What Mode Grand Ouest does

Mode Grand Ouest is a regional professional network association founded in 1936 and headquartered in Cholet, France (1 rue de la Louisiane, BP 21207). It aggregates approximately 120 member companies in the textile, fashion, and leather (TMC) industry across four regions of western France — spanning contract manufacturers (façonniers), branded fashion houses, material suppliers, and workwear producers — collectively employing 6,000 people and generating €550M in consolidated revenue.

The organization's core products are non-software services: a searchable member company directory (Réseau Mode Grand Ouest), a jobs and training platform (Emplois & Formations), a private member portal (Espace Adhérents) with CV and photo libraries, a news and events section, and curated participation in trade events such as Salon BLOSSOM in Paris. It does not develop proprietary technology. Underlying services are delivered through institutional partnerships — APHO Formation for training (393 learners and 80 companies supported in 2025, 63% insertion rate), Mod'Innov for innovation projects, IFTH for technical expertise, DEFI and PROFRANCE/Origine France Garantie for national promotion and certification support, and Campus des Métiers et des Qualifications for talent pipeline alignment.

Mode Grand Ouest operates as a non-profit membership-based association (syndicat professionnel) generating revenue through member subscription dues that are not publicly disclosed. Distribution is direct via website enrollment and institutional referrals. Leadership consists of President Sophie Pineau (also CEO of GETEX SAS, a member company) and editorial director Marie Brin. The organization is member-funded with no external investors, parent company, or disclosed funding rounds.

Name

Mode Grand Ouest

Legal name

Mode Grand Ouest

Website

https://modegrandouest.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Mode Grand Ouest is a French regional professional association founded in 1936, headquartered in Cholet, that networks ~120 textile, fashion, and leather member companies across western France, providing collective representation, training, and trade-show participation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Industry Network Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Venue Sourcing & Site Coordination (HSACAAAD)

Keywords

• Professional industry network
• Textile manufacturing cluster
• Fashion industry association
• Leather goods consortium
• Workforce training network

Headquarters

HQ city

Cholet

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership dues: Mode Grand Ouest operates as a membership-based professional network (syndicat professionnel) for companies in the textile, fashion, and leather industry. The organization's primary revenue is generated through membership fees paid by its approximately 120 member companies across the Grand Ouest region of France.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mode Grand Ouest is a regional professional network and industry association for textile, fashion, and leather companies in western France. Its core offering is a membership-based service that aggregates ~120 member companies across 4 regions, providing a searchable member directory, a private member portal with CV and photo libraries, a jobs and training platform, collective representation with national institutions, and access to training coordination through its partner APHO Formation. The network also coordinates collective participation in trade events such as Salon BLOSSOM and facilitates skills transmission and talent attraction across the regional textile-fashion-leather value chain.

Product overview

Mode Grand Ouest is a regional network organization — not a software product — that supports companies in the Textile, Fashion, and Leather (TMC) industry across western France. Its core offering is a network membership service combining a searchable member company directory ( Répertoire des Adhérents), a jobs and training platform (Emplois & Formations), a private member portal (Espace Adhérents) with CV database and photo library tools, and a news/events section (Actualités). The organization also facilitates collective participation in trade shows such as the Salon BLOSSOM, organizes training workshops (e.g., TOPTECH 'Usine à Bateaux'), and partners with training providers such as APHO Formation and supplier partners including ÉCLAIR PRYM France and AMANN Group. Specialized sub-directories cover maroquinerie (leather goods), workwear (Vêtements Professionnels), textile finishing (Ennoblissement), and institutional partnerships. The network covers 4 regions, unites 120 member companies representing 6,000 employees and €550M in consolidated revenue.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mode Grand Ouest Network Membership Annual membership service for textile, fashion, and leather companies in western France providing collective representation, talent attraction support, training access via APHO Formation, member directory listing, jobs and training platform access, private member portal (Espace Adhérents) with CV and photo databases, and participation in trade events. Currently includes approximately 120 member companies across 4 regions.
• APHO Formation Training Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 120 member companies representing the textile, fashion, and leather industry across 4 regions of western France
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mod'InnovcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMod'Innov is a cluster dedicated to supporting innovation projects among textile, fashion, and leather companies. Mode Grand Ouest partners with Mod'Innov to help member companies accelerate research and develop new solutions, fostering cross-industry synergies and competitive positioning. Clement Gourlaouen serves as Cluster Animator for Mod'Innov.
• Campus des métiers et des qualifications des Industries Créatives de la Mode et du LuxecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThis campus brings together educational institutions, industry actors, and regional authorities (including the Rectorat de Nantes, Région Pays de la Loire, and others) to coordinate training and skills development across the fashion and luxury industries. Mode Grand Ouest collaborates with the campus to align industry needs with education programs and facilitate talent pipelines for member companies.
• AR2i - Agence Régionale inter industriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAR2i is a regional inter-industry agency (now part of OPCO2i) that supports workforce development and continuing education funding. Mode Grand Ouest works with AR2i to help member companies access training subsidies and professional development programs.
• Institut Français du Textile et de l'Habillement (IFTH)coreTechnology or IntegrationIFTH is the French center of expertise and innovation for the textile and clothing industry, offering training, quality certification, R&I, and normalization services. Mode Grand Ouest partners with IFTH to provide member companies with access to technical expertise, certification support, and industry research.
• DEFI - Comité de Développement et de Promotion de l'HabillementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDEFI is a development and promotion committee funded by a tax on clothing, supporting young fashion creators, international recognition of French fashion, skills transmission, and innovation. Mode Grand Ouest collaborates with DEFI to connect member companies with national support programs and promotional initiatives.
• MEDEFminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMEDEF (Mouvement des entreprises de France) is the national employer federation. Mode Grand Ouest is affiliated with MEDEF to benefit from collective representation at the national level and access to employer resources and advocacy.
• PROFRANCE / Origine France GarantiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPROFRANCE administers the Origine France Garantie certification, which guarantees consumers the French origin of a product. Mode Grand Ouest partners with PROFRANCE to help member companies obtain this certification, reinforcing the 'Made in France' positioning of the network's offerings.
• Savoir Faire EnsemblecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSavoir Faire Ensemble is an initiative launched under the CSF (Comité Stratégique de la Filière Mode & Luxe) in partnership with the DGE, Ministry of Economy, and DGA, aimed at fostering collective innovation and local manufacturing of durable clothing. Mode Grand Ouest participates in this national initiative to support its member companies in sustainable and competitive manufacturing.
• Savoir Pour FaireminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSavoir Pour Faire is a platform that highlights the unique know-how of the French fashion and luxury industry, its technical trades, and training programs. Mode Grand Ouest supports this platform to promote its members' expertise nationally.
• EPV - Entreprise du Patrimoine VivantminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPV (Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant) is an official French label created in 2005 under the Ministry of Economy to distinguish French companies with excellent artisanal and industrial know-how. Mode Grand Ouest partners with EPV to support member companies in obtaining this label.
• APHO FormationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPHO Formation is a training organization serving the textile, leather goods, and soft materials industry. It provides training needs analysis, tools for integrating new employees, and skills transmission support. Mode Grand Ouest has a close partnership with APHO, whose services include training coordination for member companies with 393 learners trained, 80 companies supported, 63% insertion rate after POEC and professional contracts (2025). Contact: 49312 Cholet Cedex, 02 41 75 90 93.
• GFF - Groupement de la Fabrication FrançaisecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGFF brings together French manufacturing companies in the fashion industry. Mode Grand Ouest co-exhibits with GFF at trade events such as Blossom Première Vision (June 2026, Carreau du Temple, Paris), providing a shared stand to showcase member expertise and drive visibility for French manufacturing.
• Fibertex NonwovensminorOthersFibertex Nonwovens is a member company specializing in nonwoven technical textiles, serving the automobile, construction, and hygiene sectors. Mode Grand Ouest features Fibertex as a member in its portfolio, showcasing the diversity of textile expertise within the network. Fibertex employs 146 people in Chemillé and exports over 70% of its production.
• Groupe HoficaminorOthersGroupe Hofica is a leather goods and passementerie company based in Maulévrier, Maine-et-Loire. It includes Marofica (handbag and small leather goods manufacturing with 170-210 employees), Hoficoupe (cutting services), and Griff Decor (decorative trim). Mode Grand Ouest features Groupe Hofica as a member representing excellence in leather goods manufacturing.
• Marofica (Groupe Hofica)minorOthersMarofica specializes in handbag and small leather goods manufacturing for the most demanding luxury brands, with approximately 210 employees. It is part of Groupe Hofica and represents the precision and quality of French leather goods craftsmanship within the Mode Grand Ouest network.
• Groupe FranaudminorOthersGroupe Franaud is a recognized specialist in high-end and luxury clothing manufacturing, bringing together La Ferrière Couture, L'Aiguillon Couture, Legé Haute Façon, and Arnoise Collage Confection. Mode Grand Ouest includes Groupe Franaud as a member representing excellence in French luxury garment production.
• Éclair Prym FranceminorOthersÉclair Prym France is a specialist in closure solutions for the textile industry, providing zippers, hook-and-loop tapes, textile straps, and industrial sewing threads. It joined Mode Grand Ouest as a partner-adherent in April 2026. Contact: Bastien Blanchet, Bernay, France.
• Amann GroupminorOthersAmann Group is a family-owned company and European leader in sewing and embroidery thread solutions for luxury houses and premium brands since 1854. It joined Mode Grand Ouest as a partner-adherent in March 2026. Products include high-performance sewing threads and embroidery solutions with certifications including Oeko-Tex Class 1, GRS, and Cradle to Cradle Gold. Contact: Charles-Antoine Bal, La Chapelle d'Armentières, France.
• TOPTECHminorOthersTOPTECH is a network member that organized an 'Usine à Bateaux' workshop in partnership with Mode Grand Ouest, providing practical training on production organization and continuous improvement for industry leaders. Led by Maxime Lucas, the workshop addressed production complexity, process variability, and team engagement challenges.
• PR3 S.A.S.minorOthersPR3 is a high-end clothing manufacturer with 30 years of experience serving major French ready-to-wear brands. It offers integrated study offices and workshops organized in model groups for prototypes, small/medium/large series production. Based in Bourges.
• Bocage Avenir CoutureminorOthersBocage Avenir Couture is a specialist in delicate fabrics including jersey and woven materials since 1956, working with French and European fashion houses. Based in La Forêt-sur-Sèvre with 75 employees.
• FLSminorOthersFLS specializes in shirt and blouse manufacturing, repairs, and reconditioning. Based in Villemandeur, Loiret, with 49 employees.
• JC ConfectionminorOthersJC Confection is a French ready-to-wear contractor founded in 1979, specializing in high-end garment manufacturing. Located in Moncoutant, Deux-Sèvres, with approximately 80-90 employees.
• LecarpentierminorOthersLecarpentier is a study office in clothing manufacturing with over 40 years of experience in ready-to-wear for women, men, and children. Based in Mortagne-sur-Sèvre with 11 employees.
• Pact EuropactminorOthersPact Europact specializes in finishing on leather and textile for luxury brands for over 35 years, offering embroidery, screen printing, waterjet and laser cutting, and embossing. Based in Maulévrier with 85 employees.
• FIM Fémilux Cotec DécominorOthersFIM (France Inter Mode) is a family group of confection workshops specialized in luxury ready-to-wear clothing and accessories, with 4 study offices, 4 collection teams, 4 cutting teams, and 8 manufacturing workshops totaling over 350 artisans. All FIM workshops are Origine France Garantie labeled. Based in Fougères.
• Plissés de FranceminorOthersPlissés de France is a pleating specialist established in 1956 near Saint-Malo, Brittany. It combines artisanal creation with industrial production using traditional pleating techniques on delicate materials for designers and stylists. Based in Saint-Coulomb with 25 employees.
• APHO Mode Grand OuestminorOthersAPHO (Association Professionnelle de l'Habillement et de l'Option) operates as a training partner organization within the Mode Grand Ouest network, offering training and skills development services to member companies.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• UIT (Union des Industries Textiles) / UIT France: National French textile industry federation representing manufacturers across the entire value chain. Comparable as the broader national counterpart to Mode Grand Ouest's regional scope, with industry advocacy and training functions.
• DEFI - Comité de Développement et de Promotion de l'Habillement: National French committee supporting fashion creation, international recognition, and skills transmission, funded by a textile industry tax. Comparable as a national-level industry support institution overlapping with MGO's promotional and skills development missions.
• Première Vision: Major global fashion trade fair organizer that hosts the Première Vision and BLOSSOM salons in Paris. Comparable as the upstream event platform where Mode Grand Ouest members exhibit; functions as an industry intermediary at larger scale.
• Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode: Governing body of French luxury fashion houses, couture, and ready-to-wear. Comparable as an industry association aggregating French fashion players, though focused on brands rather than manufacturers; Mode Grand Ouest's members serve these houses.

Regional players

• British Fashion Council (BFC): UK national fashion industry body supporting designer and manufacturer growth, trade shows (London Fashion Week), and skills initiatives. Comparable as a national fashion industry association structure serving similar functions to MGO in a different geography.
• Pitti Immagine: Italian trade fair organizer running Pitti Uomo and other fashion expos in Florence. Comparable as a non-French European fashion industry intermediary organizing trade events and showcasing manufacturer/designer capabilities.

Emerging players

• Confédération Européenne du Lin et du Chanvre (CELC): European agro-industrial trade association for linen and hemp, covering fiber-to-textile value chain with certification and promotion programs. Comparable as a sector-specific industry association providing certification, advocacy, and collective visibility for members in a textile vertical.
• Institut Français de la Mode (IFM): French fashion and luxury education and research institution with industry partnership programs. Comparable as a fashion-sector institution supporting skills development and industry knowledge, with partial overlap in training and talent pipeline activities.

Direct peers

• Mod'Innov: French textile/fashion/leather innovation cluster partnered with Mode Grand Ouest. Directly comparable as a complementary industry network focused on R&D acceleration, innovation project funding, and cross-industry synergies for member companies.
• GFF - Groupement de la Fabrication Française: National network of French fashion manufacturers that co-exhibits with Mode Grand Ouest at BLOSSOM Première Vision. Directly comparable as a trade association aggregating French apparel/leather goods manufacturers for collective visibility and brand matchmaking.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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