The origins of the carding machines of FILBEST date back to 1970s.  The has always followed the traditional spinning process of Prato and it produces articles by using new and recycled fibers with the classical composition 80% wool and 20% polyamide, in medium-large stocks.

In 2009, FILBEST moved to Calenzano (Florence) and  started an evolution process making it a modern company combining the historical tradition of the carded spinning and the current production technologies.

Nowadays, thanks to its collaborations with important Italian companies in Prato and Biella, FILBEST has been able to provide excellent quality standards of final yarns and precious fibers such as the 100% cashmere both new and recycled.

The company is able to manage its investments through an innovative process without forgetting the importance of traditions. This leads to a handcrafted and sustainable product where man’s work and experience play a pivotal role.

The company specializes in the production of yarns with precious fibers like cashmere, extrafine merino wool, angora, camel, mohair, alpaca, silk and cotton both pure and blended with wool for the knitwear and weaving in stocks from nm.  1/10.000  to  nm.  1/28.000 also for the colored version.

A picture of the production plant of FILBEST from self-acting, assortment, preparation, winding and steaming.

MANUFACTURING PROCESS AND MACHINES

 SELF ACTING “MULE “SPINNING MACHINES

SELF ACTING OF 780 SPINDLES, B7 BIGAGLI MODEL WITH AUTOMATIC

JONCTION

SELF -ACTING OF  780 SPINDLES, B6 BIGAGLI MODEL WITH AUTOMATIC JONCTION

CARDING MACHINE

TWO “ OCTIR”  LINE  CARDED  MACHINES, MODEL TITANO, HEIGHT: 2,50 METERS, WITH 5 DOUBLE BRAID CARDS.  USTER TO REGULATE THE WICK ON BOTH MACHINES.

PREPARATION AND MIX FIBER LINE PLANTS WITH SEPARATED PIPELINE

PREPARATION OF FIBERS: CHAMBER FOR LIGHT COLORS;

PREPARATION OF FIBERS: FOR MEDIUM COLORS;

PREPARATION OF FIBERS: FOR DARK COLORS.

4 CHAMBERS TO BLEND FIBERS;

4 AUTOMATIC BOXES TO MIX FIBERS.

WINDING MACHINE

SCHLAFHORST X 6 MODEL WITH FIBER-OPTIC CLEARERS, CAPACITIVE QUANTUM 3.