SOMMA & C s.r.l.

What SOMMA & C s.r.l. does

SOMMA & C s.r.l. is an Italian private limited company (s.r.l.) that operates the SVEVO brand, a men's knitwear and ready-to-wear line positioned as 100% Made in Italy. The legal entity references tax ID IT01892440346 and the company self-describes a history dating back nearly 130 years (circa 1895). Operations are centered on premium men's knitwear and casual apparel, with products constructed from 100% Cotton, 100% Cotton Supersoft, and 100% Polyester, organized into categories including jackets (Giubbotto), polos, crew necks (Girocollo), shirts (Camicia), Bermuda shorts, and swimwear (Costume da Bagno). Pricing spans roughly €178 to €705 per item, anchoring a premium positioning versus mass-market apparel.

The company sells exclusively through a direct-to-consumer e-commerce channel built on Shopify, with global shipping available (Italy €10, Europe €20, rest of world €50). The technology stack is conventional for a Shopify storefront: PayPal and credit-card checkout, Klaviyo for email automation and newsletter list management, Google Analytics for traffic reporting, and Meta/Facebook pixel plus Google Ads for paid acquisition. Marketing relies on an Exclusive Club newsletter (offering 10% welcome discount and up to 40% private-sale access), Instagram and Facebook organic social, an editorial Magazine/Lookbook on site, and SEO-optimized category and material-based collection pages. No physical retail, wholesale, or third-party marketplace presence is disclosed.

The target customer is a style-conscious male consumer seeking premium, durable, Italian-made clothing over fast fashion, served as a long tail of individual D2C buyers with no named B2B or wholesale customers identified. Revenue mechanics are predominantly one-time product transactions through the online storefront, supplemented by the membership-based Exclusive Club discount program intended to drive acquisition and repeat purchase. No external funding, no disclosed parent or investor, no management team, no M&A activity, and no regulatory actions are reported in the source material, consistent with a privately held, family-influenced Italian apparel operator.

Name

SOMMA & C s.r.l.

Legal name

SOMMA & C s.r.l.

Website

https://svevoparma.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1895

Operating status

Operating

Short description

SOMMA & C s.r.l. operates the SVEVO brand, an Italian heritage men's knitwear and ready-to-wear label (founded circa 1895), selling 100% Made in Italy jackets, polos, shirts, and knitwear direct-to-consumer worldwide through a Shopify e-commerce storefront.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Men's Knitwear and Ready-to-Wear Apparel

NAICS

Apparel Knitting Mills (3151), Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers (45811)

SIC

Knit Outerwear Mills (2253), Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600)

akta.pro primary industry

Knitwear & Sweaters Manufacturers (CRAAAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Outerwear & Cold-Weather Apparel Manufacturers (CRAAAAAI)

Keywords

• Men's knitwear
• Made in Italy apparel
• Premium menswear
• Cotton knitwear
• Italian fashion brand

Headquarters

HQ city

Italy (specific city not disclosed)

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Sales: One-time product sales through owned Shopify e-commerce storefront. Customers purchase individual items (knitwear, shirts, polos, swimwear, Bermuda shorts) at list price. Revenue generated from product transactions with no recurring subscription component.
2. Exclusive Club Membership: Newsletter-based membership program offering 10% welcome discount and access to Private Summer Sales with up to 40% discount on seasonal collections. Drives customer acquisition and retention through exclusive pricing benefits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SOMMA & C s.r.l. operates the SVEVO brand, designing and selling premium Italian-made men's knitwear and ready-to-wear clothing through a direct-to-consumer Shopify e-commerce storefront. The product range includes jackets, polo shirts, crew neck T-shirts, piqué shirts, Bermuda shorts, and swimwear crafted from 100% Cotton, 100% Cotton Supersoft, and 100% Polyester materials, with the Exclusive Club membership program providing retention via private sales and welcome discounts.

Product overview

SOMMA & C s.r.l. operates the SVEVO brand — a premium Italian men's knitwear and apparel company founded nearly 130 years ago, rooted in Parma, Italy. SVEVO sells its 100% Made in Italy collection directly through its Shopify e-commerce platform. The product portfolio centers on hand-crafted knitwear and casual menswear, including crew neck T-shirts (Girocollo), short-sleeve polo shirts (Polo), zip-front jackets (Giubbotto), piqué shirts (Camicia), Bermuda shorts, and swimwear (Costume da Bagno), all offered in 100% Cotton, 100% Cotton Supersoft, or 100% Polyester materials. The collection is organized by style (Modelli: Giacche, Polo, Girocollo, Camicia, Bermuda, Costume) and by material (100% Cotone, 100% Cotone Supersoft, 100% Poliestere). The company also operates an Exclusive Club membership program offering private sales and welcome discounts to registered members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SVEVO Men's Knitwear Collection (Primavera-Estate 2026)

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Altea: Italian contemporary menswear and knitwear house sold through DTC and select wholesale. Comparable to SVEVO in offering refined men's knitwear and casualwear at premium price points with a Made-in-Italy story.
• Malo: Florence-based Italian knitwear brand specializing in cashmere and fine-gauge knit garments for men and women. Comparable to SVEVO via Italian craftsmanship heritage and a similar premium knitwear assortment.
• Faliero Sarti: Italian scarf and knitwear maker with a strong Made-in-Italy craftsmanship story, sold through DTC and select wholesale. Comparable to SVEVO on heritage, premium textile expertise and Mediterranean European customer base.
• Fedeli: Italian family-owned knitwear and cashmere producer offering premium men's knitwear, polos and shirts under the Fedeli and Moorer labels. Comparable in craft heritage, men's knitwear focus and Made-in-Italy positioning.
• Gran Sasso: Italian heritage knitwear manufacturer specializing in cotton, merino and cashmere men's knitwear, polos and outerwear. Closest direct comparable to SVEVO given shared Made-in-Italy production, men's knitwear focus and premium positioning.
• N.Peal: British heritage cashmere and knitwear brand with a focus on timeless men's and women's knitwear. Comparable to SVEVO on heritage positioning, knitwear category and DTC-led premium distribution.
• John Smedley: British heritage knitwear manufacturer founded in 1784 producing fine-gauge cotton and merino knitwear for premium menswear. Comparable to SVEVO on heritage narrative, fine-gauge men's knitwear focus and premium DTC plus wholesale distribution.
• Cruciani: Italian cashmere and knitwear brand with flagship stores and DTC channels, focusing on premium men's and women's knitwear. Comparable to SVEVO on category (knitwear), geography (Italian production) and premium price positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Loro Piana: LVMH-owned luxury Italian brand and the global benchmark for premium cashmere and knitwear. Comparable to SVEVO in category and Italian heritage, but operates at much larger scale, broader assortment and luxury price tier.
• Brunello Cucinelli: Listed Italian luxury house specializing in cashmere knitwear and refined menswear with a strong 'Made in Italy' and craftsmanship narrative. Comparable to SVEVO on philosophy and category, but at much higher scale and ultra-luxury price points.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SVEVOofficial
• Instagraminstagram.com/svevo_official

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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