Source fashion from Italy
Italy is the world's #1 hub for premium apparel manufacturing. From the silk mills of Como to the textile factories of Prato, the leather workshops of Vicenza to the shoe artisans of the Marche — every region has its specialty.
Merlino automates the entire process: you describe what you need on WhatsApp, and Merlino's AI agents find the right factories, verify them, contact them in Italian, and deliver real quotes in 48 hours.
Italian fashion districts
ComoSilk, digital printing
BiellaWool, premium textiles
PratoTextiles, regenerated yarn
MilanHigh fashion, tailoring
VicenzaLeather goods, accessories
MarcheFootwear, shoes
EmpoliLeather, tanned hides
CarpiKnitwear, hosiery
What you can source
- T-shirts & tops — organic cotton, OEKO-TEX, GOTS certified
- Knitwear — cashmere, merino wool, silk blends
- Outerwear — tailoring, overcoats, trench coats
- Footwear — sneakers, classic shoes, boots
- Accessories — bags, belts, wallets, gloves
- Sportswear — technical, performance, athleisure
- Kids' clothing — ages 0-16, organic cotton
How it works
- 1. Message Merlino on WhatsApp: what you need, quantity, certifications
- 2. Merlino searches factories in the right Italian districts
- 3. Verifies via Registro Imprese and certification databases
- 4. Contacts the best 6-8 factories on WhatsApp in Italian
- 5. You get compared quotes in 48 hours