Founded in 1953 by Francesco Cucchi and his son Mario, Nastrotex–Cufra began as a small elastic tape workshop serving local haberdasheries. A decade later, Mario Cucchi established Cufra Srl to produce elastic tapes for clothing, underwear, sportswear, and footwear. The two entities later merged, driven by the vision of the next generation—Roberto and Barbara Cucchi.

Today, Nastrotex–Cufra is a state-of-the-art “smart factory” based in Covo (Bergamo), with over 70 employees and an annual turnover exceeding €10 million. Its model is built on continuous investment in innovation, ensuring product quality, production efficiency, environmental responsibility, and excellent working conditions.

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