C.P. Company Fabrics: 50 Fili, Chrome-R, Nylon B and More
C.P. Company fabrics are at the heart of the brand's identity: every material is conceived as much as a technical object as an aesthetic one. The most iconic are 50 Fili (a dense, hard-wearing cotton-nylon), Chrome-R (a water-repellent nylon with a metallic look), Nylon B (lightweight and functional), and the house's ultimate signature, garment dyeing. In this guide, we detail each fabric, its properties and how to recognise it.
Understanding these materials helps you choose the right piece for how you will wear it, care for it better, and even spot a counterfeit. Here are the essentials.
Why are fabrics so important at C.P. Company?
Founded by the Italian designer Massimo Osti, C.P. Company built its reputation on textile research. Osti, a pioneer of technical clothing, designed his pieces as functional tools without sacrificing style. This obsession with fabric remains the brand's signature today.
To find out more about this heritage, you can read our article on the genesis of C.P. Company and Massimo Osti's vision.
What is C.P. Company's 50 Fili fabric?
50 Fili is an iconic C.P. Company fabric, made from a dense blend of cotton and nylon. Its name refers to the fineness and number of yarns used. Hard-wearing, structured and slightly stiff, it holds its shape extremely well while remaining breathable. It is one of the brand's most recognisable materials.
It is often found on jackets and outerwear, where its robustness makes all the difference.
Chrome-R: the nylon with a metallic look
Chrome-R (or Chrome) is a nylon characterised by its satin, almost metallic finish and its water-repellent properties. Soft to the touch yet hard-wearing, it provides effective protection against wind and rain.
It is a highly prized fabric for jackets and C.P. Company Goggle Jackets, where its unique visual finish heightens the piece's technical look.
Nylon B and other technical materials
Beyond 50 Fili and Chrome-R, C.P. Company works with many other technical materials:
- Nylon B: a lightweight, functional nylon, often used for thin pieces that are easy to wear every day.
- Water-repellent and windproof fabrics: designed to stand up to the elements while remaining comfortable.
- Technical cotton blends: for sweatshirts and softer pieces, combining comfort and durability.
Each material is chosen according to the piece's purpose: protection, lightness, structure or comfort.
Garment dyeing: the C.P. Company signature
Garment dyeing is the brand's most iconic process. Instead of dyeing the fabric before the garment is made, the garment is dyed once it has been fully assembled. The result: unique colour nuances, depth and slight variations that make every piece distinctive.
This process has a direct impact on care: to preserve the colour, it is advisable to wash cold, not to iron and to avoid the tumble dryer.
How do you recognise genuine C.P. Company fabric?
The quality of the fabric is one of the best indicators of authenticity. Genuine C.P. Company fabric has a dense, even weave, a quality hand feel and impeccable finishing. A fabric that is too thin, rough or irregular should ring alarm bells. To go further, see our guide to recognising genuine C.P. Company.
Discover C.P. Company pieces at NB08
At NB08, every C.P. Company piece is selected and authenticated by our team, with a certificate of authenticity. So you can enjoy these exceptional technical materials with complete confidence.
- The full C.P. Company collection
- C.P. Company jackets
- C.P. Company Goggle Jackets
- C.P. Company shorts
In summary
C.P. Company fabrics — 50 Fili, Chrome-R, Nylon B and garment dyeing — embody the technical philosophy the brand inherited from Massimo Osti. Knowing these materials means choosing the right piece, caring for it properly and recognising an authentic one.
