Timavo began its history in Italy in 1945, dedicated to dyeing and finishing knit fabrics. In 1974 it chose Brazil to open a plant and joined a major economic group in the textile sector, giving rise to Timavo do Brasil. In the 2000s it focused on dyeing seamless garments and T-shirts and introduced rotary printing for knits and wovens.
Fabrics and prints that tell stories
For more than 80 years, Timavo and Tigu have combined selling fabrics for fashion with expertise in textile finishing, with dyeing and printing of the highest quality and color accuracy.
01 | Who we are
Welcome to Timavo and Tigu
Rotary and dyed
Tigu was founded in 2013 through the partnership of Timavo do Brasil and Guarisco, textile companies with more than 90 years of experience. It developed the technical and market know-how to turn plain fabrics into digital prints. Timavo speeds up fabric preparation and finishing, while Guarisco provides access to exclusive European collections.
- +80years of experience in the textile market
- +500clients served
- 300 tof production capacity per month
- +200employees
02 | Applications
Textile solutions and printing
We work with the following fabrics: viscose, cotton, linen, polyamide and polyester.
TimavoRotary printing
A machine with up to 8 colors that can print a wide range of woven and knit compositions. Our screen library is available to clients, and we adapt the colorways.
Suited to large runs, from 800 meters.
TiguDigital printing
Equipped with the most sophisticated and modern inkjet models on the market. Our team of colorists is always available to develop the colorways.
Cotton, viscose, silk, linen and polyamide.
TimavoDyehouse
Latest-generation equipment, such as the continuous washer. Colors are developed in our lab after client approval, and the pieces are then ready to be replicated at scale.
Exhaust processes with a low liquor ratio.
TimavoGarment dyeing
A unit specialized in dyeing finished seamless garments for fashion, lingerie, activewear and ballet.
In natural fibers and polyamide.
03 | Fabrics
Fabric catalog
Viscose-linen
Viscolinho Sorrento
- Composition
- 83% Viscose · 17% Linen
- Weight
- 155 g/m²
- Width
- 1.40 m
04 | History
Our history
1945
Timavo begins its history in Italy, dedicated to dyeing and finishing knit fabrics.
1974
Timavo chooses Brazil to open a plant and joins a major economic group in the textile sector, giving rise to Timavo do Brasil.
1990s
The company is already a byword for innovation and quality in knit dyeing and finishing effects.
2000s
It focuses on dyeing seamless garments and T-shirts and introduces rotary printing for knits and wovens.
2013
Together with Italy's Guarisco, it launches Tigu, dedicated to digital printing.
Today
Together, Timavo and Tigu can meet all of their clients' needs.
05 | Sustainability
Wellbeing and social change
Timavo and Tigu are committed to sustainability, employee wellbeing and social change.
ABVTEX certified company for social responsibility
Energy mix
Switching from fossil fuels to wood.
Water
Water reuse.
Effluents
Strict effluent monitoring.
Dyes
Dyes approved by ZDHC.
Waste
Solid-waste management and compliance.
Native forest
Part of the site set aside for preservation.
Safety
Procedures, drills and monitoring.
Health
Vaccination and individual and family health promotion.
06 | Careers
Work with us
We are looking for innovative professionals. Send your résumé to rh@timavo.com.br.
Send your résumé- Health insurance
- Meal allowance
- Pharmacy discounts
- Group life insurance
- On-site meals
- Free company bus
- Profit sharing (PLR)
- SENAI partnership (apprenticeships)
- Union: holiday resorts, medical and dental care
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07 | Contact
Contact us
Send your message to Timavo or Tigu.
Timavo do Brasilcontato@timavo.com.br+55 11 4290-1962Estrada Municipal Jorge Ferreira, 620 | Bairro do Pinhal, Itatiba, SP, Brazil | 13255-847Get directionsTigu do Brasilcontato@tigu.com.br+55 11 4290-1961Estrada Municipal Jorge Ferreira, 620 | Bairro do Pinhal, Itatiba, SP, Brazil | 13255-847Get directions