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Nuovo Ri-Vera

Timeless Wool & Coat Fabrics from Prato

Founded in 1968 in Prato, Nuovo Rivera has built its reputation on creating premium-quality fabrics — especially for women’s coats. 

Over the decades their collection has expanded to include a wide array of carded wool, wool blends and 100% wool fabrics — suitable not only for coats but also trousers, skirts and jackets. 

Nuovo Rivera’s full-process production, rooted in the textile tradition of Prato, combines classic craftsmanship with modern textile technology — delivering high-quality, ready-to-wear fabrics for fashion houses and designers worldwide.  

areas of expertise:

Wool & Coat Fabric Specialists 

Since 1968, Nuovo Rivera has been dedicated to premium wool and carded-wool fabrics, with a strong focus on women’s coat and outerwear qualities. Their know-how in heavier, structured textiles ensures warmth, durability and a timeless, elevated look.

Versatile Womenswear Collections 

Beyond coats, Nuovo Rivera develops fabrics suitable for jackets, skirts and trousers, offering both 100% wool and refined wool blends. Their collections are designed to support complete womenswear wardrobes, from outer layers to tailored pieces.

Reliable Stock & Fast Availability

Nuovo Rivera maintains a well-curated warehouse of ready-to-ship wool fabrics, giving brands and manufacturers flexibility, shorter lead times and dependable repeatability. This reliability makes them an ideal partner for both design development and production planning.

Their range:

Fall/Winter:

  • Heavy carded-wool fabrics and 100% wool — perfect for coats, jackets and classic outerwear.

  • Warm wool blends and pure wool qualities offering insulation, softness and durability.

  • Dense, structured fabrics that hold shape and provide a refined, classic winter silhouette.

  • Fabrics suitable for tailored outerwear — designed for style and function in cold seasons.

Spring/Summer:

  • Lighter-weight wool and wool-blend fabrics — delivering breathable comfort while retaining quality and structure.

  • Wool blends fine-tuned for transitional outerwear, lighter jackets, skirts or trousers.

  • Versatile weaves and lighter constructions that balance elegance and wearability for milder climates.

Core Specialties:

  • Heritage wool craftsmanship rooted in Prato’s textile tradition — a guarantee of quality, provenance and timeless style.

  • Premium carded-wool and 100% wool fabrics — ideal for outerwear, tailored clothing or classic garments.

  • Flexible wool blends and diversified offerings, enabling a broad range of design possibilities from coats to skirts and jackets.

  • Reliable stock and efficient delivery — Nuovo Rivera keeps a well-managed warehouse, ready to supply designers and manufacturers with high-quality wool fabrics.