Spiber Inc. Spiber Announces New Partnerships with Two Italian Luxury Textile Manufacturers: Manifattura Sesia and Achille Pinto

Spiber Inc. Announces New Partnerships with Two Italian Luxury Textile Manufacturers: Manifattura Sesia and Achille Pinto ​
Spiber Inc. Press release: July 2, 2025 Spiber Announces New Partnerships with Two Luxury Italian Textile Manufacturers: Manifattura Sesia and Achille Pinto Spiber Inc., which develops the protein fiber “Brewed Protein(TM) Fiber” using a fermentation process based on plant-derived raw materials, has recently entered into a new partnership with two leading companies in the Italian textile industry, luxury yarn manufacturer Manifattura Sesia S.r.l. and textile manufacturer Achille Pinto S.p.A.
Collaboration with Manifattura Sesia Our partnership with Manifattura Sesia, known for responsible material selection and high-quality yarn production, has resulted in the development of a new line of wool that contains 30% Brewed Protein(TM) fiber and is certified RWS
(Responsible Wool We have developed a new yarn called “T-Gen (Technological Generation Yarns)” that combines merino wool with 100% certified merino wool and Nativa certified merino wool.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/21214/26/21214-26-2e9d9e2e9753e3dca5fc0dd98b017c21-1800×2700.jpg Produced by Manifattura Sesia S.r.l Manifattura Sesia Comment from Creative Director Chiara Serra “I am very proud of the results we have achieved with the new T-Gen yarn. It is incredibly soft to the touch, has a lighter specific gravity than pure wool and has very interesting properties from a technical point of view. We have developed three variations to expand the versatility and application possibilities of T-Gen. These yarns are cutting-edge examples in the search for sustainable textile solutions. T-Gen is another milestone in our long-standing journey to create more responsible yarns that will stand the test of time. ” Collaboration with Achille Pinto In addition, in collaboration with Achille Pinto, who is highly regarded for his jacquard and printed textiles, Brewed The company has developed a new collection of fabrics blended with silk and wool, containing 15-30% Brewed Protein(TM) fiber. The combination of Brewed Protein(TM) fiber and silk is the first in Europe, and the company has also established the printing technology for Brewed Protein(TM) fabrics for the first time in Europe. These fabrics are ideal for accessories such as scarves and shawls, and can be customized according to customer needs.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/21214/26/21214-26-a4629c52a92662595cffef5bb7907566-1800×2700.jpg Produced by Achille Pinto Existing Spiber partners will also be presenting new yarn and fabric collections at Pitti Filati and Milano Unica.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/21214/26/21214-26-8c0a779b2db77b41bade53021f0d8f6d-1800×2700.jpg Produced exclusively by Maglificio Erika for Zegna Baruffa Zegna Baruffa Lane Borgosesia is Brewed Zegna Baruffa has developed two new yarns using Brewed Protein™ fibre, both with different finishes that provide an excellent hand feel and are ideal for high-quality knit applications. The yarns combine the advanced properties of Brewed Protein™ fibre with Zegna Baruffa’s excellence in spinning and finishing Merino wool. The company offers a range of colours in a blend of 30% Brewed Protein™ fibre and 70% RWS certified wool, produced exclusively for Zegna Baruffa and Spiber by luxury knitwear manufacturer Maglificio Erika. Botto Giuseppe has renewed its 100% Brewed Protein(TM) fiber yarn following the previous season, and is currently the only manufacturer in Europe that offers 100% Brewed Protein(TM) worsted yarn. The company offers a wide range of colors based on its own color palette called Silkslow Color, and can also customize colors to meet customer needs, allowing for greater creative flexibility.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/21214/26/21214-26-f61746074e8334bfe939db56f0649b96-1800×2700.jpg Produced by Marzotto Group Marzotto Group has revamped its FiberPro collection from last season, adding 30% more Brewed Introducing five new tailoring fabrics with new blends containing Protein(TM) fibers. Expertly blended with high-quality wool, these fibers create innovative yarns and fabrics perfect for modern, responsible tailoring. TAKISADA Nagoya Co., Ltd., a textile trading company based in Aichi Prefecture with a history of over 150 years, has developed a new fabric collection of over 20 types. These include the first suiting fabric made from 100% Brewed Protein™ fiber, a Brewed Protein™ fiber and wool blend for coat applications, and seven new denim fabrics developed in collaboration with Okayama denim manufacturer Shiota, including denim with the highest Brewed Protein™ fiber content (20%) on the market today. All these new developments and samples will be exhibited at the Spiber booth at Pitti Filati, the trade fair for knitted yarns and fabrics (1-3 July, Florence) and Milano Unica, the trade fair for high-added textiles (8-10 July, Milan). Through these collaborations, Spiber will further increase its presence in Europe and accelerate its efforts to contribute to the spread of Brewed Protein(TM) fiber and the sustainable development of the apparel industry. Brewed Protein(TM) Fiber A high-quality fiber material made using Spiber’s unique fermentation (brewing) technology based on plant-derived raw materials. It enables circular manufacturing and pioneers a new material category, “protein” fiber. Brewed Protein(TM) fiber is engineered to have the luster and fineness of silk, the fine smoothness of cashmere, and the bulkiness of wool. In addition, thanks to its plant-based ingredients and precise fermentation process, Brewed Protein(TM) fiber is expected to have significantly reduced impacts on the environment and animal welfare compared to conventional materials. Spiber Inc. A bio venture company founded in 2007 and headquartered in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture. We are working to create innovative solutions to contribute to sustainable well-being and solving environmental issues. The Brewed Protein(TM) material platform developed by the company utilizes precision fermentation technology, allowing the material properties to be designed at the molecular level to suit the application, and is expected to realize sustainable and high-performance material solutions in various fields such as apparel, food, and automotive industries. To pave the way for a promising future, Spiber is constantly exploring the possibilities of various applications of Brewed Protein(TM) materials, minimizing the impact on the environment while contributing to a circular society, and continuing to work tirelessly to build an inclusive, fair, and regenerative world. Spiber website: https://spiber.inc Spiber is a trademark or a registered trademark of Spiber Inc. in Japan and other countries. Brewed Protein(TM) is a trademark or a registered trademark of Spiber Inc. in Japan and other countries.