Brand profile
Armor-Lux
French maritime label from Quimper, Brittany, known since 1938 for striped marinières, sailor knitwear and cabans with significant made-in-France production.
QuimperOrigin
UnisexFocus
Workwear / HeritageStyle
$$Price
What to know about Armor-Lux
Breton naval kit is the core
Striped marinières, wool sailor sweaters, vareuses, cabans and duffle coats still anchor the range, with shirting and outerwear built around them.
A uniform supplier at heart
Since the 1993 buyout it has made corporate uniforms for La Poste and SNCF, so the clothing is specified for daily wear rather than seasonal novelty.
French production at modest prices
A substantial share of output stays in French workshops, which is unusual at this price tier, and the brand sells through its own boutiques.
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How Armor-Lux fits
Overall fit
true to size
Armor-Lux generally fits close to true to size with a classic, slightly trim French cut, though the striped marinières can feel snug or shrink a touch after washing.
Tip: Order your usual size; consider sizing up if you want a looser fit or plan to layer under the knitwear.
Medium confidence · based on 8 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirts & overshirts | true to size | regular | Take your usual shirt size for a classic regular fit. |
| Jackets | true to size | regular, structured maritime cut | Order your normal size and factor in a mid-layer for cabans and pea coats. |
| T-shirts & graphic tees | slightly small | regular, close-fitting Breton stripe | Consider sizing up if you prefer a relaxed fit, as the striped marinières run a bit trim and can tighten after washing. |
Directional fit consensus summarized from public sources with AI — a starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm with the product's own measurements before buying.
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Armor-Lux fit questions
Does Armor-Lux run big or small?
Armor-Lux fits true to size. Order your usual size; consider sizing up if you want a looser fit or plan to layer under the knitwear. Armor-Lux generally fits close to true to size with a classic, slightly trim French cut, though the striped marinières can feel snug or shrink a touch after washing.
How does Armor-Lux fit?
Armor-Lux generally fits close to true to size with a classic, slightly trim French cut, though the striped marinières can feel snug or shrink a touch after washing. Overall shape: regular, classic maritime cut.
How do Armor-Lux shirts & overshirts fit?
Armor-Lux shirts & overshirts fits true to size. Take your usual shirt size for a classic regular fit. Shape: regular.
How do Armor-Lux jackets fit?
Armor-Lux jackets fits true to size. Order your normal size and factor in a mid-layer for cabans and pea coats. Shape: regular, structured maritime cut.
How do Armor-Lux t-shirts & graphic tees fit?
Armor-Lux t-shirts & graphic tees fits slightly small. Consider sizing up if you prefer a relaxed fit, as the striped marinières run a bit trim and can tighten after washing. Shape: regular, close-fitting Breton stripe.
Brand facts
Armor-Lux makes Breton maritime clothing and knitwear from Quimper, where Swiss founder Walter Hubacher started the Bonneterie d'Armor in 1938 producing underwear. Ready-to-wear followed around 1970, and striped marinières, wool sailor sweaters, vareuses, cabans and duffle coats still anchor the range, alongside shirting, outerwear and accessories. Breton industrialists Jean-Guy Le Floch and Michel Guéguen bought the company in 1993 and grew it into corporate uniforms, winning La Poste and SNCF contracts. A substantial share of output remains in French workshops, and the brand runs its own boutiques.
- Founded
- 1938
- Origin
- Quimper, France
- Made in
- France
- Price
- $$
- Focus
- Unisex
- Facts checked
- August 2026
- Styles
- Workwear / Heritage, Urban prep / Ivy, Minimalist / Contemporary