Malfroy Million was founded in 1939 by Andre Malfroy and Jean Million and has remained a family owned and operated business throughout its entire history. They began by producing luxurious silk scarves featuring intricate designs and quickly made a name for themselves throughout the region. However, unfortunately their timing was off and the company's early growth was stunted by the devastation of war. Although production idled, the company didn't close its doors, and by 1945, the demand for Malfroy Million's beautiful silk skyrocketed as Europe slowly settled back into stability. Because of strong business connections and years of expertise in the textile industry, the mill quickly expanded its international reach and gained loyal customers in Egypt, Britain, and Lebanon, as well as France. In the 1950s, Henri Malfroy, the son of Andre, joined his father in developing and running the company. He studied the craft of weaving at University, and was able to contribute a wealth of knowledge and technical expertise to the family business. The father and son team focused their efforts on continuing to grow their international and domestic markets. By 1977, Henri had become CEO and the company had seen exponential growth in international exports, specifically in Asian markets. In 1987, the next generation joined the team; Henri's son Gilles came on board and the family bought out the Million family's shares. Although the name remains the same, today the business is run exclusively by the Malfroy family.
In the past 30 years or so, the company has continued to grow. It now produces wool and jacquard fabrics in addition to its classic silks. They have established impressive footholds in the Chinese, Polish, and Turkish markets and continue to attract new fans and designers with each collection. In addition to their fabrics and scarves, Malfroy Million now offers haute couture and ready-to-wear collections and upholstery materials. Their seasonal collections are inspired by industry trends and realized through their innovative vision. In recent years, the company has turned its efforts toward environmentally-friendly production methods, allowing them to be an inspiration to other manufacturers not only in design but in practice. They have crafted a truly unique vision that allows them to create limited edition designs, offer bespoke creation services, and explore the revolutionary potential of the latest technologies and techniques.Malfroy Million's incredible hand painted silk truly sets them apart from the competition. Designed and created at their studio in the heart of Lyon, the company's two painters - Annie and Nicole - create beautiful, delicate designs that showcase their unique, innovative vision and the traditional Lyonnais practice of fabric painting. Malfroy Million believes that inspired design and careful execution create truly one-of-a-kind textiles, and the rest of the world agrees. The business' reach only continues to grow and their ever-increasing base of customers await the release of their seasonal collections each year with palpable excitement.