Knitted and sewn in Troyes
Made in France Breton Shirt
La Marinière 1858 is our made in France Breton shirt: knitted and sewn in Troyes, the historic capital of French knitwear, it carries the France Terre Textile label on its care tag. 100% carded cotton, 220 g/m² in the long-sleeve version, for men and women.
The 1858
How it is made
From yarn to garment, under one roof
The 1858 is knitted, cut and sewn in our workshop in Troyes, in the Aube, the historic home of French hosiery. Nothing leaves the building between the yarn and the finished shirt.
Raw carded cotton, spun thick: more structured than combed cotton, less smooth, with a dense knit that holds its shape.
Knitted on a circular machine. Two cones of yarn alternate to form the 21 stripes, giving a fabric that is both firm and supple.
The pattern is traced by hand so that the stripes stay continuous, then body, sleeves and collar are cut separately and checked before assembly.
Body, sleeves and boat neck are joined stripe on stripe, so the seams follow the pattern. The logo is embroidered and the Made in France label is woven, not printed.
France Terre Textile label
A label that certifies the garment, not the brand: at least two thirds of the manufacturing steps (69 % minimum) take place in France, in approved workshops audited every year. For the 1858, knitting, cutting and sewing are all done in Troyes.
More about the labelA made in France Breton shirt, from knit to seam
La Marinière 1858 is knitted and then sewn in Troyes, in the Troyes Champagne textile region. Its name recalls 1858, the year the striped shirt became part of the French sailors' uniform.
Its 100% carded cotton jersey, 220 g/m² in the long-sleeve version, holds its shape from the very first wear and softens beautifully over time.
Made in France you can verify: the France Terre Textile label
"Made in France" on a label only means that the last substantial transformation took place in France. The France Terre Textile label goes further: it guarantees that at least 69% of the manufacturing steps are carried out in France, in approved textile regions, with regular audits and traceability checks. Every Marinière 1858 carries it.
To see what each mention actually guarantees, read our guide to made in France labels.
Gauvain Paris is listed on Le Site du Made in France for its Marinière 1858.
Made in France Breton shirt for men and women
La Marinière 1858 comes as a women's made in France Breton shirt and a men's made in France Breton shirt. It is the same garment: the women's size is simply labelled one size up from the men's.
Take your usual size. If in doubt, measure your chest and check the women's size guide or the men's size guide.
The Breton shirt, made in Troyes
The Breton shirt owes its name to the ports of Brittany, where it was born. France's great knitting mills, however, have been in Troyes for centuries: that is where we make ours.
Our other model, La Marinière Originale in combed cotton, is made in Portugal. You will find it with the full collection in our Breton shirts.
