Consuming with your heart and your values is an art in itself. Without wearing the blue, white, and red flag on your shoulder, consuming Made in France products has become a goal. Finally, for some of us. But what is the definition of made in France? And why buy an object like a Pegboard in France? When there is another one that has traveled the entire world? For Aire , local and sustainable production is an important value in our approach. This is why we attach great importance to French production. We want to improve our know-how to offer you quality products .
The definition of Made in France?
Made in France is a marking representing the manufacturing process of the product. This marking guarantees the origin of the product .
It is important to emphasize that “ Made in France ” does not mean that all raw materials were produced in France.
It is sometimes difficult to find certain raw materials in France . For example, cotton is very rarely grown in France. It is therefore almost impossible to find cotton made 100% in France.
As we have seen, some materials do not come from France. But the manufacturing of the finished product can certainly be local.
What are the challenges of Made in France ?
The challenges of Made in France are numerous. We have the preservation of French knowledge. There is a loss of know-how, which also leads to an increasingly limited vocation in certain economic sectors. This is also due to the fact that commercial investments are dedicated to services and less to production facilities.
Made in France has a production-level challenge, requiring genuine support for the business and monitoring of social and environmental conditions. These challenges have significant social consequences. It is now a matter of focusing on excellence, product quality, and ensuring consumer satisfaction.
Made in France is above all a civic act which includes a political question.
Some French people want to consume differently, which also helps preserve French know-how . However, are the French willing to resist the cost of manufacturing in France? It is only fair in exchange for ensuring better quality and better design of products.
Why buy Made in France ?
As you probably know, at Aire , all our Pegboards are made in France. But how can we guarantee Made in France? At Aire, we have been committed to favoring French craftsmanship since the beginning of our adventure. As you probably know, French standards are among the strictest in the world. This is what makes Made in France products so high-quality. Our Pegboards will therefore be able to stand the test of time alongside you.
But what really makes the difference between one French product and another is French know-how ! French excellence with its traditional manufacturing, its manufacturing secrets, its fine finishes.
Here are four reasons to buy Made in France products
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French manufacturing is above all ecological
A Pegboard manufactured and consumed in France has a much lower environmental impact than a Pegboard that has traveled thousands of kilometers before reaching your space.
Indeed, Made in France , unlike a Pegboard manufactured on the other side of the planet, will travel significantly fewer kilometers than a Pegboard manufactured in Asia or even Africa. And it is above all the planet that thanks us.
From China to France, for example, a Pegboard will travel approximately 10,000 km.
These 10,000 km traveled by plane, for example (the fastest mode), will release a huge amount of CO2. The carbon footprint is therefore gigantic.
According to the Independent Federation of Made in France ( FIMIF ): “importing a product into France generates 58% more CO2 emissions than a product manufactured in France.”
So buying local products is a guarantee of limiting the environmental impact of your purchases. For those living in France, the Made in France label is a guarantee. The carbon footprint is much smaller when you buy locally. Whether it's fruits and vegetables, meat or fish, or decorative objects like our Pegboards made in France.
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Promoting French know-how.
Buying Made in France products means supporting companies that are committed to local industries and artisans. It helps preserve expertise and create jobs in France.
No forced labor, a guaranteed minimum wage, working hours calculated, mutual insurance now compulsory for each employee, occupational health... In short, by purchasing a product that has been made (or monitored on its production line) by an employee in France, you are contributing to the fair remuneration of employees .
With its own workshop, Aire preserves and transmits valuable expertise in the furniture field on a daily basis. Ultimately, purchasing Made in France guarantees the preservation of jobs in France and contributes to the fight against the slowdown in artisanal and industrial activity.
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Share common references
Deep within us, the desire to consume Made in France products also reveals the emotional connection that binds us to our childhood memories. To those moments shared in the family home, with our grandparents, at a time when Made in France was no exception. To a deep attachment to the French territory, to its colors, its patterns, its sensoriality. At Aire , each stage of manufacturing finds its roots in France, including the inspiration.
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To guarantee quality in your basket
Buying French brands means participating in the preservation of traditional authenticity and quality. Handcrafted , delicate and meticulous, tailor-made finishes: these are some typical examples of French heritage in its most qualitative and rich aspects.
Thanks to the European Union and its various member countries, in France we have the strictest environmental standards in the world. These standards refer to both industries and their processes.
For example, in France, discharges into the air and water from Classified Installations for the Protection of the Environment ( ICPE ) are monitored by inspectors from the Ministry of Ecology, in order to limit their impact on the environment and not cause harmful and irreversible pollution of natural environments.
Let's take the example of pegboards again . If you buy a cheap industrial pegboard from a major retailer, it will likely be made outside of France and largely made from plastic. Plastic is made from petrochemicals. Note that a continent of plastic waste three times the size of France is floating on the seas.
A commitment to the environment
As you can see, buying Made in France products is a commitment to the environment, the French economy, and your personal well-being. Consuming and buying French products makes you a more engaged, caring citizen, and more concerned about the future and your environment.
These are all the arguments that convinced Aire to manufacture its Pegboards in France. I hope you can now explain to your friends how to say that it is Made in France .
We have selected all of our partners for their know-how and technical mastery of the manufacturing of various raw materials which are very complex.
Do not hesitate to ask us your questions and to communicate with us to promote local production in all sectors!
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