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Guy Cotten : the timeless yellow oilskin

It was in 1966 that the Rosbras waterproof jacket was born, when Yvon Hémery, then in charge of the Rosbras-Brigneau sailing school near Concarneau, asked his friend Guy Cotten to think about a waterproof garment with a hood for sailing. At that time, only the jacket or the jacket with buttons in coated cotton was available. But this kind of clothing or jacket is too heavy. The rain and bad weather in Brittany pushes Guy Cotten to always be more inventive.

The protection and comfort of the sailor while sailing is essential. After a few tests, the zipper, fitted hood and flap with double velcro are retained. The sailor wax was born. The famous jacket will be named waxed Rosbrasfrom the name of the port located in Finistère.

Guy Cotten Rosbras fabric

The Guy Cotten oilskin is recognized worldwide for its yellow color, chosen for better visibility at sea. The choice of its inventor was first made for safety. Guy Cotten already works for fishermen, and safety at sea, as well as adequate protection, is essential. The traditional Breton yellow oilskin is now the emblem of the brand. 600,000 rosbras jackets have been manufactured since its creation.

The solid fabric cap coz is retained for the production of the garment. High frequency welding, hood with visor and adjustable elastic cuffs are the other assets of this product. A version rosbras nylpecheA professional version has been developed to meet the needs of fishermen. It meets category 1 PPE standards for work clothing.

Watch jacket and waterproof bags

This Guy Cotten yellow oilcloth is renowned for its high resistance and comfort, thanks to the inner jersey. The absence of fleece lining greatly enhances the comfort of the product. The jacket remains flexible, without the need to adjust the size. This is not a shift jacket, like the kara guy cotten watch jacket with a high collar lined with fleece, but the essential yellow oilcloth remains a very popular and practical piece of clothing for a day of sailing along the coast. Coated jacket and pants are part of the complete equipment of the sailor.

The manufacturing process and the raw material used for the clothes are also used for the design of the first waterproof bag of the brand. The innovation of the manufacturer leads to the development of a complete range of bags, until the appearance of a waterproof bag. Thanks to its closing by rolling up the Tri+Sec bag is perfectly waterproof. This bag, like any product of the brand, offers a very great resistance and protection against external aggressions.

Coated fabric: manufacturing secrets of the Guy Cotten oilskin

The thick coating of the rosbras capcoz fabric makes the Guy Cotten jacket totally waterproof. Whether it's under the spray, the rain or even in heavy weather, nothing gets through a Guy Cotten jacket. Guy Cotten men's jacket or even women's Guy Cotten oilskins, the Breton brand generally offers a comfortable unisex cut. This contributes to the influence of the brand's products. All sizes can enjoy thanks to the xxl sizes available.

Another great success of the French manufacturer, the Isoder jacket glentex is just as waterproof as its colleague rosbras, flexible and ideal for all your outdoor activities.

The Isoder jacket is a Cotten oilskin that is very comfortable to wear, while still being very resistant, thanks to the quality of the glentex fabric used in its manufacture. These jackets, always equipped with a hood, can also be worn for work. However, this range is not breathable. If we can criticize the guy cotten raincoat for not being sufficiently breathable, it is not so with the Guy Cotten Eureka jacket in dremtech fabric.

This Eureka Guy Cotten jacket benefits from HybridPro+ technology which allows the dremtech fabric to be both waterproof and breathable. A real innovation in the history of the brand with the yellow oilskin. The guy cotten jacket also completes the range available for sale. It is available in different versions: the Guy Cotten Winner jacket is very useful for dinghy sailing, for example.

The Guy Cotten wax on Nautisports

Do not wait any longer, and consult our store stock in order to find the cotten jacket in the available color which corresponds best to your size and activity. Do not hesitate to contact us for any advice or question on a product detail. With Guy Cotten, embark on a new adventure and write a new page in your history at sea or on land.