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Our story

A responsible commitment

For nearly 95 years, lingerie pieces have been the result of meticulous work using fine materials and exceptional French expertise .

We are conscientious about our products, our customers, the world around us that changes daily, and the environment.

This is why we are committed to limiting waste and our ecological footprint at every stage of our activity.

We have realized that we must play a role in preserving our planet. Today, it is essential to set an example and offer products with the lowest possible impact on the environment and human responsibility , while maintaining the same attention to detail and the quality of raw materials.

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The choice of materials

Lace

A delicate material made from woven threads intertwined together to form a pattern, it is manufactured in France, mainly in Calais.

Swiss embroidery

Creation of motifs on a tulle base. Maison Lejaby selects all of its embroidery in Switzerland, renowned for its high quality and durability.

The modal

Made from plant fibers - often beech - it is obtained by spinning cellulose, the rigid part of the plant wall.

Cotton

Its natural fiber allows the body to breathe while providing a feeling of softness on contact with the skin. Its absorption capacity is one of its main properties.

#2

suppliers

Once the materials have been selected, the search for the best possible suppliers begins. Several criteria are taken into account in this choice: the quality of the materials , the price , but also geographical proximity and technicality .

Maison Lejaby is also vigilant about the ecological impact of its fabrics.

The fabrics are OEKO-TEX certified. This label attests to the non-toxic and ecological quality of the lingerie pieces.

The raw materials also comply with Reach regulations; a European regulation that makes the use of chemical substances safer.

The products used are therefore free of traces of substances harmful to women's bodies and the environment.

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Our European suppliers

Maison Lejaby selects French lace made according to the rules of the art using particular know-how . Thus, 85% of the lace used by our corset makers is of French origin , from Calais more precisely.

The vast majority of our knitwear comes from Belgium and is of very high quality.

All the embroidery used by the House is of Swiss design and recognized for its very high quality.

In a few figures

100% of our collections are imagined, designed, prototyped and tested in our Lyon workshop in France.

85% of our lace is French .

100% of our packaging is recycled and recyclable .

100% of our fabrics are OEKO-TEX certified.

86% of our materials are European .

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THE DESIGN

Next comes the design of the product. You have to draw it, create prototypes , check that they meet the requirements of the House, but also yours!

This phase takes place entirely in our workshops in Rilleux-la-Pape, near Lyon.

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INNOVATION

With innovation at the heart of its thinking, the House offers quality products through the expertise of a creative corset maker . In this sense, the House was the first to use Lycra in its underwear in 1965.

Today, it tries to continue to renew itself by using environmentally friendly materials, here are some of them.

Micro-Modal fiber

Modal fabric is made from plant fibers from trees, mostly beech wood. These fibers are obtained by spinning cellulose and are 50% more absorbent than cotton.

It's a durable and highly breathable fiber. A perfect alternative to cotton, its soft, stretchy material provides good support for all bust sizes.

By recycling dyeing water, its production allows for a saving of 85% of water.

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PRODUCTION

A new important step is the production of our lingerie pieces. The House is very vigilant about the working conditions and environment of its seamstresses .

This is one of the reasons why we have been long-standing partners of Ateliers Isa , a long-standing partner. Located in Sfax, Tunisia , this clothing workshop shares the same social, environmental and human values ​​as the House.

The factory adheres to social and societal standards , and the internal production system is certified "Going Green." The factory is uniquely equipped with solar panels to power the sewing machines and waste compactors, and internal teams are made aware of waste and the importance of their actions on the environment.

The evolution of our production systems is underway. Not all processes are perfect yet, but our headquarters, teams, and all stakeholders are improving every day to offer you consumption that is as in line as possible with current environmental considerations.

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In a few figures

350 to 500 seamstresses make the House’s pieces.

52 pieces are needed to make a bra.

500,000 products are manufactured each year.

Our factory in Tunisia is the first lingerie manufacturing factory in North Africa to obtain the Oeko-Tex Label.

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OUR PACKAGINGS

Last but not least, the House is also committed to the choice of its packaging.

We pay particular attention to the choice of packaging in order to best protect the products that will be sent to you, but also to limit waste .

Therefore, all Maison Lejaby products are sent in recycled and recyclable protective boxes, whether made of cardboard or plastic.

We are also committed to using new cardboard and plastic-free bags in our stores.

The labels on each of our products are FSC certified , meaning that the trees from which they come come from sustainably managed forests.

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OUR COMMITMENTS WITHIN OUR PREMISES

Employees are the first actors in an ecological transformation. Each employee is called upon to recycle, not only cardboard and plastic, but also ink cartridges, coffee capsules, light bulbs, etc.

They are also encouraged to stop using single-use items . The Works Council has therefore distributed a water bottle to stop using plastic bottles.

The use of cups rather than disposable cups is also advocated. The teams have reusable tableware in the catering area so as not to throw away plastic or cardboard tableware every lunchtime.

In addition, the seamstresses at the Rillieux-La-Pape workshop near Lyon have created cotton bags from fabric scraps from the Maison Lejaby collections in order to avoid wasting these materials and to allow employees to use fewer disposable bags.

So many small gestures that are good for the planet.

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