Manufacturing
No less than ten stages are involved in the manufacture of EGIDE helmets, whether made from leather or high-tech materials, and whether for cycling, skiing, or horse-riding. Each of these stages is carried out by hand, in Nantes and Cholet.
1
Selection and treatment of the leather
The full-grain leathers for EGIDE helmets are chosen from the most renowned tanneries. They are then treated as a mass, ensuring they withstand the extremes of rain, UV rays, and surface aggressions.
2
Carbon / Kevlar / Linen: SELECTION AND TREATMENT
EGIDE has selected carbon, Kevlar, and linen as its high-tech materials of choice. Used in the aeronautical industry, for bullet-proof vests and other protective coatings, these materials ensure that the helmets are robust, light, and safe. The surface is then covered with an anti-scratch varnish.
3
Leather-CUTTING
At the next stage of manufacture: the leathers are cut by hand, to ensure that only those parts that contain no imperfections are identified and selected for use by the skilled leather craftsman.
4
Carbone / Kevlar / Linen: The CUTTING
As for leather, the high-tech materials are cut by hand, but this time using a die-cutting punch and strict draping plans. The craftsman’s experienced eye ensures that there are no defects in the pieces which are chosen.
5
Leather-STITCHING
The seams and the stitching are done by hand, using a special thread, which is chosen for its high resistance to rain, UV rays, and surface abrasions.
