History

The entrepreneurial adventure of Carlo Alberto Nistri and Piero Cavicchi begins. These are years of great ferment for the textile district of Prato, where the company grew quickly, opening an 8,000 sqm production plant.

The company keeps growing while part of the production is transferred to Macedonia. The corporate structure expands with new members of staff and the marketing of imported cotton and polyester products.

These are years of growth and research, when the company expanded its business by introducing the processing of new types of textiles. Thanks to new circular machines purchased in Taiwan, the company began producing knitted fabrics. The production of typical Prato carded fabrics (made with flat looms) begins.

Thanks to the experience and knowledge gained over the years, the Furpile “family of international firms” grew to 16 units. This was a very positive period for the company, culminating with the foundation of Filtrade s.p.a., an Italian joint-stock company specializing in the sale of polyester, viscose, polyamide, acrylic and cotton yarns. The 1990s also saw the introduction of a strategic partnership with a leading home and professional cleaning company.

Plenty of momentum and significant technological investments. In addition to constructing a 24,000 sqm building (the company's permanent headquarters), Furpile also acquired new Bonino machines. This allowed to set up a carding department, which was crucial to improving delivery times and expanding the product range. In addition, a new weaving plant (in partnership) equipped with Wildman Mayer machines is introduced. Finally, the sale of linen and, following a divestment in Macedonia , the introduction of a weaving mill with double looms to produce cleaning fabrics and technical textiles.

The company returned to its initial main product, focusing on sliver knit fabric since the end of the 2000s, as well as on fabrics for cleaning. Production becomes more specific and specialized. Thanks to its collaborations with prestigious brands, universities and research centers, as well as its focus on innovation, the environment, sustainability and people, Furpile became widely considered an industry leader. Fifty years on, the goal has not changed: continuing to improve its services and technologies while adapting to the needs of a constantly evolving market.

The Furpile Group celebrated its 50th birthday. A shared goal achieved through daily commitment, constant teamwork and the passion that Furpile puts into what it does every day. Evolving means taking a step forward, reaching a higher level while respecting the company values, but also learning, updating and finding effective solutions to maintain high quality and streamline processes.