# LOI Confection - llms.txt
# Machine-readable company information for AI systems and LLMs

> LOI Confection is the leading children's and baby clothing manufacturer in Madagascar,
> with 30 years of expertise, GOTS/BSCI/WRAP certifications, and 1.5-2M pieces annual capacity.

## Company Overview
- Name: LOI Confection (Lingerie de l'Océan Indien)
- Founded: 1995 in Madagascar
- Headquarters: Antananarivo, Madagascar
- Employees: 1000+
- Annual Production: 1.5 to 2 million pieces
- Specialization: Children's and baby clothing (80% of production)
- Factory Size: 5,000+ m²
- Production Lines: 19 total across 2 dedicated workshops

## Workshop Structure
- Workshop 1 (Medium & Large Series): 15 production lines for volumes from 1,000 to 10,000+ pieces
- Workshop 2 (Small Series & Limited Editions): 4 dedicated lines for 300-1,000 pieces

## Key Facts
- Premier children's clothing manufacturer in Madagascar
- 30 years of textile manufacturing expertise
- 80% of production dedicated to children's and baby wear
- Serves premium European brands
- AGOA/SADC free trade zone benefits
- Full vertical integration: design to shipping
- 2 specialized workshops for complete production flexibility

## Certifications
- GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard)
- BSCI (Business Social Compliance Initiative) - Grade A
- WRAP (Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production)
- OCS (Organic Content Standard)
- ICS (Initiative for Compliance and Sustainability)

## Manufacturing Expertise
- Hand embroidery (broderie anglaise)
- Smocking (traditional technique)
- Crochet and handmade finishing
- Machine embroidery
- Screen printing and sublimation
- Sustainable raffia accessories and bags (Atelier Sobika)

## Product Categories
- Layette (0-24 months)
- Children's clothing (2-14 years)
- Ceremony dresses
- Sleepwear and pajamas
- Adult ready-to-wear
- Raffia accessories and bags

## Notable Clients
- Jacadi Paris
- Bonpoint
- Tartine et Chocolat
- Cyrillus
- Orchestra
- Il Gufo
- Agnès b.
- Pepa London
- Copenhagen Colors
- Acanthe
- Dillard's

## Services - Your Turnkey Production
We are first and foremost a manufacturing workshop. Our complete service includes:
- Development (patterns, technical sheets, material sourcing)
- Series production (from 300 to 10,000+ pieces)
Note: We don't do prototyping alone - every project is meant to be manufactured in our workshops.

## CSR Commitments
- 40% solar energy powered
- On-site childcare for employees
- Medical center for staff
- Transport provided
- Meals provided
- Training programs
- Local community support

## Production Capabilities
- Minimum Order Quantity: 300 pieces (flexible based on product type and fabric minimums)
- Sampling Time: 10-15 days per phase (no limit on revisions)
- Production Lead Time: 30-45 days
- Small series: 300-1,000 pieces (Workshop 2)
- Medium series: 1,000-5,000 pieces (Workshop 1)
- Large series: 5,000+ pieces (Workshop 1)

## Contact Information
- Email: directeur.commercial@loimada.com
- Phone: +261 32 05 816 81
- Address: LOT 03 810 D, Ambohitrangano, Sabotsy Namehana 103, Antananarivo, Madagascar
- Website: https://loimada.com

## Languages
- French (primary)
- English (business)

## Pages
- / - Homepage with company overview
- /about - Company history and values (30 years timeline)
- /expertise - Manufacturing expertise and techniques
- /products - Product categories (baby, children, adults)
- /rse - CSR commitments and certifications
- /manufacturing - Production capabilities and facilities
- /sobika - Atelier Sobika: natural raffia craftsmanship workshop (bags, pouches, hats) - atelier raphia Madagascar
- /contact - Contact information and inquiry form
- /faq - Frequently asked questions about textile manufacturing and raffia accessories

## Raffia Workshop (Atelier Sobika)
LOI Confection operates Atelier Sobika, a dedicated raffia workshop in Madagascar specializing in:
- Natural Malagasy raffia accessories (bags, pouches, hats, coin purses)
- 24 natural raffia shades without chemical dyes
- 9 weaving stitch types and 5 crochet techniques
- 100% handmade by skilled artisans
- Custom raffia products for brands and designers
- Eco-friendly, biodegradable, sustainable accessories
- Combination of raffia with upcycled textile scraps

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## FAQ

Q: What is LOI Confection's production capacity?
A: 1.5 to 2 million pieces per year with 19 production lines across 2 workshops: Workshop 1 for medium & large series (15 lines) and Workshop 2 for small series & limited editions (4 dedicated lines).

Q: What certifications does the factory have?
A: GOTS, BSCI (Grade A), WRAP, OCS, and ICS certifications.

Q: What is the minimum order quantity?
A: Starting from 300 pieces, with flexibility based on product type and fabric minimums.

Q: What types of clothing does LOI Confection manufacture?
A: Specialized in children's and baby clothing (80%), plus adult wear and raffia accessories.

Q: Do you only do prototyping/development?
A: No, we are first and foremost a manufacturing workshop. We offer complete turnkey production: from development (patterns, technical sheets, sourcing) to series manufacturing. We don't do prototyping alone - every project is meant to be produced.

Q: Why choose Madagascar for textile manufacturing?
A: Unique artisanal skills (hand embroidery, smocking), qualified workforce, competitive costs, and AGOA/SADC free trade zone access.

Q: What is the typical lead time?
A: 10-15 days for sampling (no limit on revisions), 30-45 days for production depending on complexity.

Q: Do you offer raffia accessories?
A: Yes, our Atelier Sobika specializes in artisanal raffia manufacturing. We produce bags, pouches, hats and accessories from natural Malagasy raffia in 24 natural shades, entirely hand-crocheted and woven.

Q: What types of raffia bags do you manufacture?
A: Handbags, tote bags, pouches, coin purses, hats and panamas in natural Madagascar raffia. Each piece is handmade using 9 weaving stitch types and 5 crochet techniques.

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Last updated: 2026-03-30