Collection: SAINT JAMES

In the middle of the 19th century after the industrial revolution, the spinning and dyeing industry, which had been handcrafted in studios until then, was industrialized by Mr. Leon Rougare, then mayor of St. built a part of
High-quality wool obtained from sheep raised in the pastures of the tidal flats of Mont-Saint-Michel produced marine sweaters, important work clothes for local fishermen and sailors. It is

The business grew rapidly even after the beginning of the 20th century, and the company name was changed to the current 'TRICOT SAINT JAMES'.
Although it has developed further into marine sports and casual wear, the spirit of manufacturing with traditional methods has been handed down to the present without change. In January 2005, we received the EDC ETHIQUE & GOUVERNANCE award, which is given to excellent companies that have contributed to society and have been highly evaluated as "a company that correctly inherits traditions and conveys the spirit of France."
In 2013, about 1,400 companies in France received the EPV label, which is certified as a company with outstanding handicrafts and technology.

The city of SAINT JAMES is located in the Normandy region of northern France.
The company, named after the town, was founded in 1889, as is still engraved on its name tag.
In the mid-19th century, after the Industrial Revolution, the spinning and dyeing of yarns, which had previously been done by hand in ateliers, was industrialized by Léon Lugaret, then mayor of St. James, and became part of the textile industry, which became a major industry in the region.
The high quality wool from the sheep that grazed on the flats of Mont Saint-Michel produced the marine sweaters that were an important work wear for the local fishermen and sailors, and were the prototype for the practicality of today's St. James shirts.

The business continued to grow rapidly in the 20th century, and the company name was changed to the current name 'TRICOT SAINT JAMES'.
In January 2005, the company was awarded the "EDC Excellence Award", which is given to excellent companies that contribute to society and are highly regarded as "companies that correctly carry on traditions and transmit the spirit of France". The company received the "EDC ETHIQUE & GOUVERNANCE" award, which is given to companies that contribute to society and are highly regarded as "a company that correctly carries on traditions and transmits the French spirit.
In 2013, the company was also awarded the EPV label, which recognizes excellence in handicrafts and technology, a distinction that some 1,400 companies in France have received.