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Knitting – The Birth of the Beret It all starts with merino wool from Arles, spun and dyed in France. We receive the pre-dyed spools, which gives us the freedom to design our own creations : red cabillou, duo, trio and marinière. In our workshop, our eight knitters produce a beret every 10 minutes |
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Inspectoon – A commitment to detail Each beret is then inspected by hand. Using tweezers, our seamstresses remove even the smallest impurities: stands of straw, unwanted fibers ... Any holes are mended one by one, in a way that is completely invisible. |
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Fulling – The Secret Step Fulling at the heart of our craftsmanship. It is here that the knit becomes a true beret, thanks to the expertise of our master fuller. For 3 to 6 hours — sometimes longer — we constantly adjust the process, balancing temperature, the wool's moisture content, and the water's pH... Each parameter influences the final result. |
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Shaping - The art of the hand After leaving the fulling machine, the berets are heated in a cooper steam chamber. While still cote, they are shaped by hand, one by one, using a wooden disc to create their shape and hem. They are then placed in a drying cabinet for 12 to 24 hours. |
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Shaving - The visual signature Shaving is the step that reveals the beret's full beauty. Using a shaving machine equipped with an extremely precise blade, excess material is removed to achieve :
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The Final Touches - a one-of-kind piece Each beret passes through the hands of our artisans one last time for a final inspection. The following are then added :
Then comes the moment of departure. Our berets leave the workshop to be shipped to France and around the world. |
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Wearing a beret means wearing a legacy of craftsmanship Behind every piece lies :
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