Paul Boyé – a part of nfm group

Protective equipment made in France

Paul Boyé, is a renowned French manufacturer of military and protective equipment with a heritage spanning over a century. The company designs and produces combat uniforms, personal protective gear, and specialized clothing systems for armed forces and security organizations worldwide. With a strong tradition of innovation and large-scale production, Paul Boyé combines technical expertise with modern manufacturing to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions tailored to the needs of today’s soldiers.

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Areas of expertise

ADVANCED COMBAT UNIFORMS

Paul Boyé designs and produces cutting-edge combat clothing systems for armed forces, ensuring durability, protection, and comfort in every environment.

TEXTILE INNOVATION & MATERIAL SCIENCE

With decades of expertise in advanced fabrics and protective textiles, Paul Boyé develops solutions that combine strength, flexibility, and performance.

CBRN PROTECTIVE SYSTEMS

Paul Boyé provides advanced CBRN protective solutions that safeguard military and civil responders in high-risk environments.

LARGE-SCALE PRODUCTION & LOGISTICS

A proven leader in high-volume manufacturing, Paul Boyé ensures reliable supply and distribution of protective equipment to defense organizations worldwide.

Established

1904

Employees

2800+

R&D Annually produced garments

2m+

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About Paul boye

Two Centuries of Expertise, Innovation, and Protection

Paul Boyé is a leading manufacturer of protective clothing and equipment for military, law enforcement, and civil security forces. With decades of experience, the company specializes in the design and production of advanced protective systems that combine innovation, safety, and comfort for users operating in the most demanding environments.

Our expertise ranges from combat uniforms and ballistic protection to CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) protective equipment. Through continuous research and development, we create integrated systems that meet the operational needs of modern armed forces and emergency responders worldwide.

A key strength of Paul Boyé lies in our ability to combine technical innovation with large-scale industrial production. With state-of-the-art facilities in France and a highly skilled team of engineers and specialists, we ensure that every product—from lightweight combat clothing to complex protective ensembles—meets the strictest international standards for performance, durability, and safety.onsectetur adipiscing elit. Suspendisse varius enim in eros elementum tristique.

Our product portfolio includes combat uniforms, ballistic protection, CBRN suits, helmets, load-carrying systems, and a wide range of operational gear. Each solution is developed in close cooperation with end users to guarantee practicality, adaptability, and maximum protection in the field.

Headquartered in Labarthe-sur-Lèze, near Toulouse, Paul Boyé combines a long-standing tradition of textile and defense expertise with modern innovation. With more than 600 employees, the company is one of the largest European manufacturers of protective clothing and equipment, serving armed forces, security services, and humanitarian organizations across the globe.

Founded in 1904, Paul Boyé has a unique heritage of craftsmanship and innovation. Today, as part of the NFM Group, the company continues to expand its expertise and capabilities, driving forward new technologies and solutions to protect those who protect us.

One of the first European manufacturers of uniforms, combat suits, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and a world leader in innovation and production technologies.

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Product categories

Protective Solutions by Paul Boyé

Armed forces

Combat Clothing

Advanced uniforms and gear engineered to ensure protection, mobility, and endurance on the battlefield.

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Law enforcement

Tactical Equipment

Protective clothing and gear built to support law enforcement in critical and high-risk situations.

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First responder

Protective Gear Protection

Flame-resistant clothing and equipment providing firefighters with safety, comfort, and reliability under extreme conditions.

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Advanced CBRN Protection

As NFM’s CBRN experts, Paul Boyé create the EIR™ systems, uniting layered barriers, carbon filtration and advanced textiles to counter all CBRN threats.

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PAUL BOYÉ

Contact & offices

Paul Boyé is one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of uniforms, combat wear, and security equipment, recognized worldwide for innovation and production technology. If you have questions about our products or services, please don’t hesitate to reach out — for general inquiries, use the form or contact us directly by phone or email.

Offices

Paul Boyé

1095 chemin de la Riverotte
31860 Labarthe-sur-Lèze - FRANCE
T./+33 (0)5 34 48 21 00

E./ contact@paulboye.fr

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