The company capitalises on the know-how of this company specialising in survival equipment.

The only French manufacturer of survival suits for the Merchant Navy

Piel is the only French manufacturer of survival suits for the Merchant Navy, compulsory since 1983. They are kept on board boats sailing all over the world.

French leader in the manufacture of isothermal clothing for water sports

In 1995, Piel was the French leader in the manufacture of isothermal clothing for water sports. They were also the official supplier of the French sailing teams for many years.  

Piel developed the TPS suit  

In 1993, following 4 years of tests, Piel developed the supple, thermally insulating, and buoyant TPS (Thermal Protective Suit) manoeuvring suit. In the event of damage, sailors can continue to organise a boat’s evacuation or wait for the rescue services. It has saved many lives, including that of Raphaël Dinelli and Thierry Dubois, in the Vendée Globe 1996.
It is currently being certified.