It is 1974, and the Italian textile sector is primarily represented by the textile manufacturing industry of Northern Italy and the unique tradition of the wool mills in the Casentino valleys. From the meeting point of these two poles of excellence, Ricciarini was born, drawing strength from its ability to treasure the tradition of Made in Italy while establishing its own unique and distinctive identity.
Since its inception, Ricciarini’s work philosophy has been rooted in the material essence of fabric; there is room for tailoring expertise, and everything evolves guided by a deep passion for the fashion sector, which unites the two generations that have, over time, led the company.
Ricciarini’s history outlines the contours of a textile universe divided into two distinct business and commercial divisions, both of which are now part of the company’s operations. Ricciarini Fashion Industry positions itself as a strategic partner alongside fashion houses and large clothing companies; and Ricciarini Retail, which offers specialized services to tailors and ateliers.
Ricciarini’s global growth gained momentum in the first decade of the 2000s, when the company opened its own branch in Asia while simultaneously strengthening its connection to its homeland by acquiring Casentino 1848. With this brand, it became the guardian of the Casentino wool mills’ heritage.
In the second decade of the 2000s, the company centralized, optimized, and oriented its value chain towards increasingly higher quality standards.
The company embarked on a unique path of textile innovation, which led to receiving two awards at Premiere Vision Paris in 2012. The company’s internationalization journey marked a new chapter in 2020 with the opening of a branch in Turkey. This was followed by a deep restructuring and rationalization process focused on sustainability and traceability.
Today, the company’s work is dedicated to blending creativity and innovation to pursue environmental and social sustainability goals while maintaining an authentic relationship with clients to better understand their needs.
The main goal is to decode and anticipate trends, imagining connections that reinterpret and reinvent the fabrics of the past and present. This research capability allows for the introduction of innovations in industrial processes, giving Ricciarini fabrics unique characteristics, both aesthetically and functionally.
“We imagine a world where every company can find its creative and productive core in Ricciarini.”
Ricciarini aims to become a global benchmark for all companies seeking a textile brand that can elevate their success. The mission is clear and powerful: to establish authentic partnerships with clients, placing the creation of innovative fabrics at the heart of every operation and guaranteeing excellence in service. Ricciarini, therefore, does not just supply fabrics; it seeks to build relationships based on trust and collaboration to achieve common goals of innovation and success.
