Barbour Jackets
Thinking of buying a Barbour
jacket? Here is some background on Barbour, the iconic brand in country clothing.
Those who know are particular about their choice in clothing
know the brands which stand out from the rest. Among these is
the Barbour company. Worn for nearly a century, the Barbour name
has become ingrained into the definition of fine English country
clothing. The Barbour company is rich in history, and it has
been a popular choice from its inception. From a company with
decades of experience in crafting the highest quality of outerwear
products, Barbour jackets are the epitome of comfort and functionality.
The range of styles available ensure that everyone will discover
a jacket to suit their tastes and needs.
The Barbour jacket's crafting is such that it will protect
the wearer from the very worst of inclement weather in the British
Isles or elsewhere. A hallmark of this jacket is how its capability
to resist winds, rain, and cold. With one of these jackets surrounding
the wearer, the weather will not matter.
When one thinks of the Barbour jacket, several types come
to mind: the oilskin, the wax cotton, and those of leather or
wool. Beginning with the first store in 1894, Barbour jackets
were mainly crafted of oilskin and designed for fishermen and
others working in the harsh elements of a marine environment.
These coats were so adept at their ability to ward off the weather
that they were in high demand for the armed forces during the
First and Second World Wars.
The waxed cotton jacket was introduced with the process for
applying the wax to the material. The result was a weather proof
jacket to resist cold, wind, and rains, and unlike the oilskins
traditionally worn by fishermen and others until that time period,
the waxed cotton would not become overly stiff if it became wet
in cold weather. The Barbour waxed cotton jacket was also lighter
in weight and could be more easily tailored to a variety of cuts
and styles. These are still handmade in the company's factory
in Simon Sides, South Shield, England. Annually, over 100,000
hand crafted wax cotton Barbour jackets are produced from this
facility.
Not only does Barbour craft weatherproof jackets, but they also
have a line of leather and wool coats as well. These are the
newest additions to the selection of outer wear products from
this fine company, and they are designed to appeal to a wider
range of personal styles and tastes. The leather jackets and
wool coats have many design collections from which to choose:
heritage, classic, and contemporary. These ensure that the jacket
chosen will fit the wearer's personality perfectly.
While men have long been the primary target for wearing Barbour
jackets, the company has jackets for both women and children.
With the addition of these lines, the range of products for the
spring/summer and autumn/winter collections is over 2,000. The
styles range from contemporary to traditional. Truly, something
can be found for everyone from this collection of English country
clothing. The entire family can now be protected from the elements
while wearing their authentic Barbour jackets and outerwear.
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