For more than 350 years, in the historical factory in Pratrivero, in Piedmont, the Vitale Barberis Canonico wool mill has bee ... n creating prestigious textiles for the garment industry. There are more than 400 employees, 40 agents throughout the world, 2 state-of-the-art factories in the Biella region, regarding both technology and business management, and Vitale Barberis Canonico is among the top companies across the world producing high-end textiles completely Made in Italy in terms of value and quantity and it is the largest exporter on a global level. Heritage, Innovation and Elegance are the key words of the company philosophy. In 2014, 7.5 million metres of fabric were produced, and the turnover rose to € 116 m (in contrast to € 107 m in 2013). In October 2013 it became a member of the international club Les Hénokiens reserved for family companies with at least two hundred years’ history. read more