Company Profile
Lanificio dell’Olivo, founded in 1947, is a leading manufacturer of fancy yarns for the knitwear and hand- knitting industry. As forerunners and protagonists of Made in Italy, production activities are carried out by leveraging technology and research, supported by creativity and experience. The fibres are processed at the Prato plants equipped with modern technologies. The exclusive network of suppliers in the world provides the company with precious materials of an high quality level. Over the years Lanificio dell'Olivo has developed a unique know-how in the combed spinning of noble fibres such as alpaca, mohair, cashmere, silk, the finest wools, cottons and linen, as well as the twisting of unique, high-performance and precious materials for the creation of fancy effects in colour variations. In 2020 - Ethica Global Investments S.p.A. acquired the totality of the equity of Lanificio dell’Olivo S.p.A. with a Leveraged Buyout, with the participation of the Company’s top management. Lanificio dell'Olivo is an international company with two thirds of its sales abroad with the most prestigious brands on the world scene among their customers. Strong commitment towards stock service and sustainability.