Penicillium (/ËpÉnÉªËsÉªliÉm/) ascomycetous fungi of major importance in the natural environment as well as food and drug production. Some members of the genus produce penicillin, a molecule that is used as an antibiotic, which kills or stops the growth of certain kinds of bacteria inside the body. Other species are used in cheesemaking. According to the Dictionary of the Fungi (10th edition, 2008), the widespread genus contains over 300 species.
Gottex was founded in Tel Aviv, Israel, in 1956 by Lea Gottlieb, who headed the design team until 1998. She adapted her expertise as a raincoat manufacturer to create a pioneering swimsuit company.n Gottlieb's vision, Gottex collections can be worn from pool to the bar, and then to a restaurant or cocktail parties. In addition to swimsuits, Gottex produces caftans, tunics and trousers, combining swimwear and beachwear.
Most of the swimsuits are $40 to $150. Gottex was started in 1949 by Leah and Armin Gottlieb, who arrived in Tel Aviv with their two daughters, Miriam and Judith. Mr. Gottlieb had been a raincoat manufacturer in his native Budapest and set up a similar business in Israel.s the director of United States operations for Gottex, the world's largest swimsuit manufacturer, she knows that next summer, swimsuits will have more control for the body built in and will provide more coverage. She also knows the patterns they will have, like the plaids that are fashion's latest enthusiasm.