The History
Operating in 40 countries with a total of 2,300 employees, the company boasts collaborations with more than 220 brands in the fashion and design sectors.
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XL EXTRALIGHT® is the ingredient par excellence.
Our numbers
1700
Employees
220
Brands
40
Countries
Factories
Mission and values
XL EXTRALIGHT® marked a new era in the Made in Italy lifestyle industry.
Revolutionizing the way of walking through lightness has always been its mission.
The combination of scientific research and innovation has resulted in a material that is three times lighter and stronger, and can improve any product, from footwear to design objects.
Sustainability is one of the company's main values that drives the entire production cycle, which is designed and engineered to limit any energy waste and minimize the environmental footprint.
Revolutionizing the way of walking through lightness has always been its mission.
The combination of scientific research and innovation has resulted in a material that is three times lighter and stronger, and can improve any product, from footwear to design objects.
Sustainability is one of the company's main values that drives the entire production cycle, which is designed and engineered to limit any energy waste and minimize the environmental footprint.
Team
Sara Vecchiola
There is the mind behind every XL EXTRALIGHT® marketing campaign. His passion for communication was born during a trip, when he realized that in order to stand out, you have to know how to make a difference and also know how to communicate it well.
Stefano Colombo, Eugenio Cosentino and Luca Marullo
Architecture, design and scenic design are their bread and butter. The work of Stefano Colombo, Eugenio Cosentino and Luca Marullo starts from the investigation of the multiple forms of habitat to imagine new futuristic scenarios.
Walter Jr. Cassetta
He has been sharing its strategic know-how with the XL EXTRALIGHT® family for 5 years. Passionate about storytelling and curious about all mass phenomena, he takes inspiration for his work from all the arts: from philosophy to music to art and literature.
PR Team
Maria Elena Barbati and Bianca Bertolissi, are committed to giving voice through the media to the uniqueness of XL EXTRALIGHT®. Curious about the stories of those who have revolutionized the world of design and fashion, they consider sustainability the cornerstone of the industry of the future.
Matteo Ragni
Her visionary ability has been leading the creative team of XL EXTRALIGHT® for nearly 10 years. Her attitude toward lightness and respect for nature is reflected in all the products her innovative mind is capable of designing.
Achievements and awards
XL EXTRALIGHT®'s market leadership was recognized in 1997 with accreditation and UNI EN ISO9001 quality certification, the first time this was awarded to an industry in this sector in Europe.
Finproject has also obtained environmental certification (ISO 14001) and occupational health and safety certification (ISO 45001), which attest to the company's commitment to safeguarding the environment and increasing safety in the workplace by implementing a continuous improvement system for corporate sustainability.
Finally, Finproject has obtained ISCC-PLUS and GRS certificates at its industrial sites in Italy and to a large extent abroad.
Finproject has also obtained environmental certification (ISO 14001) and occupational health and safety certification (ISO 45001), which attest to the company's commitment to safeguarding the environment and increasing safety in the workplace by implementing a continuous improvement system for corporate sustainability.
Finally, Finproject has obtained ISCC-PLUS and GRS certificates at its industrial sites in Italy and to a large extent abroad.
XL EXTRALIGHT® in the world
