68 years of textile expertise, 3 generations of family leadership

GilClaude builds on more than half a century of expertise in French fashion, and isn't afraid to mix codes to reinterpret trends.

Gilbert and Eric Ammar
Gilbert & Eric Ammar
Our story

Between family tradition and innovation

Founded by Jacques Ammar and later developed by his son Gilbert, GilClaude is an integral part of Marseille's textile industry. A specialist in knitwear, the company designs day and evening wear collections for women, men and children.

Diversified by Eric Ammar, the founder's grandson, GilClaude stands out through its industrial expertise, its creativity and its constant commitment to innovation — both in the search for new materials and in refining manufacturing processes.

Our teams

A design studio in Marseille, close oversight of production

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Design studio — Marseille

Designers, a prototyper and a patternmaker: capable of creating our own collections as well as developing bespoke solutions for our clients.

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Production & quality — France & Egypt

A team dedicated to closely monitoring our partner factories, enabling GilClaude to operate as a true industrial platform.

68 years
of textile expertise
3 generations
of family leadership
500 products
created and developed every year
5 countries
in our supply chain
6 collections
launched every year
2 million
pieces produced every year
Added value

Manufacturing in Egypt, European performance

Four pillars structure our model: creation, agility, control and competitiveness.

01 — Creation & Expertise

A design studio, not just a supplier

  • 60+ years of industrial textile expertise
  • Integrated, end-to-end product development
  • Trend monitoring and tailor-made support
  • In-house design studio in Marseille
02 — Agility & Responsiveness

A fast adaptation capability

  • Multiple collections launched every year
  • Fast adaptation to client needs
  • Quantities from 500 to 40,000 pieces
  • Delivery in under 8 weeks on average
03 — Quality & Control

Rigorous oversight, France & Egypt

  • Step-by-step production monitoring
  • Quality control at every stage
  • Full product traceability
04 — Performance & Competitiveness

A cost and lead-time advantage

  • Optimised supply chain and stock management
  • No customs duties, reduced logistics risks
  • Competitive pricing

Market focus

The Egyptian market: a real opportunity for Europe

A competitive industrial base, right at Europe's doorstep.

  • Skilled, competitive workforce, recognised textile know-how
  • Optimised costs on fabrics and finishes
  • Strategic geographic location, gateway to Europe
  • Well-developed logistics, regular shipments to France
  • Favourable trade agreements
  • Controlled energy costs, limiting carbon impact

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