The Portuguese brand CTN TORRES NOVAS EST. 1845® carries with it more than 180 years of history in Portugal’s textile industry, together with a deep connection to a city, a territory and successive generations of Portuguese people. Its origins date back to 2 October 1845, when the Companhia Nacional de Fiação e Tecidos de Torres Novas was founded in Torres Novas by a group of Lisbon merchants seeking to reduce dependence on imports and develop textile production in Portugal capable of meeting the needs of the domestic market. Initially dedicated to spinning linen, jute and cotton, as well as producing canvas, the company grew to become, by the end of the 19th century, one of the leading names in Portuguese manufacturing, leaving a profound mark on the economic and social history of Torres Novas. From the mid-20th century onwards, a new period of modernisation strengthened the company’s industrial capacity and international reach, culminating in 1972 with the start of production of bath towels and other terry products. It was within this context that the Torres Novas name earned a special place in Portuguese homes, becoming associated with towels known for their quality, durability and comfort, as well as collections that crossed generations and remained part of the memories of many families. Following the closure of the historic company in 2011, that heritage did not disappear. In 2020, a new generation revived the brand and brought it back to life, drawing on knowledge accumulated since the 19th century and reinterpreting it in line with contemporary expectations. Today, the Portuguese brand CTN TORRES NOVAS EST. 1845® continues to make Portugal an essential part of its identity, with its products manufactured in the country and a strong commitment to natural fibres, quality craftsmanship, comfort, durability and timeless design. More than the revival of a historic name, its return represents the continuity of a Portuguese industrial heritage that has learned to evolve with the times without losing sight of its roots. Between the legacy of the former Fábrica Grande, the banks of the River Almonda and the textile expertise that Portugal has refined over generations, the Portuguese brand CTN TORRES NOVAS EST. 1845® embodies a sense of Portuguese identity shaped by work, knowledge, tradition and the ability to renew itself, bringing into every home not simply a Portuguese product, but a story rooted in 1845 and looking firmly towards the future.
