French knitter since 1940
A family journey through the time
Depuis 1940et le temps défile
The family workshop was founded in 1940 in a small village in the center of France, Les Villettes. Jean-Marie Bonnefoy, the founder, manages the company's activity towards knitwear, producing more specifically girdles and garter belts.
His son, Marc, takes over the management in 1972, after graduating from the Diderot textile school in Lyon.
Thanks to this technical textile expertise, he perpetuates the knitwear know-how and develops a fashion accessories collection. A new chapter begins and the company then takes on an international dimension by selling its products worldwide.
Au fil des générations
Chloé Bonnefoy, the current director, is thus the third generation at the helm of the company.
The experience passed down by her father is an additional strenght: complementing each other with their different skills, Chloé and Marc worked together to drive the company forward.
Maison Bonnefoy's brand was thus created in 2015. A brand offering knitted accessories for Fashion and Home, 100% made in France from quality materials from France and Europe (Italy and Germany mainly).
Tout est fait en interne : nous maitrisons tout le processus de production pour proposer à nos clients des produits qui répondent parfaitement à leurs besoins.
– Maison Bonnefoy
Eco-responsibility & sustainability
As a result of our concern for environmental issues and desire to go further in our ecological commitment, we have designed an ethical collection made from organic wool and cotton as well as recycled materials. One more step towards a responsible & sustainable consumption.
GOTS labelGlobal Organic Textile Standard
A label that certifies not only dignified working conditions but also a respectful product regarding environment and health of its wearers.
The organic wool yarn used to knit our Jasmin range and the organic cotton yarn used for our Hippolyte range or Versailles blanket are both GOTS-certified.
GRS labelGlobal Recycled Standard
LA label that certifies not only a product's recycled content but also its compliance with environmental and social criteria.
Our environmentally-friendly Patrice range is made from GRS-certified recycled materials. Neither re-dyed nor bleached, its made in France yarn is made from used clothing.
Our Justin recycled cashmere quality is also GRS-certified and made from production waste.
A virtuous circle that gives a second life to products at the end of their life cycle.
Partnershipslocal
Made in France also means being ethical beyond our own products and focusing on local partnerships. To limit the carbon footprint of our products and support French manufacturers, we have always worked with partners who are geographically close to our workshop in Haute-Loire, a central region in France.
Packaging, brand labels, recycled drawstrings bags and carboard tags are all produced by local manufacturers. We guarantee the 100% French quality of our products, in the smallest detail.
Living Heritage Company
Generation after generation, we strive to pass down our heritage and know-how to every man and woman at Maison Bonnefoy. Our team currently consists of 13 people who are committed to the family values that characterize our company.
The EPV labelLiving Heritage Company
To guarantee a 100% French quality, are products are 100% made in France in our unique workshop.
Our know-how has been recognized by the French government EPV label - Entreprise du Patrimoine vivant (Living Heritage Company).
It stems from the use of ancient and modern knitting looms, combined with years of experience in knitwear. For this, Maison Bonnefoy can count on the expertise of its team driven by their textile's passion. The key to perpetuating our ancestral tradition!
Did you know?
Fewer than 1,500 companies are rewarded by the EPV label. It is a real mark of distinction for our company.
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Design& innovation
Design is a fundamental part in the creation of our products.
Always on the lookout for new trends and materials, our designers regularly meet French and Italian spinners to select exceptional yarns.
From design to distribution, there are many steps and skills involved in creating a product. Knitting on specific looms and hand finishing all require a unique know-how.
Hand-finishedgreatest attention to every detail
To guarantee the quality of our products, our seamstresses pay the greatest attention to every detail.
Garment assembly, label knitting and hand finishing are all done by our team. Each of our products receives the utmost attention.
A worthy 100% French quality.