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Since 1929, Pastelli has been dressing healthcare professionals with purpose, elegance, and precision. As a third-generation, family-owned business, the brand has become synonymous with premium-quality medical apparel that blends style with functionality – bringing Italian tailoring into clinics, hospitals, and aesthetic practices around the world.

A legacy of craftsmanship

It all began in Trieste, Italy, when the Pamich family opened their tailoring workshop. Over the decades, their passion and precision gave rise to the Pastelli brand – a name that now represents four enduring values: Passione (Passion), Stile (Style), Eleganza (Elegance), and Libertà (Freedom). These values are woven into every garment, offering medical professionals clothing that’s as practical as it is polished.

In 1990, the company relocated to the province of Padua, just a short train ride from Venice. Two years later, Pastelli committed to environmentally friendly production, replacing lead-based finishes with natural alternatives and introducing a vibrant new colour palette – red, purple, and peacock blue – now iconic in the industry.

Recognised quality and safety

In 1993, Pastelli was one of the first companies in its field to label uniforms as Category 1 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). While the garments are not classified as medical devices, they meet the standard protection requirements for daily use in clinical environments. Pastelli garments carry several certifications, including:

Halaal
DPI 1° CAT
ISO 9001
Stress testing

The ISO 9001 certification, obtained in 2000, reflects the brand’s commitment to quality management across the entire production chain.

Each fabric batch is tested and certified by authorised Italian manufacturers and undergoes additional in-house testing to verify:

Thread quality
Absence of allergenic chemicals
Colourfastness
Durability (up to 1 600 washes)

Innovative collections for everyday excellence

Pastelli introduces new collections annually, each rooted in innovation, performance, and wearer comfort.

Key ranges include:

Tecnostretch: Made with 8% elastane, this range offers elasticity, antibacterial properties, resistance to pilling and liquids, breathability, chlorine resistance, and easy-care maintenance.

Exell Collection: Tailored for discerning clients, this range is crafted using American Supima cotton – one of the world’s finest. Combined with exclusive artisanal techniques, it redefines the professional image.

NEW LIFE Collection: Designed for modern medical professionals on the move, this no-iron, crease-resistant range is breathable, lightweight, and remarkably durable. Made from PET fabric, it retains its shape and dries quickly – simply wash and wear.

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Sustainability and skin-safe materials

Pastelli’s fabrics are coloured using BASF and Bayer dye formulas, fully compliant with Europe’s strictest anti-pollution standards. Thanks to the absence of harsh fixatives like lead, formaldehyde, and p-phenylenediamine, these garments are completely hypoallergenic. Even the stitching thread is considered – only pure cotton is used where it comes into contact with the skin.

Rejecting the fast-fashion model, Pastelli creates garments that are made to last – certified to retain their beauty and integrity after up to 1 500 washes.

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Tailored to your practice

With 42 colours available, clinics can align their uniforms with their brand aesthetic. Whether you’re creating a signature look or matching a practice logo, Pastelli’s expert consultants are on hand to guide you.

Every piece is unmistakably Italian in its elegance, with fine tailoring, precision cuts, and an attention to detail that elevates the everyday.

Experience the Pastelli difference

Italian-made and meticulously designed, a Pastelli uniform is more than workwear – it’s a reflection of professionalism, pride, and purpose.

To explore the collection or place an order in South Africa, contact:

🌐 www.pastelli.com/en/about-us

📸 Instagram: @designermedical_wear

📞 Tel: +27 12 548 0724

📧 Email: info@gaactive.co.za

Rochelle Friedman

Aesthetic Appointment | rochelle@aestheticappointment.co.za | Website

Rochelle is the founder and driving force behind Aesthetic Appointment. With a passion for the aesthetics and pro-ageing industry in South Africa, she has been in the aesthetic publishing industry since 2012, dedicated to creating a valuable platform for insights and knowledge, bridging the gap between patients and doctors - delivering reliable, medical-based information. Rochelle firmly believes in the power of a good skincare regimen, especially when started at home, and is committed to educating consumers about the myriad of treatments, procedures, and products available to them.