Vitale Barberis Canonico | The world's oldest textile factory | Oscar Jacobson
The worlds oldest textile factory
Thanks to documents showing that the company's wool factory has been in operation since 1663, it is clear that the Barberis Canonico family has preserved their craftsmanship and knowledge and passed it on from generation to generation. The world's oldest textile factory has now been family-owned for 13 generations.
Over the years, the company has faced and overcome obstacles and challenges, embraced new trends and technologies, while remaining true to its heritage and its sense of quality and precision in production.
Thanks to the outstanding quality of their products, they can export with great success worldwide.
Vitale Barberis Canonico is the world's oldest textile factory
For Vitale Barberis Canonico, sustainability is not just a response to market demand. It is something deeply rooted in their entire culture. Vitale Barberis Canonico is at the forefront when it comes to using water-saving systems and dealing with waste management and recycling. The factory gets 100% of its power from renewable sources. The uncompromising pursuit of quality, social and environmental responsibility is another thing that has been passed down through generations.
Vitale Barberis Canonico has contributed greatly to why the "Made in Italy" label has become so legendary as it is.
Oscar Jacobson and Vitale Barberis Canonico have been working closely together for many years.
