Achille Pinto Spa

Reasearch and development of textile collections. Finishing of fabric for clothing. Design and production of scarves, fabrics and other textile accessories.

PHILOSOPHY

Achille Pinto’s philosophy is based on 6 fundamental concepts:

tradition: 80 years of history and a legacy of experience, archives and documents which the company draws on every day;

innovation: a constant drive to innovate, not only in technology but also and above all in the way we think;

creativity: the company’s DNA – unique and incomparable. A blend of sensitivity, tradition and foresight;

quality: this has become our obsession over time, enabling us to achieve and maintain excellent standards of quality;

service: impeccable service tailored to each customer’s needs;

passion: the key to fulfilling extraordinary objectives.

HISTORY

1933 Mr Achille Pinto buys 3 second-hand looms, which he installs in his garage.

1943 Textile output has increased, with 30 looms; production moves to a warehouse in Casnate con Bernate, in the province of Como.

1944 Production is halted due to the Second World War.

1946 As weaving begins again, a dyeing and finishing department is added.

1948 Hand-printing begins with 10 printing tables.

1950 Achille Pinto opens a photoengraving department for printing screens.

1960 As well as silk, the company begins working with innovative artificial fibres such as acetate and terital, significantly increasing production.

1968 Weaving activities are relocated; the dyeing, printing and finishing departments are modernised.

1970 Japanese multinationals Mitsui and Toray buy a stake in the company.

1980 As well as fabrics for ties and scarves, the company begins producing clothing fabrics.

1990 The dawn of the ink jet era: Achille Pinto invests extensively in technology and human resources.

2016 Achille Pinto buys weaving department, a niche company specialising in high-end textile accessories.

MADE IN ITALY QUALITY

90% of Achille Pinto’s production is based in Italy: from weaving and printing to making up the finished products.

Locating production entirely in Italy guarantees extremely high standards, as well as safeguarding moral and ethical issues.

tel: 031398676

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sito web:  www.achillepinto.com