ABOUT

With over 40 years of experience in the footwear, leather goods, apparel, furnishing, and automotive sectors, the R79 company brings together all the know-how of the Francavilla family, who still runs the company today with the second generation. The R79 company, which designs and manufactures 100% Made in Italy semi-finished products, has over time become a leader in the high-end fashion sector. A close-knit and qualified in-house staff deals with research, design, and development, making use of the collaboration of a network of artisan and industrial companies capable of satisfying the various demands of the best brands. 

FOCUS

The company’s activity ranges from the production of woven loom weaves, manual weaves, pleating, and patchwork panels made from leftover stock creating original and exclusive products. With a view on sustainability, the business works with recycled products, offers weaves with yarns obtained from recycled food grade paper straw, and uses vegetable-tanned, chemical-free leather. It also produces garment-dyed products using manufacturing processes designed to minimise energy and water consumption. Exclusive high-quality articles. An artisan tradition with an eye on the future, which is already now.