COMPANY

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HISTORY

1984

Effe2 is founded as a sole proprietorship by Tiziano Fontanella, a knitwear technician and production manager for a major luxury brand.

1995

The company’s desire to expand its service offerings leads to the addition of prototyping and sampling services. Maria Grazia Piasio, product director for luxury brands and Tiziano’s wife, joins the company and plays a key role in its growth.

2003

Laura Fontanella, the eldest daughter, with a degree in Economics and Commerce and professional experience in the financial sector, joins the company, bringing new ideas and skills.

2007

The company moves to a new location in response to growing demand and new market opportunities.

2011

Matteo Fontanella, a lawyer and Laura’s brother, joins the company as a member of the management team and then takes on the role of production manager.

JUNE 2021

Effe2 enters a new phase of development and growth. Shortly after, Camilla Bandera, Laura’s daughter, joins the company: she is the first member of the third generation of the family to be actively involved in the business.

RESEARCH AND EXPERIMENTATION

The essence of Effe2 is deeply rooted in research, experimentation and innovation, as the company constantly strives to create new solutions by combining fabrics, treatments and knitwear. By working closely with workshops, craftsmen and schools, Effe2 inspires and encourages product managers, designers and merchandisers of major fashion houses and brands to experiment and come up with new ideas and innovative solutions.

AN OPEN APPROACH TO INNOVATION

Research, experimentation and innovation are at the heart of Effe2. Effe2 takes an “open innovation” approach, investing in research and services with the aim of minimizing its impact on the environment and improving the efficiency of its processes. This approach involves open and ongoing collaboration with external partners in order to develop new technologies and sustainable solutions.

A CREATIVE VISION

Every day, Effe2 demonstrates its ability to develop a diverse range of solutions tailored to the needs of its customers. It is a creative partner capable of responding to the specific needs of each brand, from researching fabrics to researching modeling, tailoring and finishing details, always keeping the customer’s identity in mind: this approach allows it to work effectively with brands, consistently delivering optimal solutions that align with the customer’s goals and quality standards.

PLAYING WITH MATERIALS

Effe2’s ability to combine different materials is a result of its extensive experience working with fabrics of varying technical characteristics, while always paying attention to the final quality and wearability of the finished product.

PURSUING EXCELLENCE

The art of know-how is at the heart of Effe2 excellence. Fulfillment comes from doing something well for its own sake, and from believing in the beauty and endless possibilities of experimentation.