PIDIGI S.p.A.
PIDIGI S.p.A. is an Italian B2B supplier, founded in 1953 in Verona, of raw materials, components and accessories for footwear, leather-goods and technical-wear manufacturers across global markets.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1953
- HeadquartersVerona, Italy
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What PIDIGI S.p.A. does
PIDIGI S.p.A. is an Italian B2B supplier of raw materials, components and accessories serving the footwear, leather-goods and technical-wear industries, headquartered in Verona and founded in 1953. The company operates three integrated product divisions — Footwear, Leather Goods, and Technical Wear — that together span upper fabrics, backing fabrics, lining fabrics, expanded materials, insole materials, tapes, fastening systems, chemical finishing products, adhesives, tools, die-cutting materials and machinery. Underlying technology rests on materials science and textile engineering: registered proprietary lines include the Luxor reflective fabrics (glass microspheres on synthetic/cotton substrates), Zerowind® hydrophilic waterproof-breathable membranes, Te-Por® 15-micron PES membranes for sports/safety footwear, Wintherm® aluminium-microfilm thermal linings (80% recycled PET), Win dry® thermo-mouldable polyurethane agglomerate insoles, Dinamica®-licensed coagulated recycled microfiber, Kardak® high-tenacity polyester fabrics (70k–100k+ Martindale cycles), Lefafel®/Lefapel® regenerated leather and leatherboard, Tex Band® reinforcement adhesive tapes, and a full adhesive family (Pidigum rubber-based, Pidipur polyurethane, Pidipren neoprene, Idrocol water-based, Flexipol thermoplastic). The business also distributes complementary third-party brands such as YKK zippers, Fenice finishing chemicals, Klopman workwear fabrics, Böhler die steel, and Schmetz/Groz-Beckert needles.
PIDIGI's revenue model is one-time B2B sale of materials and components to manufacturer customers; pricing is not publicly disclosed and orders are captured through a website inquiry form and managed through direct sales supported by mechanized cutting departments in Verona and foreign subsidiaries for rapid international delivery. Customer segments are horizontal: classic/sneaker/technical-sports-shoe manufacturers, leather-goods producers (bags, backpacks, belts, wallets, suitcases) and safety/sports/workwear producers. Distribution channels include the direct website inquiry system, foreign-subsidiary cutting operations, and a Pidigi Outlet discount channel (up to 80% off surplus inventory). The company holds OEKO-TEX, GRS, FSC, EPD, EN ISO 20345, EN ISO 20471 and EN 343/43 certifications, achieved an A-Excellent rating from Cribis Synesgy on ESG, and operates 8 on-site photovoltaic systems reducing annual CO2 by more than 700 tons under its PIDIGI Deep Green sustainability initiative.
PIDIGI S.p.A. firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- PIDIGI S.p.A.
- Legal name
- PIDIGI S.p.A.
- Website
- https://pidigi.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1953
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- PIDIGI S.p.A. is an Italian B2B supplier, founded in 1953 in Verona, of raw materials, components and accessories for footwear, leather-goods and technical-wear manufacturers across global markets.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
PIDIGI S.p.A. industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Materials and Components Supplier for Footwear, Leather Goods, and Technical Wear
- NAICS
- Footwear Manufacturing (3162), Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (3159), Footwear Merchant Wholesalers (424340)
- SIC
- Footwear, (No Rubber) (3140), Wholesale-Apparel, Piece Goods & Notions (5130)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Footwear Components & Materials (Uppers, Soles, Laces, Insoles) (CRAAACAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Bag & Accessory Components/Hardware (Straps, Buckles, Zippers) (CRAAAJAJ), Footwear Components & Subassemblies Manufacturing (Soles/Heels/Insocks/Outsoles/Uppers) (IMAOAIAJ)
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Where PIDIGI S.p.A. is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Verona
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
PIDIGI S.p.A. business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Materials and Components B2B Sales: PIDIGI generates revenue through the sale of materials and components for footwear, leather goods, and technical wear manufacturing. The product portfolio includes upper fabrics, backing fabrics, linings, tapes, expanded materials, insole materials, fastening systems, chemical products, adhesives, tools, machinery, die-cutting materials, and support materials. Sales are conducted through direct B2B engagement via inquiry forms, with a global customer base of manufacturers.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
PIDIGI S.p.A. product offering
Product offeringCore offering
PIDIGI S.p.A. is an Italian B2B supplier of raw materials, components, and accessories for three industrial verticals: footwear (classic, sneakers, and technical sports shoes), leather goods (bags, backpacks, belts, wallets, suitcases), and technical/safety wear (sportswear, outdoor garments, workwear, safety clothing). The product portfolio spans upper fabrics, backing fabrics, lining fabrics, tapes, expanded materials, insole materials, fastening systems, chemical products, adhesives, tools, die-cutting materials, support materials, and machinery, sold primarily to manufacturers through direct B2B engagement.
Product overview
PIDIGI S.p.A. is an Italian B2B materials and components supplier based in Verona, operating as a single unified business entity (not a platform-plus-modules architecture) with three core product divisions: Footwear Materials and Components (covering upper fabrics, backing fabrics, lining fabrics, tapes, expanded materials, insole materials, fastening systems, chemical products, adhesives, tools, die-cutting materials, and footwear machinery), Leather Goods Materials and Components (including fabrics, reinforcements, support materials, adhesives, finishing products, and accessories), and Technical Wear Materials and Components (encompassing waterproof-breathable fabrics, reflective fabrics, seam sealing tapes, decorative films, linings, and fastening systems). The company also operates the PIDIGI Deep Green sustainability initiative and a PIDIGI Outlet discount channel. The product portfolio spans proprietary branded materials like Luxor reflective fabrics, Tex Band tapes, Te-Por membranes, Wintherm thermal linings, Lefaflex leatherboard, Pi.Tex support materials, Zerowind fabrics, and Section Lacquer edge finishes, alongside third-party branded components such as YKK zippers, Fenice chemical products, Schmetz/Groz-Beckert needles, Böhler steel, and Klopman fabrics. The company emphasizes environmental sustainability through eco-friendly materials, circular economy processes, and ESG commitments, with renewable energy operations reducing over 700 tons of CO2 annually.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- PIDIGI Deep Green: Environmental sustainability initiative focused on protecting the environment through eco-friendly materials and circular economy processes
- Lecron
- Zerowind
Products and services
- Footwear Materials and Components Materials and components for the production of classic, sneakers, and technical sports shoes, including upper fabrics, backing fabrics, lining fabrics, tapes, expanded materials, insole materials, fastening systems, chemical products, adhesives, tools, die-cutting materials, and machinery. Designed for footwear brand owners and contract manufacturers.
- Leather Goods Materials and Components Fabrics, reinforcements, support materials, adhesives, finishing products, fastening systems, tools, and machinery for bags, backpacks, belts, wallets, and suitcases. Includes Lefapel leatherboard, Pi.Tex support materials, Cellsan cellulosic boards, Tex Band reinforcement tapes, and Section Lacquer edge paints.
- Technical Wear Materials and Components Waterproof-breathable fabrics (Zerowind, Outrain, HT Fleece), reflective fabrics (Luxor), seam sealing tapes, decorative films, linings (3D fabrics, mesh, velvets, nylon), and fastening systems for safety clothing, sportswear, outdoor garments, and workwear.
- Luxor Reflective Materials Reflective fabrics and films featuring glass microspheres for high-visibility applications in footwear, sports bags, and technical wear. Includes Luxor Empire (EN 20471 certified), Luxor 900 A/B, Luxor Stretch, and thermo-adhesive variants for safety and sportswear visibility.
- Zerowind Waterproof-Breathable Fabrics Windproof and waterproof fabrics with hydrophilic membrane technology and dynamic breathability, including ECO-FRIENDLY variants generated from recycled plastic bottles. Designed for outdoor sports garments and high-performance apparel.
- Te-Por Membrane Waterproof and breathable 100% hydrophilic PES membrane (15 microns, 127 g/m², 10m water column) with elastic properties for sports and safety footwear lining applications.
- Wintherm Thermal Lining Breathable thermal lining fabric with internal aluminium microfilm providing up to 50% more thermal insulation than standard fabrics. Antistatic, antibacterial, with 80% recycled PET content for winter sports and safety shoes.
- Win dry Insole Material Thermo-mouldable polyurethane agglomerate insole material that maintains temperature and dry-feel, absorbs foot moisture and releases it as steam, with antibacterial activated carbon against bad odours.
- Kardak High Tenacity Fabrics High-tenacity polyester fabrics with exceptional abrasion resistance for sports shoes, sneakers, and backpack applications. Kardak 700 WR (water-repellent, 70,000+ Martindale cycles) and Kardak 1200 (100,000+ Martindale cycles).
- Pi.Tex Support Materials Thermoplastic and thermomass materials including Pi.Tex Innovation, Pi.Tex Basic, and non-woven support materials (Pidisoft 2B, Pidimix 2B, Piditex) for toe puffs, counters, and leather goods with thermofixation between 70-110°C.
- Lefaflex Toe Puff and Counter Materials Regenerated leather materials for toe puffs and counters in footwear manufacturing, with excellent pre-forming and high shape retention properties, available in 100x140cm sheet format.
- Lefapel and Lefabelt Ecological Leatherboard Ecological leatherboard material for supporting belts, bags and leather goods with high density, tensile and tear resistance, available with adhesive, thermoadhesive or tear-proof lamination.
- Tex Band Reinforcement Adhesive Tapes Range of reinforcement adhesive tapes for leather goods and footwear including Tex Band 100, 150, 250 silk touch, 400, and 600 variants in various compositions (viscose cotton, polyester-cotton, silk touch) for stitching reinforcement.
- Lecron Polyamide Fastening Tapes Polyamide 6/6 (Nylon) strap locking/fastening system for footwear, leather goods, and technical wear with high weather and temperature resistance, available in heights from 10 to 150mm.
- Section Lacquer Edge Paints and Sealing Bases Edge paints and sealing bases including HS 5750/TL, HS 5850, SL 6700/H, F 5750, AR 6450/T, AR 6450/MW, AR 6850, AR 6350/P for dyeing and finishing leather edges on belts, bags, and leather goods.
- Airnet 3D Spacer Fabrics Three-dimensional spacer fabrics (Airnet, Airnet Costa, Airnet Ape Shine, Airnet Spacer 230, Solar Special 250, Airner Spacer Plus 310) for inserts and uppers in sports shoes, sneakers, and bag applications with fast re-drying properties and high abrasion resistance.
- Footwear and Leather Goods Adhesives Adhesives for footwear and leather goods manufacturing including Pidigum rubber-based, Pidipur polyurethane, Pidipren polychloroprene/neoprene, Idrocol water-based neoprene, Flexipol thermoplastic polyamide/polyester, and Warmtex natural rubber latex variants.
- YKK Zippers Distribution Distribution of YKK polyester zippers (640 colours, spiral and die-cast versions) and metal zippers for footwear, leather goods, and technical wear, with various slider options in zamak, brass, or plastic.
- Pidigi Outlet Discounted materials and components offering surplus and special offer products at up to 80% discount off original prices, subject to stock availability. Includes reinforcement fabrics, linings, fastening tapes, tools, accessories, finishing products, zippers, and filler materials.
- Agotex Antislip Reinforcing Materials Antislip reinforcing linings including Agotex Safety (EN 20-345 certified for safety shoes), Agotex 1000/Elast, Agotex 100, and Agotex 500S, with high abrasion resistance and comfort characteristics for footwear backing.
- Extrafoil High-Tenacity Tear-Proof Adhesive Sheet High-tenacity tear-proof adhesive sheet (Extrafoil 235/D, 129N tensile strength, 26% elongation) for reinforcing large leather surfaces in bags and leather goods production.
- PIDIGI Deep Green Sustainability Initiative Corporate sustainability initiative focused on circular economy, eco-friendly materials, and ESG commitments for the textile, footwear, and leather industries. Includes 8 photovoltaic systems, OEKO-TEX, GRS, and FSC certifications, and the Cribis Synesgy A (Excellent) ESG rating.
Quantifiable outcome
- Annual CO2 reduction of >700 tons through 8 photovoltaic systems
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use PIDIGI S.p.A.
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
PIDIGI S.p.A. technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature9 records
PIDIGI S.p.A. partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- YKK®coreYKK® is a key supplier of zippers for PIDIGI's technical wear, footwear, and leather goods product lines. PIDIGI offers YKK® zippers in polyester (640 colours) and metal variants, with spiral and die-cast options, serving sportswear, safety wear, and fashion applications.
- Zerowind®coreZerowind® is a partner brand providing waterproof-breathable fabrics with hydrophilic membrane technology for dynamic breathability. PIDIGI distributes Zerowind® products as part of its technical wear fabric range, including ECO-FRIENDLY lines generated from recycled plastic bottles.
- Dinamica®coreDinamica® is a licensed coagulated microfiber brand made from recycled polyester and water-borne polyurethane, 100% recyclable. PIDIGI offers Dinamica® as part of its footwear backing fabric range, with EPD certification and Oeko-Tex Standard 100 class I certification.
- FenicecoreFenice is a supplier of chemical products for leather finishing, including brushable creams, edge finishing products, and self-fixing dyes. PIDIGI distributes Fenice products within its chemical product categories for footwear and leather goods finishing applications.
- Böhler SteelcoreBöhler Steel is a supplier of high-quality rule die steel for cutting-dies, offered in HF Orange, Yellow, and HF Yellow variants. PIDIGI stocks Böhler steel in various heights (19-32 mm) and profiles (standard and serrated) for the footwear die-cutting operations.
- Fondazione Arena di VeronaminorPIDIGI is a supporting company of the '67 Colonne per l'Arena' project, a cultural sponsorship initiative supporting the Verona Arena opera house. PIDIGI renews its participation annually as part of its corporate social responsibility and community engagement.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
PIDIGI S.p.A. competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
PIDIGI S.p.A. social profiles
Digital presencePIDIGI S.p.A. compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance9 records
PIDIGI S.p.A. financial estimates
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PIDIGI S.p.A. leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
PIDIGI S.p.A. subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
PIDIGI S.p.A. funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
PIDIGI S.p.A. M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about PIDIGI S.p.A.
What does PIDIGI S.p.A. do?
PIDIGI S.p.A. is an Italian B2B supplier of raw materials, components, and accessories for three industrial verticals: footwear (classic, sneakers, and technical sports shoes), leather goods (bags, backpacks, belts, wallets, suitcases), and technical/safety wear (sportswear, outdoor garments, workwear, safety clothing). The product portfolio spans upper fabrics, backing fabrics, lining fabrics, tapes, expanded materials, insole materials, fastening systems, chemical products, adhesives, tools, die-cutting materials, support materials, and machinery, sold primarily to manufacturers through direct B2B engagement.
Is PIDIGI S.p.A. a public or private company?
PIDIGI S.p.A. is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was PIDIGI S.p.A. founded?
PIDIGI S.p.A. was founded in 1953.
Where is PIDIGI S.p.A. based?
PIDIGI S.p.A. is headquartered in Verona, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does PIDIGI S.p.A. make money?
One revenue line is on record: materials and Components B2B Sales.
Does PIDIGI S.p.A. have an API?
No public API is recorded for PIDIGI S.p.A..
What industry is PIDIGI S.p.A. in?
PIDIGI S.p.A.'s product category is Industrial Materials and Components Supplier for Footwear, Leather Goods, and Technical Wear. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAAACAK, Footwear Components & Materials (Uppers, Soles, Laces, Insoles), with a secondary code of CRAAAJAJ, Bag & Accessory Components/Hardware (Straps, Buckles, Zippers). Its NAICS code is 3162 and its SIC code is 3140.