COLOUR DISCONTINUED - only size 7 left, see below sizing table for details.
This is the traditional fisherman's sweater, from renowned Breton marine label Royal Mer Bretagne, known as "Le Chandail Breton". An authentic Breton pullover in 100% high quality pure wool in cream colour with dark navy blue stripes that will please sailors and nautical fashionistas alike. Please note that it is a tube shape as such a straight cut to give a body contoured fit with a left shoulder buttoning, high neck and a signature branding on one arm. Each button is shaped with a small anchor. Suitable for men and women.
A high quality and well finished garment that will test the length of time.
100% pure new wool, hand wash only, medium stitch knit, size from extra small/T2 to XXXL/T8 - our 6'2" (1.88m) and 42" chest model here wears a size 6 because of his height.
OTHER COLOURS: navy blue (for men), plain navy blue (for men & women), deep red (for men), navy with cream stripes (for men & women)
LABEL: Royal Mer, made in Brittany, France
If you are unsure about which style to go for, we recommend reading our blog post about "The Breton Sweater" which will guide you before making your purchase.
| French Label Sizing | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
MEN: the following recommendations are for regular height men. If you are tall, carry a little weight around the waist, are on the border line of one size or prefer a slightly looser fit, we strongly recommend to choose one size above your normal one. |
| MEN - TO FIT CHEST (inches) | 34" | 36" | 38" | 40" | 42" | 44" | 46" | 48" | 50" |
| MEN - UK | XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | XXXL | 4XL |
| MEN - USA | XXXS | XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | XXXL |
| Length of garment (approximate) | - | - | 63cm, 24.8" | 65.5cm, 25.8" | 67cm, 26.4" | - | 70cm, 27.5" | - | - |
WOMEN: This is a body contour fit. If you are on the borderline of one size or fuller chested, we strongly recommend choosing the size above with this garment. As such, if you are for example a good 12, opt for the 12/14 rather than the 10/12. |
| WOMEN - UK | 8/10 | 10/12 | 12/14 | 14/16 | 16/18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 |
| WOMEN - USA | 4/6 | 6/8 | 8/10 | 10/12 | 12/14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 |
| WOMEN - UK generic sizing | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL |
Have just given my husband birthday gift of your Breton fisherman's sweater (traditional navy on cream). He is delighted! It's a good fit and excellent quality. Many thanks.Jane L. (11 Dec 2020, 14:44)
