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The VDS group
In 1947, Joseph VANDERSCHOOTEN founded the company bearing the Alexandre Turpault name in Armentières in northern France.
From its beginnings in textile weaving, the Vanderschooten company swiftly moved into manufacturing to become one of the major players in the household linens market both in France and throughout the world.
Over the years, the VDS Group has expanded, adding companies that have unique expertise:
- Coucke : department specialising in table linen, kitchen linen and kitchen accessories.
- Alexandre Turpault : the group's top-of-the-range brand, creating bed linen, table linen, bathroom linen and accessories for the home in linen, linen-cotton and cotton.
- ITC : manufacturer of bed linen and bathroom linen for the Elvé and Essix brands and numerous licensed products for Catimini, Designers Guild, Manuel Canovas, Souleïado and Zofia Rostad.
- La Rivière advertising department : Manufacturer of advertising and event-related items in fabric
- Norlinge Interior Designer in Fabrics: Supplier of linens to the hotel and tourism industries and to institutions.
In 2006, the Vanderschooten Group, with 230 personnel based in Nieppe and Paris, focused on the distribution of its products through Elvé shops and outlets as well as 7 factory outlets.
The Vanderschooten Group markets the following products in France and more than 30 countries:
- Bed linen : pillowcases, bolster pillowcases, flat sheets, fitted sheets and duvet covers
- Table linen : table napkins, placemats, tablerunner, runner, tablecloth
- Bathroom linen : guest towels, towels, shower sheets, bath sheets, shower mats, bath mats, bathrobes, flannels and beach towels
- Kitchen linen : tea towels, square towels and hand towels
- Kitchen accessories : aprons, oven gloves and potholders
- Accessories for the home : throws, pouches, quilts
Quality, Innovation, and Flexibility are the values which govern the creation, the manufacture and the marketing of VDS Group collections.
Our experience and expertise help us to fulfill your expectations and thus offer you a quality product and outstanding service.
