History

A tradition born in 1972

Pontex has been established in 1972 by the business ability of Mr Pio Ferretti from Modena, a self-made man who from his dream as young salesman in the fashion retail in the 80s, decides to start in the field of fabrics ennobling.

Pontex starts at the beginning the activity of buy and sell woven fabrics in favor of the apparel industry and particularly to the ready to make fashionists , mainly located at that time in Emilia Romagna and Veneto, 2 regions in Italy. So at first first the focus is the pronto moda, ready to wear market; later on Pontex becomes bigger in order to follow the increased demand and develop a larger proposal of textiles, which are consequently presented and shown by the 2 yearly Collections Spring Summer and Autumn Winter.

1972

Pontex has been established in 1972 by the business ability of Mr Pio Ferretti from Modena

1976

Pontex becomes a Stock Company, with a full capital of more than 1 million of Euros: the Company brings the basis in order to develop a sales reality that nowadays transforms basic woven fabrics in ennobled ones.

1989

Luca Ferretti, the first born of Pio, joines the Company: with him , the experiences and the expertise acquired in the ready to wear allow to better identify the trends which will become a must season by season: so 2 Collections per year and season are now the standard.

1990

Pontex Spa starts its expansion all around the world becoming soon one of the most known Company in the field of woven fabrics under the “Made in Italy”.

2002

Letizia, the younger daughter of Mr Pio Ferretti , comes into and  beside her brother Luca and so, here s the second generation giving new lymph to the Company which remains a familiar business and extends the horizon over the border , pushing more and more on the sales dept.

2013

Letizia becomes CEO of Pontex; thanking to the international vocation of the Company and the large sales network developed by Letizia, Pontex exports nowadays to more than 30 Countries. The sales network includes Italy, Europe, USA, PRC, Korea, Japan, Turkey, Tunisia, Maghreb.

2022

On 20 March 2022 Pontex turns half a century old: a very important milestone!
50 years of history, 50 years of tradition, 50 years of work carried out with passion and tenacious dedication that have spanned generations, today a source of great satisfaction, which has allowed the company to develop a strong identity. 
Starting on the day 5 december, Pontex has turned into a limited liability company.

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News & Fairs

Tie-dyed velvet: the art of imperfection

Discover the unique beauty of hand-dyed velvets, where every hue tells a story  Velvet is a fabric very appreciated by fashion, for many reasons: it creates fluid and elegant lines, is available in a wide range of finishing types, from smooth velvet to corduroy, offers many creative possibilities. Furthermore, this fabric is well suited to particular dyes and finishing, as in the case of the so called “tie-dyed” effect.  What is the meaning of tie-dyed in fabrics for clothing?  Tie-dyed means that a fabric for clothing, velvet in this case, was dyed in an uneven way; therefore, it presents a not homogeneous, irregular colour, with striping that confers character and identity. The uneven effect is wanted and sought after.  Why tie-dyed velvet?  With tie-dyed velvet it is possible to create pieces of clothing with a contemporary allure, with a daily and relaxed style. Fluid trousers and shirts with an elegant and shiny touch, versatile jackets and soft embracing coats, with lines that develop themselves comfortable along the silhouette.  Tie-dyed velvets by Pontex  We have created a capsule of precious velvets for clothing with tie-dyed effect, ready to tailor the desired piece of clothing. Our velvets are suitable for garment dyeing process too, that is when the piece of clothing is dyed after tailoring instead of before the realisation of the piece itself. In this case, the piece of clothing acquires a really unique effect because dye distributes in a slightly different way on each piece. Furthermore, garment dyeing allows to dye pieces of clothing made of different materials and fibres in only one passage. For the dyeing process, we rely on the best experts in Northern Italy, specialised in piece and garment dyeing fabrics for clothing by using the most innovative techniques now available. We synergistically work side by side with them in order to realise a product that is unique and customised.  The dyeing process to obtain the tie-dyed effect is hand-made, in a fully artisanal way, through the so-called “spraying”. Upon request, dyeing can be made with natural colours, at a cold temperature, using pigments and resins to dye at relatively low temperatures, with considerable energy saving and reducing impact on environment.  It is important to underline that these particular dyes, as well as finishing, coating and resin-treatments are resistant over time only when realised on top-quality fabrics.  Why rely on Pontex?  Because we are craftsmen in fabric: we dedicate ourselves to the creation of unique and precious, high-quality fabrics for clothing, with a high aesthetical and functional value. Like craftsmen, we perform our work with passion and commitment, investing time and energy in the realisation of each fabric that is customised basing on your requests. We follow you in all production steps, from the choice of the fabric for which we provide stock service, to the best dyeing and finishing process, in a timely manner and making our know-how available for you, following strict checks to test its utmost quality and resistance. Our style office, that is the creative heart of Pontex, constantly monitors fashion trends and develops trendy mood-board and concept choosing the best yarns, the best structured textures, the best finishing and processes to create unique fabrics for clothing. This is the case of tie-dyed velvets, the last newness from Pontex for a “tailor-made fashion”, open to experimentation and changes.  The new Fall/Winter 25/26 Collection by Pontex is focused on velvets, but also on resin-treated, coupled, Made in Italy fabrics, on viscose, silks and gauzes, on cotton and cotton elastomer, on cottons with structured texture and tencel. Discover our Fall Winter 25/26 Collection Contact us to order our velvets and have more information about our fabrics: commerciale@pontexspa.it – commerciale1@pontexspa.it – Tel.  +39 059 356252 navigate_next

A Fabric Affair Los Angeles – 25/26 September 2024 – Booth Pontex

We will present our new 25/26 Autumn Winter Fabric Collection at the A Fabric Affair in Los Angeles: from 25 to 26 September 2024, 212 East 8th Street, 5th floor, DTLA. Visit our booth Pontex. We hope to see you on that occasion and we invite you to contact us writing an e mail to info@pontexspa.it for further information about our products. navigate_next

Velvet: the best fabric for clothing for Fall/Winter fashion

Velvet is the epitome of comfort and casual elegance, the classic evergreen in every winter wardrobe art. 06667/640 Velvet in cotton, modal and elastomer from Pontex Fall/Winter 25/26 collection Velvet is the epitome of comfort and casual elegance, the classic evergreen in every winter wardrobe. With its soft and shiny texture, this fabric for clothing spans the centuries, fascinating generations of stylists and fashionistas. Touching it, you immediately feel the body of this fabric and the unique way it reflects light and absorbs colours. Over time, velvet has been able to adapt to a more daily use in the creation of pieces for clothing, also thanks to the different processes that characterise it, giving it different and never obvious looks: from corduroy (velvet with wales) to froissé (“distressed” look), from velveton (moleskine) to jacquard (design woven in the weft). From regal fabric to casual-chic icon, velvet continues to reinvent itself proposing new interpretations for every season. Why is velvet so loved? Timeless elegance: velvet is synonymous with refinement and luxury, able to transform a simple dress in a sophisticated piece of clothing. Versatility: velvet adapts to any style, from the most classic to the boldest. Trend: velvet is a cyclical fabric, that regularly returns to be a trend, always able to surprise with new shades and applications. Within its strategy of sustainability, Pontex guarantees the utmost transparency through the full traceability of the product concerning yarns, dyes and colourants, processes and finishing. How to wear velvet today Total look: choose a velvet suit for a sophisticated and embracing effect, maybe combined with a pair of shiny décolleté. A touch of velvet: if you prefer a more discrete look, insert velvet with accessories like bags, shoes or belts. Play with colours: velvet is not only black or burgundy, try brighter colours and nice patterns for an original touch. Inspiration from catwalks Fashion has proved, with the last Collections, how velvet can be interpreted in one thousand different ways. From midi skirts to suits, passing to blazers and trousers, velvet is the undisputed protagonist of every cold season. ph. and Collection Cruna Collection of velvets by Pontex Pontex is specialised in the creation of velvet for clothing: in particular, for the Fall/Winter 25/26 Collection, we propose a wide range of velvets with warm and super soft hands in viscose, silk, modal, tencel and cotton, smooth and corduroy, customisable. Discover here below the velvet Capsule for the next season. art. 06679/640 CORDUROY 3W STR. SILKY TOUCH 58% COTONE 40% RAYON 2% ELASTOMERO altezza 133/136 peso 375m2 510mt art. 06674/640 VELVET LAURA SILKY TOUCH 100% COTONE altezza 140/143 peso 280m2 405mtl art. 06676 640 06676/640 VELLUTO LUISA SILKY TOUCH 100% COTONE altezza 140/143 peso 205m2 295mtl art. 06665/640 VELLUTO 8W STRETCH SILKY TOUCH 99% COTONE 1% ELASTOMERO altezza 137/140 peso 210m2 295mtl art. 06657/655 VELLUTO 4,5W W.S. + LAMINA OPACO 100% COTONE + LAMINA OPACO altezza 144/146 peso 315m2 460mtl art. 06672/634 VELLUTO ZALIKY CRUSHED 38% COTONE 50% VISCOSA 12% POLIESTERE altezza 138/141 peso 335mt2 510mtl art. 06770/634 VELLUTO 8W STRETCH CRUSHED 58% COTONE 40% VISCOSA 2% ELASTOMERO altezza 122/125 peso 290m2 art. 06668/640 VELLUTO 18W STRETCH SILKY TOUCH 50% COTONE 48% RAYON 2% ELASTOMERO altezza 139/142 peso 280m2 410mtl art. 06505/640 MOLESKIN STRETCH SILKY TOUCH 97% COTONE 3% ELASTOMERO altezza 143/146 peso 350mt2 520mtl da sx a dx: art. 06504/029 8W INDIGO W.SOFT 100% COTONE altezza 138/141 peso 365mt2 520mtl - art. 06502/029 INDIGO VELLUTO ST. W.SOFT 80% COTONE 18% POLIESTERE 2% ELASTOMERO altezza 138/141 peso 270mt2 art. 06771/634 VELLUTO 8W STRETCH CRUSHED 58% COTONE 40% VISCOSA 2% ELASTOMERO altezza 130/133 peso 340m2 450mtl art. 06671/029 VELLUTO KALENE W.SOFT 86% VISCOSA 14% SETA altezza 132/134 peso 200mt2 290mtl Quality and utmost customisation Each velvet in Pontex Collection is fully customisable concerning look, composition and colour, and can be required with certification GOTS that certifies the use of natural fibres with origin from biological agriculture.The team of Research & Development in Pontex constantly designs new types of velvet for clothing, that undergo continuous and strict quality-check tests.In its strategy of sustainability, Pontex guarantees the utmost transparency through a total traceability of the product, concerning yarns, dyes and colours, processing and finishing. The new Fall/Winter 25/26 Collection by Pontex is focused on velvets, but also on resin-treated, coupled, Made in Italy fabrics, on viscose, silks and gauzes, on cotton and cotton elastomer, on cottons with structured texture and tencel. Discover our Fall Winter 25/26 Collection Contact us to order our velvets and have more information about our fabrics: commerciale@pontexspa.it – commerciale1@pontexspa.it – Tel.  +39 059 356252 navigate_next

Munich Fabric Start – 3/4 September 2024 – Room E120 Stand Philmond-Pontex / Hall 4

We will present our new 2025/2026 Fall-Winter Spring/Summer Fabric Collection at the Munich Fabric Start in Monaco: from 3 to 4 September 2024. Visit our Room E120 Stand Philmond-Pontex / Hall 4. We hope to see you on that occasion and we invite you to contact us writing an e mail to info@pontexspa.it for further information about our products. navigate_next