The history of the Maggia knitwear mill has very ancient roots and dates back to the second half of the 18th century when, from a Swiss valley that takes its name from the Maggia river, a family of shepherds came down to Piedmont, stopping in Pettinengo. In full respect of the Piedmontese tradition, this family was called Maggia in honor of its origin.

The name IBIEFFE comes from the acronym I.B.F. derived from the founder of the company Italo Bordignon & Figli who in the 60s opened the company in the textile district of Busto Arsizio (VA) and began to produce fabrics for women’s clothing such as silk and viscose and for male audience with cotton and linen.

Company name Vitale Barberis Canonico Year of establishment 1663 Place of establishment Pratrivero Production Classic fabrics for menswear Distinctive features Starting its activities in the mid XVII century it is one of the most iconic and historical wool mills in the world The history of the wool mill born in 1663 In 1663 we found […]