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HISTORY
Sanyleg srl was founded in 1993 by Ida Bombana and her husband Alberto Ghelfi but the experience of Sanyleg goes back as far as 1953 when Bombana family started a nylon stocking factory in Casaloldo, Italy.
Over the years the company has evolved to become what it is today, a highly specialized manufacturer of medical compression stockings. Costumers are active in the public health, retail and pharmacy sectors around the world.
COMPANY
Sanyleg is a world leading producer of compression stockings with an export rate of 90%.
The production facilities are located in Castel Goffredo, Mantua, Italy.
The factory covers 5,000 sqm, and a production capacity of 20,000 compression stockings per day is ensured by 170 Lonati knitting machines of latest technology that run 24 hours a day, 5 days a week.
PRODUCTION
The complete production process, from development to packing and delivery of the products, is done in-house, which guarantees total control throughout the production process.
All of the products are 100% manufactured in Italy.
Sanyleg is certified ISO 9001, as well as ISO 13485 for medical devices. Certified by Certiquality.
PRODUCTION / KEY FACTORS
There are some important key-factors in the production process to reach a high quality, and functional compression sock fulfilling the medical standards.
THE YARNS
To reach a high and consistent level of quality in the final product, the yarns are extremely important. Sanyleg cooperates very closely with a few selected yarn suppliers in Italy, Germany and Switzerland.
By always using the same suppliers, production prerequisites remain the same and the level of quality can be kept at a constant level.
PRODUCTION FACILITIES
The temperature in the production hall is kept at a constant 25°C with 65% humidity. This is to ensure that the characteristics of the yarns do not change.
Before going into production, all yarns are conditioned for 48 hours.
Electronic measuring devices ensure that the tension of the yarns is correct when they are fed into the knitting machine.
LABORATORY TESTING
To reach the correct functionality for a compression sock, you need to develop a sock that gives the correct pressure at certain measuring points.
There are different levels of compression depending on how the sock will be used. Sanyleg has a well-equipped laboratory that can conduct compression tests.
These tests are performed during the product development process, and random tests are performed in production.
PREPARATION AND PACKING
After the socks are produced, they are washed and tumble-dried. This ensures that the fibres are stabilized and the elastane regains its
characteristics. The socks will not change in size or shape when they are subsequently washed. They are then ironed and subjected to quality assurance before being packed and delivered.
Sanyleg can offer several kinds of packaging solutions, for example open or closed carton packaging, plastic bag or another solution requested by the customer.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
It is owner and director Alberto Ghelfi’s true belief that the Sanyleg’s success lies within its ability to constantly work towards meeting environmental requirements and satisfying the needs and expectations of customers and employees.
Human resources. Sanyleg’s employees, with their motivation and willingness to gain new knowledge, are extremely important in light of the company’s key competitive advantages which include high quality and functionality. Fundamental values include strong
team spirit and passion for work.
Sustainability. As a keen sailor, Sanyleg’s owner and managing director, Alberto Ghelfi, has always lived close to nature and cared for the environment. Sanyleg has an ongoing process in place to minimize the environmental impact of its production and products.