Dalmard Marine : Quality, sustainability, human since 1922

1922 Creation of the textile company

Armand Le Guen, sailor from Terre Neuvas, started making foulies and jackets for the fishermen of Iceland who had to face the terrible conditions in the northern seas.

He made these marine clothes from recycled tent cloths and sold them in his workshop in Rue des 8 Patriotes in Paimpol from 1937.

1950 The second generation specializes in the peacoat and the kabig

Honoré Dalmard, Annick Le Guen and their daughter Dominique

After the Second World War, Armand Le Guen's daughter, Annick Le Guen and her husband Honoré Dalmard, took over the family business.

They rely on the know-how of seamstresses at home to make the peacoat and the kabig in woolen cloth.

In 1962, the company opened a "Dalmard Marine" shop on Place du Martray in Paimpol, on the site of the Hôtel Continental.

CHARACTERISTICS AND COMPOSITION OF OUR PEACOAT

1965 The first sailor sweater for children in partnership with Tricomer

In 1965, the company created the first sailor sweater for children in partnership with Tricomer.

In 1968 and 1972, she opened two retail stores on rue de Rome and rue de Rennes in Paris.

1982 The third generation develops the points of sale

Thierry and Soizic Dalmard, at a ready-to-wear show in Paris, in 1997 — Thierry and Soizic Dalmard

In 1982, Thierry and Soizic Dalmard took over the company.

Relying on several partner production units in Europe, they never stop thinking about the sustainability of the clothes they make.

They develop, thanks to their network of commercial agents, their points of sale in Brittany, Canada, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands and Ireland.

1996 A direct factory shop in the harbour of Paimpol

Anciens locaux Dalmard Marine sur le port de Paimpol — Direct factory shop in the harbour of Paimpol

After collaborating with Agnès B on the design of a yellow kabig, Dalmard Marine created Brittany's first online shop for iconic sailor clothing.

In 1996, the company is opening a direct factory shop in the harbour of Paimpol, in the spirit of traditional Scandinavian houses. In this shop, factory-direct prices are charged on the brand's clothing and accessories.

2017 The fourth generation reinvents itself

Maxime Dalmard, Dirigeant de Dalmard Marine — Maxime Dalmard, managing director of Dalmard Marine

Maxime Dalmard, one of Thierry and Soizic Dalmard's four sons, takes the helm of the family business after a career as a project manager in a large group.

In 2018, the company, then a Belem Foundation partner, became the official textile supplier and distributor of the Belem Foundation.

In 2019, it is collaborating with the international brand Eden Park on the creation and design of a rugby-inspired pea coat.

Interview of maxime dalmard

Partnership with Belem

2020 Production of masks for the general public for non-sanitary use

Wishing to contribute to the national effort to fight against the coronavirus, Dalmard Marine manufactures from April 2020 masks tested by the DGA for 30 washes.
State services and professionals have called on the company to protect citizens, employees and the population against COVID-19.

In 2021, the company took a new step forward by opening a boutique-workshop in the port of Paimpol. It is developing two new activities: the recycling and upcycling of woollen coats (peacoats, duffle coats, etc.) and textile customisation for individuals and professionals.

The recycling AND UPCYCLING program

2022 A 100-year-old collector's peacoat

To celebrate its centenary, Dalmard Marine is creating a limited edition of men's peacoats, all numbered from 001 to 100.

discover the collector's peacoat

2023 Visite guidée de l'atelier

Since 2023, Dalmard Marine has been opening the doors of its workshop in the port of Paimpol. The company welcomes individuals and professionals for about an hour.

Guided tours include the recycling and transformation of woollen coats, textile customisation, and the history, values and commitments of this century-old company.

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