Zürich, Switzerland – 19 May, 2025 – MN Inter-Fashion Ltd. (MNIF) has announced its acquisition of the trademark rights to the globally renowned high-performance cotton fabric brand, Ventile, through an agreement reached between Stotz & Co. AG (Switzerland) and Daiwabo Spinning Co., Ltd. (Japan).
Through a partnership with Weichert GmbH, the existing European production and sales operations of Ventile will be continued, including retaining Brand Director Daniel Odermatt and Sales Manager Wolfgang Müller.
Looking ahead, MNIF will pursue new product development in Japan and other Asian countries to address a wider range of performance and sourcing needs. MNIF will work together with Weichert to scale the Ventile brand worldwide, leveraging extensive product development expertise and a global distribution network.
Of the announcement, Ventile Brand Director, Daniel Odermatt said: “This marks a new and exciting chapter for Ventile. The acquisition by MN Inter-Fashion not only strengthens Ventile’s presence in Europe but also opens further avenues for innovation and development across Asia.
“At Ventile, we remain deeply committed to producing high-quality textiles. With our established team continuing operations in Europe and MNIF’s strong network in Asia, we’re confident this move will allow us to further strengthen and elevate the brand. We look forward to building on our legacy, forming new partnerships, and continuing to support the designers who are shaping the future of the industry.”
In 2005, MNIF acquired the Pertex business, a high-performance fabric brand also originating from Lancashire, England, from Perseverance Mills. Over the past 20 years, Pertex has grown into a globally recognised brand, widely adopted by leading sports apparel manufacturers.
Find out more about Ventile at Ventile.co.uk
