Close-up of raised pink and ecru industrial crochet embroidery

Industrial Crochet Embroidery: A Crochet Effect for Fashion and Design

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A new technique from the Marini Ricami 1986 R&D workshop: industrial embroidery with a crochet effect for fashion, leather goods, footwear and interior design.

Historic embroidered work bag dated 1669

Industrial Embroidery for Fashion, Leather Goods and Interiors

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From a historic English embroidered work bag to contemporary samples for clothing, leather goods, footwear and interiors: an exploration of industrial embroidery techniques.

Spiral raffia embroidery sample in sand and dark tones

Raffia Embroidery: An Industrial Interpretation of a Spiral Motif

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A woven object inspires a spiral raffia embroidery developed by Marini Ricami 1986 for fashion, leather goods, footwear and interiors.

Close-up of a machine-embroidered raffia fringe

Raffia: A Material That Continues to Inspire Fashion

Posted by Flavio Marini

From woven accessories and historic footwear to contemporary industrial embroidery, discover why raffia continues to inspire fashion design.

Industrial raffia embroidery sample with a fringe

Machine-Embroidered Pontova® Raffia Fringes

Posted by Flavio Marini

Custom machine-embroidered raffia fringes can follow curved outlines and vary in length, density, colour and texture for fashion and interiors.

Ballet flat with machine-embroidered raffia texture

FSC-Certified Raffia Embroidery with a Natural, Handcrafted Look

Posted by Flavio Marini

A tactile industrial embroidery technique using FSC-certified viscose raffia, with matte and glossy finishes for footwear, accessories and fashion.

Butter-yellow raffia hat with openwork embroidery

Embroidered Raffia Hats: Craft-Inspired Design and Industrial Production

Posted by Flavio Marini

Custom embroidered raffia hats combine a craft-inspired look with repeatable industrial production, custom colours and motifs for resortwear.

Close-up of three-dimensional Carded Sponge Stitch embroidery

Carded Sponge Stitch: Soft, Three-Dimensional Industrial Embroidery

Posted by Flavio Marini

Discover Carded Sponge Stitch, a soft, raised embroidery effect for fashion, footwear, leather goods, interiors and automotive projects.

Samples of technical yarns for embroidery

Technical Yarns for Industrial Embroidery: Carbon, Aramid, Raffia and Smart Textiles

Posted by Flavio Marini

A guide to carbon, aramid, raffia, conductive and water-soluble yarns used in industrial embroidery and technical textile projects.

Embroidered Insoles: Comfort and Design Through Industrial Embroidery

Posted by Flavio Marini

Custom embroidered insoles give footwear brands another design surface for logos, patterns and tactile details.

Three-Dimensional Embroidery: When Thread Becomes an Object

Posted by Flavio Marini

Explore three-dimensional embroidered objects developed from thread, textile supports and layered techniques for fashion, interiors, retail and art.

Three-dimensional flower embroidered with raffia

Machine Embroidery with Raffia: From Handwork to Industrial Production

Posted by Flavio Marini

Machine embroidery with raffia combines a craft-inspired appearance with repeatable production for fashion, footwear, leather goods and interiors.

Made-to-Order Embroidery for Fashion Brands and Businesses

Posted by Flavio Marini

Made-to-order embroidery adds names, initials and short messages to garments, footwear and accessories, from individual pieces to production programmes.

Genuine leather sample needle-felted with wool fibres

Needle Felting on Genuine Leather: Where Materials Merge

Posted by Flavio Marini

Needle felting joins fibres and genuine leather mechanically, creating seamless-looking transitions for fashion, leather goods and footwear.

Close-up of hand-style embroidery stitches in cotton yarn

Decorative Textile Surfaces for Luxury Interiors and Fashion

Posted by Flavio Marini

Decorative textile surfaces bring industrial embroidery into fashion, luxury interiors, automotive design and hospitality through dimensional textures on fabrics, leather and technical materials.

Flower embroidery with raised three-dimensional petals

Embroidered Flowers and Petals: Three-Dimensional Design

Posted by Flavio Marini

Discover how embroidered and thermoformed flowers, petals and leaves become three-dimensional components for fashion, footwear, accessories and interiors.

Printed sequins with a reflective graphic surface

Printed and embroidered sequins: when the surface becomes the design

Posted by Flavio Marini

Printing and embroidering sequins creates reflective, textured surfaces for fashion, footwear and accessories. Explore the techniques behind designs ready for industrial production.

Sequin Fringe: Movement, Light and the Engineering of Detail

Posted by Flavio Marini

Sequin fringe combines movement, light and precise industrial construction for couture, eveningwear, accessories and fashion collections.

Faux fur with a printed Baroque-style pattern

High-Tech Printing on Faux Fur

Posted by Flavio Marini

High-definition printing on faux fur creates detailed patterns and rich colour while preserving a soft pile for fashion and design applications.

Stained-glass-inspired design reference for embroidery

Complete Guide to Industrial Embroidery: Techniques and Materials

Posted by Flavio Marini

Explore Marini Ricami’s industrial embroidery techniques, materials, AI design tools and applications across fashion and interiors.

Eagle patch embroidered with retroreflective thread

Embroidery with Retroreflective Thread

Posted by Flavio Marini

Discover how retroreflective embroidery thread works, how we process it and where it can add light-responsive detail to fashion, accessories and interiors.

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