Albini Group

Overview

Albini Group is a textile manufacturer specializing in premium fabrics and yarns for fashion brands, tailors, and designers. Founded in 1876, it operates as a family-owned business producing shirting fabrics and other textiles, with a focus on quality, innovation, and sustainability, exporting to over 80 countries through 7 factories.¹³⁴

History

Albini Group was founded in 1876 in Albino, Italy, as a family business and remains led by the fifth generation of the Albini family. It has grown into an industrial network with 7 factories and over 1,000 employees. The company has maintained a focus on textile innovation, including recent partnerships for 100% traceable organic cotton fabrics.³⁴⁵

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Products are manufactured in 7 factories in Italy, primarily in the Bergamo region, with full in-house control from raw materials to finished fabric. The company uses state-of-the-art equipment while emphasizing environmental respect and quality standards.³

Notable Products

• Albini 1876 Fabrics - Historic line of premium shirting fabrics symbolizing Italian craftsmanship since 1876.
• Supima Organic Cotton - 100% scientifically traceable organic cotton fabric developed with Supima and Oritain for Kering.
• Premium Shirting Collections - High-performance cotton and blended fabrics for luxury suiting and tailoring.

Reputation

Albini Group is regarded by industry professionals as a reliable supplier of high-quality Italian shirting fabrics with strong heritage and family ownership. It is praised for innovation in sustainability, such as traceable cotton partnerships, though specific criticisms are not widely documented in available sources.³⁵