Taiana

Weaving mill founded in 1933 by Virgilio Taiana in Olgiate Comasco, in the industrial district of Como. It is currently run by his son, Claudio Taiana. It specializes in the production of classical menswear and womenswear fabrics but also dynamic and trendy fabrics, intended for apparel, shirts, swimsuits. The weaving mill has developed a vast array of technical fabrics for sportswear that are in great demand. With a turnover 25 billion liras yearly — that was in 1999 — and an extensive sales network, the company also has a presence in international markets.