Gauthier Fils

Gauthier Fils is a distinguished French manufacturer of textile braids and cords, tracing its origins back to 1872 with founder Hippolyte Gauthier, and now operated by the fifth generation in Vertolaye, Auvergne. The company leverages over 150 years of unique braiding expertise, utilizing 1500 traditional wooden and modern braiding machines with 3 to 120 spindles to produce a vast catalog of over 12,000 references. Gauthier Fils supplies a diverse array of 100% Made in France braided products, including cords, laces, elastics, and narrow textiles, to fashion designers, ready-to-wear brands, and industrial clients. They work with an extensive range of materials such as cotton, linen, bamboo, polyester, nylon, Lyocell, viscose, acrylic, polypropylene, Lurex, and eco-friendly recycled options like Econyl, Ecojean, and rPET, offering custom colors and patterns. The company's capabilities extend to custom woven ribbons through a partnership with Manutex, mastering taffeta, twill, and satin weaves for apparel, packaging, and industrial applications. Additionally, Gauthier Fils provides comprehensive finishing services via Atiplast, encompassing custom cutting, overmolding, plastic injection for fixation parts, and specialized treatments for UV protection, waterproofing, and antimicrobial effects, ensuring high-quality and functional textile solutions. Their commitment to excellence in custom textile braid manufacturing is certified by ISO 9001:2015 and recognized with the prestigious Label EPV (Entreprise du Patrimoin