The real Nénette: a car story

L'origine du nom Nénette®

THE STORY OF NENETTE®

Genuine Nenette® impregnated polisher
Nenette® is a traditional duster-cum-polisher with a powerful reputation thanks to its longstanding presence on the car maintenance market and its high production quality.

1974-1988
Designed in 1947 by Henri Michaud in Lyon, where it was produced until 1988. The handle was remodelled in 1959 by the designer Philippe Charbonneaux, one of the fathers of the Renault 8.

1989-2012
DFrom 1989 to 2012 Nenette® was manufactured by Ets Olivier in Eure et Loire.

2013 to today
Compagnie du Midi took over production in 2013, breathing new life into the Nenette®. The design and ergonomics were revamped, and complementary Nenette®-quality products were added to the range. Nothing has been too much trouble to ensure that our famous impregnated cotton polisher remains timeless, bringing your car’s bodywork to a fine shine. Production has now been transferred to Carros in the Alpes-Maritimes, where Nenette® is still made in the traditional way on a loom before being assembled by our seamstresses.

MANUFACTURING, MADE IN FRANCE!

Nenette® is an iconic piece of kit for car enthusiasts and collectors. It has stood the test of time over several generations and 70 years of success – and it’s still made in France.

The genuine Nenette® is crafted by hand in the south of France. As a craft-trade product, it showcases the traditional looms that it is made on.

The Nenette® brand is a benchmark in the automotive sector and is keen to maintain its leading market position.

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USAGE

Nenette® is a dry-use cotton brush with a red plastic handle. Its brush is impregnated with Nenetol® liquid polish. Nenette® is a genuine dust buster that also brings a shine to your car’s bodywork and dashboard without getting your hands dirty.

The genuine Nenette® consists of a range of high-end car maintenance products

All our products serve the same purpose:

  • They leave your car spotlessly clean (inside and out)
  • They can be used to clean your household furniture (ideal for optimal housekeeping)

Nenette® products are selected and manufactured with the utmost care in the south of France using raw materials of superior quality:

  • Nenette® brush: 100% cotton
  • Nenette® chamois leather®: 100% premium sheep leather

Make sure you ask for genuine Nenette® for your vehicle!

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