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Manteco S.p.A.
Company typeSocietà per azioni
IndustryTextiles
Founded1943
FounderEnzo Anacleto Mantellassi
HeadquartersMontemurlo, Prato, Italy
Key people
Franco Mantellassi (Chairman),
Marco Mantellassi (co-CEO),
Matteo Mantellassi (co-CEO)
ProductsWool fabrics
Websitemanteco.com

Manteco is an Italian textile company headquartered in Montemurlo, in the Prato textile district. Founded in 1943, the company specializes in producing scientifically validated, low-impact wool fabrics through a circular economy model.[1][2]

History

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The company's origins trace to 1941, when founder Enzo Anacleto Mantellassi began regenerating wool from military surplus in Prato, a district with a long history of textile recycling.[3]

The business was formally established in 1943 and remained family-owned. Following the founder's death, leadership passed to his son, Franco Mantellassi, and subsequently to Franco's sons, Marco and Matteo Mantellassi, who became co-CEOs in the 2000s.[3]

In December 2023, Manteco acquired the historic spinning mill Casentino Lane to vertically integrate its production.[4]

Core Materials and Scientific Validation

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The company's production is centered on its trademarked fibers, which are the primary components of its main wool fabric collections.

  • MWool is a mechanically recycled wool where color is achieved by blending pre-dyed, reclaimed fibers. Its environmental performance is quantified by a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and verified through an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD). According to its LCA, this fiber reduces climate change impact by up to 99.2%, water use by 99.9%, and total energy consumption by 93.3% compared to generic virgin wool fibers.[5][6]
  • ReviWool is a virgin wool made from valuable co-product fibers recovered from the worsting process, a material that is often wasted. According to its LCA, this approach reduces the fiber's impact on climate change, water use, and energy consumption by up to 65.6% compared to conventional virgin wool tops. This claim is substantiated by its dedicated LCA published in the Journal of Cleaner Production and verified through its own EPD.[7][8]

The company's scientific research is conducted in collaboration with institutions like the Polytechnic University of Turin and the University of Leeds, with further peer-reviewed studies published on topics including closed-loop recyclability and marine biodegradability.[9][10]

Operations and Market Presence

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Supply Chain and Production

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Manteco's production is organized through the “MSystem”, a network of over 50 local partner companies within the zero-mile Prato district.[11]

Co-branding and Market Presence

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The company supplies fabrics to over 500 international fashion brands.[3] The company engages in co-branding, where brands that use its fabrics include a dedicated label on the final garment. This business-to-business-to-consumer (B2B2C) practice informs the end-user about the material's origin and characteristics.[12]

Industry and Educational Initiatives

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Manteco is a member of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's Network and a signatory to a UNECE sustainability pledge.[13][14]

In 2018, the company launched Manteco Academy, an educational program for fashion students and professionals focusing on circular design.[15] The company is also a partner of the Monitor for Circular Fashion, an observatory by SDA Bocconi School of Management.[16]

International Recognition

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Manteco has been recognized by several international industry organizations. Notable awards include:

  • 1000 Companies to Inspire Europe (2018), from the London Stock Exchange Group.[17]
  • The Climate Action Award (2023), from the CNMI (Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana) Sustainable Fashion Awards.[18]
  • Climate Project of the Year (2024), from the global non-profit Textile Exchange.[19]

In Italy, the company has also received national awards for its economic and sustainability performance, such as the Industria Felix Award[20] and being named an Impresa Champion by L'Economia del Corriere della Sera.[21]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "A Wool Recycling Tradition Offers Lessons for Fast Fashion". Bloomberg. 6 July 2023. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  2. ^ "Can Made in Italy withstand climate change?". Vogue Business. 7 November 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  3. ^ a b c "Manteco, un viaggio nella creazione del tessuto in lana riciclata tra tradizione e innovazione [Manteco, a journey into the creation of recycled wool fabric between tradition and innovation]". FashionNetwork (Italy) (in Italian). 29 January 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  4. ^ Galbiati, Laura (11 January 2024). "Italian textiles producer Manteco buys Casentino Lane". FashionNetwork. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  5. ^ Bianco, Isabella; Gerboni, Raffaella; Picerno, Giuseppe; Blengini, Gian Andrea (2022). "Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of MWool® Recycled Wool Fibers". Resources. 11 (5): 41. doi:10.3390/resources11050041.
  6. ^ "MWool® – Recycled wool yarn (S-P-05830)". The International EPD System. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  7. ^ Bianco, Isabella; Picerno, Giuseppe; Blengini, Gian Andrea (2023). "Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Worsted and Woollen processing in wool production: ReviWool® noils and other wool co-products". Journal of Cleaner Production. 415 137877. Bibcode:2023JCPro.41537877B. doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.137877.
  8. ^ "ReviWool® – Low-impact virgin wool fabric (S-P-09428)". The International EPD System. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  9. ^ "How many times can wool be recycled?". The Spin-Off. 23 May 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  10. ^ Bianco, Isabella; Cecchini, Serena; et al. (2023). "Marine biodegradability and ecotoxicity of MWool® recycled wool fibers: A circular-economy-based material". Oceans. 4 (1): 88–100. doi:10.3390/oceans4010009.
  11. ^ "Lanificio Manteco supporta 56 piccoli fornitori Insieme per il lusso green [Lanificio Manteco supports 56 small suppliers Together for green luxury]". Il Sole 24 Ore (in Italian). 10 November 2018. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  12. ^ "Manteco on WWD". WWD. 15 February 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  13. ^ "Who is in the network". Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  14. ^ "The Sustainability Pledge - Three years on: Monitoring Report on Traceability and Transparency in the Textile and Leather Sector" (PDF). UNECE. June 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  15. ^ "Textile, eight decades ahead: Manteco's sustainable example". I'M Firenze Digest. 4 April 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  16. ^ "Monitor for Circular Fashion". SDA Bocconi School of Management (in Italian). Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  17. ^ "1000 Companies to Inspire Europe 2018" (PDF). London Stock Exchange Group. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  18. ^ "Cnmi Sustainable Fashion Awards, premiati Gucci, Versace e Manteco". Corriere della Sera (in Italian). 25 September 2023. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  19. ^ "Textile Exchange announces the winners of the 2024 Climate and Nature Impact Awards". Textile Exchange. 13 November 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  20. ^ "Industria Felix, premiate le 100 imprese più competitive del Centro Italia e delle Isole [Industria Felix, the 100 most competitive companies in Central Italy and the Islands awarded]". Industria Felix Magazine (in Italian). 10 May 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  21. ^ "Top Italian Companies/50 Champions nel settore tessile e moda [Top Italian Companies/50 Champions in the textile and fashion sector]". Corriere della Sera (in Italian). 31 October 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
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