LONG WAXED JACKET - KHAKI - GLENTEX FABRIC 320g/m² - GUY COTTEN
Highly protective long coat, very popular in wine-growing regions for the grape harvest and pruning, as well as for market gardening and livestock farming,
It is perfect for staying protected from head to calf when it is pouring rain, while out for a walk or cycling,
Made of GLENTEX fabric, which is comfortable, supple, lightweight, and strong, it is the most popular of all Guy Cotten fabrics,
- Very loose fit: we recommend choosing one size smaller than your usual size. > Size guide here.
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High-frequency welded seams for total waterproofing.
- Coat reaches below the boots.
- Hood with drawstring.
- Snap button closure.
- Windproof cuffs
- Kimono sleeves for excellent wearability.
Strength, wearability, durability, and timelessness remain the brand's guiding principles today.
Guy Cotten (1936-2013), born of the land, lived for the sea and sailors. He spent incredible energy enabling them to protect themselves from the elements and designed waterproof, strong, and protective clothing to provide them with safety and comfort.
The company specializes in professional clothing for sailing and fishing, agriculture and industry, as well as leisure wear. Production remains largely carried out in Brittany, across 3 production sites: 2 in Trégunc (29) and 1 in Landaul (56), with the Madagascar workshop providing the supplement for items where "price impact" is unavoidable. GC prioritizes French or European materials, which represent the bulk of their manufacturing. All structures strive for quality; GC does everything possible to maintain the brand's expertise in France. The flexibility and adaptability gained with the Madagascar workshop allow it not only to exist in France but also to continue growing and investing there.
Made in Madagascar, like all Glentex fabric products.
CAP-COZ FABRIC (FRENCH MANUFACTURE): Professional use: FISHING/AGRICULTURE/INDUSTRY. Flexible and highly resistant. Single-sided coating. The generous outer coating provides robustness and absolute waterproofness, while maintaining excellent flexibility and very high resistance to temperature variations as well as fish oils and fats. The textile backing provides a pleasant feel, thermal insulation, and reduces condensation.
- Polyester backing: 110 g/m²
- PVC coating: 370 g/m²
- Total weight: 480 g/m².
GLENTEX FABRIC (MALAGASY MANUFACTURE): Professional use for agriculture and industry, as well as nautical & outdoor leisure. Great flexibility and lightness. Single-sided coating. High-performance textile backing. Good resistance to fish oils and fats.
- Polyester backing: 65 g/m²
- PVC coating: 255 g/m²
- Total weight: 320 g/m².
The context: until the 1960s, sailors' clothing was made of coated cotton, mainly smocks or button-up jackets; these were heavy, impractical garments that were not always very waterproof.
Since 1964, Guy Cotten has been selling fishing gear at the port of Concarneau. Yvon Hemery, a friend and manager of the ROSBRAS sailing school, asked him to design a practical, lightweight, and durable garment for sailing.
Within a few days, Guy created a prototype made of polyester mesh with a PVC coating. This jacket featured a zipper and two protective flaps with Velcro, and the seams were reinforced with two high-frequency welds, eliminating any possibility of water infiltration.
The first oilskin was born! The ROSBRAS jacket.
In record time, the jacket became THE benchmark. Its windproof and waterproof system revolutionized the market. Today, there is not a single sailing jacket in the world that does not use the "Rosbras system."
Guy Cotten (1936-2013), born of the land, lived for the sea and its sailors. He spent incredible energy ensuring they could protect themselves from the elements and designed waterproof, sturdy, and protective clothing to provide them with safety and comfort.
In 1974, Alain le Quernec (who would become a committed graphic designer and renowned poster artist) was an instructor at the Rosbras sailing school, for which he had already created the logo.
Guy Cotten wanted to give his company, which already enjoyed an international reputation, a signature, so he asked Alain Le Quernec to work on a visual:
ALQ: I don’t have much experience, but I have a ferocious appetite to get things done. What would you most like to bring out?
GC: They say my clothes are as practical as a jacket and as effective as a smock. So, I could see a little character hopping around in the rain…
Very quickly, the idea of the "Little Yellow Fellow" (Petit Bonhomme Jaune) appeared. In the form of already well-developed sketches, the project was proposed to Guy Cotten within the week.
GC: Isn't it a bit stiff?
ALQ: The strength of a logo is being able to see it from a distance. With the yellow and black, I’m sure we’ll meet the goal. You have to get used to it. If you wish, we can reassess in two years, but I’m not changing anything.
The young graphic designer's confidence unsettled Guy Cotten, who accepted the proposal. He did not suspect that he was giving his clothing an incredibly powerful image, a timeless image that is etched in everyone’s mind today.