Our Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ
YES !!!
The best way is call Phillips or send a message to see what's the best.
Do not forget that it's Made by philipp for your order, But Philipp will do is best to reduce the delay for the manufacture and made that you can have The product before you Leave.
We can also send it by Coursier to your Hotel Inside Paris.
YES !!! and that's the best way for intl to not have shipping tax & customs !!
The best way is call Phillips or send a message to see what's the best.
You can also place an order but please , before be sure to contact Philipp and see with him
Also, it's better to organize before your friend arrive in Paris, then for example if they stay only 2 days and need many handkerchiefs, T-shirt + Sweater, all can be ready if you have anticipated your order ( if you just ask the first day, it will be very hard to have all ready )
Do not forget that it's Made by philipp for your order, But Philipp will do is best to reduce the delay for the manufacture and made that you can have The product before you Leave.
Philippe will propose an appointment to your friend with access to informations to pick up your order.
Unfortunately, Philipp's workshop at 71 RUE SAINT MAUR, is not a Pignon sur Rue shop, it is the workshop where he manufactures your order.
You will not find products already made in advance.
Coming to the workshop is quite possible. Philipp, will be happy to welcome you to check your size and take your order or simply give you your order.
To ensure its availability and welcome you by giving you the necessary time, your visit to the workshop is only by appointment.
It was in 2009 that Philippe made his eponymous brand official.
He is one of the, see the initiator in 2009, of the comeback made in France, of the new wave Made in France. Indeed, in 2009, Made in France is not something very popular. There are almost no "young" brands that offer 100% Made in France fashion.
In addition, Philippe notes that it is impossible to have clothes manufactured in France (a 100% manufacture, he specifies) because very often it is a 60% production across borders and a maximum of 40% in France.
It was then that Philippe, without hesitation, decided to make all the clothes and accessories he offered himself and then launched in 2009, a very simple principle:
You order and Philipp makes your order ethically from his workshop 71 rue Saint Maur in Paris.
That's Right I made for your order !
In 2009, Philippe notes that it is impossible to have clothes manufactured in France (a 100% manufacturing, he specifies) because very often it is a 60% production across borders and a maximum of 40% in France.
It was then that Philippe, without hesitation, decided to make all the clothes and accessories he offered himself and then launched in 2009, a very simple principle:
You order and Philipp makes your order ethically from his workshop 71 rue Saint Maur in Paris.
Philippe cuts and manufactures when you place your order! This allows you, for example, to ask me for a shorter or longer sleeve length for a sweatshirt, to have a t-shirt length more adapted to your morphology or to have a unique and exclusive embroidery for you but also a handkerchief or a tie to your dimensions....
When I manufacture for your order, I do not contribute to the most polluting industry in the world because in addition to fabrics, there is also all the mass overproduction that is polluting, the cargo ships that come from the other side of the world to bring you your next t-shirt, not to mention all the stock products that are not sold after using an impressive number of resources for nothing.
Also by choosing to manufacture to order, I respect the organic fabric, its manufacture, its harvest, the company and its employees, I respect all the stages and people who have contributed to these important steps but who have above all obtained the Global Organic Textile Standard label with all the ecological, social commitments as well as all the obligations and constraints that this imposes on them.
In my opinion, it is unthinkable today to design and sell or mass-manufacture organic cotton t-shirts (whether in France or across borders) it amounts to exactly the same thing as making it in a simple cotton. It's a strategy, the glass half full, an illusion because we ask for organic we make organic regardless of the consequences and impact on the environment and the same social impact of the manufacture of clothing or social... In fact in this case for me, there is no difference between your evening t-shirt in organic cotton or not because it is a mass overproduction.
No, made to order does not mean custom-made.
Tailor-made means that we have taken your measurements and manufacture the garment from all your measurements. The tailor-made fits perfectly for a suit or a shirt. But Philippe Gaber does not make tailor-made for a T-shirt or a sweatshirt which by essence are so-called casual, relaxed and therefore not tailor-made clothes.
Manufacturing to order is ethical because it means that there is no overproduction factory manufacturing coming by container etc... There is no stock at philipp.
It is cut and then made by Philippe for local and eco-responsible manufacturing. However and what will follow does not mean tailor-made attention.
Donc cependant comme votre sweat ou votre t-shirt ou sweat-shirt est coupé pour votre commande, philippe peux adapter le sweat et t-shirt en allongeant ou raccourcissant le bas du vêtement et faire pareil pour les manches longues ou moins longues.
It's just an adaptation not tailor-made!.
Awarded every year by the City of Paris, the "Made in Paris" label aims to promote the diversity and richness of Parisian manufacturing. Since its creation, it has rewarded and labeled artisans and specifically Parisian products.
The "Made in Paris" label responds to a strong demand from Parisians and tourists for objects embodying Parisian identity and traditions. It also aims to highlight all the richness of local production and the dynamism of Parisian crafts.
Discover The Made in Paris label portal with all labeled products.A visibility tool for the product and its manufacturer, this label must be a mark of recognition and a guarantee of quality for all consumers, Parisians and tourists, in search of authenticity. This label distinguishes products whose local character of the manufacturing or transformation process (Paris intra-muros) is proven. These are products whose manufacture or last transformation resulting in the creation of a new product was carried out in Paris and whose added value was mainly produced in Paris.
More information on the label made in Paris on the website of the city of Paris and found there all the labels https://www.paris.fr/pages/le-label-fabrique-a-paris-5152
GOTS is the abbreviation for GLOBAL ORGANIC TEXTILE STANDARD
It is a global reference in terms of the evaluation of biological fibers, integrating social and ecological aspects, based on a certification independent of the entire supply chain to guarantee the organic character of textiles from the harvesting of raw materials, through responsible manufacturing from a social and environmental point of view, to labeling, in order to provide a reliable guarantee to the final consumer.
It is also important to note that GOTS is without any allergenic risks to the fabric since no harmful chemicals used in the traditional textile industry such as chromium, can under no circumstances be used for a GOTS-labeled fabric.
Philippe Gaber guarantees that he will perpetuate this process during the manufacture until you receive the product at home.
Gots guarantees total transparency from the cultivation of cotton, its harvest, its weaving in every detail everything is closely scrutinized to ensure that nothing could deviate from the commitments of the specifications until Philippe Gaber receives it at home.
For more information on Global Organic Textile Standard, visit their online site: https://global-standard.org
Currently the only place in France to buy my products is on my online store. There are currently no products marketed in a shop.
No, Philippe is not a factory and does not manufacture in white label whether small, medium or large quantities.
Yes!
Whether it's corporate gifts, exclusive products such as collector's handkerchiefs for the Deluxe box of Gjon Tears' first album, jacket pouch handkerchiefs for BNG, embroidered jeans tote bags for DV Immobilier, embroidered Hoodies with the Lazard Logo,
For the hotel Rosalie Philippe has notably manufactured and embroidered leather keychains, Jeans Napkins, aprons but especially oversized and extra long sweatshirts replacing bathrobes for example.
In addition, sweatshirts, T-shirts, handkerchiefs, all have the FABRIQUE A PARIS label awarded by the City of Paris.
Also even if there is customization, All products are labeled Philipp Gaber
Do you have a project? Do not hesitate to contact Philippe directly!
Among the companies that trusted Philipp: Lazard, Hôtel Rosalie, Habitat Haut de Seine, Axa Assurance, George Duboeuf wines, Poma, Dior, Musée de Cluny, Grevin, Hawe, Jo&Co for Gjon Tears, Le Marché de Léopold, La Mairie de paris 11, BNG27, DV Immobilier etc...
Need a Quote? Do not hesitate to contact him and share your project with him!
FAQS around Philippe Gaber's personalized French handkerchiefs
Philippe Gaber's personalized handkerchiefs are made of organic cotton twill that is Global Organic Textile Standard certified.
Unlike a poplin, cotton twill is a luxurious fabric because it is woven in an extra long fiber (ELS: extra long staples) providing great softness, remarkable flexibility, lightness, resistance. (it was also previously called Egyptian cotton).
Elegant, timeless French handkerchiefs, undeniable accessories of an eco-responsible zero-waste fashion because, infinitely reusable!
Philippe Gaber has access to a very wide color range of 400 colors of Viscose ENKA yarn.
The color is on order with therefore, a small delay for the receipt of the color then the normal time indicated for the manufacture of your order.
Philippe gaber currently offers 3 sizes for handkerchiefs
Square of 30*30 cm finished (including the hem of 5mm) this is the small handkerchief version, pocket handkerchief or jacket pouch. The most requested format at PhilippeGaber for all occasions, wedding, birthday, Mother's Day and Father's Day, also offered as a children's handkerchief.
Square of 40*40 cm finished (including 5mm hem) This dimension is associated in Asian Countries, large Fans of handkerchiefs, with the Handkerchiefs for Women version. More generous in dimensions, it is the large handkerchief of yesteryear. It is perfectly suited to a real use of the handkerchief.
Carré de 45*45 cm fini (y compris l'ourlet de 5 mm) Grand carré, ce sera le mouchoir de luxe, plus large et conviendra également comme petit tour de cou, petit bandana ou accessoire de poignet / cheveux. Il est également très apprécié pour sa taille en tant que mouchoir et cette dimension est associée dans les pays asiatiques, ayant toujours le culte des mouchoirs, comme la version du mouchoir pour hommes.
It is also possible to have the 50X50cm square version or even 80X80cm as a real square with multiple uses. Do not hesitate to contact Philippe Gaber if you want another dimension or more information on the proposed formats.
The handkerchief, besides being useful for blowing your nose, In addition to being eco-responsible and no longer using disposable tissues. And even if it is not advisable to use it in case of big colds. It will always be useful to have your French fabric handkerchief with you. Put a few drops of Eucalyptus, peppermint and Ravintasra essential oil on your handkerchief! And breathe your handkerchief. This allows you to breathe better and be a little less irritated.
The fabric handkerchief or how to use the essential Swiss knife! IIt is very useful to have a French handkerchief in organic cotton twill on a daily basis, in addition when it is made by Philipp Gaber ;). The other uses of the French fabric handkerchief to absolutely always carry with you on a daily basis. In addition to being eco-responsible and no longer using disposable tissues:
Practical with and for children
It is very useful when you have to rub the mouth of your child who enjoyed it and put it everywhere. Console him when he cries hot tears after a small fall or even clean his little bobo with water. To help stop bleeding. Very useful as a small bandage or dressing. A lost blanket Give him your (clean) handkerchief quickly, it will comfort him with softness. Do magic tricks! Hey yes, it's very easy to impress a child with a handkerchief!
Practical for cleaning
Nothing at hand! If quickly take out your handkerchief too: Clean the screen of your phone or tablet as well as clean your glasses. Rub an accidental stain at the restaurant. Quickly remove lipstick. . Clean and dry your hands or mouth.
Wipe the sweat
If you are a K pop group on stage, Barrack Obama on a hot day, wiping your sweat with a handkerchief will be an integral part of "your thing". It's not only for them though - we all sweat, some of us sweat too much. It's an elegant way to keep your forehead dry and look like you have everything under control.
To protect yourself
You lie under a sunny place like a beach. You have forgotten your hat and/or sunglasses. Your relaxing nap is spoiled. Where is it?? Of course, you will look a little silly, but a clean handkerchief folded in half can pass over your head and cover your eyes just the right amount to help you relax.
Breathe through him in case of heavy pollution. Cover your mouth when there is a lot of dust. Cover your mouth when you cough. You are soaked in a foreigner's house, and there are no towels... you shake as much water as you can, but you don't want to dress wet. Hankie to the rescue - it won't make you dry completely, but it will make you dry enough. Your handkerchief will be soaked now... you can decide to throw it away instead of putting it in your pocket. Also note that it is the perfect size to dry your phone in a hurry if you spill it or drop it into the water.
Cover your nose to stop bad smells.
Make a knot to remember things
You remember something you have to do - but you are in the middle of something else... you know you will forget. No worries, make a knot in the corner of your handkerchief. When you remove it later, you will see the knot and remember that you had to do something - now you just have to remember what it was...
But it is also to remember an event. A marriage, A birth, a communion, The day you said yes to him! The personalized handkerchief is the perfect accessory to immortalize these moments of life that matter to us.
To tell him..., send a message
There's nothing like offering an embroidered handkerchief to tell him: I love you. Marry me. I am always with you. A handkerchief symbolizes fidelity and romance. A secret language of lovers. Use your handkerchief embroidered with significant patterns, to send an intimate message to your lover.
Attract attention.
Report yourself regardless of the critical or delicate situation. Shake it very hard! And shout I'm here! Perfect for seduction! I take my handkerchief and drop it nonchalantly as I pass in front of him, hoping that he will pick it up and, politely, introduce himself and the rest... it will be history!
The fabric handkerchief, the Gentleman's essential accessory
The best reason to wear a handkerchief is to lend it to a woman, to give it to a friend who has heartache or tears of joy! Because whatever tears we cry, it always ends up in a handkerchief! The fabric handkerchief is an ostentatious mark of wealth, according to the finesse of its embroidery, the shape of its contours, the quality of its patterns. An elegant gesture, so gentleman as Robert de Niro said so well in the film The Intern. But also in the Godfather where he really needs a handkerchief! Moreover, fortunately, Mr. De Niro in the Godfather had to use his fabric handkerchief as a suit jacket pouch! From the 16th century. In Europe and beyond, it becomes the symbol of important people. He then incorporated a new worldly panoply: that of the construction of appearance. It is then often used to demonstrate its high position in life.
In a pocket handkerchief
Au 19e siècle; Le mouchoir en tissu devient à la mode. Il s’expose très souvent dans la poche poitrine des vestes pour hommes comme symbole de statut.. Utilisé de cette manière, il se nomme alors mouchoir de poche ou carré de poche. La tendance des pochettes en tant qu’accessoire de mode commence dans les années 1920 et se poursuit jusqu’aux années 1960.
Pendant cette période, des acteurs tels que Cary Grant, Fred Astaire et Gary Cooper portent régulièrement des mouchoirs en tissu. Le mouchoir pochette de veston tombe ensuite en désuétude jusqu’à la fin des années 2000, date à laquelle il revient, grâce en partie à des émissions de télévision populaires telles que Mad Men.
Other uses some unusual
Doorstop. I have already been a bit of a hero by folding a handkerchief dense enough to hold a door open (once at the bottom, and once to block the locking mechanism).
Carrying things When you collect chicken eggs, or find a bush full of berries in the woods, there is nothing as practical as a handkerchief to place all the goodies and take them home. Top tip - one hand on top and one hand below at all times. You don't want to lose these eggs now, do you?
Start a duel or a race! Not many pistol duels these days, I know. Nevertheless, the preferred way to start a fair duel, if you are called to do such a thing, is with a handkerchief. You hold the handkerchief high and let go. As he reaches the ground, let's go!
Hunting flies and mosquitoes A annoying fly in the room, take out your practical pocket friend and chase them with great movements!
Relaxation meditation. Handkerchiefs can help find peace and tranquility. Some people swear to go back as a method to relax and concentrate the mind away from the worries of the world. There is no better ironing meditation than creating perfect squares, small and without folds from your handkerchiefs.
Wear and protect things. When you collect chicken eggs, or find a bush full of berries in the woods, there is nothing as practical as a handkerchief to place all the goodies and take them home.
A handkerchief to signify and display!
In 1970, it was a secret symbol used by the LGBT community. In the 1970s in Los Angeles, the fabric handkerchief, which became a bandana, was updated by the homosexual community. Having become an essential and precise code, a sign directly indicating that it was his position and sexual taste according to the color and pocket in which it is worn (left or right)!
The code is more widely used in the 1970s in the United States, Canada, Australia and Europe. Gay and bisexual men looking for casual sex, overtake a colorful handkerchief from the back pocket of the jeans. It tells others the person's preferred sexual practices. Each practice has a very specific color. For example, when a man wears a green handkerchief in the pocket of his back jeans, he tells others that he is a prostitute. But I let you discover the meaning of the colors of this special secret code fabric handkerchief here (article in English)
Later, this code remains to simply indicate that we are from the LGBT community. Yes, I am Gay, and the poster. Today, the handkerchief is colored with all the rainbow colors. Wink at the color codes of the 70s. Let's be proud of what we are and free to display ourselves!
« Handkerchiefs are really a record of history. »
So don't wait any longer! Buy your French philippegaber fabric handkerchiefs. He is delighted to customize them especially for you!!
Here are all the tips from philipp who has been manufacturing and customizing your French handkerchiefs since 2009
Wash your handkerchiefs at 30/40°C with similar colors and laundry without optical brighteners and bleaching agents. The 100% Enka viscose embroidery thread does not fade and supports washing up to 90°. The thread will remain silky and luminous over time. Do not use bleaching agents for your embroidered tissues.
For a more responsible gesture, avoid using the fabric softener. Replace it in the container provided for this purpose with white vinegar. Indeed, the vinegar is used to purify the laundry, eliminates a large number of stains and makes bad odors disappear while preserving the colors and above all, it is a natural softener that softens the water and makes your laundry softer and at the same time descales your machine, 100% natural and organic!
The shrinkage rate of cotton is a maximum of 5%.
Ironing your French handkerchiefs:
To make ironing easier, I advise you to iron your handkerchiefs in fabric that is still slightly damp. For your French handkerchiefs personalized by Philipp Gaber, I recommend that you start ironing on the reverse side, not directly by embroidery. but starting from another corner of the handkerchief to return to embroidery.
Ironing is also an opportunity to put your handkerchief back in aplomb.
If they are already dry, moisten your handkerchief copiously with a spray (mixture of water and household vinegar). Place them in an airtight plastic bag and close. Leave on for half an hour. This action has the effect of evenly distributing moisture, which helps to relax the fibers and allows for much easier ironing. A solution that I still use and that I recommend for shirts as well. It's surprising.
Ironing help. If you don't have time and want to quickly iron your handkerchiefs. Take an empty Vaporizer Put half of white vinegar and a spoonful of household alcohol and complete with cold or warm water. You have a quick and simple ironing help. Spray on your tissues, leave on for 2 to 3 minutes and iron your tissues!
To starch your handkerchiefs and give them a perfect rendering. Use starch already ready. Also no, you can make the same recipe as the ironing aid mentioned above. Add starch crystals (a pinch! It should not exceed a third of a teaspoon). Add very hot water. Shake to dilute the crystals. Spray and iron.
Finally, keep your handkerchiefs impeccably ironed in the beautiful recycled cardboard box Philippe Gaber
Yes
However, regarding fonts, the typography used by PHILIPPE GABER to customize and embroider your French handkerchiefs is optimized for embroidery.
It happens that a font that looks very good on the screen is absolutely not well treated but above all adapted in embroidery due to the finesse, size and work of the stitch. there are many constraints. but Philipp studies the possibility and will inform you very quickly of the feasibility and alternatives if necessary.
A supplement will be requested from the customer for the work of a new design and or another font character proposed by Philippe.
We can also offer a DTF transfer (screen printing and water ink), for certain more complex requests and design that are more difficult to embroider.
Philipp's French organic cotton handkerchiefs are finished with a machine-punched rolled.
To avoid all confusion about the word roulotté, this is not a hand roulotté. Indeed, a hand rolled up requires more time and the price would be much more substantial. For a hand-rolled hand of the handkerchiefs, you have to add about 45 to 85 euros in addition to the price of the handkerchiefs, depending on the size of the handkerchief chosen
However, philipp chose the classic and traditional finish of the handkerchief: hemmed / rolled machine-stung by 5mm, which is the guarantee of quality of a handkerchief and the real finish of the handkerchief.
Personalized fabric handkerchiefs are available on many occasions such as:
A Wedding:
The embroidered fabric handkerchief with the initials or with the first name, a small sentence as for your tears of joy, is very often offered to the Bride by her bridesmaids on the wedding day, just after putting on her Bride dress.
The personalized handkerchief with embroidered initials is also offered to the Groom so that he can use it as a suit pouch. It will always be very elegant and useful to have it to tender it to the bride to wipe her tears of joy!
A gift for parents and grandparents from the Bride and Groom to immortalize this moment. The most common is to offer one or more handkerchiefs with the initials of the bride and groom and the date of the wedding. This version is also requested to be offered to the guests.
But very often, I am also asked to customize fabric handkerchiefs by embroidering a very personal sentence for the bride's mom and dad.
A birth, a baptism, a communion....
Personalized handkerchiefs are also very often requested to be offered on the occasion of a birth, a baptism or even a communion with the embroidered first name of the child.
It is also offered at birth to the mother with the first name and day of birth. This will be very useful to her as soon as she receives it.
There is also the gift for the first day of nursery, very often grandparents ask me to personalize a batch of fabric handkerchiefs to be offered to the mother. Indeed, it is very often asked by nurseries that mothers provide at least 3 to 6 fabric handkerchiefs for their little one.
A Christmas gift, New Year, a retirement anniversary, end-of-internship gift...
I told you from the beginning that there are many opportunities to offer personalized handkerchiefs. These occasions such as a birthday, Christmas, end-of-internship gift, are a perfect opportunity to offer a unique and exclusive gift!
Whether it's the handkerchiefs with the embroidered initials, the person's first name, a date, a sentence, it will be the surprising gift that will delight the recipients, because it is really a very special attention.
« Handkerchiefs are really a record of history. »
So don't wait any longer! Buy your French philippegaber fabric handkerchiefs. He is delighted to customize them especially for you!!
No, Philippe Gaber does not embroider other products than those he offers for his brand.
Yes, Philippe Gaber offers companies the possibility of embroidering their logo on a minimum amount of products. Embroidery can only be done if the logo is not complex and does not have several colors (preference for monochrome). The conversion of the logo into embroidery stitches will be charged and the price of the embroidery will vary according to the quantities.
Philippe Gaber also offers digital textile printing, an excellent alternative for a complex and colorful logo.
It is also possible to ask Philippe Gaber to embroider initials with, for example, another outline, or decor, it is then preferable to contact Philippe Gaber directly by phone at 01 56 98 05 21 or via the contact form
Philippe gaber directly offers embroidery on scarves and handkerchiefs. But it is also possible to embroider your T-shirt or organic sweatshirt apron, card holder finally, everything that is made by Philippe
It is important to contact Philippe Gaber to ensure feasibility.
Unfortunately, No, it is not possible as stipulated in Article L 121-20 of the Consumer Code. Art. L. 121-21-8. - 3rd
All personalized products, embroidered initials, bearing a contrary mention such as the so-called "tailor-made" customization by Philippe Gaber are neither exchangeable nor refundable due to their customization.
In addition, please also note that personalized products cannot be subject to the right of withdrawal. In other words, when the order is validated and paid by the customer, it cannot be subject to withdrawal or modifications. However, do not hesitate to contact Philippe directly.
However, in case of Philippe's mistake on the design, the color of course you can contact him to send him a photo and he will redo your order.
Yes, absolutely, you can simply make the request to Philippe Gaber to check your size and exchange your product.
Be careful, however, this is not possible for a personalized product! A sweatshirt, T-shirt, handkerchief etc. with embroidered initials cannot be the subject of a request for exchange or be refunded
A new manufacturing deadline for your product in exchange will be necessary (Philippe will do everything possible to shorten the deadline)
Les frais de retour seront à votre charge mais Philippe Gaber vous ré-expédie votre nouveau produit à sa charge.
This is why Philippe Gaber recommends that you do not ask for customization (embroidery) when ordering if you are not sure of your size. It is also possible to have your sweatshirt, T-shirt customized on request to Philippe Gaber.
Can't find an answer to your question?
You have a question, you find that a topic or an answer to your question is missing, you can contact philipp by phone at +33156980521 or send him a Message from the contact form.
