Madagascar textile factory — LOI Confection, manufacturer since 1995
Our garment factory in Madagascar brings together 2 workshops, 19 production lines and 1000+ employees north of Antananarivo. A textile manufacture certified GOTS, BSCI Grade A, WRAP, OCS and ICS, specialist in children and baby clothing for 30 years.
Our textile factory in numbers
Visit our textile manufacture in Antananarivo
We welcome partner brands by appointment to discover the textile factory from the inside: cutting room, sewing lines, quality control, hand-embroidery ateliers and the development office. Plan half a day for a complete visit; French and English translation provided. Ivato international airport is 25 minutes away from the site.
Sabotsy Namehana 103,
Antananarivo, Madagascar
30 years of textile history
Founding
Chabina Meraly opens LOI Confection in Antananarivo, a small women's lingerie workshop.
Childrenswear pivot
Refocus on children's garments. First contracts with French brands.
First certifications
BSCI and WRAP certifications obtained. Move to the AGOA free zone.
Expansion
Opening of factory #2. Scaling to 15 main production lines. 500 employees.
GOTS certification
GOTS certification for organic cotton. Launch of the full CSR programme.
Atelier Sobika
Launch of Atelier Sobika for handmade raffia accessories.
Solar power
Solar panels installed, covering 40% of the site's energy needs.
Industry reference
1000+ employees, 19 production lines, recognised childrenswear specialist in Madagascar.
Manufacturing process in 8 steps
From the initial brief to shipping, every step is mastered to guarantee quality and lead times.
Brief & development
Tech packs, sketches or reference samples received. Discussion on materials, finishes and volumes.
Sampling
Prototyping within 15-20 days. Unlimited iterations until full client validation.
Material sourcing
Sourcing of fabrics and trims (full package) or reception of client-supplied materials (CMT).
Cutting
Automated and manual cutting using validated patterns. Systematic dimensional control.
Assembly & finishing
19 production lines with specialised operators. Hand embroidery, smocking and crochet per specs.
Quality control
AQL inspection at every stage. Final piece-by-piece check before packing.
Packing
Packaging tailored to brand requirements. Labelling, barcodes, retail-ready packaging.
Shipping
In-house freight desk. Sea or air freight. AGOA / SADC free-zone customs advantages.
Certifications & commitments
GOTS (Ecocert Greenlife, certificate no. GOTS-13200): full fibre-to-finished-product traceability
BSCI Grade A: outstanding working conditions, yearly audits
WRAP: responsible production, social and environmental compliance
OCS (Organic Content Standard): traceability of organic fibre content
ICS (Initiative for Compliance and Sustainability): in-depth social audit
AGOA / SADC free zone: customs advantages for US and EU exports
Partner brand reviews on our factory
Anonymised testimonials from brands working with our textile factory for several years.
"A serious, transparent textile factory. Sampling on time, very rigorous quality control. We have been producing here for 8 years."
— French premium childrenswear brand
"The site visit reassured us: clean workshops, motivated teams, on-display certifications. A factory we trust."
— Parisian luxury house
"Hand embroidery and smocking quality is rare in Asia. This Madagascar factory is the right level for our ceremony pieces."
— European childrenswear brand
Sustainability commitments of the factory
40% solar energy on the production site
75% of textile waste recycled and upcycled
1600 m² of permaculture garden for employees
On-site lactarium, canteen and health centre
Continuous training programme for operators
Partnership with Sobika for local raffia craft
Madagascar, the Indian Ocean textile hub
Located in the Indian Ocean, 400 km off the African coast, Madagascar is a strategic location for textile manufacturing aimed at European and American markets.
Sea transit to Europe
25 days to Marseille (vs 35-40 days from South-East Asia)
Time zone
GMT+3, aligned with European business hours
Trade agreements
AGOA (USA duty-free), APE/UE, SADC, COMESA
Languages
French + English, direct communication with European brands
FAQ — Madagascar textile factory
Answers to the most frequent questions from brands and textile buyers.
1Where is your textile factory in Madagascar?
Our textile factory is located in Sabotsy Namehana, on the northern outskirts of Antananarivo (LOT 03 810 D, Ambohitrangano, 103). The site combines 2 production workshops over 5,000 m², with direct access to Ivato international airport for air freight.
2What is the production capacity of your textile factory?
The factory produces between 1.5 and 2 million pieces per year across 19 production lines: 15 lines for medium and large runs in Workshop 1, and 4 lines dedicated to small series and limited editions in Workshop 2.
3Which certifications does your Madagascar garment factory hold?
The factory is certified GOTS, BSCI Grade A, WRAP, OCS and ICS. Audits are renewed yearly by independent bodies.
4Can we visit your textile factory in Madagascar?
Yes, we welcome partner brands by appointment for tours of the cutting room, production lines, quality control and development office. Plan half a day for a complete visit. Contact us to schedule your visit.
5What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) at your factory?
Our MOQ is 150 pieces per style; it may vary depending on materials. Workshop 2, dedicated to small runs, can take limited editions that most textile factories turn down.
6What are your factory production lead times?
We deliver sampling within 15 to 20 days and bulk production within 30 to 45 days depending on volume and technical complexity (embroidery, smocking, hand finishing). Our in-house freight desk then handles sea or air shipping.
7Why choose a textile factory in Madagascar over Asia?
Madagascar offers 25-day sea transit to Europe (vs 35-45 from Asia), very low MOQs, a time zone aligned with Europe, French as a working language, and AGOA access for duty-free exports to the US. The workforce is highly skilled in manual techniques (embroidery, smocking, crochet) that are rare in Asia.
8Which materials do you use in production?
We mainly work GOTS organic cotton, poplin, voile, jersey, linen, natural raffia for Sobika accessories, and recycled materials for upcycling programmes. Sourcing is full-package or CMT depending on the client's needs.
9Is the factory in a free zone?
Yes, LOI Confection benefits from AGOA free-zone status (duty-free exports to the US) and SADC/COMESA. This significantly reduces customs costs for US and African clients.
10How do you guarantee quality at factory output?
Quality control happens at every step: raw material (4-point system), after cutting, during assembly, and final AQL piece-by-piece inspection before packing. Inspection reports are provided with every shipment.
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Global Organic Textile Standard – certificate issued by Ecocert Greenlife, no. GOTS-13200 — valid until 2026-09-30
Organic Content Standard – certificate issued by Ecocert Greenlife, no. TE-00004788 — valid until 2026-09-26
Only products covered by a valid transaction certificate are certified; they are labelled separately. This scope certificate is not proof that delivered goods are certified.
