What Alumo AG does

Alumo AG is a Swiss textile manufacturer founded in 1918 that produces premium cotton shirting fabrics for professional tailors, bespoke shirtmakers, and luxury fashion brands. Headquartered in Herisau, Switzerland and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cilander (part of the Walser Group) since 2021, the company controls design through finishing, with weaving executed at dedicated partner facilities configured exclusively for ALUMO quality standards (including a partner mill in Egypt operational since 2021). Its technical foundation rests on extra-long staple cotton sourcing (Supima from the United States, Sea Island from the Caribbean, Egyptian Giza), double-twist spinning at yarn counts from Ne 80/2 to Ne 240/2, and proprietary finishing techniques refined over more than a century. The company maintains over 400 always-in-stock fabric designs across 50+ product families and releases two seasonal collections per year.

Alumo generates revenue through a direct B2B model serving more than 2,000 tailors and luxury brands across 50+ countries. Distribution is conducted via the company's own e-commerce platform (alumo-shop.com), direct sales relationships, and international trade fair participation (Milano Unica, Intertextile Shanghai, VIATT in Vietnam, Future Textile in Paris). Pricing is quote-based and disclosed only to registered professional accounts, with multi-year contract cadence typical for luxury B2B textile supply. Products are organized under flagship collections including Supraluxe, Superior, Soyella, Soyella Duecento, King Soyella, Swiss Sea Island, Cashmerello, Voyage, and the Sartoria Collection. The company also operates the heritage sub-brand Eugster & Huber (since 1860) for classic Swiss textiles.

The business is differentiated by sustainability credentials including GOTS organic cotton certification and STeP by OEKO-TEX Level 3 'Best Practice' certification applied across direct suppliers, by a Tailor-Finder directory that connects end consumers with ALUMO-authorized tailors, and by a customer portfolio that includes Dolce & Gabbana alongside a long tail of European bespoke ateliers. Production capacity exceeds one million meters of fabric annually. Headcount is in the 11-50 range and revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Alumo AG

Legal name

Alumo AG

Website

https://alumo.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1918

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Alumo AG is a Swiss textile manufacturer founded in 1918 that produces premium cotton shirting fabrics for over 2,000 professional tailors and luxury fashion brands across 50+ countries, with flagship collections including Sartoria, Supraluxe, Soyella, and the heritage Eugster & Huber sub-brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Cotton Shirting Fabrics

NAICS

Broadwoven Fabric Mills (31321), Fabric Mills (3132)

SIC

Broadwoven Fabric Mills, Cotton (2211), Knitting Mills (2250)

akta.pro primary industry

Textiles, Fabrics, Trims & Components Suppliers (CRAAAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Technical Fabric Mills (Performance/Protective/Medical Substrates) (IMAOABAH)

Keywords

• Premium cotton shirting fabrics
• Extra-long staple cotton weaving
• Swiss textile manufacturing
• Luxury bespoke shirting
• Professional tailor fabrics

Headquarters

HQ city

Herisau

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. B2B Fabric Sales: ALUMO generates revenue through direct sales of premium cotton shirting fabrics via its dedicated B2B e-commerce platform (alumo-shop.com) and through direct sales relationships with tailors and luxury brands worldwide. The company produces over 1 million meters of fabric annually and offers over 400 always-in-stock fabric designs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Alumo AG manufactures premium cotton shirting fabrics in Switzerland for professional tailors, luxury shirtmakers, and high-end fashion brands. The company produces over one million meters of fabric annually and offers more than 400 always-in-stock designs across 50+ product families, using extra-long staple cottons such as Supima (USA) and Sea Island (Caribbean) with yarn counts ranging from Ne 80/2 to Ne 240/2. Its portfolio includes signature collections like Sartoria, Supraluxe, Soyella, Swiss Sea Island, and Cashmerello, sold through a dedicated B2B e-commerce platform and direct sales relationships with over 2,000 tailors and luxury brands worldwide.

Product overview

Alumo AG is a Swiss textile manufacturer specializing in premium cotton shirting fabrics for luxury shirts, producing over one million meters of fabric annually for tailors and brands worldwide. The core portfolio centers on the Sartoria Collection as the flagship offering for professional tailors and high-end shirtmakers, complemented by prestigious quality ranges including Supraluxe, Superior, Soyella, Soyella Duecento, King Soyella, Swiss Sea Island, Cashmerello, Voyage stretch fabrics, and specialty weaves like Voile Plissé for formal wear and Flanello for winter. The product lineup includes over 50 product families across fabric constructions (poplin, twill, herringbone, oxford, structured designs) and color palettes. Eugster & Huber operates as a heritage sub-brand since 1860, offering classic Swiss fabrics with Pronto Collection (ready stock) and Limited Edition seasonal releases. Supporting products include shirt interlinings and Bunch Books for tactile fabric sampling. Fabrics are produced using premium Supima and Sea Island cottons with yarn counts from Ne 80/2 to Ne 240/2, certified to STeP by OEKO-TEX® and GOTS standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Eugster & Huber: A heritage Swiss fabric brand since 1860, specializing in classic Swiss textiles including pleated fabrics for evening shirts and blouses, voile, batiste, jacquard, and organza.

Products and services

• Supraluxe ALUMO's flagship quality with Ne 120/2 two-ply yarn, balancing refinement, performance, and longevity. Woven from extra-long staple cotton for elegant, breathable, and soft fabrics with a high-end finish, designed for luxury shirting.
• Superior Classic choice for premium shirts with Ne 100/2 yarn count, offering refined everyday shirting with precise constructions, balanced weights, and dependable performance.
• Soyella Pinnacle of ALUMO's luxury shirting universe, crafted from Ne 170/2 yarn with the world's finest cottons including Egyptian Giza 45. Elegant, lightweight, and silky premium shirting.
• Soyella Duecento Extra-long staple Ne 200/2 yarn for connoisseurs seeking luxurious yet durable shirts; preferred choice for intensive wear with uncompromised luxury.
• King Soyella Elevates luxury shirting to a new qualitative level using the finest Ne 170/2 two-ply yarn, representing ALUMO's ultimate craftsmanship.
• Swiss Sea Island Woven from Caribbean Sea Island cotton, the rarest cotton strain representing 0.0004% of global production. Swiss Sea Island (Ne 120/2) is particularly suited for modern, lightweight shirt production.
• Cashmerello Luxury blend of 15% cashmere and 85% cotton designed for lightweight, breathable shirts in cooler seasons; offers refined warmth with a cashmere-soft handle.
• Voile Plissé Classy and elegant 100% cotton double-twisted voile specifically designed for tuxedo shirts; indispensable for Black Tie events requiring maximum elegance.
• Salvatore Triplo Woven with exceptional three-ply Ne 160/3 yarn for an extra soft handle combined with outstanding durability; three ultrafine cotton strands create a subtle fabric sheen.
• Markus Knit 100% Made in Switzerland knit crafted from finest pure cotton yarns, Ne 60/1 mercerized Supima Cotton Interlock Jersey.
• Genio ALUMO's vision of versatile, dependable shirting designed for everyday elegance; woven from fine two-ply cotton yarns.
• Simplon Marcella Represents sophisticated weaving art cultivated by ALUMO for over 100 years; three-dimensional piqué construction with distinctive texture for formal shirt fronts.
• Zephirlino Summer fabric combining 70% finest cotton and 30% pure French linen; available in bold stripes or elegant casual checks in fresh summer tones.
• Oxford Soft and voluminous weave with thicker weft threads than warp, creating a distinctive structured effect for casual shirts.
• Sartoria Collection

Quantifiable outcome

• 0.3% of worldwide cotton production meets ALUMO's quality standard
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CilandercoreOthersCilander is a textile finishing company with two centuries of experience, based in Herisau, Switzerland. ALUMO became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cilander in 2021 when production began at their partner facility in Egypt. The relationship involves textile finishing and production capabilities, with Cilander providing the infrastructure for ALUMO's continued operations. ALUMO relocated its headquarters to Herisau where Cilander is headquartered in 2023.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Thomas Mason: Heritage British shirting fabric brand now part of Albini Group, producing premium cotton and fine yarn shirt fabrics for luxury tailors and shirtmakers. Direct competitor to ALUMO in the high-end cotton shirting segment.
• Albini Group: Italian luxury and premium cotton shirting fabric mill (Albini, Thomas Mason, Albini_next) supplying the world's leading fashion houses and bespoke tailors. ALUMO's closest direct competitor in the high-end cotton shirting fabric category.
• Canclini Tessitura: Italian family-owned shirting fabric mill specializing in fine cotton fabrics for luxury and premium menswear brands. Directly comparable to ALUMO in target customers (bespoke tailors and luxury brands) and product (woven cotton shirt fabrics).
• Sòtti: Italian luxury shirting fabric mill producing fine cotton fabrics for premium shirtmakers. Competes with ALUMO in the same luxury cotton shirting category serving similar fashion-brand and bespoke-tailor customers.
• David & John Anderson: British heritage shirting fabric mill specializing in luxury cotton fabrics (including Sea Island and Egyptian cotton) for bespoke tailors. Highly comparable to ALUMO's premium cotton, fine-yarn positioning and customer overlap in high-end tailoring.
• Tessitura Monti: Italian shirting fabric producer serving premium and luxury fashion brands with cotton and stretch shirting fabrics. Direct competitor to ALUMO with overlapping customer base in luxury fashion and tailoring.

Broad incumbents

• Loro Piana: Italian luxury textile house (LVMH-owned) producing premium cashmere, wool, and cotton fabrics for luxury fashion. Overlaps with ALUMO in luxury cotton shirting and high-end men's fabric, but operates at much larger scale and broader product range.
• Ermenegildo Zegna: Global luxury menswear group with an integrated textile division producing fine wool, cashmere, and cotton fabrics. Comparable to ALUMO in luxury fabric production, though at much larger scale and broader category scope including tailored apparel.

Others

• Cilander: Swiss textile finishing company and ALUMO's parent company (since 2021), with two centuries of experience. Adjacent player providing finishing capabilities to ALUMO and serving a related but distinct textile finishing customer base.

Regional players

• Webo (Weberei Appenzell): Swiss weaving partner historically associated with ALUMO, based in the same Appenzell textile cluster. Comparable Swiss-region weaving capability for shirting fabrics with overlapping technical and regional positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ALUMOfabrics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alumo-ag
• Instagraminstagram.com/alumofabrics

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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