Damart
| Company type | Public (since 1976) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Apparel, Fashion |
| Founded | 1953 |
| Founder | Despature siblings |
| Headquarters | Bingley , United Kingdom (UK headquarters), France (parent headquarters) |
Area served | Europe, United States, Japan, Australia, Belgium, Switzerland |
| Products | Thermal garments (Thermolactyl), senior fashion clothing |
Number of employees | 4000 (Damartex group total) |
| Parent | Damartex |
| Website | www |
Damart is a French apparel firm founded in 1953, recognized for its innovative thermal fabric known as Thermolactyl. Currently integrated within the Damartex group, the brand has broadened its offerings to cater specifically to the senior fashion segment.
Damart brand
As the principal brand under Damartex, Damart was created by the Despature siblings and originally specialized in thermal garments made from Thermolactyl material. Globally, the Damartex group employs roughly 4,000 individuals, with about 650 based in the United Kingdom. Damart became a publicly traded company in 1976 on the Paris Stock Exchange. By the year 2003, it operated 130 retail outlets throughout Europe and had a customer base of 10 million.
In the UK
Damart’s UK presence includes its corporate offices located in West Yorkshire, with headquarters in Bingley and a distribution warehouse situated in Steeton. The mail order distribution centre formerly located in Earby was closed in 2009, consolidating all mailing operations at the Steeton facility.
Most of Damart’s physical retail locations across the UK have been shut down except for one remaining store in Bingley, as the company has redirected its efforts toward mail order, telephone sales, and e-commerce channels.
Controversy
In 2005, Damart encountered backlash after dispatching a promotional letter to older customers that resembled a 'final reminder' with 'Account Settlement' labels, leading to misunderstandings.
Worldwide
Damartex is headquartered in France and maintains operations in countries including the United States, Japan, Australia, Belgium, and Switzerland.