In the heart of the Vendée region, Bleu Océane, founded in 1973 by the Dugas couple, has become a benchmark for denim garment making in France. The company, taken over in 2020 by Rodolphe Bled, combines traditional savoir-faire with innovative technologies to respond to changes in the sector and reduce its environmental impact.

A handful of pioneers believe in the viability of a complete French linen industry, from spinning to garment making. A virtuous adventure for the planet and employment, but with many challenges!

In the heart of La Chartre-sur-le-Loir, the Marck & Balsan Group's trimmings workshop preserves a unique artisanal savoir-faire. It is a benchmark in the production of braided trims and military ornaments. Under the direction of Laurent Marck, the Group's Managing Director, the workshop perpetuates ancestral techniques, respecting tradition and excellence.

The Académie Internationale de Coupe de Paris benefits from the aura of manual professions and the industry's growing need for model makers, linked to relocation.

From a chance encounter, Courtois Paris has today become an international benchmark for made-in-France millinery, crafting all types of headwear in its workshops in Normandy and Paris. Founder Marguerite Courtois tells us about her history and her determination to preserve the French savoir-faire of her Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (EPV).

Janvier-Gruson-Prat, founded in 1840, embodies exceptional savoir-faire in the manufacture of metal stampings and buttons. Established in Savigny-le-Temple since 1992, this family-run business has stood the test of time while preserving its artisanal heritage, which we discover with its director since 2012, Dominique Gruson.