Global Economics

Mapping Global Connections: The Journey of a Lacoste Polo

One shirt, five stops around the world. Explore the map to see who does what — and where.

FranceEgyptIndiaPeruTurkeyPortugalMoroccoTunisiaMadagascarUnited StatesJapan
Design & Brand HQCotton GrowingFabric ProductionGarment AssemblyFinal Sale

Hover or tap a pin to discover each country's job in the journey.

From Cotton Field to Checkout

The polo's journey, in five steps.

Step 1

Design

France

The polo is sketched, sampled and branded at the company's French headquarters.

Step 2

Raw Material

Egypt · India · Peru

Cotton is grown and harvested — the natural fibre every polo begins with.

Step 3

Fabric

Turkey · Portugal

Cotton yarn is knitted into piqué, the breathable fabric of the shirt.

Step 4

Assembly

Morocco · Tunisia · Madagascar

Panels are cut, sewn and quality-checked into finished polos.

Step 5

Sale

Worldwide

The shirt reaches shops and websites in dozens of countries.