For centuries, the kaban has been the work jacket of Breton fishermen. However, it was not until the early 19th century that the originally white jacket (Breton: kap gwenn, white fabric) began to be dyed blue. In this form, the kaban took the European naval and merchant fleets by storm, becoming the quintessential maritime garment. Armor lux produces it exclusively for us using the following materials: The outer fabric is a medium-weight, tightly woven cloth made of pure wool. The lining is made of pure viscose, backed with a cotton fleece and quilted in a diamond pattern. The straight-cut kaban features a high-closing lapel collar with a buttoned storm flap. It fastens with three pairs of metal uniform buttons, as has always been the tradition for this style of jacket. Two side slit pockets and two interior pockets with metal zippers provide storage for small everyday items.

"Armor" is the word for sea in the Breton language, and "lux" can only mean the light on the coast. In any case, many of the garments produced by Armor lux still have a maritime character today - sweaters and shirts, dresses, pants, hats, caps and scarves. Founded by a Swiss man in Quimper at the end of the 1930s, the company combines simple, comfortable cuts, classic colors and uncompromising quality in terms of materials and workmanship.