Egidio and Nanni Cressi Legacy
Cressi was founded in 1946 as a diving company rich in innovation, design, development, manufacturing. A family-owned and operated Italian brand, Cressi is one of the first companies to develop innovative equipment for watersports. For over 80 years, the commitment to innovation has been in the company’s DNA. The passion that stimulated the founders to begin their adventure is still present and results in the best and most reliable products!
Our land, our sea
It was to fish in the depths of Portofino and San Fruttuoso that, before the II World War, a group of friends thought of new equipment. Situated between France and Tuscany, Liguria is one of the smallest regions in Italy. The Italian Riviera is reflected in the blue Mediterranean Sea, and also surrounded by mountains that drop sheer into the sea. Vegetation forms the backdrop to some of the country’s most popular and well-known seaside resorts.
The Italian Made
The brand and the manufacturing process remain firmly anchored in the place where the company was founded. In an age when production is often outsourced, Cressi’s offices and production facilities remain in Genova, Italy. This strategic location has played a vital role in the company’s historical success and continues to provide it with an important advantage in the market today.
Research and Development
Cressi’s long history of product innovations comes from a drive to continually improve. As the sport has evolved, so has Cressi, often serving as the catalyst for change. From designing new products to developing new manufacturing processes, Cressi draws on a wealth of technical expertise and creative knowledge from the past.
At Cressi, every innovation is a step toward the future.
Quality for Safety Experience
We seek safer, more comfortable diving, preferring minimal gear. Human needs differ from fish—they require gear to breathe, move, see, and stay warm. Over 70 years, we've learned that less—less volume, weight, effort—is better. Our gear should be simple, functional, and easy to use, allowing free movement without distraction. It must also be reparable and durable, becoming familiar and comfortable over time.
What we think
We have been producing diving equipment since 1946, possibly earlier if you include the early years of artisanal production. This company is now in its third generation, with Antonio and Marco, father and son, running the company started by brothers Egidio and Nanni Cressi. Since we were born, we have tried to stay true to our core values, and today, after more than 70 years, we are proud to run and work for a company that still lives by them.
Why do we love what we do?
We are a family-owned company that stayed independent when most competitors joined large multinationals in the 70s, which we see as a point of pride and responsibility. Our products carry our family name, developed in-house and thoroughly tested, in waters near Portofino, where Egidio Cressi invented diving gear. These products undergo further testing by ambassadors and athletes in extreme conditions. We ensure proper patenting and safety certifications. Every team member, ambassador, seller at Cressi is valued and deserves ethical, equal opportunity work environment.
We're pioneers.We love diving
Egidio and Nanni Cressi Legacy
Cressi was founded in 1946 as a diving company rich in innovation, design, development, manufacturing. A family-owned and operated Italian brand, Cressi is one of the first companies to develop innovative equipment for watersports. For over 80 years, the commitment to innovation has been in the company’s DNA. The passion that stimulated the founders to begin their adventure is still present and results in the best and most reliable products!
Our land, our sea
It was to fish in the depths of Portofino and San Fruttuoso that, before the II World War, a group of friends thought of new equipment. Situated between France and Tuscany, Liguria is one of the smallest regions in Italy. The Italian Riviera is reflected in the blue Mediterranean Sea, and also surrounded by mountains that drop sheer into the sea. Vegetation forms the backdrop to some of the country’s most popular and well-known seaside resorts.
The Italian Made
The brand and the manufacturing process remain firmly anchored in the place where the company was founded. In an age when production is often outsourced, Cressi’s offices and production facilities remain in Genova, Italy. This strategic location has played a vital role in the company’s historical success and continues to provide it with an important advantage in the market today.
Research and Development
Cressi’s long history of product innovations comes from a drive to continually improve. As the sport has evolved, so has Cressi, often serving as the catalyst for change. From designing new products to developing new manufacturing processes, Cressi draws on a wealth of technical expertise and creative knowledge from the past.
At Cressi, every innovation is a step toward the future.
Quality for Safety Experience
We seek safer, more comfortable diving, preferring minimal gear. Human needs differ from fish—they require gear to breathe, move, see, and stay warm. Over 70 years, we've learned that less—less volume, weight, effort—is better. Our gear should be simple, functional, and easy to use, allowing free movement without distraction. It must also be reparable and durable, becoming familiar and comfortable over time.
What we think
We have been producing diving equipment since 1946, possibly earlier if you include the early years of artisanal production. This company is now in its third generation, with Antonio and Marco, father and son, running the company started by brothers Egidio and Nanni Cressi. Since we were born, we have tried to stay true to our core values, and today, after more than 70 years, we are proud to run and work for a company that still lives by them.
Why do we love what we do?
We are a family-owned company that stayed independent when most competitors joined large multinationals in the 70s, which we see as a point of pride and responsibility. Our products carry our family name, developed in-house and thoroughly tested, in waters near Portofino, where Egidio Cressi invented diving gear. These products undergo further testing by ambassadors and athletes in extreme conditions. We ensure proper patenting and safety certifications. Every team member, ambassador, seller at Cressi is valued and deserves ethical, equal opportunity work environment.
We're pioneers.We love diving
