Value proposition

The Fabric of Your Favorite Jeans Since 1938

Established in 1938, a short distance between Milan and the Alps, in a scenic nature reserve, Valle del Ticino, Candiani Denim is an internationally renowned, vertically integrated denim mill that supplies some of the most prestigious fashion brands in the world. Specializing in rigid and stretch, as well as selvedge and full-width denim, today Candiani is Europe’s largest denim mill.

As industry pioneers – being some of the first to utilize only the finest, responsibly sourced cotton, fibers and dyes, and clean technologies to save water, energy and replace harmful chemicals – sustainable production is at the heart of what we do. The integration of circularity into our production processes and as a fundamental part of our product design is the natural evolution of our approach to producing denim in a better way.

“We are excited to play a pivotal part in the current industrial revolution towards greater sustainability. Our vision for the denim of the future is both regenerated and regenerating. From fiber to finish, we aim to make 100% compostable denim with a net positive impact at every stage in its lifecycle—produced from smart bio-based materials and innovative processes, where every component is celebrated and has its own story to tell.”

-Alberto Candiani, General Manager, Candiani Denim