Risalti is an Italian brand of seamless underwear and apparel, founded in 2020 by the Bottura family in the Castel Goffredo textile district, one of Europe's most important hubs for hosiery and underwear production. Behind the brand lies over a decade of technical experience in producing seamless garments, all 100% Made in Italy.
Where did the Risalti project originate?
The story begins in 2010, when Stefano Bottura and Antonella Mura, with extensive technical and commercial experience in the underwear sector, founded Artemisia, a company specializing in contract manufacturing of underwear and sportswear collections. Year after year, thanks to double-digit growth, Artemisia became one of Italy's leading producers of 100% Made in Italy seamless apparel, laying the technical and production foundations upon which Risalti would be born ten years later.
Why was the Risalti brand founded specifically in 2020?
In 2020, during a period when many companies in the sector had to reinvent part of their production, the potential of seamless technology, already mastered by Artemisia, emerged more strongly. It was at this moment that the Bottura family decided to capitalize on their know-how in an entirely new brand. As Stefano Bottura explains: "We wanted to capitalize on the family's know-how and combine it with an exclusive idea with great potential. This is how Risalti was born: an entirely our own brand, the result of years of experience and capable of generating value for the wider public."
What is seamless technology and why is it central to Risalti?
Seamless technology allows for the creation of garments without seams in contact with the skin, eliminating marks and chafing under clothes. The result is clothing that offers comfort, lightness, breathability, and a second-skin effect, characteristics that make Risalti garments suitable for both daily underwear and technical sportswear. Those who want to understand in detail how this approach applies to shapewear can read the complete guide to shapewear, while those looking for comfort and sustainability can discover the benefits described in bamboo underwear: benefits, comfort, and sustainability.
Who is behind the Risalti brand?
Risalti is a family project. Alongside Stefano Bottura are Antonella Mura, co-founder of the brand and CEO of Katia Srl, Riccardo Bottura, Sales Manager of Katia Srl (the commercial platform and official distributor of the brand), and Gaia Bottura, who handles brand management and marketing. A team that shares the same vision: innovative products that prioritize comfort, quality, and style.
Where are Risalti garments produced?
Production takes place in the Castel Goffredo textile district, in the province of Mantua, historically one of Europe's main hubs for hosiery and underwear. This production root allows Risalti to control yarns, design, and manufacturing entirely in Italy, from technological research to the finished garment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Risalti a Made in Italy brand?
Yes, Risalti garments are 100% produced in Italy, in the Castel Goffredo textile district, a historic European hub for underwear and hosiery.
How long has the Risalti brand existed?
The Risalti brand was founded in 2020, but its production base and technical expertise date back to 2010, the year the Artemisia company was founded by the Bottura family.
What does seamless technology mean?
It is a production technology that creates garments without seams in contact with the skin, reducing chafing and visible marks under clothes.
Does Risalti only produce underwear?
No, in addition to seamless underwear, the brand also produces technical sportswear, utilizing the same seamless technology.
Today, Risalti continues to invest in innovation and Italian design, with the aim of growing in international markets as well. The Women's and Men's collections, along with the Women's Best Sellers, now tell the story of this journey: 100% Made in Italy garments designed for everyday comfort.
