Since it was founded in 1999, Raidlight has distinguished itself by its spirit of innovation and its commitment to job creation.In 2014, we took a bold gamble:to relocate part of our production to Isère, despite the challenges associated with the higher costs of local production compared to other areas. Today, over20% of our items are made in France, illustrating our commitment to supporting the local textile industry.
At
Raidlight we've been developing a range of products designed, manufactured and
assembled in France since 2009. In 2014, Raidlight opened its first
state-of-the-art Made in France textile workshop in Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse.
Choosing
French manufacturing supports the French textile industry and helps reduce our
carbon footprint. We have a social responsibility, and we have chosen to work
with local artisans to perpetuate the know-how of the men and women with expert
hands who make our products every day.
RAIDLIGHT
INAUGURATES A SECOND TEXTILE PRODUCTION FACILITY IN ISÈRE, FRANCE
With continued growth, we have opened a second textile production workshop in Veurey-Voroize, just outside Grenoble. This will reinforce our first historic site at Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse. This expansion reflects our commitment to increasing our Made In France production capacity, while continuing to contribute to the economic dynamism of the Auvergne Rhône Alpes region.
OUR ATELIERS IN NUMBERS
- 2 ateliers, one team
- 650m² of Made In France ateliers
- 40 000 products made per year
- A Made In France production manager (who also acts as a link between R&D and production
- 8 multi-skilled seamstresses and dressmakers (tailoring, manufacturing, assembly, packaging.
- One person for laser cutting and sublimation (motifs and logo printing)
- One person for laser cutting and sublimation (motifs and logo printing)
THE MADE IN FRANCE MANUFACTURING PROCESS
Developing
lightweight, quality products for all trail runners, while respecting
environmental issues, is a real challenge that we want to take up.
On a daily basis, our aim is to offer a range of quality products while preserving the environment, our playground. Our products must be comfortable and obviously functional, especially when it comes to trail running and ultra trails. Tested on the paths of the Chartreuse before being put on sale, these textile products ensure resistance and lightness. They follow the trail runner's every move and provide the necessary comfort.
OUR COLLECTIONS ON PRE-ORDER
Offering items for pre-order is one way of ensuring a responsible approach, since we only manufacture what we sell. It also helps us avoid surplus production and stockpiling of unsold items. Thanks to pre-orders, we produce only the sizes needed and requested..
Our aim
is to promote French know-how on every trail.
