Name: Lanificio Drago
Founded: 1973 by Umberto & Laura Drago in the Biella textile district, Italy
Headquarters: Strona (Valle di Mosso), Biella region, Piedmont, Italy
Quick Facts
Specialty |
Luxury wool suiting and jacketing fabrics, combining traditional Biella weaving with modern performance and design |
Range / Collections |
Collections emphasize fine merino wools, lightweight weaves, and modern wool blends suitable for contemporary tailoring |
Product Types |
High-quality fabrics for men's suits, jackets, and trousers – including Super 130s+ wools, performance fabrics, "Natura" wool lines, and stretch wool variants |
Scale / Capacity |
A fully integrated textile operation producing roughly 1.7 million meters of fabric annually, exporting globally |
Reputation |
Recognized for blending Italian textile heritage with innovation – one of Biella's dynamic younger mills that achieved rapid prominence |
Mill History
Drago was founded in 1973 by Umberto and Laura Drago in the Biella textile district, an area long renowned for wool craftsmanship. The original operation began as a specialized spinning company serving the local wool mills.
Over the years, the business has expanded and modernized continuously, investing in advanced looms, finishing techniques, and design development to meet global menswear demands.
Under current leadership, the company emphasizes innovation, technical fabrics, and balanced growth. Drago curates collections that combine Italian tradition and modern practicality – light weaves, elegant drape, and functional performance like stain resistance, stretch, and breathable finishes. Today, Drago fabrics are exported globally, used by leading menswear houses and tailors all across the map.
Why We Love Drago
Drago has quite an impressive offering – they are a household name among suiting brands all over the world. Drago fabric is exceptional for striking a balance between refinement and utility.
We especially love their collection called Rugby Flannel. Rugby flannel is a plain cloth without pattern and can be used for a suit, a jacket, or a pair of trousers, but we especially like to use them for our quilted Tech Vest and bomber jackets. Even though their rugby flannel is a suiting material, its Super 130's Merino wool is completely water repellent and has a generous stretch, resulting in a garment that is as functional as it is luxurious.