Let’s go behind the scenes of the Marinière, where Saint James will open its doors to uncover the manufacturing process behind the traditional “chandail marin” (wool sailor jumper) and “marinière” (Breton shirt).
Established in 1890 – coincidentally the same year as the Eiffel Tower was born – Saint James began as a weaving company that used the local wool from sheep grazing around the Mont St Michel. Today, Saint James, together with 320 employees, continues to manufacture the traditional “chandail marin” and “marinière” in the little Normand village that also bears its name (St James).
Did you know that it takes 23km of wool yarn, 18 stages of knitting, and 15 days, to fabricate a jumper? Additionally, the fleece of one sheep can produce three!
Discover the different steps involved in the manufacturing of this classic French garment in this fascinating webinar! Enjoy a glass of cider, wine, or whatever beverage you like, and join us for a walk through the Saint James “atelier” (factory)!
~30-minute factory visit and 10 minutes for questions~
Live Streaming straight from Saint James (Normandy – France)!
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