Salewa began in Munich on 8 July 1935 as a saddlery and leather goods company, its name formed from the German words for saddler, leather and wares. It later became known for mountaineering innovations such as its adjustable crampon, and after joining Heiner Oberrauch's Oberalp Group it moved its headquarters to Bolzano.
Same category, HQ in Italy
BRBriko is an Italian brand of cycling and ski gear, including helmets, eyewear, goggles, jerseys and gloves. Its own history page describes products developed from the late 1980s, including work with the Italian alpine ski team.
Specialist sports equipment
ACAcerbis is an Italian company in the motorbike world since 1973, when founder Franco Acerbis began distributing Preston Petty off-road plastics in Europe before launching his own brand. It makes plastic kits, fuel tanks, skid plates, handguards, frame protectors and chain guides for brands such as Honda, KTM, Yamaha and Suzuki, plus helmets, goggles, riding jackets and MX jerseys, and also produces sports clothing.
Specialist sports equipment
ARarena is an Italian-designed swimming brand rooted in swimming since 1973, with origins linked to Horst Dassler and Mark Spitz's seven Olympic golds. It makes competition swimwear such as the Powerskin Veloce, Hyperflow and Air Sonic race suits, training suits and gear, triathlon and open water products, and beach, running and gym wear. Its site features world record holder Kate Douglass.
Competitive swimwear and equipment
CRCrazy is an Italian mountain clothing brand based in Tirano. Its range includes lightweight technical apparel for hiking, ski touring and other mountain sports.
Technical sportswear
CRCressi is an Italian maker of diving and water sports equipment based in Genoa. Brothers Egidio and Nanni Cressi founded it in 1946 after first handcrafting masks and spearfishing guns.
Diving equipment
DADainese has made protective clothing and equipment since 1972, starting in motorcycle racing and expanding into alpine skiing, mountain biking, competitive sailing and even space. It makes leather jackets, full-face helmets such as the Pista GP RR, and motorcycle, bike and ski clothing for men and women, with a focus on safety solutions for athletes.
Specialist sports equipment
FIFizan is an Italian maker of trekking, Nordic walking and ski poles, based in Rosà, near Venice. The company dates from 1947 and still makes its poles in Italy. It also sells accessories such as neck gaiters, backpacks and crampons.
Trekking and ski poles
GIGivova is an Italian technical-sportswear and teamwear brand founded by Giovanni Acanfora on 23 May 2008. Its company profile lists clothing and accessories for football, basketball and volleyball, as well as fitness, wellness and leisure ranges for men, women and children. The company says it uses a live stock-management system across its sales network and retailers and aims to offer a full sports look at accessible prices. It also describes technical sponsorships and collaborations with football, basketball and volleyball clubs and associations in Italy and abroad, without identifying a current deal on this page.
Specialist sports equipment
