Why AEROTRADITION
The workshop built
for squadrons who want it to last.
We've been designing custom military goodies since 2018. Not a reseller. Not a platform. An independent French workshop that speaks the same language as squadron offices — from brief to velcro.
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Who we serve
Heritage officers, section leaders, mess offices, unit communications. Structures that order rarely (one squadron a year, a change-of-command, a promotion that's graduating) but want a partner who understands the codes — from rank to internal protocol.
What sets us apart
Seven concrete reasons.
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MOQ at 100 (50 on name tapes)
Most suppliers impose 250 or 500. We calibrate minimums to the reality of a squadron — an aircrew, a class, a detachment. You order what you'll actually wear.
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Free visual proof within 48h
Before any signature. Our studio draws the proof from your brief — even verbal, even rough. No production starts without an approved proof: zero unpleasant surprises.
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Seven techniques, one contact person
3D PVC, embroidery, NATO-spec woven, engraved leather, felt, enamelled metal, sublimation. Instead of juggling three suppliers for a patches + coins + tapes pack, you speak to one person.
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Made in France
Patches, name tapes, pennants and most series are manufactured in France. A few specific steps — depending on technique and order — are entrusted to partner workshops that do them better than we could. Studio, project follow-up, quality control and logistics: 100% from France.
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Total exclusivity of your designs
Your crests stay yours. No stock kept, no surplus resold, never re-produced for a third party. A completed order means production closed — files, moulds and dies dedicated to your unit alone.
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Overseas-operation delivery included
Mali, Djibouti, UAE, West Bank — we ship to where your unit is deployed, not just the official postal address. Automatic WhatsApp tracking the day it leaves.
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Public-sector payment orders accepted
We understand public-sector paperwork — bank details, quote with payment-order reference, lead times aligned with your payment schedule. No need to explain what a payment order is to your supplier.
How we compare
AEROTRADITION vs. the alternatives.
| AEROTRADITION | Generic platforms / direct Asia sourcing | |
|---|---|---|
| Patch MOQ | ✓100 pcs (50 on name tapes) | 250 to 500 pcs typically |
| Artwork proof | ✓Free, adjusted until approval | Paid, or fixed template |
| Point of contact | ✓French studio, one person, direct WhatsApp | Support ticket, time zone, broken English |
| Manufacturing & QC | ✓France (a few steps via partners depending on technique) | 100% offshore factory, shipped without review |
| Design exclusivity | ✓No stock, never resold, files dedicated to your unit | Designs often stored and reusable for other clients |
| Pricing | ✓Public, sliding 100/300/500/1000 | On request, case-by-case negotiation |
| Payment | ✓Transfer, card, public-sector order | Card only, sometimes PayPal |
| Overseas-operation delivery | ✓Handled, WhatsApp tracking | Civilian address only |
Who it's built for — and who it isn't
Good fit
- ✓You want a partner who understands French military codes.
- ✓You launch 1 to 5 series a year, in squadron quantities (100–500 pcs).
- ✓You want to see a polished proof before signing, with no design fees.
- ✓You need patches + coins + name tapes coordinated on one quote.
Not a fit
- ·You want the lowest possible price, regardless of service.
- ·Finish quality comes after volume in your priorities (B2C resale, 10,000+ pcs).
- ·You're willing to skip the artwork-proof stage to save production time.
- ·You already have 3 suppliers in place and don't want to change.
What we won't do
Transparency — the limits we own.
We don't produce one-off pieces (except artwork prototypes). We don't keep a standard stock for 48-hour shipping: everything is made to order after the proof is approved.
Depending on the technique, a few specific steps (metal stamping, PVC moulding, heavy CNC work depending on the parts…) are entrusted to partner workshops that do them better than we could — always under our quality control before shipping.
If any of these points is a deal-breaker, tell us: we'll point you towards the right resource.
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