Designing clothing that lasts over time
Our century-old know-how is the main guarantee of the quality of our clothes, which are designed to last over time and be passed on, like our iconic peacoat in French woolen cloth. They are our signature and our pride !
From rigorous quality controls to the repair of small tears and maintenance advice, we want each garment to accompany our customers for as long as possible.
Defending know-how in France and Europe
Many brands undercut their prices, sometimes selling at a loss and misleading consumers. These practices often lead to pressure on factories, mainly located outside Europe, to produce at lower cost, to the detriment of working conditions and quality.
Dalmard Marine takes a different approach. We produce sensibly, and pay fair value to the entire production chain. We favor sustainable partnerships based on trust and shared commitments to social, environmental and societal responsibility.
90% of our raw materials are of French origin, such as the wool sheet used for our authentic caban. We select only materials that respect the environment, human health and animal welfare.
Moreover, while producing in France is essential to preserve local know-how, we must also remain competitive in the face of consumer expectations. To reconcile our values, the quality of our products and the sustainability of our brand, we have chosen a balanced model. Some of our garments are made in France, while others are produced in specialized European workshops. These partners are selected for their advanced technical skills, guaranteeing quality and robustness.
Giving a second life to clothes
Convinced that clothes are meant to have many lives, we are contributing to a circular economy through our national recycling programme for woollen coats of all brands. Since 2021, 4.5 tonnes of coats have been collected in Paimpol.
Depending on their condition and composition, there are several ways to extend their lifespan. Coats destined for upcycling are transformed into new accessories and items, crafted in our Dalmard Marine workshop in Paimpol and in collaboration with Breton partners from the social and solidarity economy. Coats that are still in good condition, meanwhile, can be reused and sold second-hand at PioSh in Saint-Brieuc, our local partner.
Offcuts and leftover materials are handed over to CASCI in Paimpol, an organisation promoting social integration through economic activity, to be channelled into a suitable recycling scheme.
Creating clothes for every morphology
At Dalmard Marine, we make it a point of honour to offer a wide range of sizes. We dress women from size 34 to 54 and men from size 38 to 68.
Too many brands still design their clothes exclusively for ‘standard’ body types.
Raising awareness of the need to use products more responsibly
We are very committed to developing the skills of our crew: training courses on climate issues, on recycling and transforming used woollen coats, etc.
On a daily basis, we encourage our customers and our community to change their individual behaviour and consume less but better. To adopt more sustainable consumption habits in the textile sector, we need to ask ourselves the right questions:
- before buying: do I really need this garment?
- at the time of purchase: is this garment of high quality, designed to last and made in Europe?
- In use: how do I look after this garment so that it lasts as long as possible? How do I repair any small snags? Here are our care tips for your wool coat or sweater and your cotton breton shirt.
- when i no longer wear the garment: do i customise it to make it unique, give it away, opt for second-hand goods or recycle it? Discover our programme for recycling and transforming used woollen coats.
We have always favoured a fair and consistent pricing policy throughout the year, rather than the one-off promotions that now punctuate the retail calendar: sales, Black Friday, ongoing private sales or flash offers.
Reducing our carbon footprint
Convinced that decarbonisation is a genuine driver of innovation and differentiation for businesses, Dalmard Marine joined the board of directors of the Karbon Ethic association when it was founded in 2021.
In 2022, we undertook an analysis of the carbon emissions associated with our textile operations, identified our key drivers for transformation and developed a decarbonisation strategy, with the support of the association. During that year, we emitted 929 tonnes of CO2.
To reduce our environmental impact by 16% by 2026 :
- we are raising our teams' awareness of climate issues
- we are using recycled or less carbon-intensive raw materials
- we are informing our customers about the carbon impact of our products and the planet's limits
- we are expanding our processing of recycled woollen coats
- We repair our customers’ clothes to extend their history and ensure they last for a few more years