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1945
Antonio Ratti sets up “Tessitura Serica Antonio Ratti” in Como, for the creation and marketing of silk fabrics and scarves. The first head- quarters are in Viale Varese.
1954
He begins his industrial activities, opening his first factory, printing silk fabrics at Bulgarograsso, in Como province.
1958
The factory at Guanzate opens, with its integrated production cycle process, for manufacturing silk from yarn to finished product, through the phases of weaving, dyeing, photoengraving, printing and finishing.
1985
Antonio Ratti Foundation is set up to promote initiatives, research and studies of artistic, cultural and technological interest in the area of textiles and contemporary art.
2010
Ratti becomes part of the Marzotto Group.
1961
The fabric line for women’s clothing is launched.
1968
The first major expansion of the Guanzate complex takes place.
1973
Ratti USA Inc. is established, with offices in New York.
1995
With a contribution from the Antonio Ratti Foundation, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York opens the Antonio Ratti Textile Center, one of the biggest and most technologically advanced centres for the study and conservation of fabrics.
2015
Ratti SpA obtains the following certifications:
SA8000:2014
for corporate social accountability, ISO14001: 2015
for environmental accountability
1974 1975
1989
Ratti SpA is listed on the Milan stock exchange.
1992
Ratti buys Creomoda Sarl, a company dealing with hemming and textile accessories, with headquarters in Tunisia.
The fabric line for furnishings is launched
First expansion abroad: sales offices are opened in Paris andNew York.
2004
Ratti buys Textrom Srl, a company located in Romania that specialises in the printing of finished garments, knitwear and leatherwear.
2017
The Responsible Collection is launched; Ratti SpA obtains certification OHSAS18001:2007
relating to health and safety in
the workplace, and publishes a certified environmental declaration
1999
The Guanzate plant is completely renovated – the project is managed by the architect Luigi Caccia Dominioni.
2016
The Tunisia company (Creomoda) obtains SA8000:2014 certification
2011
Ratti embarks on a virtuous path of sustainable development, in economic, environmental and social terms.
2019
Ratti grows in Tunisia through the company La Maison des Accesso- ires and takes a stake in the share capital of Marielle (Florence); it obtains GOTS, RCS, ISO50001 and ISO9001 certification;
it becomes a ZDHC contributor.
2013
Ratti obtains
OEKO-TEX ® Standard 100 certification for certain raw materials.
TIMELINE
in accordance with ISO14021:2016
2018
The Responsible Collection adds four new materials;
Ratti obtains Seri.Co certification and becomes a member of the BCI (Better Cotton Initiative)