Sweaters, hats and socks knitted in the PELOT workshop in Vire, en Normandie (14500).
PELOT designs and makes its knitwear in Vire, en Normandie (14500): men's and women's sweaters in 100% extra-fine pure virgin merino wool, Robin and Origine hats, Billie socks in organic cotton, and a made-to-measure sweater knitted to order.
PELOT pieces are designed for everyday wear: a crew-neck sweater with jeans, a V-neck under a jacket, a Robin or Origine hat when the weather turns cool, and Billie socks from morning to night.
The cut remains simple, and the knit is constructed to last, without unnecessary details.
La laine mérinos extra fine désigne une laine dont le diamètre de fibre est inférieur à 18,5 microns, ce qui lui confère sa douceur caractéristique et son absence de piqûrement au contact de la peau.
PELOT sweaters and the Robin hat are knitted from 100% extra-fine pure virgin merino wool. The Origine hat is made from recycled wool. Billie socks are made from organic cotton.
All these materials are processed in the PELOT workshop in Vire, en Normandie (14500).
PELOT sweaters and hats are made using whole-garment knitting.
Le tricotage intégral est une technique de fabrication dans laquelle le vêtement est tricoté d’une seule pièce sur machine, sans découpe ni assemblage de panneaux cousus. Elle réduit les chutes de matière et améliore la tenue du vêtement dans le temps.
This technique, used in Vire, en Normandie (14500), reduces production waste compared with conventional cut-and-sew construction.
Vire is located in Calvados, in north-western France and Western Europe. The map shows the location of the PELOT workshop at both scales.
The entire PELOT collection is made in the workshop located in Vire, en Normandie (14500).
This proximity makes it possible to oversee every stage: yarn selection, knitting, finishing and quality control. Every piece remains in France from start to finish.
PELOT creates easy-to-wear, well-finished pieces with a fitted cut.
Quality can be seen in the knit, felt in the comfort and appreciated in how the garment holds its shape day after day.
Frequently asked questions
The entire PELOT collection is designed and made in the PELOT workshop in Vire, Normandy (14500): yarn selection, knitting, finishing and quality control. Production takes place in France from start to finish.
Whole-garment knitting is a manufacturing technique in which the garment is knitted in one piece on a machine, without cutting or assembling sewn panels. It reduces material waste and helps the garment retain its shape over time. PELOT uses this technique for sweaters and hats in its workshop in Vire, Normandy (14500).
PELOT sweaters and the Robin hat are knitted from 100% extra-fine pure virgin merino wool. The Origine hat is made from recycled wool. Billie socks are made from organic cotton. All these materials are processed in Vire, Normandy (14500).
PELOT Essentials (sweaters, hats and socks) are presented in the Essentials catalogue. The PELOT made-to-measure sweater is configured using five measurements, with a fitted cut, a 2- or 3-ply knit and a choice of 14 colours, then knitted to order.