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Heavyweight cut-and-sew knits
Combed compact ring-spun cotton, 350–500 GSM French terry, 400–550 GSM fleece, high-gauge jersey, reactive azo-free dyeing, stenter framing, compacting, rib retention, and coverstitch.
French design, accountable overseas execution
Clothing Manufacturing for French Fashion Brands
Fenalt connects French design teams in Paris, Lyon, and Marseille with vetted overseas manufacturing and a managed import path.
We coordinate technical packs, fabrics, sampling, REACH and AGEC-aware trim information, AQL 2.5 inspection, and DAP or FOB delivery.
Direct answer
A managed apparel route into France
Fenalt reviews tech packs, sources materials, develops the PP sample, checks inline quality, and manages export freight into France. Production is matched to the construction, fabric, quantity, and compliance requirement.
The standard MOQ is 50 pieces per style. DAP supports small and medium orders under 1,000 units; FOB supports bulk freight with the French importer coordinating customs under its EORI.
Operating models
Accountability matters at every handoff
| Vector | Fenalt managed | Unmanaged or broker-led |
|---|---|---|
| Accountability | Fenalt is the single managed operational contact; unmanaged buyers coordinate multiple departments. | Buyer or suppliers split the execution. |
| MOQ | 50 pieces per style versus commonly 500–1,000+ at direct factories. | Buyer or suppliers split the execution. |
| Quality | ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 Level II with AQL 2.5 rather than unverified visual sampling. | Buyer or suppliers split the execution. |
| Compliance | Materials are reviewed against REACH and AGEC-related traceability requirements. | Buyer or suppliers split the execution. |
| Logistics | DAP courier or FOB sea freight under one planned route. | Buyer or suppliers split the execution. |
| Technical review | Pre-production engineering, pattern grading, and POM checks before loading. | Buyer or suppliers split the execution. |
Technical capabilities
From heavyweight knits to French luxury casual
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Tailored and structured wovens
Organic cotton twill, linen blends, technical nylon-elastane, structured poplin, bound interiors, 12–14 SPI lockstitching, collar stays, and bartacks.
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Branded trims and packaging
Woven damask labels, satin care labels, TPU patches, nickel-tested metal hardware, French AGEC material-origin data, and microplastic-sorting information.
EU and French compliance
Build traceability into the garment brief
French market access requires more than a finished garment; materials, packaging, and environmental information must follow the intended route.
REACH
Restricted substances such as formaldehyde, heavy metals, phthalates, nickel release, and banned aromatic amines are addressed through material validation.
Loi AGEC
Material origin across weaving or knitting, dyeing or printing, and stitching or assembly can be documented for environmental transparency.
Triman and Info-tri
Care labels, polybags, and consumer packaging can include French sorting information and the applicable Triman presentation.
Order and quality flow
Time the range around the approval
Intake
Tech pack, BOM, and POM audit.
Sample
10–15 days production.
Courier
3–5 days to France.
Bulk
15–20 days from PP approval.
Release
AQL 2.5, POM, packaging, and export.
Raw material
GSM, shrinkage, colorfastness
In-line
SPI, seam tension, alignment
Final
ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 Level II, AQL 2.5, POM, AGEC information, barcode
Questions and answers
French clothing manufacturing FAQs
Does Fenalt manufacture inside France?
No. Fenalt manages specialized overseas production facilities and coordinates the lifecycle from tech pack and materials to quality and delivery into France.
What is the MOQ?
Fenalt standard minimum order quantity is 50 pieces per style.
What is the sampling and bulk timing?
Sampling takes 10–15 days plus 3–5 days courier to France. Bulk is 15–20 days from PP sign-off to export dispatch.
How are TVA, duties, and EORI handled?
For FOB bulk, the French importer of record uses its EORI to clear customs and pay applicable EU duties and 20% TVA. For DAP courier, DHL or FedEx processes clearance and bills the commercial account.
Can Fenalt support AGEC and REACH?
Yes. Materials and treatments can be documented for REACH restricted substances, while weaving, dyeing, assembly, Triman, and Info-tri data can be incorporated into the French compliance brief.
Where do bulk shipments arrive?
DAP supports direct courier delivery. Bulk FOB can route through Le Havre, Marseille-Fos, or Paris Charles de Gaulle logistics hubs.
Start your French production
Connect French design to controlled execution
Share the range, materials, AGEC information, quantity, and delivery window. Fenalt will map the managed path.