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

Closures

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Discover Tencel fibre: for unique, long-lasting and eco-friendly pieces of clothing

The industry of sustainable fashion is increasingly choosing this innovative textile fabric to realise pieces of clothing. When mixed with linen and cotton, resistance, freshness and environmental compatibility increase   art. 04202/P05 ALICIA PXT: 55% TENCEL 45% LINO, altezza 145/148, peso 195mt2  295mtl Tencel fibre is gaining more and more space in the industry of sustainable fashion, thanks to its characteristics: it is very resistant and “responsible” because it is ecological and eco-friendly. What is Tencel fibre? Tencel fibre is a fibre with a natural structure. It has a very low impact on environment because it is obtained from eucalyptus trees, from which wooden pulp is extracted: for this reason, it is a pure cellulose fibre, 100% biodegradable. What are its unique characteristics? Tencel fibre presents a series of unique characteristics, a reason for being very used in the textile sector: Elasticity, maintained also after many washings. High humidity absorption. Resistance to creases, also after having being used for long periods. Comfort: its softness and lightness make it extremely pleasant to touch, offering a comfort experience superior to the one given by other textile fibres. Sustainability: the closed-cycle production process significantly reduces impact on environment. Versatility: thanks to its high colour absorption, Tencel fibre ensures really intense colours and generous shades. Tencel in clothing With Tencel, it is possible to create unique pieces of clothing, “ready to wear”, with a very fresh and breathable hand. In fact, Tencel fabrics are soft and delicate on skin.When Tencel is mixed with other fibres like Cotton and Linen, resistance, comfort and sustainability of the fabric increase.Cotton is a natural fibre widely used in fabrics for clothing due to its characteristics of softness, breathability, high resistance, to creases too. Furthermore, it is sustainable as it is a natural, biodegradable and renewable fibre; this makes it an eco-friendlier choice compared to synthetic materials, and it can be weaved in a wide range of weights and thickness. Linen is a natural fibre too: it is hypoallergenic, insulating and thermo-regulating, it is fresh and light and comfortable to wear, mainly in warmer weather. Despite its lightness, it is surprisingly resistant and long-lasting; linen fabrics are usually stronger than other natural fabrics like cotton. Furthermore, depending on how these fibres are combined, it is possible to obtain different micro structures thanks to the weaving pay of yarns. art. 01812/P05 HOYA PXT 71% TENCEL 16% LINO 13% COTONE altezza 139/141 peso 165m2 240mtl The particular flamed texture of linen with irregular weft of the fabric, for example, creates intriguing visual aspects that give the fabric great personality: in this way the piece of clothing gains a unique value in our wardrobe. art. 04201/P05 ANNIE PXT 51% TENCEL 49% LINO altezza 145/148 peso 135mt2 200mtl 100% eco-friendly pieces of clothing Linen, Cotton and Tencel fabrics for clothing in the Spring Summer Collection by Pontex can be garment dyed using fully natural dyes and pigments, to which finishing can be applied to give a delavé effect. Thus, pieces of clothing can be realised that are one-hundred per cent eco-friendly: concerning fibres, pigments and dyes, finishing too. The goal? To respect environment, use sustainable raw materials and natural dyes and colours, in order to reduce the impact on environment as indicated by the 12th goal in the Agenda 2030 “Responsible consumption and production”. Each fabric of our Spring Summer Collection 25 can be customised depending on needs, in colours, yarns, weight and structure, and can be fully realised and produced in Italy. TrousersRealised with Pontex fabric for clothing Tencel and Cotton for our Spring Summer Collection 2024 (art. 01811/P05 POPPY PXT 55% TENCEL 45% COTTON width 141/144 weight 210m2  300mtl If you are interested in discovering more about how Tencel fibre can be added to your line of pieces for clothing, together with Linen and Cotton, contact us for further information   navigate_next

Milano Unica: from the 9th to the 11th July 2024

This year, for the first time, Pontex participates in Milano Unica, the reference fair for high-end fabrics and accessories for Women and Menswear, scheduled on the 9th, 10th and 11th July in the stands of Rho Fiera, Milano. Updates and indications concerning our booth and the main novelties we will present for our Autumn Winter Collection will follow soon. navigate_next

Happy Easter

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