What started out as a family-run company on the shores of Lake Como is meanwhile synonymous with the long, distinguished history of velvet in the European textile industry and a creative vision for its future. The umbrella of the Marzotto Group is a guarantee of solidity and credibility. Today the company is being further developed by a young and enthusiastic team that is translating the history of European velvet into the present day while keeping the secrets of the material alive with an innovative new take.

Trust and quality have always played lead role in our history. This represents the most precious part of our heritage, fortified by centuries-old specialisation and the expertise acquired with every year that passes. We are part of the Marzotto Group. The leader of fabrics and the leader of velvets have come together to breathe life into an alliance that marks the departure point for new important production synergies.

Our History

1893: Alfredo Redaelli founded Redaelli Velluti in Lecco. The company soon began setting benchmarks and became the world leader in the production of warp velvets.
1913: The first historical production facility was located in Rancio, and the company’s prosperity grew after 1913 following the establishment of a new site in Mandello del Lario on the shores of Lake Como.
1993: A century of uninterrupted production for Redaelli Velluti. Over the years, the company underwent restructuring and modernisation, with the reorganisation of production facilities with an innovative outlook.
2007: Redaelli Velluti bought out the long-established German group, Girmes GmbH, the well-known world producer of velvet and faux furs, with its brands Niedieck, a historical German brand established in 1879, and Christoph Andreae, a prestigious manufacturer of velvet for furnishings established in 1687.
2012: Thanks to Redaelli Velluti, the Marzotto Group’s range of products was enhanced with all the quality and experience of brands well-established in the world of velvet.