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Despite the crises, in this family business of clothing entirely made in France and partly by hand, the 50 employees were active a few days before Christmas …
“In 2007, my mother bet that the “made in France” was not lost. “Meanwhile, in Castres, the 50 employees of this clothing company entirely made in France and partly by hand, are active a few days before Christmas.”I would like young people to get started because it is a job that is being lost. If there is no one left, there will be no remeshing profession in France.“, confides Tourya, remailleuse. The socks, sweaters or mittens made here are made in high-tech machines, regularly renewed, before the finishing touches are done by hand.
Before setting up the business, Gaëtan’s family raised Angora goats for their wool. In 2007, Myriam saved this company from bankruptcy, which produced socks with the wool of its animals. But today, it is with her children that she continues a French industrial tradition. Since the takeover, sales have increased by 10% per year and wages are 20% above the minimum wage.
The Made in France designation is regulated by the General Directorate of Enterprises with specifications to be observed. In France, the share of Made in France clothing represents 3% of the clothing sold.