Émile Camuset was a French clothing merchant in the 19th century.
He was the founder of the Le Coq Sportif sports equipment company.
He began the company in 1882 with the opening of a little hosiery store in Romilly-sur-Seine, in a part of the Champagne region called the Aube.
[2] Camuset began developing new lines of clothing which incorporated cotton ribs, brushed fleece and jersey.
The increased comfort and breathability were incorporated into the first items of sportswear.