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Our History

Technical sports underwear since 1990

Our History

Technical sports underwear since 1990
Our History

Victory isn't at risk, if health is not compromised!

With this vision Biotex became a leading brand in breathable and light sporty garments manufacturing.

Biotex was founded in 1990 thanks to the vision of Antonio Visani, availing of more than thirty year experience in knitwear world and driven by an impelling desire to continue and improve sporty items and, in particular, the cycling ones.

His will led to the creation of a groundbreaking firm that established itself as a leading brand in clothing market.

Since then, with his daughter, Barbara, he has been committed to making polipropilene use something unique, to turn sporty fatigue into sustainable energy and make the sporty gesture more performing.

It was precisely the combination of tradition and innovation that gave rise to the production of our technical underwear for sports enthusiasts.

Our mission?

To combine technology and nature.

On one hand, from the very beginning we dedicated our efforts to researching the perfect material for our garments manufacturing, on the other one we have never abondened the long-standing Italian knitwear high-quality tradition.Behind each garment lies a thorough attention paid to every single detail, the scrupulous selection of yarns, and the pride that goes into handcrafted products, applied to a cutting-edge quality fibre. Our polypropylene fibre, named BTX, has unique features that can be immediately appreciated by wearing any of our garments: it is as light as feather, highly breathable, guarantees a better climate for your skin at any temperature and improves the athletic performance.

Victory is not compromised if health is not compromised!

With this Vision, the Biotex® brand has become the reference for breathability and performance protection in sports.

While we have been dedicated to the search for the perfect material for the creation of skin-to-skin garments from the very beginning, we have never abandoned the tradition of handmade Italian knitwear. Behind every garment is the attention to detail, the meticulous choice of yarn and the care typical of handmade products, applied to a fibre that is state-of-the-art at the highest level. The polypropylene fibre is called BTX and is endowed with unique characteristics, the same that you will find when wearing any of our garments: it is extremely light and highly breathable, it guarantees the best climate for your skin at any temperature and improves your sports performance.

1990 Biotex is born

The idea was to create the modern version of the 'health jersey' Technology and well-being for use in everyday life but also for sports activities. The first line was called 'Heat' a double layer of soft and very thermal wool.

1997 Fibra BTX development

Much more than a simple yarn, BTX polypropylene fibre is the result of research and collaboration. After many tests and field trials, it is proven to be the best among yarns on the market for breathability, lightness and thermoregulation even for active sports.

2000 The first testimonials

The first testimonials are from Romagna. Roberto Conti leading the peloton on the Galibier Pass at the Tour De France

2002 Giro d'Italia winners

Savoldelli wins Giro d'Italia with Index of which Biotex is technical sponsor

2003 Biotex for women

The Biotex women's line expands and also dresses the T Mobile team and that year Cipollini also wears Biotex

2005 First seamless technical underwear

The advantages of seamless textile technology are the absence of seams in the garment. When worn, the garment has no uncomfortable stitches in contact with the skin. Furthermore, thanks to the elasticity of Lycra, it pleasantly adapts to the body in movement.

2014 Not just cycling

Biotex lines also expand for Skiing, Running, Trekking. Biotex dresses outdoor sports enthusiasts.

2016 Biotex registered trademark ®

The Biotex brand becomes a ® Registered trademark in Italy and throughout Europe, in the following years it will be expanded internationally

2018 New outerwear line

Not only underwear but also outerwear that can be worn alone, skin-to-skin, when temperatures rise, maintaining the basic characteristics of breathability and lightness or worn with a Biotex underwear as a first layer in cooler temperatures.

2024 Sustainability Project

Investing in quality and durability is a step towards more conscious consumption and less impact on the environment. Buying less but better means reducing waste and giving the right value to the product. This is why our goal has always been to create quality products that last, thanks to the first-rate materials and craftsmanship we put into the development and production of our garments.

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