A Northern France-based SME designs and manufactures artisanal cycling caps and headwear with distinctive graphic designs, produced in small series and custom-made batches. The company works with locally sourced textile production and offers bespoke products for cycling events, sports clubs, companies, and individual customers. The SME is looking for distribution, co-creation, or licensing partners, as well as suppliers and clients interested in high-quality customised textile accessories.
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This Northern French SME, specialises in the design and production of artisanal cycling headwear, mainly cycling caps, characterised by original patterns, bold graphic styles, and local manufacturing. All products are designed in-house and manufactured within a short supply chain, with textile printing, assembly, and finishing carried out by local partners in the region.
The company develops two main product lines:
● Limited collections – small-series designs produced for retail and online sales.
● Customised creations – tailor-made products for sports clubs, cycling events, companies, and individual customers.
Over 200 unique designs have been created since its founding, including innovative models with specific functionalities (water-repellent fabrics, seasonal adaptations). Production is flexible, ranging from single pieces to medium-sized batches.
The SME has experience in international sales, exporting to several European countries and North America through direct online sales, partnerships with specialist retailers, and collaborations with cycling events. The company maintains an ethical and sustainable approach by using local production facilities, durable materials, and working in short circuits to minimise its environmental impact.
Advantages and innovations
● Flexibility: ability to produce small or medium customised series adapted to client specifications in terms of design, fabric, size range, and branding.
● Full local manufacturing: control over the supply chain with regional partners for textile printing, assembly, and finishing.
● High quality: artisanal manufacturing ensuring durability and comfort for sporting use.
● Sustainability: local production, eco-friendly materials, and reduced transportation footprint.
● Customisation expertise: proven know-how in translating client branding and event identity into textile products.
● International experience: proven export track record to European and overseas markets.
Technical Specification or Expertise Sought
The SME seeks business partners able to place orders or collaborate under one of the following arrangements:
● Commercial agreements: distribution via specialist sports retailers, concept stores.
● Supplier agreements: provision of bespoke products for events, clubs, or companies (corporate gifts, merchandising, uniforms).
● Manufacturing agreements: co-creation of textile accessories for sports brands or design studios.
Targeted partner profiles:
● Independent sports/fashion boutiques.
● Specialist bicycle shops and concept stores.
● Event organisers (cycling, running, outdoor sports) seeking customised merchandise.
● Sportswear or outdoor brands looking for collaborative capsule collections.
● Corporate clients seeking premium customised gifts.
Type and size of partner sought:
SME ≤ 10, SME 11–49, SME 50–249, large companies, event organisers, design studios.
Expected role of a partner
The SME seeks business partners able to place orders or collaborate under one of the following arrangements:
● Commercial agreements: distribution via specialist sports retailers, concept stores.
● Supplier agreements: provision of bespoke products for events, clubs, or companies (corporate gifts, merchandising, uniforms).
● Manufacturing agreements: co-creation of textile accessories for sports brands or design studios.
Targeted partner profiles:
● Independent sports/fashion boutiques.
● Specialist bicycle shops and concept stores.
● Event organisers (cycling, running, outdoor sports) seeking customised merchandise.
● Sportswear or outdoor brands looking for collaborative capsule collections.
● Corporate clients seeking premium customised gifts.