Established in 1978, Annapurna S.p.A. has become one of Italy’s – and the world’s – leading manufacturers of high quality cashmere knitwear with the labels Annapurna and Aida Barni. The entire production is done in the two company's plants located in Prato and Perugia. Annapurna was one of the first companies to contribute to the expansion of Italian cashmere knitwear worldwide. Its innovative designs and unique use of colors, textures and styles challenged the norm and set a new standard in the knitwear industry. It was through its efforts that brought “Made in Italy” cashmere to the front of fashion world. Each garment in the Annapurna collection is the result of extensive and precise research and study conducted specifically for the fine cashmere fibers and fabrics. Since quality is a priority, Annapurna only uses two-ply cashmere yarn in its cashmere knitwear because of its softness, strength and resistance to pilling. To further enhance the quality of the cashmere fabrics, and thus the finished products, Annapurna also uses high tech looms and machinery. It is these fine details that have made Annapurna cashmere one of the finest in the world. If to these you add an organization which has succeeded in combining the solid tradition of craftsmanship with the sophisticated demands of the international market, you have the reasons for Annapurna' success.