Schmid S.p.A.

Schmid Spa, leading converter company in the footwear and leathergoods industry, is a trademark in the fashion industry.

Founded in 1942 by the Swiss entrepreneur Walter Schmid, over the years it continued to grow and evolve, adapting to the needs of a market in continuous transformation.

The ability to manufacture top quality products, in co-operation with the major firms, is always a characteristics of all the Schmid's products.

Product quality is guaranteed thanks to a careful control of materials and production processes. Collaboration with suppliers guarantees the client a product that completely satisfies expectations and the respect of delivery schedules.

Product innovation is what, in a global and highly competitive market, differentiates Schmid from its competitors and makes it unique in the industry.

A department entirely dedicated to design research and material development, ongoing contacts with leading trend setters and partnerships with the best schools, academies and universities enable Schmid to offer a constantly updated and trendy product range.

Schmid, based in Milan, has a stock availability for more than 300 types of fabrics.
The company does not require minimum orders and offers feasibility studies, customized products and technical support.

In 2016 Schmid produced:

• 90.000 meters of satin
• 70.000 meters of tulle fabric and nettings
• 35.000 meters of glitter
• 30.000 meters of Lurex
• 30.000 meters of velvet
• 15.000 meters of vinyl
• 20.000 meters of natural fibres
• 20.000 metres of assorted, various, other products: stretch fabrics, microfibers, laces, sequin

More than 300.000 meters of products delivered worldwide to all the major brands of fashion industry.

About 60% of the company's revenues stem from Italian brands that export “Made in Italy” design worldwide. France, Spain, Great Britain and the U.S. are the main foreign markets, followed by Portugal, Germany, Brazil, Turkey, Mexico, Greece and China.