Where are TwoSixOne products manufactured?

At TwoSixOne , we pride ourselves on designing trail gear for women , with attention to detail that starts long before production.

But one question often comes up: where are our bags made?

 

100% designed in France
and made in China with care

Our Artemis bag is not a standardized product.
It is the result of development work carried out internally in France.

✔ Design and modeling :
Every curve and adjustment is designed to fit a woman's body shape . And for that, you have to be a runner. That's the job of the two founders, so it's the training profession.

✔ Co-creation with the community :
Your feedback is at the heart of product development.

✔ Styling and prototyping :
We develop and test our prototypes in France. The first prototypes are often hand-sewn by the founder, Ming.

We master each stage of the design , ensuring that we offer technical, innovative and comfortable equipment.

 


Why is our bag manufactured in Asia?

Let's be 100% transparent : our first ambition was to produce in France or in Europe.

👉 Problem : There is no specialized manufacturer in France to produce a hydration pack in large quantities.
👉 European alternative : Producing in Europe is an option, but the manufacturing cost would increase the selling price to €200 including tax . This does not correspond to our mission: to offer technical equipment adapted to women at an affordable price .

So we chose a family workshop in Xiamen , China, specializing in textiles and outdoor bags. Why this workshop?

  • He already works with well-known trail and outdoor brands .
  • Her team is made up of 90% women , experienced and committed.
  • He supports us in our development by agreeing to produce small quantities (because yes, 500 bags is nothing compared to other brands)
  • We work with them to guarantee quality production and respectful working conditions .

Our materials are carefully selected:
✔ Bluesign certified nylon (specialized for outdoor use, more durable).
✔ WOOJIN buckles and YKK closures , renowned for their robustness.
✔ Digital printing resistant to UV and washing .


And tomorrow?

We are not closing the door to more local production!
Our long-term goal: to develop European alternatives while maintaining a fair price .

 

But as long as this model is not economically viable, we choose the right compromise :


✅ A French design
✅ Controlled and responsible manufacturing in Asia
✅ A price that allows all runners to be well equipped