Elastic Interface
Italian manufacturer of cycling chamois (pads), palm protection, and insole technologies for cycling apparel brands, operating under the Elastic Interface brand.
- CEO / Founder
- Gianluca Pellicciari
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Growth Stage
- Latest Round
- Private Equity
- Key Investors
- PM and Partners SGR
Technology & Products
Key Products
AURA N3X FL (FoamLess 3D-printed chamois); Icarus and Pegasus (Air Floating Technology road pads); Hybrid Cell System chamois; EIT BIO PRIME bio-based fabric pads; Palm Tech glove pads; Insole Tech cycling insoles
Technological Advantage
N3X 3D-printed chamois technology; FoamLess construction; Air Floating Technology; partnership with University of Padua biomechanics department; Benefit Corporation (Società Benefit) status; zero-waste 3D printing manufacturing.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
High-performance cycling padding solutions that optimize the connection between body and bike, combining biomechanical research with advanced materials and 3D-printing technology.
How They Differentiate
Elastic Interface differentiates through its N3X 3D-printed chamois technology (FoamLess construction eliminating traditional foam and lamination), deep biomechanics research with the University of Padua, and being a dedicated B2B supplier to premium cycling apparel brands rather than selling direct-to-consumer.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Premium cycling apparel brands (B2B); cyclists across road, gravel, mountain, and bikepacking disciplines
Industry Verticals
Cycling apparel; Cycling gloves; Cycling footwear
Competitors
E.I. (other chamois pad manufacturers); In-house pad development by large cycling apparel brands
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
2001: Founded by Marino De Marchi and Stefano Coccia; 2021: PM and Partners SGR invests in Cytech Group; 2024: Cytech becomes a Benefit Corporation (Societa Benefit); 2024: Gianluca Pellicciari appointed CEO; Cytech acquires majority stake in Pasasport
Notable Customers
Darvie; YKYW; Nimbl; Jeuf (by SPORTLER); numerous other premium cycling apparel brands listed on Elastic Interface marketplace
Recent coverage of Elastic Interface
AM patents
AM-relevant patents linked to this company.
- Patents
- 8
- Granted
- 0
- Families
- 8
Leading domains: process (8)
Filings by year: 2021: 6 · 2018: 2
- METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PADDING AND PADDING THUS PRODUCED4408642 · EP
- METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PADDING AND PADDING THUS PRODUCED20240398054 · US
- GARMENT WITH PADDING AND CORRESPONDING PRODUCTION METHOD4408643 · EP
- GARMENT WITH PADDING AND CORRESPONDING PRODUCTION METHOD2023053156 · WO
- GARMENT WITH PADDING AND CORRESPONDING PRODUCTION METHOD20250040627 · US
Funding rounds
- Private EquityUndisclosed2021-04Lead: PM and Partners SGR · Source