Classic French bike kit maker Furygan is celebrating 55 years in business this year and is marking the milestone with a reflective look at its achievements. Founded in Nîmes in 1969 by Jacques Segura, the firm’s panther logo is instantly recognisable, and both its leather and textile kit has been a stalwart of the trade. The brand now sells in more than 50 countries on every continent, and it equips some of the best riders on the planet, including Isle of Man TT record-holder Michael Dunlop, Suzuka 8 Hour winner and MotoGP rider Johann Zarco, and WSBK ace Andrea Locatelli.
Now leading the company his father started in 1969, David Segura reflects on the Furygan past, present and future: “Our culture at Furygan has been shaped by our roots and values. We have witnessed and been part of the rise of textile and leather motorcycle apparel and its progression, expanding our knowledge to stay at the cutting edge and beyond as a pioneer. Technical challenges of manufacturing and productivity are natural, and our factory in Nîmes continues to upgrade with innovative technologies like laser marking and cutting, eco-friendly leather printing and automated cutting tables to optimise our processes to be even more competitive and efficient with ever-higher expectations.
“I wish to thank the men and women who have made and will continue to make Furygan products for sharing the Furygan vision and high standards on a daily basis. It is their energy, their ideas and determination that fuels our brand today.”