Europe's Leader in Customisable Textiles And

EUROPE’S LEADER IN CUSTOMISABLE TEXTILES AND LUGGAGE

www.sols-europe.com WELCOME

EDITORIAL

EVENTS • SPORTS • LICENSING • WORKWEAR • RETAIL • SOUVENIR An amazing history…

We are proud to have been by your side every day for over 25 years, offering goods and services suitable for customisation. Increasingly innovative and modern, SOL’S provides you with a wide range of ANYWEAR BY SOL’S products.

“Designed in Paris”, our fashionable yet practical collections follow the very latest trends and meet all your clothing needs for events, workwear, sports, souvenir, retail and licensing.

We share your values in terms of Fair Spirit and are committed to ethical, social and environmental standards to ensure we provide all the guarantees and certifications to which you are entitled.

The entire SOL’S team would like to join me in thanking you for your continued loyalty.

Yours sincerely,

Alain Milgrom Chairman

CONTENTS

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OUR ANSWER TO YOUR QUESTION

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A COLLECTION CREATED WITHIN THE CRADLE OF FASHION

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CONVEYING OUR VALUES

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Our presence. 61 COUNTRIES

CUSTOMISABLE TEXTILES WORKWEAR AND LUGGAGE.

The widest range of products to fully meet market needs.

ANYWEAR by SOL’S means our business is to serve yours. We are committed to enabling our partner customers to meet all their customers’ needs within the customi- LICENSING sable textiles and luggage markets:

1. Compagnies and communi- SOUVENIR ties promotional campaigns and events

2. Retail, with customisable fashion aimed at all designers

3. The tourism and souvenir market

4. Licensing in the fields of music and sport SOL’S 5. Corporate and business DISTRIBUTORS clothing, as well as workwear SPORTS and safety clothing RETAIL ALGERIA FINLAND IRAN NETHERLANDS SINGAPORE 6. Sports equipment for indi- ARMENIA FRANCE IRELAND NEW CALEDONIA SLOVAKIA viduals and groups AUSTRIA FRENCH ISRAEL NEW ZEALAND SLOVENIA BELARUS POLYNESIA ITALY NORWAY SPAIN BELGIUM GABON IVORY COAST POLAND SWEDEN BULGARIA GEORGIA KAZAKHSTAN PORTUGAL SWITZERLAND CAMEROON GERMANY LATVIA QATAR TUNISIA CONGO GREECE LITHUANIA RÉUNION UKRAINE CROATIA GUADELOUPE LUXEMBOURG ROMANIA UNITED ARAB CYPRUS GUINEA MALTA RUSSIA EMIRATES 6 CZECH REPUBLIC GUYANA MARTINIQUE SAINT MARTIN UNITED KINGDOM USES DENMARK HUNGARY MAYOTTE SENEGAL FOR OUR ESTONIA ICELAND MOROCCO SERBIA TEXTILES EVENTS

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T-SHIRTS BODYWARMERS, PROWEAR More and more varied COTTON AND STYLE WINDBREAKERS PRACTICAL AND TRENDY colours, sizes and styles. More than & PARKAS Round or V-necks, long or short WARM AND A varied range of styles and de- With ANYWEAR by SOL’S, sleeves WEATHERPROOF signs for workwear with safety we are committed to offe- 420 Must-have styles in classic de- and comfort in mind. signs! A selection of designs in trendy ring 420 products for Men, products styles made from lined or insu- Women and Children in an lating materials – perfect in any GENERATION increasing range of colours, POLO-SHIRTS weather! ORGANIC sizes and styles so that CASUAL AND TRENDY ETHICAL AND every user can find exactly COMFORTABLE the right product for them. Timelessly stylish for the office PANTS, BERMUDAS With a range of over 150 or leisure! The perfect blend of & SHORTS Because softness and well- colours, there’s sure to be comfort and style! MODERN AND BASIC being go hand-in-hand with res- a product to match your pecting the planet. Plain or colourful, our chinos are brand. SHIRTS, SWEATERS, available as Bermuda shorts or TIES & APRONS trousers for everyday wear. TOWELLING In 2017, SOL’S added 97 SMART AND CLASSY COSY AND PRACTICAL new products to its catalogue, amounting to over Dress your staff in your brand’s KIDS Fluffy bath towels to wrap your- 11,000 items spread over 15 colours to stand out from the SOFT AND FUN self in softness. product families. An exten- crowd. sive offer which is unprece- An extensive choice of clothing dented within our market, for children, with essentials and CAPS opening up new opportu- SWEAT-SHIRTS well as trendy styles. & ACCESSORIES SOFT AND COMFORTABLE DESIGN AND STYLE nities for our resellers and LEISUREWEAR distributors. BEACHWEAR A new take on the baseball A key piece in any casual and SUMMERY AND COLOURFUL cap in a classic or reworked trendy wardrobe, the sweatshirt version of this comfortable 11 000 is perfect for any activity. Check out our range of must- yet fashionable accessory! have swimwear and cover-ups items in bright and cheerful colours in the catalogue FLEECES for the beach or pool. Ideal for BAGS & SOFTSHELLS all types of printing, including SMART, PRACTICAL WARM AND HARDWEARING sublimation! AND HARDWEARING

The ideal jackets for staying Whether it’s for the office or warm all year round. Innovative, SPORTS a particular event, there’s a on-trend materials in a wide PERFORMANCE AND STYLE bag for anyone! range of colours! The perfect materials and designs to ensure you feel great at the gym or on the pitch.

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Stock levels and logistics with our customers in Over mind.

With ANYWEAR by SOL’S, % SOL’S ACADEMY we are committed to providing our customers with 10 Retaining our position as market leader by providing Over the products they need, growth comprehensive answers to questions enabling them to act qui- ckly and win contracts in turnover A digital tool that’s unique in its field and free to access via our website, offering: even at very short notice. 65 Our stock levels, logistics in million service and presence in 1. A 360° view of all products over 60 countries ensure 2017 products sold that we can deliver to over each year 2. Close-ups showing important details 90% of our destinations within 24 hours, and within 3. Video tutorials on all printing techniques 48 hours for other areas. SOL’S is indeed a global delivery to over 90% 4. Care advice brand that retains all the of our destinations benefits of being a local within 5. Positioning and recommendations for target customers and markets company. 24 hours 6. Knowledge tests This is why our resellers and distributors convince the biggest names to put www.solsacademy.eu their trust in SOL’S pro- ITALY employees ducts, with corporate and worldwide community clients in the 220 fields of cosmetics, luxury SPAIN goods, drinks, the food industry, the motor industry 2 subsidiaries and many others. It is also in Europe the reason why increasing numbers of designers call Present in on our products to create their brands within the countries fields of fashion, tourism 61 or leisure.

partner in Asia for bespoke products

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SOL’S LOCATED urban french terry IN AN ICONIC felt DISTRICT

Nestled between four major boulevards – Sébastopol, Réaumur, Poissonnière and Bonne-Nouvelle – the Sentier district has always been at the very heart of textile manufacturing. Within these streets tucked away in the second arrondissement of Paris, several shops have sprung up in line with the workshop- boutique concept: the aim is to produce and sell to retailers as well as wholesalers, whilst operating from a single premises.

SOL’S has made this district steeped in tradition its home ever since its inception. It counts stylists, designers, pattern makers, product and communication managers as well as graphic elegance designers among its employees, working against the urban backdrop of the Parisian cityscape. Motivated by trendsetters strutting their stuff around the rue Montmartre and rue d’Aboukir, inspired by the eclectic styles poplin spotted on the terrace cafés in the Montorgueil district, and keeping a close eye on Fashion Weeks, our designers know exactly what to put into their future collections. SOL’S are quality products with shapes and patterns designed zesty in our style studio. Outfits are finished with refined details, the materials we use are innovative and always comfortable, colours come in marls, neons or simply smart, whilst polka dot or striped prints are up-to-the-minute in terms of current trends.

Keen to embrace the Designed in Paris concept, our brand offers a complete collection enabling the promotional textiles market to gradually blend into the world of fashion and retail. cotton jersey retro

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first FASHION promotional 1991: Alain Milgrom creates SOL’S, beginning with T-shirts and polo shirts before diversifying T-shirt for and expanding his range of products over the women. years.

1995: SOL’S creates its first T-shirt cut exclusively for women. 2008 1998: SOL’S best-selling SOL’S REGENT SOL’S is launched onto the market. Over 217 million YOUR BE PROUD OF pieces have now been sold. launches its FAVOURITE ENJOY YOUR collection of bags. LOOK FASHION COLOURS 2001: The first SOL’S website is created. Our essential Inspired by retail, A comprehensive 2003: SOL’S joins forces with several NGOs with modern styles around the world, drawing up a commitments 2016 items range to kit out charter listing all its initiatives and certifications. and trendy fabrics your teams The Running 2005: Its warehouse in Le Havre is extended & Fitness to 25,000 sqm, with permanent stock that today collection amounts to over 25 million pieces. is launched 2008: SOL’S launches its first collection of bags.

2011: The caps and towelling ranges are 2017 added to the SOL’S catalogue, as well as the SOL’S SOL’S TEAMSPORT and SOL’S PROWEAR collections. creates its BEACHWEAR 2014: SOL’S ACADEMY is officially launched; a training module designed to enable anyone in collection the promotional textiles industry to expand their knowledge of branding techniques, materials and technical features.

2016: SOL’S RUNNING & FITNESS collection MORE PRINTS PERFORM WINTER is launched. MORE CHOICE WITH STYLE VIBES

2017: SOL’S explores a new market with its Clothing created Designed to be Our wide range of BEACHWEAR collection. jackets and parkas to enhance comfortable, high- keeps you warm Today, SOL’S is the french leader in your brand tech and hardwearing throughout the seasons promotional textiles and plays a key role in Europe. 12 13 WELCOME ANYWEAR DESIGNED IN PARIS THE FAIR SPIRIT

SERVICE & QUALITY

A brand that is trustworthy and close to its customers, fair, honest, loyal and upright QUALITY CONTROL: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SGS A proactive approach that is committed, innovative and responsive Strong values and a clear identity that form part of our DNA SOL’s works with SGS, the world leader in ins- pection, checking, analysis and certification. Unique work ethic and values in terms of respect and commitment This means that each and every new item is sub- jected to a comprehensive and rigorous quality Constant awareness of issues relating to the environment, health, children etc. control process. In particular, this covers mate- rial testing, colour compliance, measurements, SOL’S is made up of people working to provide the best service for you, with ad- chemical substances, and mechanical and technical testing. This process continues with quality vanced tools and a stock of over 25 million pieces to dispatch your orders within 24 inspections throughout the various production hours. stages, followed by regular and frequent testing throughout the life cycle of the product and any Dedicated, multilingual customer services with sub-products. a single contact for each geographical area and customer • Chemical substance tests: determined in line with current regulations and the materials • Availability used during production, in accordance with toxi- • Advanced, efficient order processing and cology specifications tracking • Mechanical and technical tests: defined according to the intended use and function of products. These tests are carried out in accor- LOGISTICS dance with specific standards. Colour fastness to water, dry rubbing, wet rubbing and perspiration, Certified ISO 9001: 2008 ‘logistics and transport’ pilling test, strength of zips, handles, etc. • To ensure a maximum level of service, our lo- • Inspections are carried out at various gistics centre is located close to one of Europe points in the production process: at the begin- biggest ports: Le Havre in France. ning, middle and end. These inspections are carried out in accordance with Military Standard • We draw on the very latest technological inno- 105-E (NFX 06-022; ISO 2853). Random checks vations for our 24-hour order dispatch system as are also carried out on products entering our well as our container goods inwards system. warehouse. • 25 million pieces in stock: undoubtedly the big- • Textile tolerance: for promotional clo- gest amount of stock in Europe for better avai- thing, the conventional deviation in Europe is +/- lability 5% for weight and measurements • A level of service designed to meet your order processing needs, by pallet, box, bag or individual A logistics platform piece, with a commitment to 24-hour courier de- Permanent livery in France, Belgium and Luxembourg, and covering over same-day dispatch for international deliveries. stock of 25 25,000 sqm million in Le Havre pieces

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CERTIFICATIONS SOCIAL

Strongly attached to its values, SOL’S takes its social and environmental responsibi- SOL’S takes the Geneva Convention one step further. lities very seriously in terms of styling and manufacturing its products as well as its partnerships. This ensures we provide all the guarantees and certifications to which The Geneva Convention limits the legal age to 14 or 16, depending on the signatory country. SOL’S has made sure that its partners strictly adhere to the minimum working age of 14, in Bangladesh in particular. you are entitled. SOL’S culture, clear desire to change purchasing habits, work ethic SOL’S ensures this agreement is adhered to by carrying out frequent checks on all its production sites. and global commitment mean that it now boasts a very high level of certification within the sector.

For several years now, SOL’S has also been the only brand committed to a written ‘SOL’S Commitments FAIR WEAR FOUNDATION ACCREDITATION Charter’ setting out all its initiatives and certifications. Available to download from sols-europe.com, it is widely distributed to its retailers and distributors wit- Building on its high ethical and social values developed over the past 15 years, SOL’S be- hin the 61 countries where SOL’S operates. came a member of Fair Wear Foundation on 1st June 2014. It is committed to ensuring the eight principles of the FWF code of conduct are adhered to, by SOL’S itself as well as its factories.

OEKO TEX REACH STANDARD

OEKO-TEX® CERTIFICATION: no use of dyes that SOL’S is working closely with IFTH (Institut Français could be harmful to customers’ health and safety du Textile et de l’Habillement – French Textiles Employment is Freedom of Payment of a Safe and healthy There is no No exploitation Reasonable Legally binding freely chosen association living wage working discrimination in of child labour hours of work employment Right from the beginning, SOL’S has insisted that and Clothing Institute) to draw up specifications and the right conditions employment relationship to collective dyes that are harmful to the skin and environment in full accordance with the standard. These bargaining should not be used in its factories. specifications take current rules and regulations SOL’S has obtained OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 into account, and European REACH regulations in By affiliating withFair Wear Foundation, SOL’S also commits to making improvements in line with social certification under number CQ 1094/1 for its polo particular. norms (working with factory managers to make concrete improvements to working conditions), based on shirts made from 100% cotton (white and dyed), As a European importer, we are obliged to an action plan approved by Fair Wear Foundation. Each year, SOL’S also commits to providing Fair Wear and cotton/viscose (white marl and grey marl), adhere to the restrictions imposed by REACH Foundation with a status report and details of any improvements made. its T-shirts made from 100% cotton and cotton/ regulations regarding our articles, and keep our elastane (white and dyed) and cotton/viscose customers informed regarding any changes to www.fairwear.org (white marl and grey marl), fleece jackets and the possible presence of a substance of very high Bridget and Betty women’s crêpe blouses made concern (SVHC as a candidate for inclusion on from 100% polyester (white and dyed) as well as the authorisation list) whenever concentrations its acrylic/cotton sweaters (white and dyed). exceed 0.1%. No. CQ 1094/2 for cotton towels (white and dyed). All REACH-related information is available on the ECHA (European Chemical Agency) website: echa.europa.eu.

CERTIFICATION ISO 9001: 2015 for our Quality Management System

In 2017, SOL’S ISO 9001 ‘Quality Management’ certification was renewed, under the more stringent 2015 version.

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ENVIRONNEMENT LOCAL DEVELOPMENT

SOL’S has been involved with communities for over 15 years, supporting leading NGOs in countries where our products are manufactured. Through SOL’S initiatives, it helps contribute to improving the living conditions of the local population.

ORGANIC CONTENT STANDARD SUSTAINABLE APPAREL COALITION SOL’S also encourages and supports any employees undertaking humanitarian missions.

SOL’S is committed to caring for the environment SOL’S is proud to have been a member of the For example, a mission undertaken by ophthalmic surgeons in 2015 provided 2,800 medical appointments by developing its own range of items produced Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) since 2015. and 300 operations, improving the everyday lives of severely disadvantaged people or even restoring their via organic farming: SOL’S is also committed to Today, the SAC includes over 150 brands, organi- sight. achieving ORGANIC CONTENT STANDARD cer- sations and manufacturers, all leaders in the gar- tification by working with the globally renowned ment and footwear industries. THE SREEPUR ORPHANAGE Control Union Certifications body to obtain and guarantee this standard. The Control Union Cer- This coalition of manufacturers shares one com- Much more than just an orphanage, this is a training tifications programme guarantees the tracea- mon vision: sustainable development. It develops centre and refuge that SOL’S has been supporting bility and compliance of articles marketed and environmental performance evaluation tools on since 2009. Unique in Bangladesh and completely made from organic yarn. It also guarantees that production sites. As a result, SOL’S is committed independent, it helps destitute families as well as no GMOs have been used to produce those items. to monitoring its energy and water consumption orphans, providing education for over 500 children. SOL’S is certified under number CU815208 for as well as its waste management, to reduce their It also offers training that enables 150 mothers to the following items: ORGANIC MEN, ORGANIC environmental impact. regain a social life and return to work each year. WOMEN, ORGANIC KIDS, ORGANIC BAMBINO and ORGANIC ZEN. THE NARI UDDUG KENDRA NGO (NUK) MÉCÉNAT CHIRURGIE CARDIAQUE (MCC)

NUK is an NGO that works to fund The Mécénat de Chirurgie Cardiaque (Cardiac Sur- the Agarasindhur community hos- gery Sponsorship Scheme) enables children with pital. The aim of this NGO is to improve the health of heart defects to travel to France for surgery, in CERTIFICATION ISO 50001 : 2011 local communities by providing a high quality medi- cases where they cannot be treated in their home cal service throughout the district. country due to a lack of financial and technical re- In May 2017, SOL’S obtained certification accor- sources. Every month, MCC treats children in nine ding to the requirements of ISO 50001: 2011 for cities across France. In addition to its primary mis- ‘Energy Management’. This was achieved by NATIONAL DEBATE FESTIVAL sion, MCC also provides training for general prac- controlling energy consumption at its head of- BANGLADESH titioners in home countries, as well as sponsoring fice building in Paris, implementing recycling ini- schools. MCC’s cause conveys its strong values: au- tiatives and focussing its efforts on its circle of Keen to support young people who will be the fu- dacity, generosity, effectiveness, transparency and influence – choosing to work with suppliers and ture of Bangladesh, SOL’S is proud to sponsor fighting spirit. service providers that have adopted the same ap- this major annual student festival. For the past ten proach. years, this festival has brought together hundreds of As SOL’S shares these same values, it now partners young leaders to debate social, political, economic this charity by providing clothing for employees and cultural issues, aiming to give them a voice and and volunteers at several events such as the Tour encourage them to work together to develop their de France. It also provides SOL’S products to sell at country. various different events such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans race, the Tour de France Etape du Cœur (ce- lebrity charity bike ride), the Yogis du Cœur (charity yoga event), the Gentleman du Coeur (charity bike ride), the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe horse race, the Paris Chocolate Fair and the Vendée Globe yacht race, to raise money for the MCC charity.

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