Le Guide Paris 1.618

Mantero is an Italian silk supplier that combines tradition and innovation. In their drive to create a more sustainable supply chain, the family-owned company created RESILK®, a luxurious range of recycled silks made from production waste that provide a soft cashmere feel.

In partnership with Future Fabrics Expo:
https://www.futurefabricsvirtualexpo.com/

Origin

Italy

Creation

1902

Sector

Sourcing

I go back to the gallery

Valeurs et engagements

According to Mantero, the greatest challenge in responsibility today is innovation which is more than eve synonymous with sustainability. RESILK® is the best example of innovation because it creates value from materials that would otherwise have been destroyed and is a product that is both efficient and aesthetically pleasing.

The family business is characterized by extraordinary creativity, a vision driven by excellence and innovation, and a commitment to the highest quality standards. Mantero designs, weaves and prints fabrics and accessories for the luxury and fashion sector, mainly in silk, wool and cashmere. Their historical values are based on respect for the environment and building strong relationships with their employees.

Their main sustainable raw material is RESILK®,...

Lire plus

Volume OFF

Histoire

1902

The family business is founded by Riccardo Mantero in Como.

1927

Launch of the Riccardo Mantero silk company.

1975

The 3rd generation takes over the business and extends the company's activities to the production of accessories.

2011

The 4th generation makes CSR a priority.

2018

Internal review of their procedures and achievement of several certifications for environment, occupational health and safety, and social responsibility.

Because of the impact of the fashion industry, it is essential to send a strong and positive message starting with responsible production: respect for the environment and human beings must be at the heart of our activities.

Mantero participates in the Global Compact, the world's largest corporate responsibility initiative. The company is committed to manage its business responsibly by aligning its strategies and operations with the ten principles related to human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption.

As early as 2016,...

Lire plus

En chiffres

16%

Reduction in CO2 emissions into the atmosphere thanks to the installation of a steam generator in their thermal power plant.

200° to 50°

Reduction in the temperature of the fumes emitted into the atmosphere by the thermal power plant.

100%

RESILK® silk obtained by recovering production waste, non-conforming fabrics and production surplus.

Principales
forces et qualités

Environmental impact and energy consumption

Ethical and societal commitments

Responsible innovation

Cliquer et Déplacer

L'anecdote de 1.618

Mantero is a beautiful Italian family story that has touched us through the commitment in sustainability of its last generations. Giving a second life to silk and to the family heritage...
Thank you Future Fabrics for this beautiful discovery!

The real risk is not taking the risk.