About Us
Where tradition meets technology
Long-standing experience
AFOI NTOUMA & CO GP is the successor to the family business Ntoumas Alexios & CO GP, one of the oldest embroidery manufacturing companies, founded in November 1981. Since its inception, the company has maintained a steady growth trajectory with a long-term vision, consistently remaining among the leading firms in the industry.
By following the latest industry trends and remaining committed to high-quality services, our company utilizes cutting-edge technologies. Our equipment includes next-generation computerized embroidery machines, heat presses for garments and caps, and high-precision laser cutting and engraving systems. Combined with materials that meet the highest market standards, we ensure excellence in every project.
In 2007, our company took another decisive step by launching our own in-house embroidery design and digitizing service, offering unmatched speed and flexibility to our clients.
Furthermore, our staff is highly skilled, combining artistic aesthetics with years of experience and a deep sense of responsibility. Our team possesses the necessary expertise to produce top-quality embroideries and prints, with the sole purpose of fully satisfying every client’s unique needs.
Our History
Every embroidery begins with a single thread. For us, that thread has been unfolding for 45 years.
Company founded by Alexios Ntoumas
Acquisition of 2 Marco 6-head / single-needle embroidery machines with JACQUARD system. These machines were capable of single-color embroidery only.
Transition to multi-color embroidery capabilities
Acquisition of 1 ZSK 6-head / 6-needle machine. Acquisition of 1 TAJIMA 6-head / 8-needle machine.
Relocation to new, privately owned facilities
The company relocated to its own, newly built facilities at 10 El. Venizelou St., where our headquarters remain to this day.
Acquisition of TAJIMA machinery
Acquisition of 1 TAJIMA 12-head / 8-needle machine
Acquisition of 2 additional machines
Acquisition of 1 TAJIMA 12-head / 12-needle machine, equipped with sequin and cording devices. Acquisition of 1 TAJIMA 8-head / 12-needle machine for embroidery on finished garments and caps.
New Services & Machinery Expansion
Launching our in-house embroidery digitizing and design services. Direct-to-customer apparel retail and wholesale. Acquisition of 1 TAJIMA 12-head / 12-needle machine
The company transitions to the second generation
Brothers Giannis & Spyros Ntoumas take the lead and remain at the helm of the company to this day.
Full modernization with state-of-the-art machinery
Our company underwent a total technological upgrade, acquiring three state-of-the-art TAJIMA machines: one TMAR-KC (8-head/12-needle), one TMAR-KC (6-head/15-needle), and one TMCR-VF (12-head/12-needle). Combined with our TAJIMA TFGN-1212, our facility now boasts a formidable production capacity of 38 embroidery heads. In the same year, we expanded our horizons by investing in premium printing equipment, including a SEFA heat press and a STAHLS' cap press, marking our dynamic entry into the professional garment printing market.
A signature of quality in every stitch.