Fabrics Ermenegildo Zegna

Ermenegildo Zegna — A Century of Italian Excellence

The story of Ermenegildo Zegna begins in 1910, in the small town of Trivero, nestled in the Biellese Alps of northern Italy. It was here that a young Ermenegildo Zegna, driven by ambition and vision, founded a wool mill with a singular goal — to produce the finest textiles in the world. His philosophy was simple yet revolutionary: to combine the world’s best raw materials with Italian craftsmanship to create fabrics of unmatched beauty and quality.

From its humble beginnings, Zegna quickly gained recognition for the superior quality of its wool fabrics. With a dedication to sourcing only the best natural fibers — especially ultra-fine Merino wool from Australia and New Zealand — Zegna helped to shape the global perception of Italian tailoring and fabrics. Over the decades, the company expanded its expertise to include silk, cashmere, mohair, and exclusive fabric innovations.

Zegna is more than a fabric brand; it represents a commitment to excellence, sustainability, and heritage. By the late 20th century, the Ermenegildo Zegna Group had grown into a global leader, producing millions of meters of luxury fabric annually and setting new benchmarks for textile production. Their fabrics are crafted in their Italian mills with advanced technology, strict quality controls, and meticulous attention to detail.

One of Zegna’s greatest contributions to the world of tailoring is its continuous investment in the finest Merino wool. Since 1963, the brand has supported wool producers with prestigious awards like the Ermenegildo Zegna Wool Trophy and the Vellus Aureum Trophy, celebrating the softest, most luxurious wool fibers globally.