Lethu-Régence, which became Manufacture de Clisson in 2020 under the direction of Manon Cornué, has undergone a veritable transformation. Doubling its workforce and redefining its activities, this historic manufacture has reinvented itself while preserving its heritage.

The workshops of Haase Innovation, Histoire de Women and AMS Innovation are located in the heart of the valleys of the Lyon region, a historic knitwear area. Their director, Marine Anton, told us with passion about the history, the savoir-faire and the future of her company.

Near Le Mans, in Bonnetable, Manufacture de Confection Saônoise (MACOSA), specialized in lingerie and corsetry, stands as a regional icon, steeped in a rich history spanning five decades. André Gagnon, the new site manager since the recent takeover by Les Ateliers Grandis, gives us a captivating account of the evolution of this company with its excellent savoir-faire, and its plans for the future.

Visit the Mode Estime workshop, a social economy association created in 2011 by Alice Merle, which aims to help vulnerable people regain their self-esteem through textile design and sewing. Mathilde Coin, the association's communications manager, explains its missions, as well as the projects set up to support social and professional integration.

We headed for Montargis, in the small town of Villemandeur, to meet Diego du Réau, President of France Luxury Shirt, a garment making workshop specializing in shirts for the luxury goods industry. Diego du Réau, who took over the reins in 2020, shares with us the evolution of the workshop since its Design and the strategic challenges it faces to continue to grow and remain competitive.

Welcome to Atelier EMO in Troyes, the cradle of French hosiery. EMO is a clothing manufacturer specializing in cut and sew knits, fully integrated from knitting to garment making. Olivier Garcia, EMO's development manager, tells us about the emblematic history of the workshop, its evolution and its savoir-faire.