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Textile in France through the ages The first traces of weaving in France are very ancient, while those of textile manufacturing factories are more recent. Europe experienced a boom in wool production in the 10th century thanks to its highly developed pastoral activity, which also allowed for a parallel activity of drapery, previously made from wool. Clothing during this time was also made from wool. The first step in textile manufacturing is the transformation of raw materials from natural, artificial, or synthetic fibers into yarn. The yarn is then processed to form large textile surfaces that can be used for various purposes by textile producers. These surfaces are often embellished to give them color (dyeing, printing) or certain properties (chemical or mechanical finishes, coating, lamination, etc.) in textile manufacturing factories. Flanders and Bruges stood out as textile suppliers in France due to the quality of their wool and resulting weavings. Until the 18th century, wool was the most important part of textile manufacturing in France and Europe. In 1769, English inventor Richard Arkwright patented the first automatic weaving machine powered by steam, which led to continuous development in the weaving industry. At the end of the 18th century, after a period of uncertain revolution, Napoleon Bonaparte came to power in France. This led to a large-scale modernization plan for French textile factories. Lyon inventor Joseph-Marie Jacquart developed a remarkable loom that was both mechanical and programmable. This innovation was a global success and contributed to a golden age for French textile suppliers, supported by the Empire. Philippe de Girard also played a significant role in the mechanization of textiles. He was a pioneer in this radical transformation, establishing the first mechanical spinning mill in Paris, which attracted the attention of many competitors looking to manufacture their fabrics in France. With the commercialization and growth of the sewing machine after 1829, the textile industry experienced significant growth in France in the mid-19th century, with the emergence of Haute Couture. The distribution of textiles in France was organized through department stores that sold all types of products from textile manufacturing factories, such as clothing, furniture, curtains, etc. But today, textile surfaces have other functionalities and can also be used for technical purposes, such as road and railway maintenance with geotextiles, or for more efficient plant growth with agrotextiles, or even for flying helicopters or protecting firefighters from fire with functional technical textiles. In the mid-19th century, the largest textile manufacturer in France by value was the textile group Filatures Cohin et Cie located in Sarthe, with 20,000 shares totaling 12 million francs. But in the 1960s and 1970s, the textile industry in France faced challenges, despite the presence of many traditional know-how. The Calais lace (internal link to the site if possible) is still internationally renowned. What about textile suppliers in France today? To revitalize these regions, the French textile industry has set out to create the "Terre Textile" label, as there was no controlled designation of origin for this sector. The French textile industry today According to the Union of Textile Industries, the majority of the 2,200 active textile companies in France in 2018 represented 61,296 jobs. They are mainly located in the regions of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Hauts-de-France, Grand Est, Occitanie, and Normandy. Today, there are 62,000 jobs in the French textile industry. Since the COVID crisis, consumers have become aware of France's dependence on other foreign countries for textile production. This unprecedented situation has led to a real awareness among textile buyers who are looking to be more responsible and thoughtful, with a desire to consume more locally and make their purchases more environmentally friendly. More than half of the French population believes that the fight against climate change is as important as the fight against the global pandemic. This raises the increasingly important question for fabric suppliers, "How can I manufacture my clothes in France?" This awareness has also been accompanied by other initiatives, such as the Paris Agreement, which aims to reduce the carbon footprint of the textile industry. There are also various labels, such as Terre Textile and Oeko-Tex, which verify the origin and quality of products from textile manufacturing factories and promote them. Our French textile suppliers La Source Française allows you to find your French textile supplier among its 268 listed manufacturers. Among others, you can find Fannystyle and La Reverdie.
En savoir plus sur le secteur Textile et habillement :
Textile in France through the ages The first traces of weaving in France are very ancient, while those of textile manufacturing factories are more recent. Europe experienced a boom in wool production in the 10th century thanks to its highly developed pastoral activity, which also allowed for a parallel activity of drapery, previously made from wool. Clothing during this time was also made from wool. The first step in textile manufacturing is the transformation of raw materials from natural, artificial, or synthetic fibers into yarn. The yarn is then processed to form large textile surfaces that can be used for various purposes by textile producers. These surfaces are often embellished to give them color (dyeing, printing) or certain properties (chemical or mechanical finishes, coating, lamination, etc.) in textile manufacturing factories. Flanders and Bruges stood out as textile suppliers in France due to the quality of their wool and resulting weavings. Until the 18th century, wool was the most important part of textile manufacturing in France and Europe. In 1769, English inventor Richard Arkwright patented the first automatic weaving machine powered by steam, which led to continuous development in the weaving industry. At the end of the 18th century, after a period of uncertain revolution, Napoleon Bonaparte came to power in France. This led to a large-scale modernization plan for French textile factories. Lyon inventor Joseph-Marie Jacquart developed a remarkable loom that was both mechanical and programmable. This innovation was a global success and contributed to a golden age for French textile suppliers, supported by the Empire. Philippe de Girard also played a significant role in the mechanization of textiles. He was a pioneer in this radical transformation, establishing the first mechanical spinning mill in Paris, which attracted the attention of many competitors looking to manufacture their fabrics in France. With the commercialization and growth of the sewing machine after 1829, the textile industry experienced significant growth in France in the mid-19th century, with the emergence of Haute Couture. The distribution of textiles in France was organized through department stores that sold all types of products from textile manufacturing factories, such as clothing, furniture, curtains, etc. But today, textile surfaces have other functionalities and can also be used for technical purposes, such as road and railway maintenance with geotextiles, or for more efficient plant growth with agrotextiles, or even for flying helicopters or protecting firefighters from fire with functional technical textiles. In the mid-19th century, the largest textile manufacturer in France by value was the textile group Filatures Cohin et Cie located in Sarthe, with 20,000 shares totaling 12 million francs. But in the 1960s and 1970s, the textile industry in France faced challenges, despite the presence of many traditional know-how. The Calais lace (internal link to the site if possible) is still internationally renowned. What about textile suppliers in France today? To revitalize these regions, the French textile industry has set out to create the "Terre Textile" label, as there was no controlled designation of origin for this sector. The French textile industry today According to the Union of Textile Industries, the majority of the 2,200 active textile companies in France in 2018 represented 61,296 jobs. They are mainly located in the regions of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Hauts-de-France, Grand Est, Occitanie, and Normandy. Today, there are 62,000 jobs in the French textile industry. Since the COVID crisis, consumers have become aware of France's dependence on other foreign countries for textile production. This unprecedented situation has led to a real awareness among textile buyers who are looking to be more responsible and thoughtful, with a desire to consume more locally and make their purchases more environmentally friendly. More than half of the French population believes that the fight against climate change is as important as the fight against the global pandemic. This raises the increasingly important question for fabric suppliers, "How can I manufacture my clothes in France?" This awareness has also been accompanied by other initiatives, such as the Paris Agreement, which aims to reduce the carbon footprint of the textile industry. There are also various labels, such as Terre Textile and Oeko-Tex, which verify the origin and quality of products from textile manufacturing factories and promote them. Our French textile suppliers La Source Française allows you to find your French textile supplier among its 268 listed manufacturers. Among others, you can find Fannystyle and La Reverdie.
