Learn More About the Average Product in France

The object under study is compared to an average product of equivalent weight and material sold in France, made in major textile-producing countries referenced for each step and using the most common techniques.

The similar average product sold in France is automatically generated by the La Belle Empreinte software algorithm based on the data provided about the product.

Materials

The average product sold in France consists of materials with the same functions as the product: for example, to cover or keep warm.

This choice allows for the comparison of materials with equivalent functionalities by considering the most used materials.

Manufacturing Processes

The weaving/knitting is identical, but the finishing processes (dyeing on yarn, fabric, or garment) depend on the type of product to be representative of the products marketed.

In the case of leather or plastic products, the manufacturing processes are identical but take place in major producing countries.

Country of Manufacture

The average product sold in France is imported at 96%, and all manufacturing steps are carried out in major textile-producing countries.

The largest producing countries are used according to the manufacturing stages to deduce an energy mix to apply to the emission factors of each manufacturing stage.

Use and End of Life

The use and end of life are identical.