Yarn producer Cariaggi posts €126 million revenue with 1,200 clients, grows workforce to 300

Cariaggi, the long-established Italian producer of cashmere and rare wool yarns, recorded €126 million in revenue in its 2025 financial year, up 5%. Sales in Italy accounted for 60% of revenue.

Cariaggi, based in Cagli, in the Marche region, presented its Fall/Winter 2027-28 collection at the Pitti Filati 99 trade show. Once again, the collection’s staple was cashmere, a yarn that has always epitomised the utmost excellence and refinement, and is still regarded as the most valuable fibre in the luxury sector. Cariaggi’s new yarns cover a range of volumes, titles, and textures, from the lightest, most sophisticated threads to full-bodied, enveloping compositions.
 
“We’re focusing on lightness and volumes, chiefly featuring knitwear yarns,” said Cristiana Cariaggi, CEO of Lanificio Cariaggi S.p.A., speaking to FashionNetwork.com. “The most distinctive of our new Fall/Winter 2027-28 yarns is called Perlage, with a title of 2/60. Its composition is 90% cashmere, 8% wool, and 2% silk. It has an innovative tweed effect with a palette of contrasting earthy hues, from neutral to intense. Another new asset in our collection is the Etoile yarn, with a title of 7.300, made of 74% cashmere, 20% silk, and 6% polyester and sequins. A lightweight, elegant, slightly elasticated yarn. The jewel in our new collection’s crown is the Texture yarn, with a title of 11.500, made of 58% silk and 42% cashmere. A multi-coloured yarn that is delicate to the touch and comes in a range of warm hues,” she added.

In the new collection, Cariaggi used various textural effects, from fleece to lustrous finishes, to transform cashmere in a modern way while retaining its natural elegance and distinctive character. Additionally, the collection features thoughtful contemporary reinterpretations of Shetland wool and tweed yarns, in the blend of heritage and innovation that has always defined Cariaggi’s DNA. The collection’s palette ranges from neutral and earthy hues to dark brown, blue and grey, alongside more vibrant and energetic shades.
 
“We place great emphasis on customer service, besides yarn research and creation, because bespoke customised solutions are now key. They’ve become fundamental in our field,” said Cariaggi. “In addition, we’ve made several technology investments in recent years, and our workforce has increased as a result, now reaching 300. We too have a person whose exclusive job is to keep up with the certifications we have to comply with, our head of sustainability. For a long time now, the company has been investing in certified traceable materials,” she added.

Cariaggi has 1,200 clients, including many of the most renowned Italian, French, and US labels, leaders in fashion and luxury. Most of Cariaggi’s business is done with the top 100 clients. “We also serve Chinese and Japanese brands. They’re buying plenty of Italian yarns. We ship our yarns to markets all over the world,” said Cariaggi. “We’re appreciated by those seeking to source quality cashmere with a touch of Italian style. Because, whatever they say, us Italians, when we properly promote our country, we provide good service, perform to a high standard, adopt new technology, train people, and are sustainable, we’re just unbeatable.”
 
Revenue-wise, results for 2026 are consistent with forecasts. France is the market where Cariaggi is growing the most, up 20%, followed by the Far East, up 15%, while the performance in the US and UK is flat.

“We’re expecting 2026 to be on par with 2025 volume-wise, an excellent result. Given how complex the global situation currently is, achieving the same result as last year would be very good,” said Cariaggi, adding that “if the market were to thrive again, becoming bolder, perhaps momentum will grow, retail will perform better and our results will improve even more.”
 
Cariaggi’s e-commerce is a reality, B2B only of course. “Speaking of technology, we’ve developed an app for our clients through which they can instantly view the inventory status for all our yarns, and place orders on the app. E-commerce generates about 10% of our revenue,” concluded Cariaggi.