EMMETEX

What EMMETEX does

EMMETEX (legally Emmetex Etichettificio S.r.l.) is an Italian artisanal manufacturer of bespoke fashion labelling and packaging solutions, headquartered and producing at a single facility in Montespertoli (Florence province), Italy. Founded in 1981, the company designs and manufactures woven labels, ribbons, hangtags, patches, buttons, leather and eco-leather accessories, and bespoke packaging (rigid and die-cut boxes, textile bags, envelopes) for the premium and luxury fashion industry. Underlying production capabilities span jacquard weaving (taffeta, satin, high-definition, shuttle loom), hand and 3D embroidery, multi-technique printing (sublimation, screen, heat-embossing, laser engraving), leather processing, and a proprietary pipeline of sustainable materials — most notably the registered INFILITY line of yarn made from recycled PET bottles, the OPIFICIO GREEN line of natural fibers (cotton, linen, silk, hemp, bamboo, wool, nettle), and EXUBERANTIA, a textile-waste-to-fashion-accessory transformation project.

The business operates a consultative, sales-led, project-based B2B model anchored by a five-step process (Listening, Design, Development, Prototyping, Output). Pricing is fully bespoke and quote-based, with no public price list; each engagement is treated as a custom manufacturing project. Primary customers are premium and luxury fashion houses, with a secondary segment of emerging designers engaged through the EMMETEX FOR TALENTS program and a long-standing partnership with the Hyères International Fashion Festival spanning at least the 33rd through 40th editions. Commercial reach is exercised globally through exhibition at Première Vision Paris (Stand 3 G14, September 1-3, 2026) and through direct relationships, with no intermediaries or retail distribution. The company holds Global Recycled Standard and OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certifications as evidence of sustainability and product-safety credentials. EMMETEX is a privately held S.r.l. with no disclosed external funding, parent company, or M&A activity, and operates with a headcount of 1-10 employees.

Name

EMMETEX

Legal name

Emmetex Etichettificio S.r.l.

Website

https://emmetex.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

EMMETEX is an Italian artisanal manufacturer, founded in 1981 in Montespertoli, producing bespoke woven labels, ribbons, hangtags, patches, and packaging for premium and luxury fashion brands, with proprietary recycled and natural-fiber eco-lines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fashion Accessories & Labelling

NAICS

Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (3159), Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (31599), Apparel Manufacturing (315)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300), Wholesale-Apparel, Piece Goods & Notions (5130)

akta.pro primary industry

Apparel OEM/ODM & Private Label Manufacturing (CRAAAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Textiles, Fabrics, Trims & Components Suppliers (CRAAAAAL), Buttons & Buckles Manufacturing (Buttons/Toggles/Buckles/Slides) (IMAOALAB)

Keywords

• Fashion labels manufacturing
• Woven ribbons production
• Hangtags and accessories
• Bespoke packaging solutions
• Sustainable textile labelling

Headquarters

HQ city

Montespertoli

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bespoke Fashion Labelling Products: Custom-designed and manufactured labelling products including woven labels, ribbons, hangtags, patches, and buttons for fashion brands. Production follows a bespoke project-based approach from concept to delivery.
2. Custom Packaging Solutions: Unconventional packaging design and production including rigid boxes, die-cut boxes, envelopes, and textile bags with bespoke finishing and materials for luxury and fashion brands.
3. Eco-Sustainable Product Lines: Specialized sustainable product lines (INFILITY, OPIFICIO GREEN, EXUBERANTIA) offered as premium eco-friendly alternatives for brands prioritizing sustainability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

EMMETEX (Emmetex Etichettificio S.r.l.) manufactures bespoke fashion labelling, ribbons, hangtags, patches, buttons, and packaging solutions for premium and luxury fashion brands. The company operates two core product lines—Labelling and Package—using techniques including Jacquard weaving, embroidery, printing, and leather processing. Production follows a custom, project-based model covering concept design, prototyping, and final delivery, supported by proprietary eco-friendly technologies (INFILITY®, OPIFICIO GREEN, EXUBERANTIA).

Product overview

EMMETEX is a specialized manufacturer of fashion accessories offering two core product lines: Labelling and Package. The labelling division produces woven labels (jacquard, taffeta, satin, high-definition), ribbons (jacquard, satin, printed), hangtags, patches, buttons, leather and eco-leather solutions, and accessories. The packaging division provides bespoke solutions including rigid boxes, textile bags, and envelopes. The company operates three eco-focused sub-brands: INFILITY® (recycled PET yarn), OPIFICIO GREEN (natural fibers), and EXUBERANTIA NOT SO SECOND (textile waste recovery). EMMETEX also runs the EMMETEX FOR TALENTS program supporting emerging fashion designers. Product collections include Eta (Ars, Astra Futura, Hawaii, Kristal, Poesis) and Zeta (Anthurium, We, We Exuberantia, Expression, Gigi, Krystal, La Nuit Orange, Madison, Magda, Move, Orphee, Stream) for labelling, and multiple Package collections (BLUBEL, BOTANIQUE, NORD, DOMAINE DE LA FONTAINE, GALATE, GINETTE, SEPE, NERO D'AVOLA, TANGERINE, ANTHURIUM, NONNA DOMENICA, BELLETTI).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Labelling Comprehensive fashion labelling solutions including swing tags, woven labels, satin labels, leather and eco-leather labels, plastic relief, and high-frequency labels for sportswear and other applications. Developed for premium fashion brands requiring brand-defining accessories with meticulous attention to detail.
• Package Bespoke packaging solutions including rigid boxes, die-cut boxes, textile bags, envelopes, and bespoke finishing for cases, boxes, bags, and other packaging. Targeted at luxury and premium fashion brands seeking unconventional and unique packaging.
• INFILITY® Eco-friendly line of labels and ribbons woven with yarn made from recycled plastic bottles through rubbish recycling. Maintains equal readability, color toughness, and fabric touch to classic polyester, certified OEKO-TEX Standard 100 and 100% Made in Italy.
• OPIFICIO GREEN Concept line of labels woven with natural fibers including cotton, linen, silk, hemp, bamboo, wool, and nettle. Includes sub-lines BAMBOO, COTTON, HEMP, SILK, WOOL, LINEN, NETTLE, and RUST, plus tags printed on natural and ecological papers.
• EXUBERANTIA NOT SO SECOND Innovative line for recovering and transforming weaving production waste into materials of exceptional aesthetic value, including wearable art and fashion accessories. Includes sub-projects WE, Sounds Good, and CR: Thread, Scrap, and Tale.
• PANTONE SOUL Inspiration collection featuring trend colors with over 50 variations, including bordered HD labels, silicone patches, embroidered labels, woven ribbons with sublimated print, multi-layer hangtags, 3D embroidery patches, and eco-friendly materials.
• ECO SOLUTIONS Sustainability-focused product selection aggregating eco-friendly offerings including yarn derived from recycled PET, label collections crafted from woven natural fibres, and creative repurposing of production waste.
• Package Collections Bespoke packaging collections for various industries including food and hospitality, including BLUBEL, BOTANIQUE, NORD, DOMAINE DE LA FONTAINE, GALATE, GINETTE, SEPE, NERO D'AVOLA, TANGERINE, ANTHURIUM, NONNA DOMENICA, and BELLETTI.
• Eta Collection Labelling collection featuring sub-lines: Ars (embroidered details), Astra Futura (lenticular hang tags, moiré effect), Hawaii (hand-embroidered glass beads), Kristal (embroidered patches), and Poesis (linen woven labels, book folded hang tags).
• Zeta Collection Labelling collection featuring sub-lines: Anthurium, We, We Exuberantia, Expression, Gigi (metal plackets, hand-embroidered), Krystal, La Nuit Orange, Madison (PVC patches), Magda (silicone printed elastic), Move (2-parts hang tags), Orphee, and Stream.

Quantifiable outcome

• Production of 100% Made in Italy recycled yarn maintaining equal quality to virgin polyester
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Festival International de Mode de HyèrescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with the prestigious Hyères International Fashion Festival, spanning at least 8 consecutive editions (33rd through 40th). EMMETEX supports young fashion designer finalists with labelling and fashion accessory solutions, providing both products and technical consulting. The partnership helps emerging designers realize their creative visions while positioning EMMETEX at the forefront of emerging fashion talent.
• Premiere VisioncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRegular exhibitor at Premiere Vision Paris trade show (September 1-3, 2026, Stand 3 G14). The partnership provides visibility among international fashion brands and industry professionals, showcasing new collections and maintaining brand presence in the premium fashion accessories market.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Nilorn Gruppen: Swedish label and packaging supplier to fashion and apparel brands across Europe, producing woven labels, hangtags, packaging and branded accessories. Directly comparable to EMMETEX in customer base (premium European fashion brands), product scope (labels + packaging), and bespoke project model.
• Paxxio / Paxxo: Nordic provider of sustainable hangtags, woven labels, packaging and RFID solutions for fashion and apparel brands. Closely comparable to EMMETEX in customer segment (European fashion brands), product mix, and sustainability positioning.
• Hangtag Pacific: Specialized manufacturer of hangtags, woven labels and printed labels for apparel and fashion brands, including custom and sustainable material offerings. Closely comparable niche competitor to EMMETEX in label and trim manufacturing for fashion.

Broad incumbents

• Avery Dennison: Global pressure-sensitive label and apparel tag materials manufacturer with apparel branding solutions including woven labels, RFID and hangtags. Overlaps with EMMETEX's labelling business but at vastly larger scale and broader portfolio across multiple end-markets.
• CCL Industries: World's largest label converter with apparel-focused divisions (CCL Design, CCL Label) producing woven labels, care labels and packaging for global apparel brands. Comparable category but enterprise-scale incumbent versus EMMETEX's boutique model.

Others

• YKK Group: Global leader in zippers, snaps and fastening products for apparel and accessories. Adjacent to EMMETEX as a complementary apparel trim/accessory supplier serving the same fashion brand customers rather than a direct label competitor.
• M&H Group (Inci Group): Italian-origin packaging solutions provider serving fashion, luxury and consumer goods with rigid boxes, bags and premium packaging. Adjacent rather than direct: overlaps with EMMETEX's packaging division but not its label and trim business.

Emerging players

• Ruyi Textile & Garment City: Chinese label, trim and apparel accessories manufacturer supplying global fashion brands with woven labels, hangtags and patches. Comparable product category to EMMETEX with a cost-competitive scale model versus EMMETEX's premium boutique positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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