Our expertise

2. EXPERTISE…IN KNITTING

It all starts with a cotton thread that unwinds like a cocoon. It's selected with the utmost care and then knit in our workshops. Armor-lux specialises in the production of knit clothing, which is the preferred technique for producing jumpers, t-shirts, polo shirts, underwear and, of course, the sailor shirt which, over the years, has become the brand's iconic piece. Armor-lux has nearly 100 circular and rectilinear looms of varying gauges and diameters in its knitting workshops in Quimper. These allow for the production of large quantities of the main types of solid-coloured or striped knits (jersey, ribbed and interlocked) used in the production of cotton clothing and underwear. Fifty people pamper these legendary machines each day, the oldest of which date back to 1938.

4. EXPERTISE... IN CONSTRUCTING

First step, the cutting workshop! Solid-coloured knits are machine cut, while striped knits are cut by hand, so the stripes line up perfectly. Finally, the articles are assembled in our garment workshop by a team of 100 specialists possessing exceptional dexterity and speed of execution. Armor-lux also has an embroidery workshop in Quimper for infinite customisation and for offering unique clothing items. We have always worked to strengthen our employees in these positions, thus preserving our company's long-standing expertise. These days, however, it's extremely difficult to find qualified people (due to the disappearance of diplomaed courses and the low image of industrial jobs, etc.) for a profession which now approaches a craft.

5. EXPERTISE… IN EXCELLENCE

Armor-lux has built its reputation on the quality of its products and services. All garments are checked at each stage to guarantee excellent quality and traceability. In Quimper, we have a Quality Department which is currently made up of approximately 20 employees along with an independent analysis laboratory* which conducts tens of thousands of physical and chemical tests each year. Our teams manage the following missions:
• the conformity of products to legal requirements and to our customers' specifications;
• the traceability of an article's manufacturing process;
• quality controls for raw materials and finished products;
• product safety and respect for consumer health;
• continuous improvement of the quality assurance system and customer satisfaction.

* Since 2011, the laboratory has been accredited according to the ISO/CEI 17025 standard (accreditation n°1-2305 – Scope available on www.cofrac.fr)

Our expertise

1. EXPERTISE… IN DESIGN

2. EXPERTISE…IN KNITTING

3. EXPERTISE… IN DECLARING THE COLOR

4. EXPERTISE... IN CONSTRUCTING

5. EXPERTISE… IN EXCELLENCE

6. EXPERTISE… IN ADDING THE FINAL TOUCH !