<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[F.A.P. Italia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since 1985, we’ve specialized in producing handmade leather belts instilling care, passion, and appreciation for artisan craft.]]></description><link>https://www.fapitalia.it/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:34:56 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.fapitalia.it/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Sang Gune YI | After many bad experiences, I finally found a serious, competent and reliable partner!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sang Gune YI President, BISE International, Seoul, South Korea I am in charge of representing and selling products of selected Italian companies in South Korea. I met with FAP ITALIA in June 2022. Giorgio and Paola immediately made a good impression on me. For me, this aspect is very important before starting a relationship with the company, to make sure I am talking to serious, experienced professionals who understand my needs. I need to get quick feedback, as my clients are very demanding....]]></description><link>https://www.fapitalia.it/post/sang-gune-yi-after-many-bad-experiences-i-finally-found-a-serious-competent-and-reliable-partner</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad5ee6528129433d6dd1033</guid><category><![CDATA[Testimonials]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:18:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/15c965_439d19df76a345a4b9ac33ce5ea9c421~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chiara Girardi</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shoh ISOBE | Japan is a very demanding market, but with FAP ITALIA I always make a good impression]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shoh ISOBE Senior Managing Director, EL ZION CO. LTD, Japan I started the collaboration with FAP ITALIA in 2017. Until then I had only purchased belts in Japan and China, never in Italy. But when I visited FAP ITALIA’s booth at the MIPEL Leather Goods Fair in Milan, I got a very good impression from all the staff, and Paola in particular. Honest, kind and punctual people. Because we are a Japanese company, we have difficulty finding partner companies in Italy for reasons like quality,...]]></description><link>https://www.fapitalia.it/post/shoh-isobe-japan-is-a-very-demanding-market-but-with-fap-italia-i-always-make-a-good-impression</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad5ee6528129433d6dd1031</guid><category><![CDATA[Testimonials]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:18:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/15c965_80807ef107fd4d90ba46db532b443a0f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chiara Girardi</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suleimen ZADIN | FAP ITALIA’s style and quality won me over right from the start]]></title><description><![CDATA[Suleimen ZADIN General Manager, ESIL PREMIUM TOO, Kazakhstan I met with FAP ITALIA about five years ago at a leather goods fair in Milan. Last year we decided to expand the assortment of our brand items by including belts. Therefore, in early 2024 we went to FAP ITALIA’s headquarters to see the belt sampler, and we had definitive confirmation of the excellent quality and value for your money. This is the first time I have purchased belts for our brand. I did some research at industry trade...]]></description><link>https://www.fapitalia.it/post/suleimen-zadin-fap-italia-s-style-and-quality-won-me-over-right-from-the-start</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad5ee6528129433d6dd1034</guid><category><![CDATA[Testimonials]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:18:13 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Chiara Girardi</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryota MATSUKADO | Delivery times always met. Excellent service]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryota MATSUKADO Director, CHILD CORPORATION LTD, Fukuoka, Japan I met Giorgio and Paola from FAP ITALIA in May 2016, going directly to their headquarters in Trezzo sull’Adda, in the province of Milan. Since then, we have been collaborating actively and successfully for 8 years. What immediately convinced us to entrust them with the production of our belts is the great passion with which they do their work, but also the tidiness and cleanliness of their premises. I can confidently say that the...]]></description><link>https://www.fapitalia.it/post/ryota-matsukado-delivery-times-always-met-excellent-service</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad5ee6528129433d6dd102c</guid><category><![CDATA[Testimonials]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:18:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/15c965_3d654d1286e641c5ac827545fa258e87~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chiara Girardi</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[KIM Younbin | The absolute best stitching technique on the market]]></title><description><![CDATA[KIM Younbin Marketing Director, GAMOK, South Korea I have worked with the company for 11 years, and what convinced me to choose FAP ITALIA for the production of my belts was both the quality of the products, but also the company philosophy carried out by Giorgio and Paola. I had previously had bad experiences with other providers, and I was not comfortable with them. So, I started to look for another supplier. My concern was always that FAP ITALIA couldn’t produce large quantities as well as...]]></description><link>https://www.fapitalia.it/post/kim-younbin-the-absolute-best-stitching-technique-on-the-market</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad5ee6528129433d6dd1030</guid><category><![CDATA[Testimonials]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:18:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/15c965_1676f322fb414004b485b2bc8c8c93f7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chiara Girardi</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rada Cirlan | Our most valuable partners, the pride of the Italian supply chain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rada Cirlan DSQUARED2 S.p.a. Giorgio and FAP ITALIA have been our valuable and reliable partners for more than 10 years! We work together on the development of accessory collections, and he is always by our side helping us turn our ideas into reality. They helped us look for the best solutions, supporting us in research and implementation, often challenging timelines, and achieving cost and industrialization goals without penalizing quality and original creative idea. Entities like FAP ITALIA...]]></description><link>https://www.fapitalia.it/post/rada-cirlan-our-most-valuable-partners-the-pride-of-the-italian-supply-chain</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad5ee6528129433d6dd1032</guid><category><![CDATA[Testimonials]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:18:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/15c965_14c0515d1c5e4e92adbd2ecbe78c84f4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_942,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chiara Girardi</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cristina Cella | What can I say: pure love for 13 years!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cristina Cella Senior Consultant for Luxury Leather Goods I met with FAP ITALIA in 2011 during my collaboration with the brand ‘Dsquared2,’ so we have known each other for 13 years. Giorgio’s professional seriousness and experience convinced me from the first meeting to entrust him with making my belts. Unfortunately, like many, I have had negative experiences with other providers in the past, and I have been burned. As happens with all new suppliers, even before starting the relationship...]]></description><link>https://www.fapitalia.it/post/cristina-cella-what-can-i-say-pure-love-for-13-years</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad5ee6528129433d6dd102e</guid><category><![CDATA[Testimonials]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:18:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/15c965_b438d127f35442cea18555ad87fa0a6a~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chiara Girardi</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alexandre Bouchardon | Reliability and innovation. They have definitely exceeded our expectations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexandre Bouchardon Buyer, S.T. DUPONT, France Since we began collaborating with FAP ITALIA in 2011, our experience has definitely been transformative. The transition to FAP ITALIA was a crucial move to overcome the difficulties we had experienced with our previous supplier. What convinced us to choose them were the superior quality of their products, competitive prices, and reliable delivery. In addition to these fundamental qualities, FAP ITALIA is distinguished by its innovative samples...]]></description><link>https://www.fapitalia.it/post/alexandre-bouchardon-reliability-and-innovation-they-have-definitely-exceeded-our-expectations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad5ee6528129433d6dd1036</guid><category><![CDATA[Testimonials]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:18:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/15c965_c2e7cafe437d440fafb5ab24dc7ee066~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_923,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chiara Girardi</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giovanni Mosca | Consistency and speed. A reliable partner for more than 30 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giovanni Mosca I worked for more than 40 years in the leather goods industry, then in the development of belts, leather, metal accessories and buckles. I found FAP ITALIA and worked with them more than 30 years ago. They are a guarantee. What had convinced me from the start was their speed in understanding exactly what was needed for the products requested and the value for money. Early in my professional career, I had a negative experience with another supplier, who had provided me with...]]></description><link>https://www.fapitalia.it/post/giovanni-mosca-consistency-and-speed-a-reliable-partner-for-more-than-30-years</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad5ee6528129433d6dd1035</guid><category><![CDATA[Testimonials]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:18:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/15c965_5f52e711fb024b188b601e4c3ccea033~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chiara Girardi</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cristina SAPPA | After 20 minutes my work was ready. They are angels!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cristina SAPPA Designer I am a designer on behalf of international luxury brands. I have worked with FAP ITALIA for at least 15 years, and every day I am surprised by their professionalism and passion. That is why I have always talked to the two owners about my ideas, and they have always been listened to. Great quality is matched by the precision of their products. I have had bad experiences with other manufacturers in the past, both in terms of quality and prototypes that were never made....]]></description><link>https://www.fapitalia.it/post/cristina-sappa-after-20-minutes-my-work-was-ready-they-are-angels</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad5ee6528129433d6dd102d</guid><category><![CDATA[Testimonials]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:18:13 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Chiara Girardi</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joanna LAM | Always met 100% of the delivery terms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joanna LAM Production and Supply Chain Director, SPARC FAR EAST LTD, Hong Kong I met with FAP ITALIA for the first time in 2016 when I took on the responsibility of being in charge of European supplier management. We have been working together ever since. What particularly impressed me about FAP ITALIA is their quick response to our requests, always on-time deliveries, and close cooperation with Paola. Together we have built a relationship of mutual trust. For any of my needs, no matter how...]]></description><link>https://www.fapitalia.it/post/joanna-lam-always-met-100-of-the-delivery-terms</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad5ee6528129433d6dd102f</guid><category><![CDATA[Testimonials]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:18:13 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Chiara Girardi</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>