Summary
At Cygnes, each pair of tights tells a story. A story of expertise, sustainability, and commitment. Behind the softness of a yarn or the strength of a knit lies a truly ethical and circular approach. In this article, we take you behind the scenes of the making of Cygnes tights: from the rigorous selection of fibers to their second life, including 100% French manufacturing.
The choice of fibers: quality and responsibility
It all starts with the selection of materials. Cygnes opts for high-quality fibers that are strong, soft, and durable. Recycled polyamide, organic cotton, and OEKO-TEX-certified elastane are at the heart of our products. Each thread is chosen for its ability to combine comfort and longevity.
This selection process helps reduce the carbon footprint of our tights. We work transparently with our suppliers to ensure traceable, responsible materials that align with our vision of circular fashion.
100% French manufacturing: at the heart of hosiery
Cygnes is proud to support French craftsmanship. Our tights are made in France, in a long-standing partner hosiery factory located in the Limousin region. This family-run factory has been perpetuating excellent craftsmanship for decades.
The manufacturing process takes place in several stages:
- Knitting : the yarn is transformed into mesh on precise machines, operated by experienced operators.
- Assembly : the different parts of the tights are sewn together for a perfect finish.
- Dyeing : made without harmful substances, the color is applied using responsible processes.
- Quality Control : Each pair of tights is hand inspected to ensure impeccable quality.
Each pair of Swans tights is the result of meticulous and passionate local know-how.
Tights made to last
Unlike disposable tights on the market, Cygnes tights are designed to last. We've chosen a reinforced knit, tested for its resistance to tension, friction, and repeated washing. Our customers' feedback speaks for itself: our tights hold up where others fail.
This sustainable choice is not trivial. It addresses a major environmental challenge: every year, millions of pairs of tights are thrown away after just one or two uses. By creating robust products, we help reduce this textile waste.
The second life of your tights: a circular model
And when a pair of tights finally reaches the end of their life? They don't end up in the trash. At Cygnes, we have set up a recycling program for used tights, Concygnes . Customers can return their tights with holes or damage to us.
These tights are then collected, sorted, and sent to our partner workshop, which gives them a second life. Transformed into pouches, scrunchies, or even textile accessories, these recycled tights become useful and sustainable objects.
This initiative is one of the first of its kind in France in the hosiery sector. It not only extends the life of materials but also raises awareness of the circular economy.
A welcomed and committed approach
Our approach has not gone unnoticed. The program has been covered by TF1, Le Parisien, and other committed media outlets. Cygnes has already saved more than 400 million liters of water and prevented several tons of textile waste.
We are also involved in a certification process with the B-Corp label, which promotes companies with a positive social and environmental impact.
The common thread of our mission
"A thread that doesn't break, a knit that resists, a story that lasts": this is our vision at Cygnes. By revaluing tights, a garment too often relegated to the status of disposable consumables, we want to participate in the fashion of tomorrow: more thoughtful, more circular, more human.
Every step in the life of a pair of Swans tights is designed to last. From yarn to recycling, a virtuous cycle is created, thanks to you.
Do you want to participate in the movement?
- Discover our collection of sustainable tights at cygnes.co
- Send your used tights to be recycled
- Follow us on Instagram for more behind the scenes and tutorials
Together, let's give more meaning to each stitch.
Fall for your Swans product now!
By purchasing Cygnes shorts, you are choosing responsible, ethical, sustainable, and B Corp-certified fashion. Produced in France, our ultra-resistant tights combine comfort, style, and quality, while being environmentally friendly. Don't hesitate to adopt Cygnes tights and join the community of those who want to consume differently: with style, but also with conscience.
Shortys available now:
In black and beige
From XS to 5XL
At the right price, as always
On sale exclusively on our website cygnes.co
Shipped within 48 hours in recyclable packaging
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