Maison Malfroy
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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Textiles Fashion Silk |
| Founded | 1939 |
| Founder | André Malfroy Jean Million |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Key people | Henri Malfroy (CEO) |
| Products | Silk scarves, stoles, shawls, fabrics |
| Owner | Malfroy family |
| Website | malfroy |
Maison Malfroy is a French silk scarf manufacturer based in Lyon, known as the French center for silk.[1][2][3]
History
Maison Malfroy was founded in 1939 by André Malfroy and Jean Million, who opened a workshop dedicated to creating silk scarves, printed using screen printing.[2][4] Before founding Maison Malfroy, the Malfroy family had been working in the silk industry since the late 19th century.[5] It initially used the “impression au cadre” frame screen-printing method to produce silk scarves.[6]
Over the years, Maison Malfroy became known both domestically and internationally for silk-scarf production.[7] The company remained family-owned, with each generation preserving the core practices while broadening technical expertise. In subsequent decades, Maison Malfroy expanded its product range to include wool and cotton alongside silk in its textiles.[6]
In 1991, Maison Malfroy relocated its operations to Saint-Genis-Laval (a suburb of Lyon) to expand its operations.[8]
In 1993, Maison Malfroy acquired Delacquis, a weaving atelier specializing in wool and jacquard textiles, adding jacquard weaving to its manufacturing.[8][9]
In 2000, Maison Malfroy sold its fabric-printing plant, SIB, to the Hermès group.[1] During the same time, Maison Malfroy established a design studio.[10]
During the late 20th century, Maison Malfroy upgraded its manufacturing processes while maintaining traditional artisanal methods, such as hand-rolled finishing.[11] In the 2000s, the third generation assumed leadership and introduced new printing techniques, broadening its color range and improving the precision of detailed silk designs.[6]
Maison Malfroy regularly exhibits at international fairs such as Première Vision (Paris), Mode (Tokyo) and The London Textile Fair.[12]
Over several decades, Maison Malfroy's studio produced silk scarves for luxury fashion houses such as Givenchy, Guy Laroche, Moschino and Sonia Rykiel, while also developing its in-house collections.[6]
A third-generation family member currently heads the company.
Production
Maison Malfroy produces silk scarves (foulards) and related accessories, including carré scarves, stoles and shawls.[13] Items are designed in-house and primarily manufactured in France or Italy, typically featuring hand-rolled hems using the French "roulotté" technique. Its “Collection Musée” reproduces works by painters such as Gauguin, Monet, van Gogh, Cézanne, Klimt and Toulouse-Lautrec.[14] Maison Malfroy designs original patterns for its collections each year, inspired by various cultural influences.[4]
References
- 1 2 "Malfroy-Million négocie la cession partielle de son usine à Hermès" [Malfroy-Million negotiates the partial sale of its factory to Hermès]. www.lesechos.fr (in French).
- 1 2 "Rhône. La Maison Malfroy, revenue de loin : « Le travail de la soierie lyonnaise est de se rajeunir »". www.leprogres.fr. October 13, 2024.
- ↑ "Saint-Genis-Laval. L'histoire de la Maison Malfroy et de Thuy, artiste trisomique". www.leprogres.fr. April 5, 2022.
- 1 2 "Entreprise. Malfroy fête ses 85 ans !". www.leprogres.fr. September 26, 2024.
- ↑ "🎙️ 1 - Henri Malfroy (dirigeant de la maison de soierie Malfroy & Million) : « Partout où l'on va, on peut se faire des amis »". Ausha.
- 1 2 3 4 "Maison Malfroy - Office du tourisme de Lyon". www.visiterlyon.com.
- ↑ "Saint-Genis-Laval. Maison Malfroy, un savoir-faire français d'exception". www.leprogres.fr. March 20, 2021.
- 1 2 "Tissus lyonnais made in France : la maison Malfroy & Million". E-shop Bleu tango.
- ↑ Victorien Pliez. "Déclin et résilience de l'industrie textile rhônalpine : Des années 1950 à nos jours" [Decline and resilience of the Rhône-Alpes textile industry: From the 1950s to the present day] (PDF) (in French).
- ↑ "Les ennoblisseurs textiles mieux armés face à la concurrence" [Textile finishers better equipped to face competition]. www.lesechos.fr (in French).
- ↑ "Age-Old Mills Still Making Jacquard For - ProQuest". www.proquest.com.
- ↑ "The Malfroy brand, silk designer since 1939 | Maison Malfroy". Malfroy.
- ↑ "Malfroy million fournisseur de musée".
- ↑ "Les foulards hauts en couleur de Malfroy". Intima Group.