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Guy Cotten: against all odds

For more than 50 years, Guy Cotten has been dressing the great skippers as well as the everyday sailors and fishermen. All of them still wear or have worn the famous Guy Cotten oilskin, the brand's emblem. It was under the impetus of a friend of its creator that the Guy Cotten garment was created in 1966. At the time, people were looking for protection from the vagaries of the Breton weather, wind, rain and sea spray. The jacket, which is put on by the head, is not very practical and the coated cotton is too heavy.

These clothes are not as adapted as the waxes in the making. , who was already making some sailor's clothes, presented his first prototype to his friend Yvon Hémery's nautical center. The waterproof jacket with zipper and double Velcro tabs will become the current yellow wax. A complete garment, comfortable and durable, but above all waterproof.

If the wax became so famous it is thanks to its yellow color, chosen for a better location at sea in case of shipwreck. It is now part of the sailor's equipment. To complete its line of clothing, products and accessories, Guy Cotten quickly integrated a bag. This bag must be resistant, waterproof and able to adapt to all activities. As with the jacket and pants, the Guy Cotten bag can be worn by everyone: men, women and children. This is why different sizes, volumes and liters are available.

The maintenance of a guy cotten wax, pants, bag and even accessories also contributes to the reputation of the brand. This maintenance is almost zero. Ideally, a simple rinse with fresh water is all that is needed. In its fifty-year history, the guy cotten marine wax has undergone few changes. Rather than being constantly improved, the has evolved little by little and has undergone real revolutions. It was the will of its creator, to keep the basis of a timeless product and always remain attentive to its customers. The visor hood is one of his revolutions, as well as the addition of a new range of textiles and fabrics.

Guy Cotten: French manufacturing

Rosbras, Glentex... fabrics that stand the test of time

The real success of the , or of its equivalent the isoder glentex guy cotten jacket, lies mainly in its design. In addition to the solid zipper, the flap with Velcro tab, the hood with visor and the adjustable elastic cuffs, it is the manufacturing of the high frequency welded seams that makes the difference. Lined, for better efficiency, the seams of the guy cotten jacket prevent any possible water infiltration.

The wax cotten is therefore perfectly waterproof and fulfills its mission, ideal to protect you against the rain. It does not include a polar lining, in order to focus on comfort. The resistance of the isoder glentex garment has also been studied to resist all the tests of time. In addition to being very resistant, the fabric is comfortable. Because in sailing, the sailor's comfort is essential. Each size fits the corresponding size.

The way the jacket or pants have been cut allows both men and women to fit easily. The unisex cut is available for both the wax pants and the jacket. The marine wax also exists in child size and can be worn by all. This is one of the main advantages of Guy Cotten products and accessories. Small or large, everyone finds its size and color: yellow or black being the most common.

The rosbras cap coz fabric is made of a polyester mesh covered with a PVC induction, which makes it almost indestructible. The production of the PVC fabric for the wax clothes and bags has always been done in Ardèche and the assembly of each article in the workshops of the brand in Concarneau. This same fabric is also used to manufacture the work apron, much used in the fishing industry. The guy cotten apron is the most resistant and solid on the market.

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