Lanificio Raphael
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About Lanificio Raphael
Lanificio Raphael is a textile mill and manufacturer based in Italy. It supplies woven and knit fabrics in cashmere and stretch (spandex/Lycra).
Rafél – this is the original writing – was the name of the mountain cowherd's hut that belonged to the grandfather of Raphael S.r.l. Founder, Pierluigi Fileppo. Only 3 km from the headquarters in Via Noveis 19, in Pray, the hut is still there and its wooden hayloft rests on top of its stone-walled square base. The meaning of the word Rafél is, however unknown, and its origin is lost among the mountain paths and valleys. Pierluigi chose to keep the name Rafél for a very particular reason. When his grandfather died, his uncle continued the grazing activity in quite an unusual way. For a certain part of the year, in fact, he worked as a factory hand, but only until he had enough savings kept aside to buy a few cows to take to pasture up near the Rafél hut. Times, though, were hard and Val Sessera has never lent itself much to the rearing of animals. So, once the cows had grown and been sold, Pierluigi's uncle used to return to factory work, but only to earn the money needed to buy more cows and thus return to the pastures. If the woollen mill owes its name to that hut in the mountains it is because Pierluigi founded the company maintaining, deep inside, a certainty that he expresses in an amused tone still today : “I called it Raphael because, should the industry start to worsen, I'll do just as my uncle. I'll buy a few cows and I'll go back to living off that, at the Rafél hut”.
Products & capabilities
Boucle, Leno Weave, Brushed, Chanel Effect, Double, Crepe, Cashmere, Raschel, Stretch, Jacquard, Worsted Fabric
Frequently asked questions
Where is Lanificio Raphael located?
Lanificio Raphael is located at Via Noveis, 19, 13867 Pray (BI), Italy.
What does Lanificio Raphael supply?
Lanificio Raphael is a textile mill and manufacturer offering woven and knit fabrics, working with cashmere and stretch (spandex/Lycra).
How do I contact Lanificio Raphael?
You can reach Lanificio Raphael through its website, lanificioraphael.it, by email at commerciale@lanificioraphael.it and by phone at 39 015 767996. SupplySeys lists suppliers directly and does not act as an agent or take a fee.
What is the minimum order at Lanificio Raphael?
Lanificio Raphael has not published a minimum order quantity in this directory. Ask about cut yardage, sample yardage and per-color minimums when you get in touch.