Story
More than 100 years of history
Founded in 1908 in the Basque village of Gestas, Tissage de Luz traces its origins to Jean-Baptiste Gouze, the son of a handloom weaver, who established one of the region’s first mechanical weaving workshops. On his looms, he produced robust textiles such as “Mantes à bœufs” alongside refined table linens, distinguished by intricate woven backgrounds and satin stripes that brought elegance and character to his tablecloths.
The originality and exceptional quality of his fabrics quickly earned recognition among linen merchants. In 1925, Jean-Baptiste Gouze’s work was awarded a medal at the prestigious Paris Decorative Arts Exhibition, leading to the sale of his linens in Parisian department stores.
As demand grew, he built a new factory in Bayonne in 1930, in the Saint-Esprit district. At the time, the Basque Country was already a sought-after destination, and the reputation of its textiles extended well beyond France’s borders. Following Jean-Baptiste’s passing in 1934, his son Félix Gouze took over the business. Under his leadership, the textiles of the Basque Country were distributed around the world, laying the foundations of an enduring textile legacy.
The textile crisis of 1977 led to the closure of our weaving mill. Drawing on her experience and her training at the Textile School of Lyon, Maïté Gouze Fanfare, daughter of Félix, revived the creative spirit of the family in the 1980s through mail-order sales and later with the opening of the OYALA boutique in Saint-Jean-de-Luz. At the dawn of the 2000s, the Tissage de Luz brand was launched, quickly standing out for its vibrant colours and original patterns.
Fifth generation
Today, Tissage de Luz is present throughout France and internationally. Our collections enjoy strong success across Europe and in the United States. Since 2019, Tissage de Luz has been one of the 20 French companies selected as official licensees of the Élysée boutique. Led by Jérôme Fanfare, great-grandson of Jean-Baptiste, the company continues to proudly uphold the colours of its family craftsmanship.
Our values
Our products are crafted in France according to a family know-how passed down through five generations. This heritage allows us to offer home linens of irreproachable quality, renowned for their strength and durability. Each creation is developed with great attention to detail, a deep appreciation for the finest materials, and a genuine love of beauty.
All stages of production are carried out exclusively in France: design, yarn dyeing, warping, weaving, coating, and finishing. Since the textile crisis of 1979, we have worked with a custom weaving partner who strictly adheres to our family specifications. An in-house production team works closely with our various partners to ensure these standards are upheld.
Our facilities, bringing together our offices, logistics hub, and production workshop, are located in Larressore, in the Basque Country. Tissage de Luz employs around twenty people and works with an ecosystem of approximately fifty partners, all based in France.
Our commitments
- Tissage de Luz has established itself in the field of French home linen thanks to an unwavering commitment to quality and sustainability. Our responsible approach ensures that each product is not only beautiful, but also respectful of the environment.
- Tissage de Luz has been certified AFNOR “Origine France Garantie” since 2014 for all of its fabrics. This label guarantees product traceability and origin, while supporting the French economy.
- Our company designs, dyes, warps, weaves, and finishes all its products in France. By creating and manufacturing locally, we reduce our carbon footprint and adopt sustainable production methods.
- We use premium raw materials, such as cotton and linen, to ensure the durability and comfort of our creations. Our organic cotton is GOTS-certified (Global Organic Textile Standard), guaranteeing fair working conditions, respect for the environment, and products that are safe for those who use them.
- We use environmentally responsible dyes. The finishing site of our partner is equipped with an integrated biological wastewater treatment plant, in compliance with European standards for discharge into the natural environment.
- Since 2024, all our coatings have been guaranteed PFAS-free, in accordance with Oeko-Tex® requirements.
