OUR HISTORY
It is in Switzerland that the history
of Les Babouches d'Alain began. Lisette Pellerin, a Quebecker, got
acquainted with Alain Gurtner, of Swiss origin. In this beautiful
country recognized for its cleanliness and product quality, people
have been wearing for decades felt overshoes called "patins"
to keep their floors spotless. The young woman did not delay adopting
this custom herself.
Lisette worked in Switzerland 13 years
and in each of their visits in Quebec, the couple brought "patins"
to their family and friends. Everybody thought it was a brilliant
idea and eventually, Lisette and Alain renamed the overshoes "Babouches".
When they decided to come to settle down here, they took steps to
import the product in Quebec and commercialize it. However, they
realized quickly that import was not solution. To offer this product
in Quebec and in North America at a reasonable price, it was necessary
to manufacture the Babouches right here.
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