Alpargatas Argentina

Alpargatas S.A.I.C. is an Argentine manufacturing company of clothing and footwear. Alpargatas was the leading textile and footwear manufacturer in the country, as well as a major local distributor and exporter. Originally established in 1885, since 2007 the company is a subsidiary of Brazilian Alpargatas S.A., formerly part of the industrial conglomerate Camargo Corrêa.

Alpargatas S.A.I.C.
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryTextile, footwear
Founded1885 (1885)
HeadquartersBarracas,
Key people
Márcio Luiz Simões Utsch, President
Cristino Javier Goñi,
COO
ProductsSneakers, flip-flops, sportswear, casual wear
Brands
  • Topper (1975–2007)
  • Flecha
  • Pampero
Revenue US$ 283 million (2011)
Net income
US$ 4 million (2011)
Total assetsUS$ 195 million (12/2011)
Number of employees
4,000
ParentAlpargatas S.A.
(2007–present)
SubsidiariesAlpargatas S.A.
(1907–82)

In 2019, the textile division of Alpargatas was acquired by an Argentine company, establishing "Alpargatas Textil" as an independent business. The company set its headquarters in Barracas, Buenos Aires.

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