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"Our French Heritage Disappears": Darquer, the Oldest Lace Factory in Calais, Closes Its Doors Permanently

Summary by franceinfo.fr
The flagship of the textile industry of Pas-de-Calais, placed in liquidation, will cease its activity in mid-July.

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In judicial recovery since last year, the company had been liquidated in early July. The iconic factory did not manage to survive the decline of the industry, faced with the competition of knitted laces, often made in Asia at a much lower cost.

·Paris, France
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The flagship of the textile industry of Pas-de-Calais, placed in liquidation, will cease its activity in mid-July.

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franceinfo.fr broke the news on Friday, July 17, 2026.
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