Founded in 1979 by Luciano Bilancioni, FLY 3 built its reputation on technically advanced Italian knitwear rooted in a sailing-inspired sensibility. Bilancioni’s early development of water-repellent, super-washable yarns set the brand apart, and an International Wool Secretariat award in 1983 affirmed its authority. Hallmark innovations including the enduring Archetipi line and patented seamless, reversible constructions underscore FLY 3’s longstanding command of performance-led craftsmanship, heritage, and modern knit engineering in Italy.
