Our expertise
Armor-lux has held the Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (EPV) label since 2010. In a globalised and ethically sensitive sector, we are pursuing an ambitious CSR policy that is consistent with the history and values of our company.
Our products are designed to last over time. Quality is one of our main commitments to our customers. Back in 1971, we set up a quality department, which now has 30 employees. Before our products can be sold, our teams are responsible for checking the quality of production at our manufacturing sites in France and abroad. We also have our own testing and analysis laboratory specialising in the control of knitwear and fabrics and the development of textiles. Since 2011, the laboratory has been accredited to ISO/CEI 17025 (accreditation no. 1-2305 - Scope available at www.cofrac.fr). Our quality laboratory carries out more than 10,000 physical and chemical tests a year: colourimetric tests, pilling, strength, dimensional stability, dye fastness, mechanical characteristics, etc.
Because the criteria for ‘made in France’ do not guarantee consumers that the products are 100% made in France: it is the country in which the last significant manufacturing stage took place that is considered, by the regulations, to be the country of manufacture. However, we sometimes indicate this when regulations require it, as in the United States or Japan, or when a customer asks us to do so. From January 2024, we will be obliged to indicate product traceability on 3 levels, i.e. the country(ies) where the knitting/weaving, dyeing/printing and making-up operations are carried out (article 13 of the AGEC law).
We give preference to partners with whom we have worked for many years. We select our raw materials suppliers and subcontractors on the basis of technical, economic, quality and CSR criteria. The aim is to guarantee a quality identical to that of our own workshops, to secure supplies in terms of delivery times and ethics, and to control costs so as to offer reasonable selling prices in relation to the positioning of our brands and the market.
Today's textile industry is globalised and ethically sensitive. So it's up to the brands to guarantee their customers manufacturing processes that respect human rights, health and the environment. Since 2005, we have carried out more than 700 assessments worldwide to verify the compliance of production sites with the fundamental conventions of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the ten principles of the United Nations Global Compact. To carry out these audits, we call on an independent international firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), whose auditors are trained and certified to SA8000, the benchmark social responsibility standard.
| How do you guarantee the quality of your products?
Our products are designed to last over time. Quality is one of our main commitments to our customers. Back in 1971, we set up a quality department, which now has 30 employees. Before our products can be sold, our teams are responsible for checking the quality of production at our manufacturing sites in France and abroad. We also have our own testing and analysis laboratory specialising in the control of knitwear and fabrics and the development of textiles. Since 2011, the laboratory has been accredited to ISO/CEI 17025 (accreditation no. 1-2305 - Scope available at www.cofrac.fr). Our quality laboratory carries out more than 10,000 physical and chemical tests a year: colourimetric tests, pilling, strength, dimensional stability, dye fastness, mechanical characteristics, etc.
| Why don't your products say ‘made in France’?
Because the criteria for ‘made in France’ do not guarantee consumers that the products are 100% made in France: it is the country in which the last significant manufacturing stage took place that is considered, by the regulations, to be the country of manufacture. However, we sometimes indicate this when regulations require it, as in the United States or Japan, or when a customer asks us to do so. From January 2024, we will be obliged to indicate product traceability on 3 levels, i.e. the country(ies) where the knitting/weaving, dyeing/printing and making-up operations are carried out (article 13 of the AGEC law).
| How do you choose your subcontractors?
We give preference to partners with whom we have worked for many years. We select our raw materials suppliers and subcontractors on the basis of technical, economic, quality and CSR criteria. The aim is to guarantee a quality identical to that of our own workshops, to secure supplies in terms of delivery times and ethics, and to control costs so as to offer reasonable selling prices in relation to the positioning of our brands and the market.
| How do you ensure that the working conditions of your subcontractors are respected?
Today's textile industry is globalised and ethically sensitive. So it's up to the brands to guarantee their customers manufacturing processes that respect human rights, health and the environment. Since 2005, we have carried out more than 700 assessments worldwide to verify the compliance of production sites with the fundamental conventions of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the ten principles of the United Nations Global Compact. To carry out these audits, we call on an independent international firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), whose auditors are trained and certified to SA8000, the benchmark social responsibility standard.
Updated on: 21/10/2024
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