a contract manufacturing company specializing in fashion and sportswear production, controlling the entire supply chain from yarn to finished garment. Its core product/services portfolio consists of two main divisions: (1) Fashion Manufacturing Services — covering prototyping (Prototipia), pattern making (Modellistica), cutting (Taglio), garment assembly (Prodotto Finito), and fabric testing (Analisi Tessuti); and (2) Fashion Printing Services — encompassing graphic design (Creazione Grafica), DTG digital printing (Stampa Digitale DTG), DTF transfer printing (Stampa DTF), and sublimation printing on polyester fabrics (Stampa Sublimatica). The company operates with a 'Made in Italy' philosophy and serves both Italian and international clients, primarily in the sportswear segment (football, padel, basketball, volleyball).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Prototipia (Apparel Prototyping) First garment prototyping service that brings a design concept from figurine sketch to assembled prototype, handled by skilled pattern makers using CAD Lectra Systemes for fashion and sportswear brands.
• Modellistica (CAD Pattern Making) Technical and creative pattern-making service that transforms drawings or ideas into three-dimensional models and then into paper patterns for series production, using CAD Lectra Systemes for fashion and sportswear clients.
• Taglio (Industrial Cutting) Industrial cutting service featuring zero-spacing cutting with 3 automatic Morgan Tecnica machines, positioned cutting for stripes and checks, and tear-cutting for silks and georgette fabrics, operating 5 spreading lines over 25 meters each and producing over 1 million garments annually.
• Prodotto Finito (Finished Garment Assembly) Finished garment assembly and sewing service combining skilled craftsmanship with advanced technology, including quality control inspection before packaging and shipping of fashion and sportswear apparel.
• Analisi Tessuti (Fabric Analysis) Fabric testing and analysis service covering composition, yarn counts, weight, mechanical properties (tensile strength), friction discharge, pilling resistance, and color fastness to sweat, rubbing, and light, ensuring performance standards are met.
• Stampa Digitale DTG (Direct-to-Garment Printing) Digital printing on cotton fabrics and finished garments using a ROLAND XT-640S-DTG printer at up to 1440 DPI resolution, supporting large formats up to 900x1500 mm with ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX certified inks.
• Stampa DTF (Direct-to-Film Printing) Digital printing onto thin PET film creating transfer patches applied via heat press at 130-155°C, applicable on cotton and polyester fabrics with elasticity, brightness, and wash resistance up to 40 cycles.
• Stampa Sublimatica su Tessuti di Poliestere (Polyester Sublimation Printing) Sublimation printing on polyester fabrics using the Epson PLOTTER SURE COLOR SC-F9400H (up to 160 cm roll height, 108.6 m²/hour) and CALANDRA TRANSMATIC 7460 SPORT heat press (up to 160 cm height, 60 m²/hour), producing vibrant colors through 200°C heat transfer.
• Creazione Grafica (Graphic Design for Fashion) Graphic design service for fashion, creating renderings and visual content using CAD, Illustrator, and Photoshop tools, supporting clients with color selection, drafts, and design advice for print-ready artwork.

Quantifiable outcome

• Production capacity exceeding 1 million garments annually
• +3 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Morgan TecnicacoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment supplier providing Morgan Tecnica NEXT2 automatic cutters used for zero-spacing cutting operations. The company operates 3 Morgan Tecnica automatic cutters as part of their production line, enabling high-volume garment cutting with precision from first to last layer.
• RolandcoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment supplier providing Roland XT-640S-DTG printer for direct-to-garment digital printing on cotton fabrics including t-shirts and sweatshirts in pieces or finished garments. The printer offers large format capability up to 900x1500mm and 1440 DPI resolution.
• EpsoncoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment supplier providing Epson Sure Color SC-F9400H sublimation plotter with fluorescent ink capability for sublimation printing on polyester fabrics. Also provides Epson UltraChrome DS inks certified with Oeko-Tex EcoPassport.
• Lectra SystemescoreTechnology or IntegrationSoftware and equipment provider for CAD pattern making systems used by highly qualified pattern makers for creating and developing garment prototypes and patterns.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Miroglio Group: Large Italian textile and apparel manufacturing group operating across the value chain, including fabric production and finished garment manufacturing for global fashion brands. A broader incumbent with overlapping contract manufacturing and fabric capabilities, but at materially larger scale.
• Li & Fung: Global apparel sourcing and manufacturing group connecting brands with production partners across Asia and beyond. A broader incumbent whose supply chain orchestration and apparel manufacturing footprint overlap with Fanny Group's contract manufacturing role, but at substantially larger scale.
• Esquel Group: Global apparel manufacturer with vertically integrated production from cotton to finished garment, serving many of the same fashion and sportswear brands. A much larger, broader incumbent that competes on scale, geographic reach and sustainability credentials.

Direct peers

• Eurojersey: Italian manufacturer of technical and sensitive fabrics with finished garment production, including for sportswear and beachwear. Comparable vertical integration model, Made-in-Italy positioning, and service to fashion and sportswear brands.
• RGM Group: Italian apparel manufacturer offering end-to-end production services for fashion brands, including prototyping, cutting and sewing. Comparable third-party manufacturer profile with similar Made-in-Italy positioning and integrated production capabilities.
• Pattern SpA: Italian apparel manufacturer producing for global fashion and luxury brands through a similar conto terzi contract model. Operates integrated production from prototyping to finished garments across men's and women's categories, directly comparable in scale, geography and customer profile to Fanny Group.
• Bonotto S.p.A. Italian luxury fabric and garment manufacturer producing for high-end fashion brands on a contract basis. Comparable Made-in-Italy positioning with strong emphasis on craftsmanship and customization for premium European fashion houses.
• INCAS Group: Italian contract apparel manufacturer serving luxury and contemporary fashion brands under a conto terzi model. Closely comparable business model focused on Made-in-Italy quality and full-cycle production from pattern to finished garment.
• Lanificio Becagli: Italian textile and apparel manufacturer combining fabric production with finished garment manufacturing. Comparable Italian-based, vertically integrated production of fabrics and garments for fashion brand customers.
• Maglificio Granata: Italian knitwear and apparel manufacturer offering third-party production services to fashion brands across Europe. Comparable in providing vertical production capabilities, including cutting, sewing and finishing, from an Italian base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 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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