le manach

For almost two centuries, Le Manach has been known for textile reproductions that remain faithful to old documents.

This editor and manufacturer of upholstery fabrics was founded in Tours in 1829. It descends from a long tradition of silk weaving in France’s Touraine region which began with Louis XI. The factory developed significantly with the invention of the mechanical Jacquard machine that revolutionised the textile industry in the early 19th century.

Le Manach maintains tradition, whilst keeping continuity in the profession by having a reliable distribution; their desire is to preserve originality as well as the quality of all their products.

nacres de tours

In January 2011, Le Manach launched “Les Nacrés de Tours” (pearlized fabrics), a contemporary evolution of its traditional Toiles de Tours (canvas). These beautiful cloths, which can be endlessly personalized, saw their potential increase thanks to a new range of rayon yarns in colors that shine like precious metals.

View the range on the le manach website.

toiles de tours

These thick weaves appeared in the 1920’s, a period when Georges Le Manach had the idea to transpose velvet patterns and pêtit-point tapestries into a daring, innovative fabric quality made of cotton and spun rayon.

View the range on the le manach website.