Saint Vincent de Reins is a small and lovely town in the Rhone-Alpes region of France. Filled with winding cobblestone streets and gorgeous old buildings set against a backdrop of rolling green hills, it is the picture of pastoral beauty. While the small city is known for its high concentration of celebrated restaurants, it is also home to another delicacy - the incredible fabrics of Deveaux.
Located in South-Eastern France, the region of Rhone-Alpes is one of the most populous areas of France. Its capital, Lyon, is the second-largest city in country after Paris and boasts a unique culture, cuisine, and landscape all its own. The region is one of the world's most popular tourist destinations as it is conveniently situated between Paris and the Cote d'Azur, while bordering Italy and Switzerland. It's no wonder that Deveaux, one of the most innovative fabric manufacturers in the world chose this inspiring location as their home.
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Despite unstable markets, Deveaux continued to grow and develop new and unique product offerings, and by the 1970s, the company had bought out a number of their top competitors. Each acquisition allowed the mill to expand their line, and the company began to produce terry cloth, jersey, and printed fabrics.
Deveaux is committed to producing fabrics of only the finest quality. Thus, all aspects of production, from weaving to finishing and printing, are performed by their expert staff in France. Unlike many mills that specialize in a single type of fabric, Deveaux produces and incredible range of different materials including jacquards, madras, and plaids.
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