About Portolano

The history of Portolano as a glove producer began in Naples when, Fortunato Portolano, began manufacturing in the year 1895. The company was a pioneer of the Italian glove exporters and as early as 1911, Portolano was selling leather gloves to the United States and the British colonies. Thanks to the technology, quality and styling developed by the family, the Portolano brand was established as a leading name in the world of cold weather accessories manufacturing. Nowadays the 4th Portolano generation, Vittorio, Francesca, Federica and Fabiana , are proud of running Portolano Products , that offers a multi-product line , distribute under the Portolano as well as private label . FACTORY OPERATIONS: We are completely vertical and own and manage the entire production process. We only deal in the finest Italian Metisse Nappa leather sheepskin. The knitwear and cut and sew operations are based in the Philippines in the country’s leading state of the art facility. All knitting and finishing is controlled in this facility. PRODUCT OFFERING: We offer six different product categories of merchandise Leather: Gloves Knitwear: Gloves, Shawls, Scarves, Hats, Ponchos, Sweaters Cut & Sew: Gloves, Scarves, Hats & Ponchos. Footwear: Cashmere and leather slippers, Cashmere socks Childrens wear: sweaters, scarves,hats, gloves,baby blankets, booties. Home Fashion: Cashmere blankets, throws and pillows, travel setsRead their story