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LIAPULL: THE ITALIAN TRADITION
In the field of clothing, what is "Made in Italy" is appreciated
for the quality of its manufacture and the aesthetic elegance of
its garments, which are able to set the fashion trend all over the
world. Even Liapull has had a part in the Italian tradition;
Liapull is a Genoese family business established in 1947 as a
knitwear factory that with time has evolved to be competitive at
an international level, in so much that it now can boast customers
all over Europe, Asia and the United States. And what links
Liapull to nautics? First of all tradition: as a matter of fact,
what is "Made in Italy" has also set the trend in this area, and
it still does; Italian shipbuilders have always been leaders in
this field. Secondly, because Liapull have decided to use their
know how in other fields, such as boat interior linens. Tartan
rugs, blankets, pillowcases, all strictly manufactured in pure
cashmere, like the knitwear they distribute all over the world. As
a matter of fact, Liapull is specialized in treating cashmere, the
noblest of wools, which is shorn from livestock in central Asia,
where you can find the best qualities of cashmere. In these
regions, goats have to live in hash temperatures, often below -
30°C and -40°C; therefore nature provided them with a
rich, soft and smooth undercoat, or "duvet". Every spring, the
duvet is shorn from the goats, with the help of special combs; it
is then put through thorough procedures, to give it that softness
which is typical of this knitting yarn. Thanks to the latest
textile technologies, consisting in carefully selected industrial
machinery, Liapull offers items whose quality can be compared to
that of hand-knit garments. In order to satisfy the requests of
every owner, Liapull is able to supply a wide range of
customization possibilities. The 105 colours available in the
Liapull catalogue represent a wide selection for owners to choose
from; they will allow them to opt for countless colour
combinations, or even add the name or the logo of their ship.
Moreover, since ships can have beds of any sort of shape and size,
the Genoese manufacturers offer custom-made items. Cashmere, with
its appealing softness and the warmth of its fibres, is one of the
noblest fabrics to be used to complete superyacht cabins,
especially for those owners who appreciate its thermal properties.
For further information: Liapull; via Frà Vincenzo da Fiorenzuola 76; 16127 Genova; tel. 010-8681780; fax 010-8681429; website www.liapull.com. |
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