Making in France is an act of commitment, almost militant, given how seductive and easy it could be to relocate our production to maximize our margins.
Yet at Kidur, we've chosen to maintain our historic know-how in the original factory, here in Courlay. Design, pattern-making, fabric cutting, collar and cuff preparation, garment assembly and finishing - nearly 30 people are involved in the manufacture of a Kidur garment.
MADE IN FRANCE : THE RARELY CHECKED DECLARATION.
Its specifications are complex, combining French and European customs standards. However, its application leaves room for items manufactured outside France to undergo some processing in France.
At Kidur, we don't think this label is demanding enough, so we voluntarily apply every year for the Origine France Garantie label for our entire collection.
Twice a year, an auditor from Bureau Véritas comes to check the reality of our manufacturing and measures the percentage of added value achieved in France. During this audit, everything is checked, from the origin of raw materials and supplies to the absence of subcontracting in our case, since all Kidur products are manufactured in France.
The audit then determines an OFG rate which corresponds to the value of the item produced in France. To obtain the label, at least 50% of the cost price of our products, i.e. the cost of our manufacturing plus the cost of materials and supplies, must be produced in France.