We love what we do and
we have been doing it for many years

The Balzani Family between Italy and Sweden - memories of 50 years of activity

Love and Craftsmanship: The Balzani Family and Their Belt Factory

For 50 years, the bond of love and family dedication has led Cinturificio Balzani to business success. Over time, the Balzani family has consistently turned their passion into a brand of quality, recognized especially in Europe, creating a legacy of craftsmanship excellence.

1963/64

The young Renzo Balzani moves to Sweden after military service, where he meets his wife Birgitta. Andreas and Henrik are born, and they later choose to spend their lives in Italy.

1976

With a growing interest in leather craftsmanship, Renzo begins working with a few friends in the industry, founding Cinturificio Balzani in a small facility in the Guizza district of the city of Padua, Veneto, Italy. Taking the opportunity to travel to Sweden every year to visit Birgitta’s family, Renzo starts bringing samples of costume jewelry products to Sweden during summer vacations with his family, helping small Italian companies expand into the European market.

1980s

The company begins renting premises next to a bag-making company in Padua, and Renzo’s son Andreas becomes a minor shareholder. Renzo also starts bringing his own belts to Sweden and Norway, gradually strengthening relationships with Nordic customers.

1988/89

Due to space limitations, Cinturificio Balzani relocates to the industrial area of Maserà di Padova. Andreas, now in his twenties, starts working in the company, taking on increasingly significant responsibilities.

1990s

Henrik also joins the company as soon as he comes of age. The family business, strengthened by its knowledge of the Swedish language and a point of reference for Made in Italy products for European companies, begins collaborating more closely with key clients, including Saddler, significantly increasing belt production.

2000

Renzo and Birgitta retire, leaving the reins of the company to their sons Andreas and Henrik, although they remain by their side.

2015

With an increased workload, the company moves to Ponte San Nicolò, about half an hour from the Riviera del Brenta, a region known worldwide for leather craftsmanship and the highest quality products, which had always somehow inspired Cinturificio Balzani’s philosophy and way of working.

2024

Cinturificio Balzani becomes a single-member limited liability company (SRL) with Andreas Lorenzo Balzani as CEO. Today, the company collaborates with key clients and wholesalers in Austria, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy. From 1976 to the present, the tradition of craftsmanship and the quality of the products have remained the same, and the long-lasting relationships with clients testify to the company’s value.

In a fast-paced world, we choose to pause and create products and relationships that stand the test of time.

Renzo Balzani

Belts crafted by the Balzani family – classic and timeless.

All our knowledge and our
know-how

From the artisanal production of belts made with Tuscan vegetable-tanned leather, combining tradition and quality in every piece, to custom designs that allow for personalized belts with attention to every detail. We promote sustainability through natural processes and water-based products, as well as our Second-Life project, which repurposes leather scraps to create accessories like keychains and bracelets. Additionally, we have always partnered with others to offer exclusive accessories such as custom buckles, using fine materials like mother-of-pearl. Our consulting services guide clients through every step, ensuring that each accessory created reflects their unique taste and style, from the initial concept to the final product.

Cinturificio Balzani - b2b production of leather belts - our knowledge

Our philosophy

A modern and timeless design

Our philosophy is based on a design that blends modernity with tradition, creating belts that are always in style yet endure over time. Each piece is crafted to be fashionable today and treasured tomorrow.

Craftsmanship in Our Hands

Our belts are crafted by the skilled hands of our artisans, who with passion and dedication treat each piece as unique. Every detail is meticulously attended to, ensuring products of the highest quality. Each belt we create is the result of our deep artisanal knowledge. Our expert hands work with commitment to transform high-quality materials into unique works of art: machines are supportive, not programmed or automatic. Every detail, from stitching to cutting to the processing of selected raw leather, is carefully managed to ensure that each belt is not only beautiful but also a symbol of excellence in "Handmade in Italy".

Quality in Every Aspect

For us, quality is a promise. We prefer certified LWG Tuscan vegetable-tanned leather, an Italian patent synonymous with the highest quality, and follow strict sustainable production processes, using natural waxes and water-based, non-chemical products to ensure that each belt is the result of true artisanal Made in Italy quality.

A Belt That Lasts a Lifetime

Our belts are designed to stand the test of time. Made with durable materials and traditional artisanal techniques, they offer not only style but also longevity and reliability, accompanying the customer for a lifetime.

We love what we do and we have been doing it for many years