THE CIMMINO FAMILY
The Cimmino family is an emblematic example of traditional Italian craftsmanship in the tanning and glove production industry. Founded by Francesco Cimmino, who opened his first tannery in Naples, the company has evolved over time, maintaining its excellent quality and attention to details over time. In the 1950s, Salvatore Cimmino and his wife Mariateresa Mollo started the glove factory in Via Tribunali, one of Naples historic districts, and later moved to Via Palmieri. This move marked an important growth phase for the company, which stood out for the quality of its glove production, achieved through a meticulous craftsmanship process.
Mariateresa Mollo was central to the company’s success, and her rigorous approach was crucial in creating brilliant products. The tannery, on the other hand, was based in Casoria, where Lucio Cimmino continued the family business, further expanding the company’s operations.
The quality of the work carried out by the Cimmino family has been nationally recognised by numerous awards, including the one conferred by Giulio Andreotti in the 1960s, who awarded Mariateresa Mollo as ‘Best Artisan Company’.
This recognition, together with an award from the Associazione Nazionale Guantai Italiani (Italian glovemaker association) in 1966 for a glove presented during a model design contest, consolidated the family’s reputation in the industry.
Recognition Plaque
for the supply of leather gloves received from Macy’s – US retail chain founded in 1858 in New York City, under the name “R. H. Macy & Co.”