Bardazzi Jersey received the 303 Tuscans Ethical Fashion award in Paris

The company was set up by Alberto Bardazzi in 1983 : its first name was Alberto Bardazzi Maglia and its target group the small “pronto-moda” (ready-to-wear fashion) of Prato. The idea of producing knitted fabrics placed the company in a niche market segment, where Alberto was able to express his talent. The products made in those years are milestones in the history of fabrics and it is no coincidence that they are exhibited at the Prato Textile Museum. They had a great impact on fashion and this led Alberto to change from being a sole proprietor to a limited liability company. In the following years he moved the headquarters twice in order to find a larger space while at the same time the turnover and the number of employees were increasing. In 2001 the financial newspaper “il Sole 24 ore” listed the Alberto Bardazzi S.r.L. as one of the best 500 companies in Italy and this was the most exciting period for Alberto’s professional career. In 2003 while doing new ambitious projects, Alberto died prematurely of a disease that did not take away his desire to work and to impress. It seemed the end, but it was a new starting point because the Bardazzi family was strong enough to draw motivation and stimuli to carry on with the company. Today it is run by a sound and experienced group of people and it is proud of having sales relationships all over the world.

ALBERTO BARDAZZI SPA applies the 4sustainability Protocol to reduce the use of hazardous chemicals within the production processes. Reducing the use of hazardous chemicals within the production processes is strongly requested by the market and it’s a vital chance for improvement.

The 4sustainability Protocol for Chemical Management is conceived for the supply chain, s players and it is in line with main brands, requirements.

The system's six steps:
1. Initial assessment and development of a customized action plan.
2. Definition of company’s internal organization – with identification of roles and responsibilities – and of tools like Product Restricted Substances List (PRSL) and Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL).
3. Development of a suppliers’ rating system, to map and manage the supply chain based on the evaluation of risk
4. Mapping and management of incoming goods and raw materials in order to implement an integrated procedure and a consistent testing program.
5. Checking traceability management capabilities within the production processes and definition of corrective actions.
6. Development of data gathering tools and training of technical and sales personnel.