Excellence on board: style and resilience for yacht crews

Life aboard a luxury yacht requires a wardrobe capable of adapting to the rhythms of the sea and the exacting standards of impeccable service.

The crew adopts a dress code that shifts as the day progresses, transitioning seamlessly from daytime functionality to formal evening elegance.

Maurel designs modular and cohesive collections, where every garment dialogues with the others, ensuring visual continuity and operational practicality.

From sun-kissed outer decks to gala dinners in the interior lounges, our uniforms flawlessly blend the aesthetics of Made in Italy with the ultra-high performance required by the environment of nautical excellence.

Materials and details

Crew uniforms must brave extreme conditions without ever losing their pristine structure and elegance.

  • UV and salt resistance: we utilize anti-fade treated technical fabrics, rigorously tested to maintain chromatic stability over time even in the face of prolonged exposure to UV rays (standard ISO 105-B02), salt (ASTM B117), and chlorine.
  • Rapid drying and breathability: for Daywear (such as polos and bermudas), we favor hydrophobic and breathable materials that do not retain moisture and dry swiftly.
  • Respect for the vessel: we integrate technical refinements such as covered zips and buttons to prevent any risk of scratching the yacht's precious surfaces.

Frequently asked questions

Day uniform vs evening uniform: how to manage wardrobe changes on board?
Aboard a yacht, the day uniform is relaxed and highly functional (polos, bermudas, hydrophobic materials), whereas the evening uniform is formal and structured (gala jackets, the Captain's tuxedo). The Maurel solution is a modular wardrobe of versatile, coordinated garments, optimizing cabin space while guaranteeing a flawless image in both contexts.

Ranks and epaulettes: how to integrate them into the yacht's aesthetic?
On private yachts, the management of ranks (epaulettes) is far more flexible compared to the commercial navy. In contemporary settings, there is a tendency to minimize the visibility of pins to favor a clean and discreet image. We work on subtle details—proportions, materials, colors—to elegantly distinguish roles (Captain, Officers, Chief Stewardess) without burdening the collection's refined design.

Which shoes should the crew wear to avoid damaging the teak?
For a yacht's crew, preserving the teak is an absolute priority: white soles, strictly devoid of heels, are indispensable on board. Maurel footwear is designed as an aesthetic complement to the lifestyle collection; for contact with precious nautical surfaces (teak), we recommend pairing the attire with technical sneakers dedicated exclusively to internal use, never coming into contact with external shore surfaces, thus protecting the vessel while maintaining a cohesive look.


Transform your crew's image with a collection beautifully tailored for the sea.