What Ongetta does

Ongetta is an Italian family-owned silk manufacturer that produces silk yarns through twisting (moulinage) and silk fabrics for the European luxury fashion and Haute Couture markets. The company's core operations are based at Ponte di Piave in the Veneto region, with a dedicated Textile Commercial Division in Fino Mornasco within Italy's Como textile district to serve weaving mills, dyers, and printers. Its yarn portfolio spans continuous fiber (grège), discontinuous fiber, blended, dyed, degummed, GRS-certified recycled, and GOTS-certified organic silk yarns, while the fabric line includes traditional weaves (organza, crepe de chine, georgette, crepe satin, habutai, twill) as well as elastic and mixed-composition variants with full supply chain traceability.

The underlying technology combines traditional moulinage processes with a proprietary regenerated-silk capability that recovers Kibiso fibers from reeling-mill waste through degumming, preparation, and combing. Quality control is enforced in-house at every stage from cocoon selection and skein inspection through bobbin winding, doubling, twisting, vaporizing, and cone winding. Approximately 40% of electrical energy is sourced from rooftop solar installations commissioned in 2019. The company holds a stacked set of sustainability credentials — GOTS (first certified BIO silk twisting factory, 2013), Greenpeace DETOX (committed 2016, completed 2020), GRS (2019), OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100, and ZDHC (2024) — which function as both regulatory moats and prerequisites for supplying luxury brand supply chains.

The business model is direct B2B sales of yarn and fabric to European weaving mills and Haute Couture manufacturers, supported by a consultative 360-degree advisory service and 48-hour dispatch from stocked inventory in Italy. Upstream raw silk is sourced through long-standing collaborative relationships with Chinese filatures and spinning mills established from the 1990s onward. The company is privately held as a single-shareholder srl unipersonale with €1,000,000 registered capital, has 101-250 employees, generates no external funding or transaction history, and relies on traditional channels (direct sales, multi-language website, motorsport sponsorship of the SIC58 Racing Team) rather than digital or marketplace channels.

Name

Ongetta

Legal name

Ongetta srl unipersonale

Website

https://ongetta.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Ongetta is an Italian family-owned silk manufacturer (4th generation) producing twisted silk yarns and fabrics, including recycled and GOTS-certified organic lines, for European weaving mills and Haute Couture luxury fashion, distributed via direct B2B sales from its Veneto headquarters and Como district office.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Silk Yarn and Fabric Manufacturing

NAICS

Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills (31311), Fabric Mills (3132), Broadwoven Fabric Mills (31321), Textile and Fabric Finishing and Fabric Coating Mills (3133)

SIC

Textile Mill Products (2200), Broadwoven Fabric Mills, Man Made Fiber & Silk (2221)

akta.pro primary industry

Textured & Specialty Yarn Manufacturing (Textured/Chenille/Bouclé) (IMAOAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Yarn Dyeing & Finishing (Package/Hank Dyeing, Mercerization) (IMAOAAAJ), Dyeing Operations (Piece/Yarn/Fiber/Garment) (IMAOACAB), Woven Fabrics (CRAAAMAB), Threads, Yarns & Sewing Notions (Sewing Thread/Embroidery Thread/Bobbins/Needles) (IMAOALAE)

Keywords

• Silk yarn twisting
• Silk fabric production
• Recycled silk yarns
• Organic silk manufacturing
• Regenerated spun silk

Headquarters

HQ city

Ponte Di Piave

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Silk yarn production and sales: Ongetta's primary revenue stream is the production and sale of silk yarns, including continuous fiber silk yarns (grèges), discontinuous fiber silk yarns, mixed/blended silk yarns, dyed and degummed yarns, GRS recycled silk yarns, and GOTS BIO certified silk yarns. Products are sold directly to weaving mills and the luxury fashion industry across Europe.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ongetta produces silk yarns and fabrics and supplies sustainable, organic and regenerated silk materials for textile applications. The company's core activity is silk yarn twisting (moulinage) carried out in-house through a complete production chain from quality control of skeins to cone winding and packaging. It also operates a silk fabrics division offering pure silk and silk-blend fabrics with 100% supply chain traceability, supplying European weaving mills and Haute Couture clients.

Product overview

Ongetta is a silk manufacturing company with over a century of history, offering two main product lines: silk yarns (produced via twisting/moulinage processes) and silk fabrics. The yarn portfolio includes continuous fiber silk yarns, discontinuous fiber silk yarns, mixed/blended silk yarns, dyed and degummed silk yarns, GRS-certified recycled silk yarns, GOTS-certified organic silk yarns, and regenerated spun silk yarns from recovered fibers. The fabrics division offers pure silk and silk-blend fabrics with 100% supply chain traceability, including traditional silk types (Organza, Crepe de Chine, Georgette, Crepe Satin, Habutai, Twill) and specialized versions (elastic/elastane, mixed compositions). The company positions itself as a European leader in silk yarn production, serving the luxury fashion and haute couture markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Silk Yarns (Filati di Seta) Ongetta's core product line of silk yarns produced through twisting/moulinage processes. Includes continuous fiber silk yarns, discontinuous fiber silk yarns, mixed/blended silk yarns, dyed and degummed silk yarns, recycled silk yarns (GRS certified), and GOTS/BIO certified organic silk yarns. Sold to European weaving mills and Haute Couture manufacturers.
• Regenerated Life of Silk (Spun Silk Yarns) Sustainable spun silk yarns produced from recovered Kibiso fibers (waste fibers from the reeling mill) through degumming, preparation, and combing processes, resulting in regenerated silk yarns with varying count and brightness characteristics.
• Silk Fabrics (Tessuti di Seta) Silk fabrics including pure silk and silk blends with 100% traceability. Available in printed and solid colors, including traditional silk types (Organza, Crepe de Chine, Georgette, Crepe Satin, Habutai, Twill) and specialized versions (elastic/elastane, mixed compositions).
• Continuous Fiber Silk Yarns Moulinated raw silk yarns made from continuous silk filaments, produced by twisting raw silk filaments for weaving applications.
• Discontinuous Fiber Silk Yarns Moulinated raw silk yarns made from discontinuous/staple silk fibers, offering different characteristics from continuous fiber yarns for varied textile applications.
• Mixed/Blended Silk Yarns Silk yarns blended with other textile fibers, combining silk's properties with other materials for specific textile applications.
• Dyed and Degummed Silk Yarns Silk yarns that have been degummed (sericin removed) and dyed to add color before weaving for ready-to-use applications.
• GRS Certified Recycled Silk Yarns Recycled silk yarns certified under the Global Recycled Standard (GRS), produced from recovered silk waste fibers for sustainable textile applications.
• GOTS/BIO Organic Silk Yarns Organic silk yarns certified under the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), produced from organically grown silk; Ongetta was the first twisting factory to be GOTS certified for BIO silk yarns in 2013.
• Organza Silk Fabric A thin, plain weave, sheer silk fabric known for its crisp texture and transparency.
• Crepe de Chine Silk Fabric A lightweight silk fabric with a slightly crinkled surface and matte finish.
• Georgette Silk Fabric A sheer, lightweight silk fabric with a crepe-like texture and fluid drape.
• Crepe Satin Silk Fabric A silk fabric combining the smooth, lustrous surface of satin with the texture of crepe.
• Habutai Silk Fabric A soft, lightweight silk fabric traditionally used for linings and scarves, with a smooth texture.
• Twill Silk Fabric A silk fabric with a diagonal weave pattern, offering durability and a distinctive visual texture.
• Elastic/Elastane Silk Fabrics Silk fabrics with added elastane for stretch and flexibility, suitable for form-fitting garments.
• Mixed Composition Silk Fabrics Silk fabrics blended with other fibers for combined properties of different materials.

Quantifiable outcome

• Silk is the only fiber that generates more oxygen than it consumes during its entire production cycle, as confirmed by Carbon Foot Print analyses.
• +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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SIC58 Racing TeamcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOngetta has been a sponsor of the SIC58 Racing Team for over 20 years, supporting young riders in their growth up to the MotoGP category. The partnership also expanded to MotoE (electric motorcycles) from 2019, reflecting Ongetta's commitment to sustainability. The relationship began with Marco Simoncelli, and Ongetta continues to sponsor the team dedicated to him and his father Paolo Simoncelli.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Torcitura di Domaso: Italian silk yarn twisting mill historically serving European luxury weaving mills. Directly comparable to Ongetta in process (moulinage), fiber (silk), and customer base (Haute Couture weavers).
• Becagli Filati: Italian specialty yarn producer with silk yarn twisting operations serving European textile manufacturers. Closely comparable to Ongetta in yarn-twisting capabilities and European luxury customer overlap.
• Seterie Silvio Crotti: Italian silk yarn twisting specialist serving weaving mills in the Como district. Directly overlaps with Ongetta on silk twisting, finished yarn, and Haute Couture-adjacent customer base.

Regional players

• Suzhou Shanshui Silk: Chinese silk yarn and fabric manufacturer serving global apparel buyers. Operates in the same silk yarn twisting and fabric categories as Ongetta but primarily from an Asian cost-base serving different geographic customers.
• Hangzhou Wensli Silk: Large Chinese silk producer spanning silk yarn, fabric, and finished home/textile products. Comparable to Ongetta in the silk-yarn and silk-fabric categories but competing from Asia at a different price-positioning and scale.

Broad incumbents

• Loro Piana: Italian luxury textile house (LVMH) with deep silk and cashmere heritage. Comparable to Ongetta in heritage, silk expertise, and luxury-customer focus, but operates across the full luxury textile value chain at much larger scale.
• Taroni: Italian silk fabric mill with a long history supplying luxury and haute couture brands. Comparable to Ongetta on woven silk fabrics and luxury customer overlap; operates as a larger incumbent with broader fabric range.
• Ratti: Italian silk fabric producer serving luxury and haute couture brands globally. Comparable to Ongetta's fabrics division in product (woven silk) and customer (luxury fashion) but operates at significantly larger scale and broader scope.
• Canepa: Italian silk and textile manufacturer with a strong sustainability program (including silk recovery and recycling). Overlaps with Ongetta on silk fabrics, sustainability positioning, and European luxury customers, but at greater scale and breadth.
• Mantero Seta: Established Italian silk company with vertical operations from yarn to printed silk fabrics and accessories. A larger incumbent in the same silk-luxury value chain that competes with Ongetta at the fabric end while sourcing comparable twisted silk yarns.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 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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