Naples, Italy | A Belfry Italia Partner
There is a big difference between buying a hat made in Italy and going to Italy to help create one. That difference is at the heart of Belfry Italia and our partnership with Giovanni Albano and his family-run hatmaking company near Naples. Founded in 1993 as a small family workshop, Albano has grown into a sophisticated Italian manufacturer while remaining firmly connected to its artisanal roots. Today, the company combines generations of hatmaking knowledge, modern production, and a commitment to producing its caps entirely in Italy.
Founded in 1993 in Naples, Italy, our company began as a small family workshop dedicated to crafting high-quality hats with authentic Italian techniques. Over the years, we have grown into a trusted manufacturer for international brands, retailers, and distributors — without ever losing our artisanal roots.
Today, we continue to combine tradition, Italian design, and innovation to create premium headwear appreciated around the world
We travel to Italy twice each year to work directly with partners like Albano, and those visits are an important part of how Belfry Italia is created. We sit down together to review fabrics, colors, patterns, textures, shapes, fits, linings, and finishing details. Instead of simply selecting finished caps from a catalog, we participate in developing what comes next—exploring new materials, adjusting proportions, introducing seasonal colors, and refining styles specifically for the Belfry customer.
Materials are an especially important part of our work with Albano. Their access to premium fabrics and yarns gives us the opportunity to explore different weights, textures, colors, and patterns and then determine which material works best with each silhouette. Albano's entire production process is managed in Italy at its operation near Naples, giving the company close control over construction, consistency, finishing, and quality. Its approach also includes solar-powered production, local suppliers, eco-friendly packaging, and recycled materials in selected collections.
For us, Made in Italy is the beginning of the story—not the end. What makes Belfry Italia different is knowing who makes our caps, understanding where and how they're made, and having a hand in what they become. Albano brings the craftsmanship of a family immersed in Italian hatmaking since 1993; we bring decades of Belfry experience and the feedback of our customers. Together, we create caps specifically for Belfry—better materials, thoughtful colors, refined fits, and distinctive designs. Created at the Source. Crafted in Italy. Exclusive to Belfry.
