We connect creators with top-tier French manufacturers.
Why Made in France?
Superior craftsmanship
& quality
Sustainable &
eco-friendly production
Faster logistics
within Europe
Elevated brand
reputation
How does
La Source Française work ?
Step 1: Product Design
If the design of your product is not completed, our designer products can assist you to create with you the styling of the pieces. If you already have your design complete, you can proceed to the quotation phase
Step 2: Optimized Quotations
We request the best quotes from our network of manufacturers based on the different manufacturing process required.
Step 3: Model Making
We present our design intentions based on your expectations to the workshops to create the patterns. Depending on the chosen manufacturer, we manage the pattern-making for the pieces.
Step 4: Prototype Creation
We create one prototype per series, which will define the subsequent series production.
Step 5: Manufacturing Monitoring
We ensure that the manufacturing process runs smoothly and is in line with the decisions made at the outset.
How to Start?
Fill out the form for your project
Have a meeting with our experts for the project
Receive a detailed quote with an action plan
The difference we make in managing your production
Flexible MOQ
Accommodating production scales from small batches to industrial quantities.
Industry Expertise
Engage manufacturers to assess optical matching capabilities.
Full Transparency
Complete visibility of production stages with regular project updates.
Custom Quotes
Tailored pricing aligned with your budgets and projects requirements.
Centralized Management
Streamlined communication and information management through our agency.
Collaborate Approach
Full involved from design to production with key decision-making control.
Frequently
Asked Questions
In France, we work with a wide range of sectors, particularly in the fashion industry. French factories operates in a wide range of sectors, including in the fashion industry. Our factories and workshops excel in the production of textiles, leather, lace, and more. Additionally, we specialize in luxury products, including perfumes and jewelry.
French factories are renowned for their expertise in high-end ready-to-wear fashion and luxury goods. We also collaborate with top manufacturers in the fields of plastic injection molding and metalworking, ensuring the highest quality craftsmanship for your projects.
France has expertise in a wide range of industries. Seven manufacturing sectors stand out as particularly significant in the country: automotive, chemicals, metallurgy, mechanical construction, electronics, food processing, and textiles.
At La Source Française, we specialize in various industries, but we do not focus on chemicals, electronics, or food processing sectors.
France has a rich heritage in fashion, and we are particularly passionate about handling simpler manufactured goods, such as fashion and accessories, perfumes, jewelry, home décor, tableware, and furniture.
With La Source Française, you can entrust your projects to a team of experts who will guide you through every step of product development. From designing your products and finding the right manufacturing partners to managing the launch of your production, we ensure a seamless process for outsourcing your manufacturing needs in France.
To determine the cost of your production, it depends on the products and production volumes. In France, some manufacturers are capable of handling small batches, but it will not be possible to establish a fixed cost, as it will vary significantly depending on the selected workshops. The price calculation is made based on each product planned for French production.
There is no single “best” workshop in France; each workshop has its own advantages and disadvantages. In general, all of our partner manufacturers are highly reputable. The key is to find the workshop that best fits your specific needs for your project.
Our expertise lies in identifying the ideal manufacturing partner for your production. We are also able to connect you with the production workshops of the most renowned luxury brands.
To find a reliable partner, it’s essential to have clear and detailed technical documents that will help the manufacturer understand your project.
You should then be prepared to reach out by phone to explain your project, ask any questions, and work through the process until you receive a quote for a prototype and proceed to your first production runs.
The cost typically ranges between €5,000 and €15,000, depending on your product, the number of items you plan to produce, and the manufacturing workshops you choose. The final price will vary based on the specifics of your project and the production requirements.
Drôme is a region well-known for shoe manufacturing, and it is home to the famous “Cité de la Chaussure” (Shoe City), for example.
According to the latest annual report from the IFM (Institut Français de la Mode) published in 2023, the turnover of the fashion sector in France in 2022 amounted to 154.2 billion euros. This figure includes clothing, shoes, leather goods, jewelry, and watchmaking.
2022 data (IFM) for the French fashion industry :
- National turnover: 154.2 billion €
- Exports: Total: 45.5 billion €
Main breakdown :
- Leather goods: 14.8 billion €
- Luxury and haute couture: 11.2 billion €
- Ready-to-wear: 9.5 billion €
- Shoes: 5.2 billion €
- Accessories and jewelry: 4.8 billion €
Main export markets : China, United States, Italy, United Kingdom, Germany
What Our Clients Say
Who is the platform for?
Designer Brands
Fashion and Luxury Houses
