Discover the Guy Cotten brand

Until 50 years ago, Guy Cotten was just a small workshop in a garage in Concarneau, Finistère. Today, with more than 300 employees, the brand of the famous yellow oilskin continues to seduce sailors around the world

THE HISTORY OF THE BRAND

The Guy Cotten oilskin, the revolution of the 1960s

In the 1960s, Guy Cotten, as it is known, developed the first PVC oilskin for use by sailors with the entrepreneur Robert Cornic. This foulies, intended to protect the sailors of the port of Concarneau, provoked a great revolution in the fishing world. The appearance of the Guy Cotten oilskin marked the end of the old cotton canvas jackets. With a lighter and more robust oilskin, Guy Cotten quickly won the confidence of Breton sailors. After a few improvements, the famous yellow raincoat was ready to conquer the hearts of sailors around the world. This was the beginning of the little yellow man's adventure

Guy Cotten becomes the emblem of sailors around the world

The emblem of the Cotten oilskin has spread far beyond the borders of Brittany to become, over the years, the world leader in professional oilskins. In 1979, Guy Cotten began to establish itself abroad with Guy Cotten Uk. Quickly leader on the English market, its sectors of activity diversify from agriculture to sport fishing and yachting. Today, Guy Cotten still covers a large part of the world market by being present in more than 50 countries. The export market is constantly growing, increasing from 25 to 40% of the brand's turnover in recent years

When the raincoat becomes a fashion accessory

Emblematic of Brittany, the famous yellow oilskinideal for walks in town or by the sea, has become a real fashion item. The company has understood this, and to reinforce its leadership position, it has reinvented itself to offer a wide choice of different oilskins. The brand has diversified its range by creating many new models oilskins for women. Today, the brand offers a wide choice of professional or leisure oilskins for the whole family

THE RANGE GUY COTTEN

With a strong history and know-how, the brand of the famous little yellow man has since diversified its offer, although oilskins remain its flagship product. Thus, the brand now offers you a wide range of clothes and accessories professional or leisure wear for the whole family

Yellow, red or blue... The Cotten oilskin, an essential for all sailors

Became famous thanks to its famous yellow oilskinthe Breton brand, Guy Cotten, has never stopped reinventing itself in order to offer you today a wide range of marine oilskins adapted to the whole family. The oilskins, which have always been designed to protect from the rain and wind, have however been able to take advantage of the brand's emerging know-how, in order to improve the daily life of sailors. Best seller of the range, the unavoidable isoder Glentex marine oilskin perfectly represents the excellence of the brand's know-how. More flexible and lighter than its big brother, the Rosbras Cap CozThe hood is equipped with an ergonomic "magic" hood, which does not alter the field of vision. Thus, the hood follows the different rotations exerted by the head. Renowned for its quality and sturdiness, the success of Cotten oilskins is based on their excellent value for money. Available from Picksea starting at 40 euros, Cotten oilskins remain an essential for long-term protection from the elements

From the jacket to the waxed trousers, Cotten at the service of professionals...

Over the years, Cotten has duplicated its know-how to other products in order to improve the daily life of sailors. Using the same process as for oilskins, the manufacture of trousers and jackets the success of these products is also based on an irreproachable quality/price ratio. Among the selection of clothingselection, you will find the waxed trousers Pouldo NylpècheAmong the selection of , find the , the essential for rainy sea outings. These trousers have also won over sailors from all over the world thanks to their welded seams and elastic waistband, which guarantee protection and comfort at all times

... but also with the greatest sailors!

Skippers need maximum protection in order to cope with the most extreme sailing conditions. Guy Cotten has understood this with a range of clothing designed to face the most extreme sailing conditions, the Dremtech. This fabric offers unequalled comfort and reliability to the most seasoned sailors. All the products are easily identifiable by the green reflective inserts, so as to remain visible in the event of a fall Watch jacket the KARA Jacket is ideal for offshore sailing. Its high fleece-lined collar provides perfect protection against the elements. This product offers the best protection thanks to the technicality of the Dremtech fabric and the know-how of the Breton brand. The Kara Jacket is available from XS to XXL on Picksea, discover all its features

From 10 to 80 litres, find the timeless Cotten bag that suits you

If there is one type of Cotten products that we don't need to introduce anymore, it is the bags ! Known worldwide in the world of sailing and professional fishing, Guy Cotten allows you to safely carry your belongings with a wide choice of models. Easily recognizable by their vintage style, the little yellow man's bags have become a reference in terms of waterproof bags. Available in different sizes, liters and colors, there is bound to be a bag that suits you. Very appreciated by the amateurs of week-ends in boat, the big capacity offered by the uno waterproof bag 60 litres the large capacity offered by the Picksea is ideal to put a lot of clothes and accessories

Picksea, the largest French retailer of Guy Cotten

Since its creation in 2011, Picksea offers you a large choice of Guy Cotten products. Our proximity to the brand's production plants allows us to ensure a large catalogue of clothing and accessories online all year round. A relationship of trust that allows us to offer you the best of marine equipment on our site. If however, you do not find a product you need, our teams are there for you, contact us !

SIZE GUIDE

Please note that Guy Cotten oilskins are very large. Our teams advise you to take one size smaller than your usual size if you are unsure. Please also note that these items are designed to be worn over other clothing. It is therefore not necessary to take a margin compared to your usual size